(Continuation–MC[:Unknown's] POV)
—thud~
With a soft *thud, the door of the cabin was closed, indicating the person's exit.
Left alone, I took a moment to gather myself, trying to comprehend the strange events that had transpired.
The memories of the void and the foreign figure still lingered, but they felt like fleeting fragments of a dream.
Yet, the memories of my life on a planet called Earth continued to shape my thoughts.
I couldn't shake off the profound impact they had on me.
…I died?
Got reincarnated…
Or, somehow, I've got these memories from my past life, proving to me that this World I'm living in is a freaking novel I once read and I am a Character in it.
HUH?
HUUUUUHHHH!!!!?
As if adding another layer of absurdity to my already bewildering situation, a mysterious window suddenly materialised in front of me.
I was faced with yet another dilemma, The glowing blue screen looked straight out of a sci-fi movie.
The letters on the window formed a question, I couldn't help but wonder if I had somehow slipped into a dream within a dream.
"A System..?"
I muttered, with my exhausted voice devoid of excitement or interest. In fact, all I felt was fatigue and confusion, as if reality itself had played a cruel joke on me.
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[Does The User Wish To Accept The System?]
[YES / NO]
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If this screen had appeared before whatever sh*t I had gone through, I might not have been able to make any sense of it.
But now I am different.
I understood it with a single glance.
However, that doesn't mean I am coping with the absurdity of the situation I am in.
"What the hell is going on?"
I questioned, hoping that somewhere, somehow, there was an explanation for this bizarre situation.
"Seriously, one thing after another. Can't I just get a break?"
I continued to grumble, voicing my exasperation at the continuous stream of unexpected surprises that seemed to follow me.
But as I looked at the glowing window, I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was no going back.
Whether I accepted the System or not, my life had been forever altered by this strange encounter.
With a heavy sigh, I tried to make sense of it all, but the fatigue weighed on me like a heavy blanket.
It felt like I was carrying the burden of two lives—the memories of my past and the uncertainty of my present.
Still, I knew that I couldn't ignore this window forever. It demanded an answer, and I had to face it sooner or later.
But for now, I needed some time to gather my thoughts properly, figure out what the heck was going on, and maybe, just maybe, find some semblance of clarity in this chaotic mess.
So, with the System window hanging in front of me, I decided to put it on hold, at least for the time being.
On top of it, the constant headache poking at me only added to my annoyance and grogginess, making it difficult to focus on anything.
So, I would like to deal with it later when I have the mental capacity to comprehend what it meant for my life in this strange world.
Having decided on that.
Feeling dizzy and foggy, I aimlessly shook my hand at the window panel in frustration, shooing it away in an attempt to dismiss the notification and buy myself some time.
But to my surprise, my fingers passed right through the blue System panel, as if it were just a hologram.
Which prompted me to try once again, this time more forcefully and with clear irritation, but the result was the same.
The System window remained stubbornly in front of me.
In my disoriented state, it soon turned out to be a fatal mistake on my part.
Regrettably, my hand accidentally brushed against the-Yes-option, accepting the System without a moment's thought.
But in my disoriented state, it soon turned out to be a fatal mistake on my part.
Regrettably, my hand accidentally brushed against the-Yes-option, accepting the System without a moment's thought.
"Fuck!"
I cursed out loud, realising my error.
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[Processing The User Answer]
[Noted - Positive]
↺1%
↺18%
↺67%
↺99%
[The System Successfully Recognised The User As A Host]
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….Huh?!!!!
Wait a minute...Is that all?
JUST LIKE THAT?
With no final confirmation, the System was accepted.
The gravity of my impulsive action hit me.
I felt a surge of frustration, realising how easily I had allowed myself to be swayed by my emotions.
"But I didn't mean to click anything!"
I exclaimed, trying to explain my unintentional mistake in a desperate attempt.
The lack of closure in the System only added to my annoyance.
Did it not have any semblance of common sense in its design? It seemed to operate in a nonchalant and irresponsible manner, leaving me feeling powerless and frustrated.
How did I end up with such an irresponsible System?
—sigh!
I *sighed, feeling a sense of resignation as I came to terms with the fact that the System was now a part of my reality, whether I liked it or not.
I knew there was no use dwelling on my mistake. Instead, I decided to focus on understanding the System's purpose and how it would impact my life as a character in this Novel.
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[Does the Host Wish To Choose Skills?]
[YES / NO]
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However, as if not wanting me to adapt to the quick happenings, the System displayed me with another window screen popping up in front of me with a new offer.
"Well, that's just great."
I muttered sarcastically, my annoyance evident in my voice.
"Just what I needed – another complication in this already bizarre situation."
My voice carried a mix of annoyance and desperation, hoping in vain for some consideration.
This System seriously can't read the room.
Taking a deep breath to calm his racing thoughts, I mustered my willpower and resisted the urge to act rashly again.
In an attempt to calm myself, I resolved not to let anger dictate my choices this time.
"Fine, whatever…"
I muttered, I resigned myself to the reality of the System's presence, realising that fighting against it might be futile.
Drawing upon whatever memories I had, I focused on the idea of the System window disappearing.
—puff~
To my amazement, the pop-up vanished, leaving me in a state of disbelief. Wishlist the *puff sound was my imagination.
"Did I just do tha–agrh!"
I wondered if it was my doing or just a coincidence. Regardless, my attention was quickly diverted as the persistent headache returned, buzzing in my mind once again.
"Damn, this headache is killing me!"
On top of that, these crazy memories from my past life are messing with my head.
And now, this freakin' System shows up outta nowhere.
What kinda twisted fate has thrown me into this mess? I tried to make sense of the tangled threads of my life.
Ugh, I need to clear my head. Maybe a quick bath will help.
Yeah, that's it. Just gotta take a breather and try not to lose my mind in the process. So, for now, I'll ignore the stupid System and deal with it later.
The cold water could be refreshing and might alleviate the headache and dizziness that seemed to cloud my judgement.
Leaving the System aside for the moment, I headed towards the bathroom compartment.
.
A thick fog clung to the surrounding landscape out at the mediaeval countryside, casting an ethereal veil over the world beyond.
The atmosphere was suffused with an eerie stillness, except for the rhythmic clatter of the train wheels echoing through the carriage and its surroundings as if time itself had been frozen by the fog's embrace.
The night sky was devoured by the approaching sun, its faint light barely visible through the dense fog, indicating that it was early morning, around 4 a.m.
Yet, inside the train, I stood naked and motionless beneath a cold shower, in a compartment designed as the bathroom, which might only be affordable to very few at this time.
The haunting ambiance of the fog outside did not concern me.
The bathroom was quite spacious for it to be available on the train, and in terms of another part of my memory.
Water droplets cascaded down from the ancient plumbing, falling upon my bare skin.
My mind was burdened with heavy thoughts, weighing me down.
However, I simply stood there in bewilderment with my head lowered, allowing the cold, chilling sparkles to wash over me while trying to wrap my head around this bizarre turn of events.
Memories were already settled in my mind.
It's like I've been handed a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that don't belong to me, yet they fit perfectly into the gaps of my existence.
The cold shower acted as a catalyst, stripping away the layers of my doubts as if the clash of past and present mirrored the conflict within my soul and was all my internal struggle to accept the truth.
What is happening to me?
How can I possibly possess memories from a life that doesn't align with the 16 years I've lived on this planet?
It's like some cosmic prank played on an unsuspecting teenager, and I'm left here to grapple with the consequences.
Each frigid droplet that fell upon my skin carried with it a reminder of my past, and the weight of my future choices pressed heavily upon me.
With the water still cascading down, I slowly lifted my head, gazing at my reflection in the long mirror beside the shower.
The anticipation in my eyes was evident as I took in the sight before me, a 16-year-old.
"[Silverthorne Rai Karnal]"
-Prince of the Xantrinia Kingdom-
(To be continued…)
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[Author Information]
[Xantrinia Kingdom—This name combines the exotic and mysterious-sounding 'Xan' with the elegant 'trinia' to create a name that represents a prosperous and renowned trading Kingdom.
[Silverthorne Rai Karnal—'Rai' means Sunbeam. 'Karnal' is a variation of 'Karna' from the epic Novel Mahabharata.]
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