Harem Stealer: Reborn with the God-Tier Sharing System Chapter 5 5: Awakening (2)

Previously on Harem Stealer: Reborn with the God-Tier Sharing System...

Selene orders a shadow hunt for those who turned her son against her, her frost-based power revealing the depth of her lethal obsession. Meanwhile, Noah searches the estate for a loyal subordinate to trigger his system, only to find that his most devoted admirer is a cat that is actually a divine beast. By forming a bond with the creature, Noah utilizes his system to share its abilities, multiplying the rewards to gain SSS-rank ice affinity and talent. With this overwhelming power lying dormant within him, he prepares for his impending awakening.

Slurp. Slurp. Slurp.

Disturbed by the sound, Noah muttered groggily in his sleep.

"Neko… quit licking me."

Slurp. Slurp. Slurp.

"Dammit, Neko!!"

His silver eyes flew open, fixed in a glare at the tiny black feline sitting on his chest. Neko returned his gaze with her tongue out, appearing ready to continue her morning ritual.

Noah rubbed his face and sighed. Sleep had been elusive the previous night. His thoughts had been spinning, kept awake by the pure thrill of acquiring an SSS-rank talent.

Yet, despite the fatigue, a grin spread across his lips.

He scooped Neko up, pulling her into a firm embrace.

"You're far too adorable. Those purple eyes are a perfect match for my hair—it's like fate. Together, we're going to steal some hearts, okay?"

A smirk played on his face.

"Just play it cute when I give the word."

Neko blinked. Then, without any warning—

She hissed and began scratching at his face.

"Argh! Dammit, Neko! If you don't want to, just say no! Why attack my face? You brute, that's my best feature!"

Noah struggled to pull her away, but the small cat was relentless in her assault.

Knock. Knock.

A voice from outside the door broke up the skirmish.

"Young Master, Lady Selene is currently awaiting your arrival in the Awakening Room."

Noah let out a defeated breath. He placed Neko down and stood up from the bed.

"I'll be there in five minutes."

His demeanor shifted instantly. The playful air vanished, replaced by a cold, quiet resolve.

Today marked the true beginning.

…

Noah stood before a door decorated with intricate carvings.

Neko sat perched atop his head, her violet eyes shimmering in the low light, a perfect reflection of his own hair color.

He pushed the door open and walked inside.

The interior was simple but captivating—the walls were a deep purple, accented by complex patterns woven with silver thread.

His eyes scanned the room, stopping as they widened slightly.

One specific design caught his attention—a cat, meticulously detailed within the silver embroidery.

Noah looked up at Neko, narrowing his gaze with suspicion.

"I knew it. You cliché creature. Just what is your connection to our family?"

This detail hadn't been mentioned in the original novel.

He wondered why.

Shaking the thought from his head, he focused on the task at hand. A crystal orb sat upon an ornate pedestal in the center of the chamber.

This was the Awakening Crystal—an ancient relic recovered from ruins and later duplicated by skilled artificers and runesmiths.

Its function was straightforward.

It would seamlessly pour mana into the body to form a core, triggering the awakening of one’s innate talent—the primary step into the world of the extraordinary.

A basic procedure.

"You've arrived, my baby."

Noah turned his head to the right.

Selene stood there, dressed in a stunning purple gown with her silver-white hair flowing down her back. Her aura was simultaneously elegant and authoritative.

For a moment, he couldn't help but think—

"This family really has an obsession with purple, don't they?"

Then, he spotted something odd.

Selene was staring directly at Neko.

A rare flash of surprise flickered within her violet eyes.

'Luminara, why is your daughter with