God of Systems: Maker of Heroes and Villains

Keith silently stared at her, waiting for a response. The reason for marriage wasn't what he had just said and it was heavily related to the chances of the ritual failing.

He remembered the time in the novel when mass second awakening became a thing. Thousands of people died, but it also allowed the scholars to note down some data and find patterns.

Second awakening was slightly linked to the way DNA worked in humans but it also involved spiritual energy and mental energy at the same time.

Women had an advantage when it came to second awakening thanks to one simple reason and that was the existence of wombs.

It was not a morally correct method but it was the safest. Keith took a deep breath as he made his first hard decision.

'It'll be fine if I impregnate her right before the ritual. There won't be enough time for the cell to grow and this is also the perfect way to make sure that her ability is strengthened instead of her getting a new ability.' he thought as he recalled the depraved things he read in the novel.

The kingdoms took full advantage of this method and cultivated advanced awakeners, most of whom were women and the fuel for this advancement was their own unborn children.

The more he remembered the contents of the novel, the more depressed he became.

'We humans could turn into some of the worst creatures ever... meh, thinking about this is leaving a bad taste in my mouth.' he thought and shook his head, trying to push away the disturbing thoughts.

He then placed his hands on Clara's shoulder and held her before looking straight into her eyes, "Clara, do you trust me?"

"I... yes. I'd love to marry you, Keith. I was just wondering why you'd pick me over someone like Amelia." she said, her voice barely audible, but in the large, empty room, there was no way her words would go unheard.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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Keith silently pulled her into a hug, "I already told you the reason, but I want you to listen to me now because this is going to be very important. Maria probably doesn't know about this but there is a way to strengthen the effects of the ritual."

As he whispered, he played with her lustrous hair.

"And that method is to have sex right before the ritual. But of course, you probably don't trust me because this sounds too far fetched so I'll leave the choice to you. Though, keep in mind that we gotta do it before Maria gets back. I don't want a child seeing us doing stuff like that."

Keith expected her to either say yes or no, but the result surprised him as he felt her hands exploring his back.

"Should I take that as a yes?" he asked and she immediately pulled back before nodding, "Mhmm, I was wondering when you'll ask..."

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(A/N: This smut session will have no impact on the story and it won't give you any kind of extra information either. So yeah, no smut unless you guys really REALLY want it.)

Minutes slowly pass and Maria finally walks into the room with a large bag slung onto her back. She sees Keith and Clara sitting silently at the center of the ritual formation but she senses something different in the atmosphere.

Keith turned to look at her and waved his hand, "Hey Maria, why don't we wait for tomorrow and start all over again? I have a plan in mind."

"You and your plans..." Maria muttered as she placed the bag on the ground before walking over to the two of them.

"What is it?"

Keith pats the ground in front of him, motioning her to sit, which she does.

"Alright so listen. I'll be the subject of the ritual today and I know a different variation of the same ritual so I plan on doing that one instead. Though, I'll have to go out and buy a few things to get the preparations in order but by the time I'm back here, I want at least three medical professionals." he said and looked at her expectantly.

Maria let out a sigh, "Of course. It's not like I have a say in this since mother likes to pamper you... at this rate, I'll be turned into your personal servant." she complained as she pouted, making Keith smile.

"Hey, I'll leave this place in a few days so you don't have to worry about that. Also, thank you for your help and support. I owe you one." he said and got up before heading towards the stairs.

"Don't forget, I need doctors here by the time I come back and I'll probably be back in one or two hours."

Maria and Clara silently watched him leave and once he was gone, the child looked at Clara with a smirk on her face.

"I know you did something suspicious while I was gone... care to tell me about it? Because it doesn't smell normal in here."

Clara shrugged, acting like she didn't know what Maria was talking about.

"Hm? I don't think we did anything after you went though. Oh yes, Keith did take out some jerky from his pocket and ate them." she said, making Maria squint her eyes suspiciously.

"Hmph, you adults think that we kids are dumb aren't you? Fine! Don't tell me anything. It's not like I want to know about it anyways." she said, sticking her tongue out as she got up and walked towards the stairs just like Keith.

'I'll ask mommy about it.' she thought but a few seconds later, she grumbled and walked up the stairs grumpily, 'Even mommy isn't telling me about it...'

A few minutes later, Keith rushed out of the church and hurriedly ran into an inn. He placed one Barom note on the counter and asked for a room, to which the receptionist gave him a key along with a number.

Keith rushed inside the room and empties his two leather bags onto the floor.

'Time for another luck ritual.'