" Shit…Shit…Shit! "
Delmar cursed repeatedly as he absconded away from the pursuers in his Bell 214ST helicopter. He could hear the bullet from an M2 machine gun impacting at the fuselage, producing sparks and sending shards of glass around him.
( Fuel Low! )
( Warning: Tail Rotor Failure! )
Delmar's heart lurched as the helicopter's warning system blared, his eyes darting to the flashing red lights on the dashboard.
The world outside blurred into a dizzying swirl of greens and browns as the forest spun wildly around him. Delmar struggled with the controls, fighting to stabilize the helicopter, but the damage was severe. The spinning increased, the centrifugal force pinning him against his seat, making each breath difficult for him.
( Pull up! Pull up! )
" I'm pulling up, shut up! " Delmar cursed again, when he heard from his earpiece device, and he caused once again as he pulled the collective control in an attempt to stabilize the helicopter. His efforts barely managed to slow the descent as the ground rapidly approached.
( Warning: Impact Imminent! )
Delmar braced for impact, his mind flashing back to his last mission, how it was supposed to be a simple extraction. But when an insider betrayed him, he ended up in this deadly chase that was now about to end in a fiery crash.
The helicopter hit the ground hard, skidding through the mud and underbrush until it finally came to a shuddering halt against a cluster of trees. The world went black as Delmar was knocked unconscious.
Then suddenly a black hole appeared and sucked his soul. When he awoke, the sun was setting, his head throbbed painfully, and it took him a moment to remember where he was. He was lying on the forest floor. Delmar struggled to his feet, his body protesting every movement.
( Host Health: 32% )
Delmar blinked and stared at the floating holographic interface before his eyes.
" Host Health? " Delmar read. What the heck is that? He tried touching it but his fingers simply went through it but the sensation was akin to dipping your hands into the water.
" What the fuck… "
Before he could investigate further, another holographic screen flickered to life.
( Welcome host! Congratulations! You have received a system! )
Delmar read the line, and tilted his head to the side confused.
" What nonsense is this? " Delmar complained. Is he hallucinating or something? He remembered not eating anything prior to his mission.
( Host has already been synchronized! )
( You may now use the features of the Military System! Activated.
Critter Convert System: Locked.
Cultivation System: Locked. )
" Hah? " Delmar had enough of those nuisance holographic interfaces. He swatted it in an attempt to remove it but instead of that happening, the interface exploded into more parts, each displaying a unique text.
( Host: Delmar O'Gnner
Health: 32/100
Armor: 0
Equipment: Black Coat, Black Shirt, Black Pants, Leather Boots.
Level 1
Gold: 0
Exp: 0/1000
Mission
Inventory
Storage Space
System Shop
Summoned Troops: 0/10
Wheel of Fortune:
Daily Rewards:
General Information )
Delmar blinked again, and to be honest, it is getting creepy for Delmar. This is not the first time where he had near-death experience and soon thereafter an holographic interface would appear. They are quite persistent and he really wanted to get rid of it but he just doesn't know how.
If only knew how to do it, he would remove it in an instant.
However, curiosity got the best of him. He slowly approached the floating holographic interface with a displayed " System Shop " on it and then tapped it.
Suddenly, System Shop exploded and multiple floating interfaces appeared.
( Personnel
Weapons
Vehicles
Facilities
Raw Materials. )
Delmar hesitated, then reached out and tapped on the ( Personnel ) tab. The interface shifted, showing a list of personnel, ranging from combat soldiers to logistics and medical staff. Each entry included a brief description and skill level, but most were locked, requiring him to level up before he could access them.
Next, Delmar navigated to the ( Vehicles ) tab. Here, he found everything from armored personnel carriers to advanced combat aircraft. Each vehicle was represented by a detailed image and a list of specifications, including armament and armor thickness. Like the other tabs, most of the high-end gear was locked, indicated by a grayed-out icon and a padlock symbol.
He moved to the ( Facilities ) tab, where various military buildings like headquarters, and support structures like radio towers etc were listed.
Lastly, Delmar explored the ( Raw Materials ) tab. It was a marketplace where he could theoretically purchase materials like iron, crude oil, wood etc.
Of course, there are similarities. Those that are available for purchase can't be obtained due to him lacking gold. There are prices but their price was highlighted in red, indicating that he couldn't afford them yet. Inventory is simple.
Then Delmar tapped on ( Storage Space ). It's where he can store things. Then he explores the ( Wheel of fortune ) here we can win rewards, available once a month.
Then he tapped on ( Daily Rewards ) here can claim daily items to aid in your survival.
Delmar then noticed a new icon blinking softly in the corner labeled ( Missions ). Curious, he tapped on it. Then a description about the tab appeared.
( This is where you will receive your mission. Completing a mission will get you experience points, gold coins, unique rewards, etc.
No mission available for you at the moment. )
Now the last tab, the ( General Information ) He tapped on it and a description appeared.
( Delmar Connet, unfortunately, you have died in your previous world due to a helicopter crash. You may not believe it, but that is the truth, and your new name is Delmar O'Gnner. But fear not, you have been reincarnated into another world, far different from your world. This will be your new home now, and this is your new power. And also you are choose one. )
( A/N: Original Name id Delmar Connet, in another world his name is Delmar O'Gnner. )
After reading that, the tab disappeared and no longer appeared in the interface. Delmar sat back against the boulder, his eyes wide with disbelief. He had died? And now reincarnated in another world? It was a lot to process. He couldn't shake the surreal feeling, as if any moment he would wake up back in his old life. But the persistent throbbing in his head and the cool night air brushing against his skin were too real to ignore.
He looked up at the sky, seeking a moment of peace, when the sight above caught him completely off-guard. Not one, but three moons illuminated the night, and three moons in red color.
Their ethereal glow bathed the forest in a strange light. The sight was so alien, so bizarre, it cemented the reality of his situation. This was no dream he was truly somewhere else, not just another place, but another world entirely.
" Why me? " Delmar whispered to the uncaring moons. " Why was I chosen? " The idea of being selected by a unknown was overwhelming. What was expected of him? Survival, yes, but to what end? The interface, with all its military trappings, suggested conflict, but with whom, or what?
" I guess I'll have to pull it up. " Delmar chuckled.