Reborn as my custom character

The first target

{1st POV, Ethan}

Glancing upon the gorgeous pair of shining white wings unfolding from Tiamat's back I became dumbfounded, my mind was blown away by the rise in her appearance. She was always spectacular but the addition of those white wings made her similar to some holy entity untainted by any form of wickedness.

Altogether she was looking peerless with her wings. Like a nymph descended from the sanctuary.

"Wow..! Grandma, your wings are so amazing! you look, even more beautiful, are mine the same as you?"  

I already recall they are jet black, anyway, she is not aware of it.

Tiamat beamed a smile, no matter if it's dragons or humans all women are delighted to receive praises for their appearance, she was not an exception especially if it's a genuine compliment for somebody very dear to you.

"Hehe..you believe my wings are amazing? But l think otherwise, why don't you unfold yours then~?"

'Now this is embarrassing..., I honestly don't understand how to manifest my wings.'

"Hehe, come on show me your wings~"

Glancing at Tiamat, she is smirking at me, it seems she is finding leisure in my dilemma. Is she is conscious of my inability to conjure my wings? 

'Huh..you are not aware of my cheats as well~'

I scoffed, my all-time adviser is still there.

(System, how can I conjure my wings?)

[Affirmative, you only need to think about them. They are the equivalent of your other limbs, a part of your physical body.]

Ahh..! That makes sense, lets's give it try...

I closed my eyes and visualized my wings appearing on my back...

Flutter...! Flutter...!

Carrying the sound of fluttering a pair of deep black wings took shape on my back. They are smaller in length in comparison to Tiamat's full-grown wings, but they look formidable as opposed to her white wings which looks less ominous. The odd aspect is although they are glowing, they are not reflecting light.

{1st POV, Tiamat}

I'm currently chatting with Ethan, he only woke up a few minutes ago, still recovering from the earlier exhaustion. 

Right after waking up, he demanded an explanation of why he had to endure such a degree of pain. It is understandable because I never explained to him anything; related to the trials. I was worried he will become fearful of training, he still has two more trials left.

He still doesn't understand the importance of power, as he never had to struggle for anything. Although I certainly don't want my precious Ethan to get hurt nor do I want him to see the ugliness this world has in store for the weak. But whether I want it or not he will have to become stronger...no the strongest. 

I don't want to endure the despair of losing somebody dear to me ever again, just the notion of it makes me shudder in agony. 

So I determined not to clarify anything related to the trials. The best course of action would be to draw away his interest; gifts will be the best option as he likes getting gifts.

"It was a test and you passed, you even got a gift too; want to guess what it is?"

The words only escaped my lips and instantly his eyes showed stars.

"Really! what gift, where is it?"

He exclaimed, cheerful.

Like as I've concluded, the mention of the gift made his eyes glitter, he completely discarded the notion of pain. He is truly very innocent and adorable, hehe~

I smiled, I honestly wish he remains this pure and simple for as long as possible.

"Now you have wings just like me and you aunts. You can also fly."

I materialized my wings after telling him.

He looked at me with awe and showered me with praises about my grace, it made me very happy because his words don't hold any falsehood or lustful intents they were all his genuine and honest feelings. 

Gazing at his naive face I decided to tease him a bit and asked him to show me his wings. When he certainly doesn't know how to.

"How about you conjure your wings as well?"

Let's see him all embarrassed and flustered~

However, my excitement vanished a second later as he closed his eyes and conjured his wings.

'Impossible...!'

How can he conjure his wings so effortlessly, young dragons spend a lot of time learning how to properly control their wings. But he summoned his wings at the first try as if it's the most natural thing. 

'Is he a genius?'

That's the most reasonable explanation I could think of I indeed discovered he is smarter than most kids of his age as well. Not that it has any importance its good to have high intellect.

Summarising my thoughts I looked at his wings they are jet black, appearing very ominous and intimidating. I nodded in appreciation, they are extraordinary. Suddenly, I noticed something is amiss inspecting carefully I realized the abnormalities of his wings they are engulfing light as those wings don't reflect anything. 

The wings are black not because of pigments but because they are sucking away every light element similar to an abyss.

Witnessing such an anomaly I could only sigh, some individuals are simply blessed by destiny.

 {1st POV, Ethan}

Controlling my wings are nothing special for me, with super control under my belt achieving absolute precise control over my own body is easy. As long as I learn how the principle behind this functions. 

However, the stuff that got me curious is the ability to devour the light. So I decided to acquire the system.

(Hey system, how can my wings possess such ability?)

[No need to be anxious. It appears a mutation occurred in the process of your growth, resulting in your power of destruction and space fused together, materializing a phenomenon similar to a black hole.

However, as of now, its powers are limited to devouring light elements from the environment, nothing more.]

Hmmm, a mutation between my power of destruction and space. But its skills are nothing noteworthy at present.

So, I didn't ponder more on the abnormalities, I have a much more important issue that needs more attention.

'Fuck mutation I have a sky waiting for me to fly~'

"Grandma let's fly...!"

I skipped towards Tiamat and asked her with puppy eyes.

"Fu..fu..., alright, don't be so dramatic. I'll teach you." 

With those words, she leapt into the sky fluttering her wings.

"Now, do as I say; jump high up meanwhile flutter your wings; aim to push yourself upwards."

She explained while demonstrating her movements alongside her words.

I carefully observed her every movement and tried to imitate her.

I didn't jump from the start but decided to learn how my wings move. After some practice, I got more than enough proficiency with using my wings that I can conjure and retrace them back with just a thought.

After gaining enough control I finally lunge at the sky...

FLUTTER! FLUTTER...!

I took off at the sky, the cold wind brushing over my face. I finally took the first step forward on a path my former self could only imagine in the wildest dreams. 

'I'm flying!'

Turning my head back I glanced at the balcony of the palace, my feet are not touching them anymore; I am hovering in the air. 

'I'm truly flying..!'

The thought filled with absolute exhilaration. I'm experiencing probably the second most carved desire of mortals or mankind other than immortality; wanting to fly. 

"HA-HA-HA-HA, GOD I AM REALLY FLYING...!"

I yelled loudly while flying rapidly all around. The surrounding quickly changed to a vast sky; the ground became tiny. I flew everywhere for only God knows how long.

"Hey, slow down, will you?"

Meanwhile, Tiamat kept shouting from behind. She is following me all around, I could see confusion written over her complexion. 

Obviously, she can't figure out how I can fly so well on my first attempt. But I couldn't care less about her apprehension, I wanted to enjoy this moment for as long as I can.

Above all, this was my initial stride towards the true world of magic, but certainly not the last....

********

Coming back to the palace; I lay down on the bed instantly. I'm dead tired, we flew around everywhere until I got tired and was forced to return. Now my proficiency over my wings has reached the pinnacle.

"You should be careful, flying recklessly will be bad for you. You still didn't awaken, so it will be very draining for your body."

Tiamat scolded me for fooling around so much.

"Huff, huff...

I'll listen to you. It's certainly tiring."

Though it was entertaining, this kind of movement takes a toll on me.

"Rest for today. I'm leaving, bye."

She left with those words.

'Today was the best example of no pain no gain.'

I thought inwardly, now time to short out the system notifications.

(System, show me the recent notifications.)

[Understood.]

[Congratulations, on successfully overcoming your first trial...

Rewards: level up 3x, all stats increased by 30x, 5000 XP, 10 additional free skill points.]

[Congratulations,

Skill flight learned. With your wings materialised, you gained the ability to fly.

Flight magic: Ability to fly in the air, with or without using wings. ]

[Congratulations, 

Your gift for passing the first trial...

5x body strengthening pills(super-rare), 5x mana condensing pill(super-rare) and 15 drops of magic milk(super-rare)]

Wow..!

The gifts are worth enduring the pain. The state increase and free skill points are already sufficient adding the resources are like the cherry on top. 

[The gifts are moved to your inventory, with your current health you can safely swallow this item.

Do you want to?]

(No...my overall strength has increased greatly and I also levelled up, I'll keep them for now. I'm in no hurry.)

[Understood.]

Everything left to do was over, so I closed my eyes and mark the end of this day. Today I experienced a myriad of situations some pushed me till I break or some filled with excitement, the thrill of flying and looking down at the world also; the feeling of growing stronger. The feeling of assurance that you feel every time you obtain more strength as nothing can threaten you or the things you like.

'This world is really more fascinating, I'm glad to be reborn here.'

With this thought in my mind, I fall asleep for the day. 

********

"Sigh, no matter how many times I fly, it still feels amazing. Maybe my ordinary human perspective is having a hard time accepting the facts?"

(System, what do you think?)

[You are correct, master although it seems there is not much time left before your mind fully adjust to your new normal.]

(I know, I'm always right. Hehe...)

[....]

At the moment I'm casually taking a stroll or precisely flight in some random direction. The life of a prince has its downside as well.

'ah, It's boring...!'

I said inwardly while still flying.

Another year has gone by, I have turned seven. My physical proportions have made huge progress, now I look like a fifteen years old young man; as you turn adult at fifteen in this world.

Sharp jawline, a fair&handsome face; ruby-red eye and platinum long hair reaching under my shoulders. Attached to a near-perfect body with broad shoulders, chiselled chest; stomach rocking hard abs and a height of 5.9 feet. Practically, I'm a chad deadly for the maidens.

I still haven't awakened my horns, it's difficult to materialise the more you progress similar to power the more it grows the progress becomes the harder to achieve.

Tiamat is not concerned in any way and assured me they will come out eventually. But I am getting impatient the canon will start in a few years and I'll have to obtain the necessary strength to complete my missions.

I admit I also want to try using magic and I also want to go out do some adventures, this is a world full of magic there are a lot I wish to do.

BOOM! 

"Ahh...."

"Quick, chase her after that bitch. I managed to land a hit."

"Go-go run faster, she's running in the direction of the abyss. She has been injured, this won't take long."

Just when I was complaining about my uneventful life I heard a sound of an explosion and the shouts of several men along with a weak scream of a female.

Flying closer out of my curiosity I stumbled upon a classic scene of a damsel in distress just a protagonist was missing...

[Capture target identified...

Alizée 

Mission: Save the target at any cost, you can kill the adversary KP will be given for each kill.

Reward: what do you want, protecting the capture targets is also your duty don't be greedy.]

It seems the protagonist is not missing after all...

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