Amidst the tranquil melody of raindrops caressing the windows, a slumbering teenager lay in a plush bed inside a lavish villa in London city of England. Unusually, he was still clad in his shoes, cocooned neither in warmth nor blanket.
With a languid stretch, he blinked awake, his eyes adjusting to the dim, opulent surroundings. Perplexity clouded his features as he surveyed the unfamiliar extravagance.
"Where am I?" he murmured under his breath.
He glanced around, slowly realizing he was no longer in his familiar room. A perplexed frown creased his forehead as he recollected falling asleep after an exhausting day. Yet, upon awakening, he found himself in this entirely unfamiliar space, a room shrouded in luxury.
Just as he began to investigate this bewildering turn of events, his head suddenly buzzed with intensity. He clutched his head, but the pain grew even more intense.
In the end, he fell unconscious onto the bed.
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Uncertain about the passage of time, the teenager woke up from his slumber, his eyes widening with disbelief. "Could this be a transmigration?" he muttered in astonishment.
In the next moment, a sense of satisfaction washed over him.
"Yes! I've escaped that mundane life!" he exclaimed, excitement lighting up his features.
The teenager, known as Victor, was just an average youth from Earth.
His life had been ordinary, born into a moderately affluent family where luxury was a concept he never had to grapple with.
He sat cross-legged to explore his newly acquired memories, he couldn't wait to see which world he was transmigrated to.
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After a few minutes, his expression turned blank. He came to the realization that he had been transmigrated into the body of a villain from a book he had read in his previous life!
His name was Victor Archfindor, 18 years old, a second-generation member of a noble family.
His father, Alexander Archfindor, owned a real estate empire valued at dozens of billions of dollars. He was a true tycoon, not only managing a successful real estate company but also owning several renowned banks in the England empire.
His mother, Sophia Varinsdottir, hailed from a noble Viking family, one of the esteemed 30 noble families.
Victor know the world he had been transmigrated into—a modern-fantasy world!
In this extraordinary world, magic, fantastical beasts, and other mystical phenomena coexisted within a modern setting.
With all such things, there was no hint of joy in his expression. Transmigrating into a villain... he knew his end was a bad ending, a tragic death in the protagonist's hand.
He wasn't even the strongest villain; he could sense his own vanity, knowing he had no innate talent for cultivation and magic.
Like many second-generation heirs, he was incredibly pampered, often squandering his time in extravagance and indulging in the company of women.
This world revered strength, and now, as an ordinary person devoid of a cultivation talent, he felt akin to a rabbit in a lion's den.
"Damn it, will I be able to avoid the protagonist and live in seclusion? If I did, I guess I could stay alive," Victor mused, his tone earnest.
Every damned protagonist wields insurmountable luck. He couldn't contend with such an existence; escaping was his sole salvation.
He pondered intensely on how to evade his grim fate, but moments later, he shook his head in frustration.
He stood up, just as his hand was about to reach for the doorknob of his room, his intention came to a halt as a hologram suddenly materialized in front of him.
[System activated]
His eyes widened in disbelief.
"What? A system?!" Victor was startled upon hearing the mechanical voice in his mind and seeing a hologram materialize in front of him.
[Congratulations to the host: Victor Archfindor for transmigrating into this world]
Victor's heart raced faster. A system... He was well aware that it was a ubiquitous plot device, a common golden opportunity bestowed upon every protagonist.
He had read numerous novels featuring the system, where those fortunate enough to possess it always held the upper hand, reaping endless benefits.
He attempted to steady his nerves. "Okay system, introduce yourself," he said.
[The system does not have functions for now]
Victor frowned, "How can you not have functions but appear to me?" he asked, confusion etched on his face.
[You better open the beginner's gift first]
Victor pondered for a moment before finally saying, "Alright, let's open the novice gift first."
In the next second, a series of holograms materialized in front of him.
[Congratulations, you have obtained the miracle spirit: S-class: Unknown]
[Congratulations, you have obtained the divine weapon: Ruyi Jingu Bang]
[Congratulations, you have obtained the cultivation base: Sage Realm]
[Congratulations, you have obtained combat technique from the renowned boxer: Muhammad Ali]
[Congratulations, you have obtained insights into this world and a glimpse of its future]
Victor's eyes widened in disbelief as he gazed at the holographic text scrolling before him, utterly dumbfounded by what he saw.
"This is incredible! Are these just beginner's gifts? Shit!" he exclaimed, his amazement evident.
The rewards from the system were undoubtedly valuable—the Miracle Spirit, though he was uncertain of its form, was classified as S-Class, the highest tier in Miracle Spirit classification!
In this world, apart from the magic system, there existed something called the Miracle Spirit, which was the manifestation of a person's soul connected to themselves, usually taking the form of creatures, weapons, or other materials.
The most powerful category of Miracle Spirits was undoubtedly ancient figures, mythical creatures and legendary weapons.
Some examples of the strongest Miracle Spirit owners included the Viking clan leader with the Miracle Spirit of the All-Father Odin, the Qin Empire Emperor with his Jade Emperor Miracle Spirit, and a general in Ptolemaic Egypt with his Miracle Spirit, Anubis.
Victor couldn't be more grateful, what he found most unbelievable was the magical foundation of the Sage Realm... It was a realm impossible for an 18-year-old teenager to attain.
There are 7 magical realms in this world: Human Realm, Spirit Realm, Origin Realm, Sage Realm, King Realm, Emperor Realm, and Divine Realm.
Each of these realms consists of ten intricate levels, with every practitioner needing to harness a unique essence known as Mana. This mystical force, born millions of years ago, serves as the source of power for all those seeking mastery in this ancient art.
The Human Realm is where practitioners forge and strengthen their physical bodies, and it's also the time to form a mana core, a wonder connected to the heart.
Then there's the Spirit Realm, a realm where practitioners begin to learn the next level of magic, and the Origin Realm, where practitioners deepen their understanding of the essence of nature and connect with deeper sources of natural power.
The Sage Realm is where practitioners begin to grasp the fundamental principles of the universe and gain the ability to control energy with a high level of magic.
As for the realms above the Sage Realm, only a few people reach them...
[Would you like to proceed with the extraction?]
"Yes, absolutely!" Victor replied eagerly.
[Initiating the extraction process. Please lie down on the bed, as it might be uncomfortable]
Victor suddenly felt his head spinning, causing him to collapse onto the bed.
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Unaware of how much time had passed, the chirping of birds and the gentle touch of sunlight filled the air outside the window.
Seated cross-legged on the bed, Victor sensed a profound transformation within his body. Power surged through him, a unique energy coursing through his veins.
"If I'm correct, this must be a mana core," Victor said with a satisfied grin, clutching his right chest. "Now, I can harness the magical forces within me!"
The Sage realm—reaching this level of power would take even a genius decades to achieve. Yet, he had reached it at just 18 years old.
Victor couldn't begin to describe how satisfied he felt today. Now, he was among those in this world known as 'magus,' individuals blessed with the power of magic.
Yet, he remained puzzled about the system's purpose.
"System, did you merely come to bestow a beginner's gift upon me and then disappear?" he inquired, his brow furrowing.
[The system will give you options within the system's functions]
Victor's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Oh, what are the options?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.
[Option 1: Resilient System; the more you get beaten, the stronger you become]
[Option 2: Divine Wealth System; you'll receive wealth as a reward for completing system tasks]
[Option 3: Divine Harem System; women will be more easily attracted to you, and you will become extremely charming, with the goal of creating the largest Harem ever]
[Option 4: Ultimate Villain System: The system will assist you in becoming the greatest villain and killing every protagonist]
[Option 5: Greatest Mage System: The system will help you become the most formidable mage ever]
[Option 6: Master Craftsman System; the system will aid you to become a master of crafting, able to create legendary weapons, armor, and artifacts with unparalleled skills]
[Option 7: Masterful Diplomat System; receive guidance on diplomacy and negotiation skills, allowing you to resolve conflicts peacefully and forge alliances effectively]
[Option 8: Inventor's Ingenuity System; gain insights into advanced technology and inventions, assisting you in creating innovative gadgets and tools to overcome challenges]