KILLER SYSTEM
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A PLAYER OF THE KILLER SYSTEM?
> YES
> NO
As a blue screen appeared in front of Adam, he couldn't understand what was happening. *Huh? What's this? Well, it doesn't matter,* Adam thought, getting ready to jump out.
This system will provide you the power to avenge your sister.
*Am I hallucinating?* Adam wondered, wiping tears off his face to see more clearly.
*Is this real? Well, I don't have anything left to lose. If I'm going to die, at least I'll struggle to the best of my ability,* Adam thought, clicking "YES."
You are now a player of the Killer System. You will be given a chance to pick your skill type:
> Nature-type skill
> Curse-type skill
> Stat-type skill
> Human-type skill
> Space-type skill
> Time-type skill
> Object-type skill
*Huh, I don't know… I guess Time, because it's usually the strongest,* Adam thought, selecting "Time."
Human-type skill selected. You will now be given a random Human-type skill.
*WTF?! I picked Time! Why did it give me a Human-type skill?* Adam thought, confused, but he quickly calmed down.
*It doesn't matter what I get. I'll just have to work with it,* Adam thought, clenching his fists. Maybe it was the death of someone close or the system itself that made him feel like this, but for the first time in his life, Adam felt dedicated and confident.
Your Human-type skill is Psychoreception. It allows you to inherit the memories and skills of people you kill.
Your current stat distribution is:
- Strength: 3
- Speed: 4
- Intelligence: 4
- Stamina: 2
- Endurance: 7
- Self-recovery: 5
*Everything seems trash except Endurance. Well, it was kinda expected. I never really tried to improve myself, but I promise you, Clare, I won't let this chance go to waste. I'll find out who did this and avenge you,* Adam thought, looking at her body.
*I guess God finally listened. I won't let this chance slip away,* Adam's thoughts were interrupted by another notification from the system.
Task 1: Kill someone within 24 hours.
Reward: 2 stat points.
Penalty: Instant death.
*Huh? Is this a joke? I never really liked anyone, even if I hated a Lot of people and now I have a reason to kill,* Adam thought.
Suddenly, police sirens could be heard outside the house.
*I guess the police arrived. I better go get the door,* Adam thought, getting up and heading downstairs.
"Father!" Adam shouted. *He was here a few minutes ago. He's the one who called the cops,* he thought as he opened the door and took the officers upstairs to show them the body.
"Well, looking at the body, the motive was probably revenge," one of the older cops said.
"Do you have any family members?" he asked Adam.
"Yes, sir. I have a father, but I can't find him. He was here a few minutes ago," Adam said, worried.
"Hmmm, considering the situation, he might be our prime suspect. Don't worry, kid we'll find him."
"What? No way! He would never do that!" Adam shouted, his voice rising. *He'd never do this. He didn't even like me, since I'm the son of the guy my mom cheated on him with. But after Mom's death, when my biological father refused to raise me, he took me in. Yeah, he was a bit violent, but I know he never had bad intentions, especially for his own daughter,* Adam thought, running downstairs to clear his mind.
*Where did he go? Why is this all happening to me? What's this system? Is this a bad dream?* Adam thought as he collapsed on the ground.
Adam lay on the floor, lost in thought, doing nothing. It was the only thing keeping him calm.
"Sir, I found another body. A male, in his 40s," an officer shouted. Hearing this, Adam's heart raced. *No, no, it can't be him,* Adam thought, quickly running to the room. There he was hanging from a rope tied to the ceiling fan. His eyes were popping out, and a wet spot of urine soaked his pants.
Multiple officers rushed in. "Probably suicide, sir," one of them said.
"I feel bad for the kid. He lost his entire family in one night," the older officer replied.
That night, Adam's house was the loudest in the neighborhood, but to Adam, it had never felt quieter. He sat silently in the corner as the police did their job and eventually left.
Morning came. Adam was exhausted but couldn't sleep. He got up and went to the kitchen, looking for food. He opened the fridge, took out some leftovers, and started eating. But after the first bite, he began to cry.
"Clare... Dad... I miss you," he whimpered softly.
After finishing his meal, he headed to his room, but before going to bed, he entered Clare's room. The body was gone, but the stench lingered. He sat there for a while, reflecting, before heading back to his own room.
Lying on his bed, Adam suddenly sat up and vomited. His mind was scattered, so he decided to just sleep.
Some time passed, and he was sud awakened by a loud ringing sound.
Alert: Only 10 hours left to complete the task. Failure to comply will result in the penalty.
*WTF?! I totally forgot about this. I thought it would just go away, or maybe it was all in my head. But no, this is real. Ten hours left, and I have to kill someone. Am I ready for that? Well, there's no point in thinking now. I'll just have to go to school and find someone there.* Adam thought, getting out of bed.
He looked into the mirror, noticing his bloodshot eyes.
Red eyes: a sign of a player with the Killing System. If you encounter one, kill them immediately to gain their stats and acquire their skills.
*That's interesting. I better wear glasses or something to hide them. Don't wanna make myself a target… Wait, didn't Clare have colored contacts? Yeah, I can use those,* Adam thought, rushing to his sister's room and grabbing her blue contacts.
*I'm ready, I guess. Time to go to school and see how different it will be,* Adam thought, heading downstairs. He went to the kitchen, grabbed a knife, and placed it in his bag.
*Clare, Dad… I promise I'll avenge you both,* Adam thought, running toward school.
To his surprise, everything at school seemed normal. *What was I expecting? Some kind of assassination classroom? I guess there aren't many people with the system.*
"Hey, guys, look! It's Adam! I guess we can finally have some fun today," a voice called from behind. Adam turned around and saw Jacob with his usual smirk, with his two friends who followed him like lapdogs.
*Not right now… Fuck,* Adam thought, trying to run away, but they quickly caught him.
"Oh, the little fish is trying to run away. Just because you didn't listen to me, I'm gonna make it extra hard for you," Jacob said, punching him in the face.
"Let's take him to the bathroom and mess him up," Jacob commanded, and his two friends dragged Adam toward the school restroom.
Alert: Only 8 hours left to complete your task.