First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System - Chapter 133

Chapter 133: Waking Up
The warmth of the midday sun filtered gently through the curtains, casting golden streaks across the wooden floor and soft bedsheets.

A faint breeze came through the slightly ajar window, carrying the scent of blooming flowers from the garden below.

The room was silent—peaceful, save for the rhythmic ticking of an ornate mana-infused wall clock and the quiet rustle of leaves swaying outside.

Orion slowly stirred beneath the covers, his consciousness pulling itself out from the wretched hands of the goddess of sleep. His body felt heavy, but not in a burdensome way.

It was a satisfying exhaustion—the kind that followed a moment of accomplishing something big.

“Mmm…” he groaned lightly, eyes fluttering open to the familiar ceiling of his room. The moment the bright light hit his pupils, he blinked slowly, shielding his face with an arm.

It took him a second to adjust before he finally sat up, the sheets slipping from his chest, revealing the bandage wrapped loosely across his left shoulder.

Not from injury—Selene had placed it there with a rune-infused healing medicine, just in case the strain of overusing his Sea of Consciousness left any internal backlash.

“…I’m back,” Orion muttered softly, glancing around the room. It was quiet.

No Rina hopping around. No Fiora gently adjusting curtains.

Just him.

The stillness wasn’t unpleasant—just peaceful. For a few seconds, he allowed himself to soak in the silence before a familiar voice chimed in, lively and bright.

[Master~! You’re awake! (≧∀≦)]

Orion chuckled weakly. ‘Tired of waiting already, Lil Lumi?’

[Of course! I thought you’d sleep till tomorrow. You were out for hours. Afternoon’s already halfway gone! But hey hey—what you did back there was seriously amazing! Nine Primary Runes! You really did it!!]

He smiled faintly, leaning back against the headboard and gazing out at the sunlit sky through the window.

‘…It was harder than I thought,’ he murmured. ‘The entire structure came close to breaking down multiple times. Origin Glyph not connecting with the Structural Layer, the mana circuits not linking properly. I really thought my own body was fighting against me.’

[But none of that happened in the end. Simply because you adapted to the situation. You didn’t force the Glyph, instead you let it free. You really handled your affinity well.]

He nodded slowly, remembering the moment of wild turbulence within his Sea of Consciousness—how the fire had responded to emotion more than reason, and how everything calmed once he accepted that truth.

‘It’s not just power,’ he muttered, voice thoughtful. ‘It’s understanding. That’s the key.’

[Exactly! You didn’t just form a rune, Master. You connected with the element. That Origin Glyph was you—a reflection of your nature, but also your future.]

Orion exhaled and swung his legs off the bed, planting his feet on the cool wooden floor. His body still felt a bit sluggish, but his mind was clearer than ever.

‘Tell me,’ he said, stretching his arms above his head. ‘Now that I have the Fire Affinity Rune… what does it mean for me?’

[Well, first of all, it unlocks the ability to perform structured spellcasting with fire! No more raw bursts or instinctual control—you can now wield it with precision. Engrave spell patterns around the rune and bam! You’ve got true magic.]

‘What about spell types?’ Orion asked, walking slowly over to the mirror as he fixed his slightly messy hair. ‘Can I only use attack-type spells with the Primary Runes that I decided on?’

[Nope! Fire can do way more than just burn stuff! There are combustion-based acceleration techniques, heat displacement illusions, temperature-triggered formations, even refinement-type spells for crafting and forging. Some fire-based runesmiths make tools that can purify metals better than lightning!]

Orion blinked at that. ‘That’s nice. I didn’t think about the side path while choosing the Primary Runes.’

[That’s because most people only use Fire for attack and destruction. But with your rune structure—especially with Channel, Focus, and Contain included—you’ve unlocked utility-based development paths that others at the start just ignore.]

Orion grinned at the thought, his mind already racing with ideas. ‘So now I can create spells that use fire as a medium for other stuff than just attacking.’

[Yup! Plus, your rune is now superior to others at the base level, remember? Later on, when you reforge it at higher tiers, you can retain your core design and expand it—add new runes, integrate deeper formations.]

‘…I see.’ Orion’s eyes gleamed with interest. ‘I should choose the Primary Runes more carefully next time.’

[Exactly! But your current runes are already very good. No need to think that you might have made a mistake. (ﾉ´ヮ`)ﾉ*:･ﾟ]

He chuckled, rubbing his forehead. “Alright, alright, stop with the sparkles. You’ll overload my ego.”

Lumi giggled again before her tone turned playful.

[Now, for the long-awaited… QUEST!]

[Ding!]

[Quest Completed – Beginning of a Legend]

[Congratulations, Master! (≧◡≦)♡

You have successfully formed your first Affinity Rune.]

[Reward: +100 SP awarded!]

[Perfect Completion Bonus: +100 SP awarded!]

[Total Reward: +200 SP]

[You merely took a few days to do all of it, Master! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ]

‘Oh? Not bad, finally gave a good bonus. A full 100% bonus huh.’

[It’s because of the Nine Runes.]

‘Hmm, I see, I see. Well then, show me my status screen.’

[Limitless System – V3 (Lumi)]

[Host]: Orion Helstorm (Primus Xal’Zaryon Drakonis)

[Title]: Perfect Being, Limit Breaker, Heir of Two Thrones, Bearer of Twisting Fates, Elemental Freak

[Age]: 1 / 9000 (Soul Age: 20)

[Bloodline]: Human Emperor, Thunder Dragon Emperor, Fire Dragon Emperor

[Physique]: Human Emperor’s Constitution, Fire Dragon Emperor’s Constitution, Thunder Dragon Emperor’s Constitution

[Soul]: Human Emperor’s Soul, Fire Dragon Emperor’s Soul, Thunder Dragon Emperor’s Soul

[Rank]: Tier 1 / Hatchling

[Mana Channels]: 9 Primal Mana Channels (Universally adaptable conduits capable of channeling all known energy forms.)

[Affinity Runes]: Fire Affinity Rune

[Passive Abilities]

-Mark of Fate

-Fire Affinity (Tier 7)

-Thunder Affinity (Tier 7)

-All Other Elemental Affinities (Tier 6)

-Draconic Instinct (Suppressed)

-Dragon’s Might

-Supreme Mental Endurance

[Active Abilities]

-Eye of Revelation (Appraisal & Bloodline Analysis)

-Fire Dragon’s Breath

-Thunder Dragon’s Breath

[Treasures]

-Soulpiercer Sword (Bound to Soul)

[Inventory (28/100)]

[Gambling]: 71 Draws Used | 407 SP Remaining

[Chronicle of Trials]: 2 Quests

[The Forgotten Archive]

‘Oh? A new tab for Affinity Runes?’ He quickly scanned through the list and saw that.

[Hehe, I will make sure to record all of your data!]

‘Are you secretly working for Echo and collecting my data for him?’

[Mouuuu! He can just look at you and know all about you. Why would I bother to do such a useless task?! (≖_≖ )]

‘Haha true, anyway looks like I have collected quite a bit of SP. You know what time it is now?’

Lumi’s playful voice rang eagerly in his mind, brimming with excitement.

[Hehehe~ Master, ready to gamble again? Time to test your legendary luck! ✧(≧▽≦)✧]

Orion chuckled, shaking his head. “I feel like you enjoy this even more than I do.”

[Of course! The thrill, the excitement, the unexpected treasures! Who wouldn’t love it? (≧ω≦)♡]

“Alright, Lil Lumi, let’s do this. Use all 400 SP—40 draws at once!”

[Understood, Master~! But wait! First, let me set the mood!]

Before Orion could question her, a lively, upbeat tune suddenly filled his ears—a fast-paced, catchy melody filled with electronic beats and whimsical jingles that perfectly captured the spirit of gambling.