"What the heck am I supposed to do?" said the frustrated teenager, a typical college student. He had a deep love for anime, novels, and Xianxia, but his obsession with these interests had led him to repeatedly fail his exams.
Joking aside, he was in the middle of a heated argument with his strict mother; it was quite unfortunate for him. He should be grateful that I am considering reincarnating him, but wait—I'm supposed to be narrating this!
God damnit...
Alright...
"Son, maybe you're just like your unfaithful father," his exhausted mother said, clearly fed up with his lack of effort. He used to be an exceptional student, always scoring above 90% on every test.
"Humans make mistakes! So what if I got a 79%? That's still a good score!" he retorted, typical of the dynamic with Asian parents.
"You-you're just out—" Before his mother could finish, he stormed out of the room and ran out of the house in a fit of frustration, recklessly crossing the street when suddenly—
"Truck-kun!?"
He was hit by the fabled truck that has become a staple in the Isekai genre and met his end with a strange sense of happiness.
Knowing that he would be reincarnated, perhaps his anime instincts had evolved to an extraordinary level—maybe. Who knows?
Finally… I am reincarnating baby!!
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He fell unconscious and later found himself in a vast white void, surrounded by countless bubbles that looked like galaxies—or maybe entire universes. It was hard to tell.
Then, a voice echoed in his head.
[You have gained the System!]
Helberd felt a mix of emotions. He'd just been hit with the truth, and he was pretty sure he'd be slapping the faces of anyone who invented religion.
"So those motherfuckers were just trying to scare me with Hell to make me do good shit?" he muttered, finally piecing it all together.
His anime instincts were far superior to that of the typical Isekai MC, so he decided to ask the important question. "Does heaven or hell exist?"
The system responded calmly.
[These concepts may exist in the vast multiverse, but fundamentally, they do not.]
"Wow," Helberd said, pausing. "Such a deep conspiracy. The Illuminati probably did exist."
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Helberd blinked, trying to process everything that had just happened. "So, I've got this 'System' thing now, huh?" he muttered to himself.
[Correct. You have gained the System, which grants you access to a variety of abilities and functions. Would you like to learn more?]
He raised an eyebrow. "Abilities? Yeah, sure. Tell me what you've got."
[The System offers a wide range of features, including skill enhancement, inventory management, quests, and more. Would you like to explore these functions?]
Helberd scratched his chin. "Alright, alright. I'm guessing there's some kind of 'inventory' feature, right?"
[Correct. You can store items in your Inventory. It functions like a virtual space where you can store weapons, food, potions, or anything else you deem necessary.]
Helberd smirked. "So, like a magic backpack. That's pretty useful. What else?"
[You can level up your skills and stats through quests or training. Each time you complete a task or defeat an enemy, you will earn experience points that can be used to increase your power.]
"Leveling up, huh?" Helberd said, a grin forming. "So this is like one of those shitty Isekai stories, where I'm some overpowered MC, huh?"
[Correct. You have the potential to become an overpowered entity, should you choose to focus on your growth.]
"Now we're talking," Helberd said, leaning back. "Alright, one last question—where am I going? I assume you've got options, right?"
[Yes, you may choose a world to reincarnate into. You have several options available.]
Helberd thought for a moment. "I've had enough of real life. Take me to a world that's exactly like one of those dumb Isekai stories where I can just power up, fight monsters, and live the over-the-top life."
[Understood. A world resembling a typical Isekai universe has been selected. Are you sure about your choice?]
Helberd grinned widely. "Absolutely. Let's get this over with. Send me in!"
[World selected. Prepare for your reincarnation.]
Helberd leaned back, processing everything. "Alright, alright, so I'm gonna be some overpowered hero in some dumb Isekai world... but, like, where exactly are you sending me? I don't want to end up in some boring, overdone fantasy land with dragons and princesses."
[The world you've chosen is a low-level, remote area in the Walton Empire, located in the State of Heis. It's a small, isolated town surrounded by dense forests and mountains. You will begin your journey here.]
Helberd's eyes widened. "Wait, wait, what? You mean I'm stuck in a rural backwater? What the hell is this, some place with nothing but trees and old people?"
[The town is indeed isolated, and its inhabitants are mostly self-sufficient. However, it holds potential for you to shape your future as you see fit. The environment may also offer unique opportunities for growth.]
Helberd groaned dramatically. "Ugh, this is like one of those crappy village Isekai settings. No grand kingdoms, no magical cities, just some quiet little hamlet… with no girls to ogle. Wait—"
He paused, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "But hey, if there's a small town, that means there's gotta be some local beauties, right? You know, village girls, the kind who are all innocent, pure… but still looking for their overpowered hero."
[There may be some young women in the town, but their personalities and attitudes will vary. Some might be more inclined toward traditional lifestyles, while others may have unique talents or abilities.]
Helberd's grin widened. "Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about. A bunch of cute village girls, maybe some hidden princesses or magical waifus... or hell, maybe they're all secretly powerful warriors, and I'll get to train them. Perfect."
[The town is remote, so you may not encounter typical Isekai tropes such as princesses or warriors. However, there are still opportunities for you to grow stronger and form relationships.]
Helberd rolled his eyes. "Whatever, system. I can work with that. I'll make my own tropes if I have to. You just focus on making me ridiculously strong, alright?"
[Understood. Your reincarnation process is now complete. Welcome to your new life.]
Helberd felt his body shift and tingle as the system's presence faded. A flash of light engulfed him as the world around him started to blur and warp. The last thing he heard was the system's final words.
[Your new name shall be Nyxor Zaroth]
[Good luck.]