[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-power-of-runes":3,"chapter-power-of-runes-power-of-runes-chapter-7":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Power of Runes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1106172,1443,"Chapter 7 7: Evolved Trait","power-of-runes-chapter-7",7,"\u003Cp>Name- Ash Burn\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race- Human\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Age- 12\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class- Magic Swordsman (Unique)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank- Novice (F-Rank)-(5%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Affinity- Lightning\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength-3 ↠6\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility- 4↠ 8\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vitality- 2↠ 4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence- 7↠14\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stamina- 5 ↠10\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm- 3↠ 6\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana- 2↠50\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trait:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Codex of Creation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-??????-[Assimilation Rate- 25%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills- None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Rune of Stability\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm... finally, the rank is showing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, when he was partially awakened, his Rank didn't show up. But now, after fully awakening, it finally appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Ash, this small but significant change marked a new chapter in his journey— one where his potential was no longer hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, Ranks were divided into nine stages: Novice, Apprentice, Adept, Expert, Master, Grandmaster, Legendary, Mythical, and Saint. Above Saint Rank was another, almost mythical tier: Demi-God Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he remembered in the novel, the main protagonist had been attempting to break into Demi-God Rank, but this came after the world was destroyed by Angels following the fall of the demon king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I don't know if there's more beyond it or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To rank up, one had to reach at least 100 stat points in a single attribute. Without it, advancement was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strict rule was both a barrier and a motivator for every Awakener in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Average Awakeners focused on one or two stats before attempting to rank up, tailoring their growth to match their class and traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But geniuses and prodigies from high-ranking families had a different approach— they pursued balanced growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after achieving 100 points in all attributes would they rank up from Novice to Apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even those prodigies couldn't maintain that balance for long. After advancing, increasing stats became exponentially harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, they focused on perfect foundation only until Apprentice Rank before shifting priorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This balanced approach was crucial for building a perfect foundation, ensuring future power and dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many who soared to the heights of legend laid such solid groundwork in their early ranks. Yet, no one in recorded history had maintained this balance across all ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have 2 cores, which means I'll need to work harder than most if I want to rise in the ranks. With a limit of 200 stats, Climbing Ranks will get only harder, he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's fucking why I wanted to get \"that Rune\" before the entrance test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash sighed, shaking his head as he returned his focus to his status. His gaze lingered on his improved stats, a rare feeling of satisfaction bubbling within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his stats had doubled, but what caught his attention the most was his mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn... It increased so much from that measly two. I don't even know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana had skyrocketed to 50, thanks to his dual mana cores. Moreover, his Rune of Stability had refined his mana purity to its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although mana has increased, it's become harder to control. Well, I can overcome that with practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, his attention shifted to his traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reviewed the notifications that had appeared while he was unconscious, their contents hinting at events that had unfolded beyond his awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many times I see it, it's a damn good trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Oracle of Paths had helped him carve out his own unique path. It wasn't an overpowered cheat, but its benefits were undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, the Path Analysis function—a feature that had now disappeared with the evolution of his trait—had analyzed everything he did, allowing him to grow and adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was gone, its influence had already paved the way for his progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, there was Protective Override, a Feature he'd instantly fallen in love with. Living in a magical world filled with dangers, this skill was invaluable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic experimentation was a long, risky process since no one wanted to be a guinea pig for their own experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with this ability, Ash could experiment new spells freely without worrying about disastrous consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also ensured his body adapted to the best possible path, almost as if the Codex understood his desires and adjusted accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's fucking good. At least I have something worthwhile here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he turned his attention to the evolved version of his trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After evolving, the Oracle of Paths had transformed into the Codex of Creation, absorbing the functions of the former while discarding Path Analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trait: Codex Of Creation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: Growth (Novice)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a growth type trait that grows with user and allows the user to walk their own Unique path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‣Protective Override:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-If something poses a danger to the user, such as unstable mana flow, harmful traits, or damaging skills, the Codex intervenes, overriding the process to shield the user and guide them toward a more advantageous path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Only activates during evolution, awakening or Experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‣Initiate of Runes: (Novice)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grants the ability to create skills using Runes. At Novice Rank, the user receives 1 skill creation chance, increasing by 1 with each subsequent rank: 2 at Apprentice Rank, 3 at Adept Rank, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Skills can be created With only Runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Locked]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Locked]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Locked]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Creation Chance: 1}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ash saw the description of his evolved trait, he didn't know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a growth-type trait that would develop alongside him, unlocking new functions with each rank-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked it again and again to ensure he wasn't hallucinating. When realization struck, his blood boiled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to jump and dance right there, but remembering where he was, he calmed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the happiness was hard to contain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The detailed description of Protective Override provided additional clarity. It wouldn't counter things like mind spells or mental intrusions unless they occurred during evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what does \"evolution\" mean? Hmm... It must be ranking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting that thought aside, he focused on the newly unlocked function of his trait: Initiate of Runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This function shocked him. Runes were a mysterious Powers in this world. Even the protagonist had only used their Passive effects, never unlocking their full potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Ash had a trait that allowed him to harness Rune power—albeit indirectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's fucking crazy! Something like this exists?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skill creation chances were limited but scaled with rank. At Novice, he could create 1 skill; at Apprentice, 2 chances; at Adept, 3 chances; and so on. By the time he reached Saint Rank, he would have 9 chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means I'll have at least 45 skills by the time I reach Saint Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And here I was worried about not having a cheat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin spread across his face as a chuckle escaped his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it's true... If you just sit and wait, nothing changes. But the moment you act, there's always a chance.\" He muttered, a small smile forming on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\" Melissa asked, her curiosity piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hah... Again, this brat ruined my mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, Miss. I was just daydreaming,\" Ash replied with a respectful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Daydreaming about how I'll make you pay for doing this to me. Hehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph,\" she snorted, looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash redirected his focus back to his status screen. His eyes landed on something peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trait: ?????-[Assimilation Rate- 25%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why the fuck is my status window filled with question marks? It's not like I'll not see it someday... After all, it's my trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, he noted that the assimilation rate was at 25%. He had no idea how or why it increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll think about it later. First, let's check the Rune... There's something wrong with my emotions after absorbing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rune: Rune of Stability\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grants the ability to maintain equilibrium despite conflicting and opposing energies in the body, ensuring seamless flow and control in volatile situations.(Passive)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Improves mana flow efficiency by 50%, ensuring smoother and more potent magical output. (Passive)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Calms the mind, preventing emotional turmoil and overpowering negative feelings, allowing one to maintain clarity and focus even in high-stress scenarios. (Passive)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has been a long time since Ash had read the novel Heaven's Favourite. Although he remembered most of the plot, he still couldn't recall every detail about everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, he didn't know what the exact effects of the Rune were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew one thing: something that was messing with his emotions could only be the Rune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was right, he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never imagined that after all those negative thoughts disappeared, I would feel so free and spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash had always been burdened by guilt and sadness, emotions that weighed heavily on his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after fusing with the Rune, his thoughts felt unusually calm and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My negative emotions have completely vanished. That must be why I can think more logically now. The Rune is definitely responsible for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reflected on his recent behavior and realized something troubling, I've been speaking without thinking... That's a new habit I didn't notice before. I'll need to get it under control before joining the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, he resolved to address this change within himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolving to work on himself, Ash shifted his focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But first, he had a more immediate goal in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Miss Melissa,\" he called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" she replied curtly, her tone impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you teach me how to control my mana? I'm a beginner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-If you're wondering why he felt guilty and sad, don't worry—it'll all be revealed in future chapters! Just stay patient and keep reading! 😊📖✨\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Since Ash has 2 cores, his stat limit is doubled to 200! 💪🔥 This makes him stronger than others of the same rank. However, his ranking-up speed will be slower. 🐢⚡ What do you think about this trade-off? Let me know in the comments! 😊\u003C\u002Fp>",1616,"2026-06-03T11:25:58.029Z","2026-06-03T11:26:07.394Z",1,"novelbin.me","6873754984554d382d560dd17d4543abe59fc37d4cf8f5dae55581cf5d795c39","power-of-runes-chapter-8","power-of-runes-chapter-6",452,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpower-of-runes-cover.jpg"]