We live in a society. No, like for real. This isn't the beginning of some sort of conspiracy theory I swear!
Anyway, where was I? Oh, yeah. We live in a society! one that is built around technology as its core! We might think we can live without it and aren't addicted, but tell me this, can you live without the internet? No? Yeah thought so. We are dependent on these devices to survive.
Still, is that a bad thing? It's just the next step on our evolution path! Humans become better people because of technology- No wait, strike that... Humans have become a better species because of technology! Yeah, much better...
Clears throat*
Anyway, technology is there for the betterment of our life, or at least I think so, and we need it to survive!
But, what if we didn't? What if there existed a form of sentient technology, let's say some kind of system, that in fact made our lives worse? Something that instead of being there for our survival, is instead actively working against it. That it has a personality that takes pleasure from our suffering.
"Nah, there is no way such evil exists!!"-Alice in another life
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It's been like 3 months, I think? 6 months old, baby! That's, like, half a year old, literally!
So, what's changed? Not much sadly...
That system is the one at fault, not giving me a minute of rest! Damn that system! Wait, thief is helping out too? Are you trying to work me to death!? I've been on a constant business trip! Hope you get fired!
On top of that, you have goldie. Wait, hmm, I think her name is Lucy now, right? Well, to h*ll with that! goldie is goldie, no matter what! Well, at least in my thoughts at least... Anyway, she seems to be a bit angry with me... The ones who are making us go through all of this stuff is that thief those producer guys, okay? I'm not to blame! I have done no wrong in this situation, you hear? If anything, it's that damn system's fault that we are in this situation, to begin with!!
Though there is one thing I have been grateful for recently. What might that be, you ask? I'm out of my popular phase!
Like, man, that is something I never expected me to say. Still, can you blame me? If I was an adult or teen, being popular would be awesome! You'd get all the respect and fangirls you could dream of!! Being a child, on the other hand, couldn't be any more different! And don't let me not start on not even being one year old, that's a living hell! I'm essentially a glorified landmark! You know, the type that, right? Everyone just wants to take a picture with me and put it on their dying social media! I'm free real estate in their eyes!
Man, I need a coffee! People say that you never appreciate something before it's gone, and I could never agree with that more than now! If I'm doomed to a life of overwork then at least give me something to keep me from dying! But, as fate would have it I have been reincarnated as a child. Some might wish to return to their youth, but they never think of the consequences! I'm limited in everything I can do! Like a leaf in a river, I can only let the stream carry me away. I mean, yes I have hands, but they are more like really stubby toes right now. Useless! I'm useless right now!!
Worst of all, they treat that Dual Awakening thing as a miracle instead of an achievement! And! "That sounds cool doesn't it?", some might think, but let me tell you it ain't that pretty!!
They think it's a fluke! I'm either looked at with, curiosity, opportunism, or envy! If that wasn't enough, they're all old men! Like, could it not be some hot models or superstars mixed in!? Then I could get something out of it!
But! Things are looking much better now! My sudden rise to the top was all a "topic of the week" kinda thing anyway. Who needs the fame anyway!? I'm fine all on my own! Cheers to being an up-and-coming loser!
detecting user happiness at being unpopular, analyzing...
conclusion: user is a loser loner.
Hey, I said nothing about being a loner! Also, it's your fault I'm like this anyway! Why are you bothering me with all those requests anyway!? I could have just ruined my reputation by making a big scene! No one would blame an apperant "baby" for that!
answer: loser user is in debt to the system
conclusion: pay up
Pay you what! What are you even talking about!? Also, just because I was complaining about that loner part, that doesn't mean you're allowed to call me a loser either!
Hmm... Wait... did you just say debt? It can't be? You were the heavenly debt collector all along!!! Stranger systems can never be trusted, especially if they are given to you by sadistic gods! I knew I could never trust you!! This was your plan right from the start, wasn't it!!
detecting misunderstanding in loser user, who is also a loner
answer: the debt is a penalty for forcing the system open before your first awakening. Also, loser user decided to use the gacha without any popular points to use. luckily, the system also takes up loans.
conclusion: loser user should be grateful for this magnanimous consideration of the system.
A scam. It's a scam I tell you! I have to run away. If I could, I would also drop this annoying and rude system at sea somewhere!!
detecting fear in loser user
answer: loser user has nothing to fear. the system estimates that it will only take half a year from now for the debt to be fully paid off.
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Hey, thx for reading so far! A bit of change in plans. (Attack on the ¤/¤%#¤(learning with mom!)), is going to be the next chapter instead. I'll release it tonight, in some hours. Till then, see you later!
Hope you can give some feedback, critique is greatly appreciated!
1. Length? Should I split the chapter and release them at the same time, keep them as is, or make them longer.
2. Showbiz or action/cultivation, what should I focus on?
3. Pacing? should I speed it up to the teen arc or continue on the child arc?
4. Personality? Are there any character traits you find attractive or appalling?
5. What do you want? More of the old or in with the new? Please give suggestions of what you want in the story!
6. Most important question! Should I include other races?