After 24 long years of a pretty solitary life, Wade Wilson had finally hit the jackpot. His dream—his real dream—had come true. He had been reincarnated. He had fantasized about this moment for years, through endless nights of binge-reading web novels, wondering what it would be like to wake up in a new world and actually live the life he wanted.
And now, here he was.
Wade couldn't help but grin. "It actually happened," he whispered to himself, still trying to wrap his head around the fact that this wasn't just another late-night fantasy. This was real. And now... now he could finally live the life he had always dreamed of. No more desk job, no more mundane reality. Just pure, unfiltered adventure.
But first, there was something he needed to check out.
He turned slowly, eyes locking on his reflection. Wade blinked. The person staring back at him wasn't exactly a stranger—but it wasn't the Wade Wilson he knew from his old life either. His eyes were dark, sharp, and had this focused intensity he wasn't used to seeing in himself. His hair was a little longer, messier in a way that looked like he had just stepped out of a battle... and won. And his body? Sleek, toned, and stronger than he remembered. He hadn't looked like this since he was 18, but even then, he was never this... fit.
"If I had stuck to that gym routine I always promised myself, maybe I could have looked like this," Wade muttered, running a hand down his torso. Yeah, this was definitely the version of himself that went to the gym regularly and didn't give up after a week. Lean muscles, defined abs... this was the kind of body that only existed in his dreams—or in the bodies of novel protagonists.
Wade sighed and turned his attention back to the smartwatch. After strapping it on, the familiar beep greeted him, and the system interface blinked to life—though it flickered with a bit of glitchy noise for a second before clearing up.
Name: Wade Wilson
Age: 18
Strength: 23
Stamina: 22
Agility: 25
Magic: 18
Intelligence: 24
Traits: Beginner Swordsman (47% Progress)
Wade smirked at the screen. "Alright, Beginner Swordsman with 47% progress. Not bad." The fact that he already had some progress made him feel less like a complete newbie. Maybe he was already halfway decent with a blade. At least, he hoped so.
He scratched his chin, thinking about how he could build on that. "Maybe I could be like Zoro, you know? Master the three-sword style." He imagined himself pulling off the badass look, two swords in hand and one gripped between his teeth, cutting down enemies with ease.
Wade grabbed an imaginary sword with his mouth and immediately realized... it wasn't going to happen.
"Yeah, no. That's not gonna work." He cringed as he pretended to hold a sword in his teeth. "How does Zoro even do that without biting his tongue off when in hurry?" He let go of the imaginary sword, shaking his head. "Guess I'll stick to the basics for now."
He scrolled down to check the Blessing section, eager to see what kind of advantage he had in this new world.
Blessing: Adaptive Potential
The more focus and effort applied, the greater the returns. Adaptation improves physical and magical attributes over time based on activity, training, and focus. Enhances learning speed and stamina growth alongside defense and offense with increased dedication.
Wade raised an eyebrow. "Not exactly a cheat code, but..." he trailed off, thinking. This was something he could work with. Unlike the hero's obvious power boosts, Wade's blessing seemed more subtle, like the kind of thing that could turn into a serious advantage if used wisely. "Looks like a slow-burn OP cheat," he mused. "It's not flashy, but I bet this can get ridiculous over time."
Satisfied for now, Wade decided to check out the place. He took a breath, opened the door, and stepped into a wide hallway. The air was cool, and the floors were polished stone, giving the building an almost regal feel. As he descended the staircase, he made a conscious effort not to draw attention to himself. Just a normal student, nothing strange here.
When he finally stepped out of the building, the sight that greeted him made him stop in his tracks.
It was like stepping into a magical, majestic version of a metropolitan city. Towering buildings with intricate designs reached for the sky, some of them floating above the ground with glowing runes. In the distance, people walked on bridges made of light, while others zipped by on platforms that hovered a few feet above the ground. Everywhere he looked, the city pulsed with magic. Orbs of light floated around like streetlamps, and transportation seemed to be a mix of carriages and magical constructs.
"This... is insane," Wade whispered, awestruck. He had read about places like this, but seeing it with his own eyes was something else entirely.
Turning back, Wade looked up at the building he had just exited. It wasn't some grand dormitory or official academy hall—it looked more like a high-end inn, a place where students would stay temporarily before being assigned their real rooms. There was a small plaque near the entrance, written in elegant script. "Provisional Hall"
He chuckled. "So that's it, huh? A temporary stop for early birds like me."
Looking around the courtyard, Wade spotted a few other students milling about, clearly having arrived early as well. The academy itself loomed in the distance, its towers stretching high into the sky, connected by floating platforms and glowing pathways. It was like the beating heart of this magical city, a place where students like him would soon learn the mysteries of magic and combat.
Wade took a deep breath, feeling a surge of excitement. But then, as he looked out at the city, his thoughts shifted. "Alright... time to think about what this world really was."