The Anomaly's P Chapter 21: Nova

Chapter 21: Nova

"Status screen," I muttered.

The air in front of

shimred and soon familiar black and blue panels started to form. The system screen appeared before .

—『 STATUS SCREEN 』—

NA → Leo von Celestial

RACE → Human (High Noble)

AGE → 17

BLOODLINE → Not Awakened

CURRENT RANK → Initiate (Mid)

CORE → B-Rank

PATH → Pending

『 TITLES 』

∟ Heir of the Celestials

∟ Scum of the Human Domain

∟ Human Domain’s Failure

∟ Anomaly

『 AFFINITIES 』

∟ Lightning

∟ Space

∟ Black Fla (Dormant)

『 ATTRIBUTES 』

∟ STR (Strength) → F

∟ AGI (Agility) → F-

∟ VIT (Vitality) → F

∟ END (Endurance) → F

∟ INT (Intelligence) → S-

∟ WIL (Willpower) → A

『 SUB-ATTRIBUTES 』

∟ LUCK → Unpredictable

∟ CHARM → S-

『 ENERGY RESERVE 』

∟ Mana Capacity → F

『 MANA BREATHING 』

?? Foundation Breathing Art

『 WEAPON ARTS & MASTERY 』

?? [None]

『 REGISTERED SKILLS 』

?? Flash Instinct

『 ACTIVE QUESTS 』

?? [!!!!!]

—『 STATUS CLOSED 』—

I stared at the window. Pretty much everything was the sa. Nothing really changed. Most of my stats were the sa except mana capacity. It was "F" before. Now it was "F ".

"So my mana capacity increased. Definitely progress," I muttered.

Then there were two more things added. One was mana breathing technique—before it showed as none. Sa with skills. Now it was showing a skill.

I clicked on the Foundation Breathing Art.

[Foundation Breathing Art]

Rank: Advanced (Evolvable to Rare)

A breathing technique designed for those with weaker cores or damaged mana pathways. Focuses on slow, steady cycles that reinforce the user’s foundation.

Each breath pulls mana into the core, holds it until it compresses naturally, then releases it through the mana vessels. This process strengthens the channels over ti, making them more durable and efficient.

Not fast. Not flashy. But it builds a base that other techniques can build on later.

I read it twice. The description was quite simple. Not complicated. Just... breathe in, hold, release. Over and over until my body stopped being trash.

Good enough for .

Then I clicked on the skill. The skill information appeared before .

[Flash Instinct]

Rank: C-Rank (Evolvable)

A sensory-combat skill that enhances natural awareness.

Passive Effect: Keeps senses sharp—hearing, peripheral vision, touch, and instinct. The body remains slightly tensed, ready to react. Subtle warnings when danger is near.

Active Effect: Sends lightning mana to the brain and spine for short bursts, increasing thinking speed and triggering instinctive movent. Body dodges, blocks, counters before conscious thought.

Flaw: Overuse causes neural damage—migraines, mory gaps, seizures. Use in short bursts only.

I stared at the flaw again.

Neural damage. Seizures. mory gaps.

...Yeah. Definitely not sothing to ss with.

But the passive effect alone was worth it. I could already feel it—that slight sharpness in my ears, the way my skin prickled when sothing moved behind . Nothing major. Just... awareness.

It was sothing.

Other than that, everything was the sa. Sa trash stats. Sa stupid titles. Sa everything.

Then I focused on the charm stat.

"Hey, is it just

or did my charm really increase?"

[It was definitely your delusion, Host.] the System spoke.

"No, I’m not kidding. Just look at it. I think it really increased. The size of ’-’ definitely increased a lot."

[I think you should sleep. Your mind isn’t stable right now.]

"Damn bastard. You’re just jealous because of my handso face."

[Yeah, yeah, Host. I’m jealous. Now sleep.]

I clicked my tongue and closed the system screen. The panels faded in front of .

I lay down on the bed and stared at the ceiling. For a mont, it was just silence in the room. Neither of us spoke.

Then—

"Hey System. I never asked you, but do you have a na? Did your master call you by so na?"

For a mont, the System didn’t speak. Then slowly, quietly—

[...No. I don’t have a na. No one gave

a na before.]

"I see." I paused. "Would you like

to give you a na then?"

[Honestly? I don’t mind if you give

a na. I would... be happy.]

A smile appeared on my face. "Oh? So you would like

to give you a na? Then what about... The Bitch in My Head?"

[W-What?! What kind of na is that?!] The System’s voice was astonished, frustrated even. [Such an useless na for a mighty being like ?]

"Hehe." I grinned. "Then what about Glitchy Bastard? Or Useless Bastard?"

[Aghhh! W-What are these nas?! It would be better if you just called

System! But these nas? Hell no!]

The System sounded genuinely flustered. Annoyed.

"Pffft..." I started laughing.

Silence again.

Then, softer—"...Nova."

I spoke the word quietly. My voice was soft and low.

"What about Nova? How does that sound?"

[...That’s a good na.] The System’s voice was low too. Quiet. But it sounded... pleased. [...Thanks.]

A smile appeared on my face.

"Hey, Nova."

[Yes, Host?]

"Your master—the one behind you and behind my reincarnation. Is he powerful?"

A pause.

[...Yes. He is.]

"...I see." My voice was low.

[But Host, you don’t have to worry. He will not harm you. One day, you will get all of your answers. But before that... you have to beco strong.]

All of my answers, huh? That was good to hear.

"So in the end, I have to beco strong."

Honestly, I wanted to ask more questions from Nova but I knew he would not give

answers. Just like he can read my emotions and thoughts, I could feel his too.

So, when I asked him about the one behind my reincarnation, I felt sothing in his emotion. He was hesitant? Afraid? I don’t know. But one thing is true—he will not give

answers. At least not now.

I sighed and stared at the ceiling.

...I hope he answers my questions one day.

"Goodnight... Nova." I muttered.

The System spoke in my head. And for the first ti, it felt like it was smiling.

[...Goodnight, Leo.]