'My current level is around some random weakling.' I shrugged my shoulders. It wasn't good sign.
There was only a week left before the entrance exam of the Magic Academy.
There aren't any chances of passing, if I take the entrance exam in my current state. Moreover, I don't just need to pass, I need to pass at high rank.
You start from different ranks in the Academy according to the difficulty you choose.
In easy difficulty, you will start as First Rank,
In normal difficulty you will start in the Top 10 Rank,
In hard difficulty, you will start in the middle Rank.
'So will I rank last as per hell difficulty?'
Looking at the current situation, it wasn't a pipe dream.
While entering the academy is first hurdle, I have to catch all heroines too.
'I don't have any experience in pursuing the opposite gender. But now, even if I had. It will be as worthless as some pink-haired girl in some ninja anime. '
Even if it's world in eroge game, there are still some stereotypes like every society.
Like how will heroines like someone as weak as me?
What will be the relationship between a commoner, who has no backing, and them?
And even if someone liked me, I will get a super bonanza offer to buy one heroine and get villain free.
"Hey, system give me some novice package and compensation for the first player in this difficulty. Also, you violated the human rights of mine.
You forcefully kidnapped me, gave me mental stress, blackmailed me, and even attempted to murder me by throwing me into another world.
So now, I am suffering from emotional damage. I am sad, so give me some consolation gift."
Even though it was shameless request, it was for survival.
***
Watching Ken's acting, the Gods were stunned, and soon they started laughing.
"Hahahaha, this brat is quite brave; he's asking for compensation from us," Goddess of War exclaimed. She tapped her thigh and laughed heartily, which didn't look feminine at all.
On a similar note, God of Tricks/Pranks smirked while watching Kevin. A glint of mischief gleamed in his eyes, as if he had received a new toy to play with. "This human is also cunning. He sure made good wordplay."
The discussion took a different turn when God of Wisdom weighed in, adjusting his spectacles as he spoke in a calm tone, "Still, what he said is right. In this state, he won't even survive a month."
"So should we give him something?" Goddess of Love asked in a curious tone, unsure of what to do.
Meanwhile, God of Entertainment couldn't contain his laughter. "Oh, you're still angry with him? Hahaha." He rolled on the ground, reminiscing about Kevin and Venus's encounter.
Venus attempted to interject, but her efforts were cut short as Goddess of War retorted, "Nope, you are. I mean, he was the first to criticize you. Even your charm didn't work on him. And after passing, the first thing he did was curse you. What was that? 'You will be single forever, old hag.' Hahahaha."
Goddess of Love, clearly irked, shot back, "You are also single and an old hag."
Tempers flared, but Goddess of Nature intervened, restoring order. "Okay, stop both of you. Let us first give him some gifts so he can start his play."
With that, the argument between the Goddess of War and the Goddess of Love ceased, and all the Gods and Goddesses began discussing what they should give to Kevin.
***
►[Congratulations, Host. Gods have approved your request.]
►[Hell Difficulty novice package has been placed in your subspace.]
►[For the Host's convenience, new features are added in System.]
►[Affection Points Exchange Shop and God Coins Exchange Shop are added in the system.]
►[Best of Luck, Host.]
Series of notifications filled my vision in instant. I was relived to see how my request was granted.
Although I got what I asked, I was still doubtful of Gods. From childhood, I learned one thing, "There is nothing free in this world."
The Gods didn't only want fun and entertainment through my play. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gave away those things easily.
However, there wasn't any clear evidence. So I turned my attention the "compensation' I just got.
''System, open the Novice package.''
►[Okay. Host. Novice package opened.]
►[Congratulations, Host, for getting Photographic Memory ability.]
►[Congratulations, Host, for getting a Clear Mind.]
►[Congratulations, Host, for getting a Silver Longsword.]
"Huh? These things aren't that bad."
►[Photographic Memory: It's the ability to recall the past scene with great accuracy and detail like a photograph.]
►[Clear Mind: As It might get hard to adapt in some situations. You can easily adapt and think clearly with this mind. Although this ability won't affect your emotions. So don't depend on this ability much.]
''These skills look like tailor-made for me." I said, as I looked at the description of the skills.
Even, Silver Longsword was quite useful.
Although the academy I will go to is Magic Academy, many people also use weapons. This will be a good thing for close combat and as I had learned kendo and self-defense.
Now, it was time to check new features in the system.
'Affection Points Exchange Shop.'
►[Host, this is a shop where you can buy things with Affection Points.]
'And how can I obtain these Affection Points?'
►[Host can collect affection the opposite gender holds for you in your surroundings and convert it into points.]
Why do I feel that I have seen this setting somewhere?
Maybe Gods have copied these from somewhere? But who cares. It's not like they will have to pay a fine for it.
Still, this shop is a good thing. For now, it is pretty much useless though.
I might be able to get tons of points with my attractive face. But, it will be bring some unwanted attention, too.
I have already experienced how annoying It can be.
'God Coins Exchange Shop'
►[Host, this is a shop where you can buy things with God Coins.]
'God coins? Are Gods that much of money grubbers that now they even need money from a mere human.' My face wrinkled at only thought.
►[Host, these God Coins are different from what you are thinking. In this shop, you can only use those coins which are given as a donation from Gods.]
'Oh, first live broadcast and now super chat. These people are sure shameless for using someone's ideas.' I clicked my tongue.
Still, one thing was clear- I had to entertain those Gods so they donate some coins.
I'm so tired. From half opened window I could see sun setting down.
I closed all the windows, as it was time to sleep.
I was beggar for points and coins anyway. There wasn't any chance to use the shops.
Still, shouldn't I read some books and prepare for the entrance exam before sleeping?
It was my usual habit to read before sleeping. It also helps to recall many things.
***
How would you feel if you get dumped into the game you played?
An unknown world, which was only seen through the screen.
Fascinating? Isn't it?
Once again, I was using that same screen of 12.3 x 6.9 inches to know about the world.
Fortunately, the protagonist had a laptop in usable conditions.
Even though I transmigrated as the Main Character of the game, and also got his memories, they were like shattered pieces of glass.
Some were incomplete while others were even missing.
While I was searching regarding other characters of the game online, I looked at my admission form on the desk.
The name 'Kevin' was written on it. Yeah, the game's protagonist's name was also Kevin.
There weren't much useful information in the admission form except different hair color and eye color.
Did Kevin know something more?
And why the picture in the admission form had differences? I was curios.
However, I couldn't remember anything regardless.
'Scamming Gods.'
In the end, I could only store that in my subspace. I looked at the smart-watch on my left hand.
It was given by the Magic Academy as a token to every student.
I connected it to the laptop and opened books for the exam.
It was quite ridiculous to study for entrance exam while you are already accepted as a student.
But there wasn't any other options. This exam was more like national college entrance exams.
You will be accepted in the academy regardless, but the problem was you have to score appropriate to that academy.
If you can't even score cut off, you have to try in different academy.
Even though this is a fantasy world, there are still many things similar to earth.
Some subjects and concepts were similar, so it helped me to cut down the preparation time. With Photographic Memory, I only had to read it once one.
'It's really great ability. I hope the Gods allow me keep it when I return to the earth.'
Time kept passing, and I never knew when I slept while reading.
Without even bothering to change the clothes, my head was laid down on the desk.
Good night. Sweet dreams.