My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse-Chapter 953: 951 About Rakan's Awakened Ability

Capítulo 953: Chapter 951 About Rakan’s Awakened Ability
“City Lord, Vice City Lord, I first want to express my deepest gratitude for your guidance during my awakening. I swear my loyalty to you for the rest of my life, and I expect my children and all my descendants, as well as my subordinates, to uphold the same,” he said, bowing deeply to the two.
Duke raised an eyebrow at the display but remained silent. After all, the one to whom this man owed his loyalty wasn’t him, but his wife. Still, he couldn’t help but be amused.
This mafia lord’s humility and seriousness, combined with the weight of such a promise, which held the same gravity as a formal decree, spoke volumes about his honor and pride. Once given, he would never renege.
Kisha didn’t pretend to be overly kindhearted or act as if her help was insignificant. Instead, she let Rakan express his gratitude; after all, that was what she deserved.
Rakan continued, “As for my awakened ability, it seems I can fully control my body and shift between human and animal forms at will. As for how many animals I can transform into… right now, I only have the tiger in my Animal Kingdom Codex. As for why, I have a theory…”
“Oh?” Kisha leaned in closer, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. “And what is it?”
“I think… in order for me to gain more options for shifting, I need to register the animals I want to transform into in the Animal Kingdom Codex. Once an animal is registered, I can freely shift into it, but to register one, I have to deeply understand its physical form, how its body works, its strengths and weaknesses. In short, I need extensive knowledge of the animal before it can be fully recognized in the codex.”
“Right now, for example, the tiger in my codex is only at around 67% proficiency. That means I can’t yet fully utilize its strength and abilities. I still have a long way to go before I can truly become one with it. I need to understand it on a deeper level; essentially, I have to become the animal to fully embody and manifest its power. Only at 100% proficiency will that happen.”
He paused, and Kisha finally understood his explanation.
But Kisha couldn’t help asking, “Then… how come the tiger was already in your Animal Kingdom Codex the moment you awakened your ability? Was it like a newbie gift pack, or just luck?”
“No… the reason I came up with my theory is because of that tiger. Before I became a well-known mafia boss and the head of all the gangs, I once raised a tiger cub. That tiger fought alongside me, and its ferocity, its ability to eliminate my enemies… it was a huge part of how I secured my position as the mafia boss. That tiger was my companion for years.”
“Even at its last breath, it protected me from a bullet that could have killed me, taking the blow itself. We couldn’t save it; it was too old and couldn’t survive the surgery.…”
His voice cracked slightly at the memory, and he paused, swallowed, and continued. “Everyone feared that tiger, because it was suspicious of anyone but me. No one could get close. Yet, in front of me, it was always gentle, like a cub, wanting to cuddle and sleep beside me.”
“Since I raised a tiger cub and understood most of its habits, physiology, and ferocity, that must be why I have 67% proficiency, not because I shifted into a tiger immediately upon awakening.”
“Right now, whenever I open the Animal Kingdom Codex in my mind, all I see are grayed-out cards with question marks. The only card that’s lit up is the tiger, showing its proficiency. This means I can choose freely from the list of cards, once I register more animals, that is…”
Rakan wiped his reddened eyes and took a deep breath, composing himself before continuing.
“But I think my awakened ability isn’t truly omnipotent. Right now, I’m still at a lower level, so the number of cards, or slots, I can use to register animals is limited. That means I have to choose wisely which ones to add.”
“As I level up, I believe I’ll be able to unlock more slots and register additional animals. Of course, this is just my theory for now, but I think it’s best to stay cautious…” Rakan concluded.
Both Kisha and Duke were genuinely impressed by his ability, even with its current limitations. It was understandable because Rakan was still only at Level 0. If his awakened ability allowed him to register countless animals right from the start, his body might not withstand the pressure and could collapse.
After all, that’s usually how awakening abilities progress, gradual and controlled…so their bodies could adapt to the sudden surge of power coursing through their veins; otherwise, the overwhelming force might cause them to literally explode from within.
What truly amazed them, however, wasn’t just his ability, but his openness. Rakan shared every detail of his power without hesitation, a gesture that spoke volumes of the trust he placed in them. It was a rare and heartwarming display of loyalty, one they both silently vowed to honor in return.
Kisha nodded thoughtfully. “That’s good to hear. In that case, you should carefully choose a few powerful animals, maybe something like an elephant and a gorilla.”
“But what I’m really curious about is whether your awakened ability could also let you shift into dinosaurs or even dragons. After all, aren’t those technically animals too? Dinosaurs were the ancient beasts of Earth, so maybe it’s possible?”
Kisha couldn’t let go of that thought. After all, there were only a handful of truly powerful animals for Rakan to choose from, and the tiger was already at the top of that list. He was incredibly lucky to have unlocked it right from the start, as it greatly boosted his overall strength.
“I’m not sure, City Lord,” Rakan admitted, scratching the back of his head. “But there’s a possibility. I can feel that as I level up, my animals will also grow stronger. How powerful they’ll become or what kind of strength I’ll gain… that’s still a mystery. It’s just a gut feeling for now.”
Despite the uncertainty, Rakan felt genuinely happy. When his tiger companion died, he had fallen into a deep depression, and that was when he began taking in poor kids and street thugs, feeling a strange kinship with them.
Those rough, prickly kids who had lost their way reminded him of his tiger cub: wild, wary, but fiercely loyal once trust was earned.
Now that the tiger was the first creature registered in his Animal Kingdom Codex, it felt as though his old companion had returned to him. The warmth of that memory made him lower his guard and speak freely, without worrying that Kisha might one day use this knowledge to suppress, manipulate, or even harm him.
His instincts told him she and her husband weren’t that kind of people, and Rakan had learned long ago to trust his instincts.
Because of Rakan’s openness, Kisha had learned a great deal about his awakened ability. However, since he needed to have a deep understanding of an animal before he could register it into his Animal Kingdom Codex, that requirement alone posed a major limitation.
While it was technically possible for him to register creatures like dinosaurs or dragons, the problem was, how could he truly understand them? The only feasible option would be to study fossils, research papers, and museum archives compiled by archaeologists and paleontologists.
Yet, since most of that information was based on theory, it might not be enough. For Rakan to fully register a creature, he would likely need firsthand experience by observing how it lived, hunted, and fought. That, of course, was impossible for both dinosaurs and dragons.
Still, Kisha’s mind was already working on a solution. Perhaps there was another way to help him learn and expand his Animal Kingdom Codex. With that thought, she turned to him and spoke.
“Rakan, I really appreciate your openness and the trust you’ve shown us by sharing everything about your awakened ability without fear or reservation. And thanks to that honesty, I think I might have an idea on how we can help you gain a better understanding of the animals you want to register in your available slots.”
Hearing this, Rakan couldn’t hide his excitement as he said, “There’s no need to be so formal with me, City Lord and Vice City Lord. I owe my survival to you and your people. The fact that I’m still standing here today is all thanks to your kindness.”
“If I hadn’t met your men, people who clearly reflect your values, I would’ve long died back in Port City along with my most trusted subordinate. My soul wouldn’t have found peace then.”
“So please, let me at least repay a fraction of that debt. And the fact that you’re even willing to help me deepen my understanding of more animals so I can expand my arsenal… that alone is already more than I could ask for. I truly thank you for this favor.”
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