I awakened in a dark location with no visibility, realizing that I must be inside my mother's womb since I chose the reincarnation option. It felt strange as if time was passing faster than normal, or maybe I just wasn't accustomed to it after being in the void until a few minutes ago.
"How long until I'm born?" I inquired, addressing the system.
[Given that you are currently a baby in your mother's womb and the process typically takes four months, it will feel like only one month has passed for you.] The system responded.
'Alright, what should I do during my stay here?' I asked, curious about how to make the most of my time.
[You can utilize the [Menu]->{Entertainment} function to re-watch the Sword Art Online series and gain a better understanding of what will happen in the future.] The system suggested after a moment.
'Sure, I'll finish watching all the episodes and then figure out the next steps afterward,' I thought as I started watching the anime and resting in between, eventually completing the series within a week.
'Wow, it's amazing how cool you can look just by slicing and jumping around. This world is going to be fascinating,' I thought as I watched the action-packed scenes of swordplay and adventure. I couldn't help but be fascinated by the possibility of living in such an exciting world.
I recalled reading a fanfic where the protagonist trained his mind before being born, allowing him to think and remember things better while his brain was still developing.
'I should give it a shot,' I reasoned, intrigued by the concept, and I did.
For the following weeks, I dedicated all my attention to memorizing every memory I could recall from my past life, from childhood to adulthood.
[Congratulations to the host on acquiring the passive skill
To my surprise, the system delivered a message to my spirit, notifying me of my achievement. Apparently, my intense focus had resulted in the acquisition of two skills: the passive skill
Curious about their details, I finally organized my thoughts and requested the system to show me the skill information.
[Full Concentration (Passive): Level 1 - This skill enhances the user's focus and memory retention.
Effect: Increases Intelligence by 1 point.]
[Mind Acceleration (Active): Level 1 - This skill allows the user to think faster and recall information more efficiently.
Duration: 1 minute
Energy Cost: 10
Cooldown: 1 day.]
I couldn't believe my efforts had paid off. Although my initial intention was to pass the time, I now had an opportunity to develop my skills further. Excited by the possibilities, I decided to continue honing my abilities during my remaining days in the womb.
Time flew by rapidly, like a gust of wind and soon the day of my birth arrived.
~Third POV~
On a stormy night with dark clouds, rain, and lightning, a woman's screams echoed through a hospital ward. The sobbing continued for five minutes until another woman's voice broke the silence, announcing, "It's a boy. Congratulations!"
Gasping for oxygen, the woman pleaded, "Where... is... my... baby? Can you bring him to me so I can see him?"
A doctor dressed in white-handed the newborn baby boy to the mother, cautioning her about her fragile condition and saying, "Please exercise caution, madam, as you are in a delicate situation. I'll notify your waiting husband outside the room."
"Honey, how are you and the baby?" An anxious man rushed into the room to be by his wife's bedside, eager to see his wife and child.
"The baby and I are both safe. Look at how he's already observing the room as if he's trying to understand what's going on," the mother said, her voice filled with a mix of exhaustion and joy while holding their newborn child.
~Cronus POV~
'Oh god, it was pretty horrifying, no wonder those cultivation novels depict birth as a difficult experience,' I recalled, trying to forget the agony of birth.
[Congratulations, the host now possesses both the Gamer's Mind and the Gamer's Body.]
Finally, I obtained two crucial skills for a gamer: Gamer's Mind and Gamer's Body.
[Gamer's Mind (Passive): Level Max: Allows the user to think things through calmly and logically when not in combat or emotional state.
Effect:
- Allow the mind to have a peaceful state.
- Immunity to most psychological status effects.]
[Gamer's Body (Passive): Level Max: Allows the user to interact with the real world as if it were a game, with the effect listed as its sole function.
Effect:
- Damage only reduces HP, though injuries are still displayed.
- HP, SP, MP, and EP will boost the Reg by 50% per hour when sleeping.
- The body will change due to attributes and time.]
With these newfound skills, I felt a surge of excitement. My mind was clear, and my body seemed ready to adapt to the challenges of this new reality.
'Well, now that I can see, I know I have a loving family, so life will be good in the future,' I thought as I imagined myself living a happy life with my new parents.
Eager to explore my abilities further, I requested the system to display my status panel and skills.
...
[Status]
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Name: Cronus Ares / Race: Human / Age: 0 (Born 5 minutes ago) / Alignment: Chaotic Neutral / Class: The Gamer / Titles: {Player}, {Reincarnater}
Level: 0 / Next Level Exp: 0/1 (0%)
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HP: 100/100 (Vitality + Spirit) {Reg. 5 Points per hour} - SP: 10/10 (Strength + Agility) {Reg. 0.5 Points per hour} - MP: 200/200 (Mind+Will) {Reg. 10 Points per hour} - EP: 100/100 (Intelligent + Energy) {Reg. 5 Points per hour}
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Body Rank: 0 / Mental Rank: 0 / Energy Rank: 0
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Vitality: 2 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Spirit: 18 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Strength: 1 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Agility: 1 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Mind: 20 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Will: 20 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Intelligent: 18 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Energy: 2 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Charm: 5 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world) / Luck: 5 (Average Human is 10 in Tier 1 world)
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Unallocated Status Point: 0 (Each attribute point adds 5 points to the HP, SP, MP, and EP)
Store Points: 0
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[Skill]
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{Passive}:
{Active}:
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Looking at my status, I realized that my attributes were exceptional, some even surpassing those of an average human. However, I wondered what the reference to "Tier 1" meant.
[The world is divided into ten tiers to simplify the understanding of differences, taking into account factors like mana, qi, abilities, and living conditions in various worlds.] The system explained, shedding light on the matter.
'Ah, so that explains why there are disparities even among ordinary people in different anime worlds,' I thought, remembering various anime worlds where people possessed extraordinary abilities or relied heavily on technology. In any case, I was determined to rise through the ranks and become the strongest person in this world.
"Well, regardless, I will ascend through the tiers and become the strongest," I resolved myself, setting my sights on a path of growth and achievement in this new world.