'Wow... okay, I didn't expect you to have such an extensive range of functions despite your limited power,' I thought, marveling at the incredible possibilities before me. It felt like I had stumbled upon a cheat that even the protagonists in web novels would envy, without the need for contrived uniqueness or multiple coincidences.
[The host should hurry and choose a world to travel to since I can't hold on much longer], it urged with a sense of urgency in its soft voice.
'Oh, sorry, I forgot when I saw all those functions. Alright then, let us embark on our journey to the top, just like any decent MC in a novel would,' I declared, contemplating the best world to begin our adventure.
[Yes, host. I will now present our primary mission.]
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[Task]
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[Travel to any dimension and become the most powerful entity there!
Reward:
- A ticket to another dimension
- Acquire the title "Mythical Protagonist"
- Accumulate 1,000,000,000 Store Points
Penalty:
- Acquire the title "Rubbish Protagonist"
- Deduct 10,000,000 Store Points
Time Limit:
1,000 Years]
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'Damn, even though the punishment isn't too severe, that kind of starting quest would make most people give up just by thinking about it. It reminds me of what I've read in web novels, but who would have thought I'd end up with such a remarkable system?' I thought, momentarily forgetting that I would perish if the system didn't protect me. I was so awestruck by its capabilities that I overlooked the imminent danger I faced.
[Host, there is no need to worry about me causing you harm. We are now in a symbiotic relationship, and it is best to let go of any prejudices you may have against me. Now, we only have five minutes before both of us die, so the host should hurry], it reminded me.
"Oh yeah, sorry about that. I want to travel to the Sword Art Online world," I hastily replied, not giving it further thought.
'The Sword Art Online world is an ideal starting point for my journey since it allows me to gain combat experience, learn swordsmanship, and have a safe environment before the game begins. It would also be nice to have my harem in that world as well,' I thought, picturing the lavish life there.
[Very well, host. Let's discuss the available approaches, considering that you lack a physical body.
1. Reincarnation - The host soul will have to adapt to the new body and mind, which means the host may make some irrational or reckless decisions.
2. Transmigration - The host soul would fuse with its original occupant, resulting in the host becoming a different person with a mixed personality as a result of the merge.
3. Materialization - The host would simply appear in the world, which means the host would have no knowledge or identity in the new world.
Please select one of the options.]
'Many good options, each with its disadvantages,' I contemplated, examining the three choices before me.
The first option, reincarnation, would grant me a new life, providing ample time to familiarize myself with the world and along with other advantages. However, it also carried the risk of making irrational or reckless decisions and potentially jeopardizing my plans, such as having a new family, which could prove burdensome or challenging to adapt to if I have to carry tasks for my new family like the protagonist of the cultivation novels do.
The worst disadvantage of this option would have to be me making stupid decisions as I adjust to my new body, making it more difficult for me to stick to my plans.
The second option, transmigration, would involve fusing my soul with the original occupant of the body, allowing me to retain their memories and maintain their identity. Yet, the clash of personalities between myself and the original occupant posed significant challenges. I valued my own identity and wanted to preserve it.
The third option, materialization, seemed appealing as it would allow me to appear in the world without transferring into a body. However, it came with the disadvantage of lacking knowledge or an established identity in the new world, which could prove problematic, especially in the modern world where identities held great importance. Additionally, the plot of Sword Art Online only offered a partial glimpse into the world, leaving much unknown.
After considering the benefits and drawbacks, I concluded that the first option, reincarnation, was the most preferable. The second option would present similar problems, with the added instability of merging personalities. While the third option appeared enticing, it would provide no advantages for a traveler and would be disadvantageous in the modern world.
"System, I choose the first option," I confidently declared, convinced that I would not regret my decision.
[When does the host wish to arrive in this world?] the system inquired.
"I'd like to arrive on November 8, 2008," I responded. "I want to be the same age as the main character to foster empathy and connection."
[The host should be aware that the main plot will remain mostly unchanged. However, the system will merge several worlds at the beginning and introduce more as time progresses. Traveling to other universes would be a waste of time when they can be integrated. But for now, the host need not worry about it as it will take some time for the system to merge more powerful worlds, and no residence will take notice.]
"Alright..." I hadn't expected to live in multiple anime worlds. It seemed that I would need to modify some of my plans, but I had plenty of time to adapt and make them work after reincarnating.
[Now transferring the host to the Sword Art Online world.]
"See you there, system," I bid farewell to my new partner.
[Yes, host. Now, I will arrange everything.
{Dimension}: OtherWorlder / {Universe}: 1 / {Galaxy}: Milky Way / {Planet}: Earth 1
{Time}: 2008/11/8
Everything is set to initiate the transfer. Initiating the host's transfer...]