【Ding! The Infinite Passive System has officially launched!】
【Initial activation gift: 10 points of Life Energy.】
Ethan Leo snapped his eyes open, waking from a soft embrace of velvet.
Sixteen years.
The countdown that had occupied the depths of his consciousness since infancy had finally reached zero.
He took a deep breath, and a line of translucent text appeared in the upper left corner of his vision:
【Infinite Passive System】
【Function: Harvest Life Energy to unlock random passives. For each passive unlocked, the cost of Life Energy increases proportionally.】
【Life Energy: 0 (10 points gifted).】
【Number of Unlocked Passives: 0.】
【Note 1: Passives obtained have no rejection, no negative effects, and do not change physical appearance (you may choose to change it during combat).】
【Note 2: Life Energy is obtained by killing any form of life. Each standard Human life force is equivalent to 1 point of Life Energy. Life Energy acquisition from non-transcendent or non-intelligent life is halved. Life Energy that is too low will not be calculated.】
【Note 3: All passives are enabled by default. You can adjust whether they are active and their effect percentage (0%-100%) at any time.】
【Would you like to add a passive?】
“Phew. Add a passive.”
【Adding the 1st passive. Consuming 1 point of Life Energy. Current energy: 9 points.】
【Generating passive...】
【Generation complete. Obtained passive: Longevity.】
【Longevity: For every day you survive, your lifespan increases by one hundred years.】
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???
Ethan was stunned for a moment.
Then, he grabbed a down pillow, buried his face in it, and his shoulders began to shake violently.
“Pfft... Hahahaha!”
Don't think Ethan's reaction was too much.
An ability like infinite lifespan—forget about someone like him who had been reincarnated as the only son of a Marquis—even a certain unnamed individual who liked playing with bugs wouldn't be able to keep their cool.
Sixteen years ago, he was acting as a speed bump on a highway when an overloaded truck sent him straight into this world.
He had been reincarnated as the only son of a powerful Marquis.
Living a life of luxury was already enough to make anyone envious.
And now he had a cheat like this.
Isn't that just infuriating?
Hehe.
“Whew... calm down, calm down. I’m the son of a Marquis after all, I need to watch myself. Let's keep going.”
【Adding the 2nd passive. Consuming 2 points of Life Energy. Current energy: 7 points.】
【Generating passive...】
【Generation complete. Obtained passive: Weapon Master.】
【Weapon Master: Perfect mastery of any form of weapon and combat style.】
“Oh? A combat-type passive?”
Ethan raised an eyebrow. This was interesting.
Perfect mastery of any form of weapon?
He was currently a Knight reservist, undergoing daily refinement of breathing techniques and martial arts training. He had practiced with longswords, lances, battle-axes, and maces. While he wasn't a master, he was proficient.
But with this passive active...
With a thought, his gaze landed on a decorative silver letter opener on his bedside table.
With just one look, countless ways to use that small knife flooded his mind.
The grip for a thrust, the reverse grip for a throat slit, the rotation angle for throwing, how to avoid the gaps in bones when stabbing into a human body...
Every method was as clear as if he had practiced it tens of thousands of times.
Ethan took a sharp breath.
This was Weapon Master?
Ridiculous.
Absolutely ridiculous.
This cheat really has something to it.
“Continue.”
【Adding the 3rd passive. Consuming 4 points of Life Energy. Current energy: 3 points.】
【Generating passive...】
【Generation complete. Obtained passive: Compass.】
【Compass: Able to discern direction under any circumstances.】
...
Ethan blinked.
Compass?
What kind of passive was that?
He blinked and instinctively sensed it—the cardinal directions instantly became clear in his mind. He didn't even need to think or look for landmarks; he just knew which way was north as if it were an instinct.
Well.
At least he wouldn't get lost anymore.
He didn't have enough Life Energy now, so... what should he do next?
Knock, knock, knock.
“Hmm? Who is it?”
“Young Master, it is I, Ford.”
“Oh, come in.”
The door slid open silently. The butler, Old Ford, dressed in a proper uniform, bowed slightly. Two maidservants followed behind him with lowered eyes.
“Young Master, today is your birthday. According to custom, some knights and official representatives close to the family within the territory will come to offer their congratulations this afternoon. In the evening, there will be a family banquet. What are your wishes...?”
“Right, I understand.” Ethan stood up, and the maidservants behind Ford hurried forward to help him dress.
As he let the maids work, Ethan thought for a moment. “Hmm... just follow the usual routine. You can receive those people this afternoon on my behalf. Accept all the gifts, and as for the return gifts... let's increase them by ten percent compared to previous years. Just say it's to thank them for their continued loyalty.”
“Yes, Young Master.” Old Ford bowed to accept the order, then added, “Although the Marquis and the Marchioness could not make it back, their gift has arrived. It is a Spirit-Focusing Potion personally concocted by Master Gal from the Imperial Capital. It has miraculous effects on stabilizing the spirit and nourishing the soul. It should be of great benefit for your Wizard Awakening Test in ten days.”
“Oh? Thank my father and mother for me.” Ethan nodded. “Put it in the secret compartment in the study. I’ll go see it after the banquet.”
“As you wish, Young Master.”
Ethan suddenly looked up at Old Ford. “Oh, right. How many serious criminals are currently awaiting execution in the territory?”
A faint, almost imperceptible trace of surprise flashed in Old Ford's eyes. He hadn't expected the young master to suddenly ask about this.
He lowered his head slightly, thought for a moment, and replied respectfully, “According to the sentencing standards you modified, there are currently twenty-three people in the dungeon awaiting execution. They are all serious offenders convicted of murder, rape, or poisoning.”
“Are they all in their cells?” Ethan raised his hand, letting a maid tighten the silk ribbon at his collar.
“Yes, Young Master. They are all held in the three-story dungeon beneath the castle, guarded day and night by the garrison. Sixteen of them have been held for over six months, and the other seven were sentenced by the circuit court last month.”
Ethan nodded, his lazy expression sharpening slightly.
“Bring them all to the plaza in front of the castle. Then, send word to gather the nearby commoners. Say that today is my birthday, and in my joy, I want them to see some blood. Let everyone remember the consequences of betraying the family and breaking the law.”
“Yes, Young Master.” Old Ford did not hesitate and immediately bowed to accept the command.
Having served the Leo family for many years, he was long accustomed to the decisiveness and ruthlessness this young master occasionally displayed.
Although Ethan usually appeared lazy and fond of pleasure, he was never soft-hearted when it came to the rules of the territory and the interests of the family.
Even if he didn't know why the young master, who had never killed anyone, would give such an order today.
As long as it was the young master's command, he would never question it.
Old Ford turned to leave, but Ethan added one more thing: “Remember, move quickly. Don't delay. Also, tell the guards to mind their behavior. Do not disturb the commoners, and do not use force to gather them.”
“Understood, Young Master.” Old Ford bowed again, then turned and left silently with the two maidservants. The door closed gently without making a sound.
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