Ren was left flabbergasted when he finally comprehended that he had indeed been transmigrated.
After all, who would have thought that such a thing could happen in real life?
He stood in front of the mirror, gazing in amazement at the reflection staring back at him.
He started observing his features in the mirror, he thought to himself, "It's me? Really, it's me," He reached out and touched his face, feeling the smooth and soft texture of his skin.
Despite having an above-average figure in his previous life, Ren knew that it could not compare to his new appearance. This body was beyond perfect.
Standing at around 180 cm tall, he wasn't particularly tall, but he still had a good height. His "shiny black hair had a hint of brown shade" to it, and it cascaded down in soft waves.
His face was striking, with sharp curves that gave off a cold impression. His "black eyes" were like deep abyss.
His skin was blemish-free, and it was quite pale, adding to his overall look of elegance.
Ren could hardly believe his luck; he had never seen himself so attractive before.
Although Ren was not a fan of looks, it wasn't a bad thing to have.
After admiring his new physique for some time, Ren started thinking about his current situation.
He thought he should calm down. He tried to remove every useless thought from his mind and calm himself.
He took some deep breaths and calmed down himself.
'Who am I?
Where am I?
Why did I spend a full half day in bed?'
There were countless questions in Ren's mind, but not a single answer.
'Why am I sounding like some cliche protagonist of some third-rate Reincarnation novel?'
'It's extremely unpleasant.
If I am now in this body, then what happened to the former owner of this body?
Did he die?
If yes, then who killed him?
I must know.'
As a guy who had read fiction novels, Ren knew what would happen in these scenarios.
Suddenly, Ren had a thought.
'Let's check to see if I have any cheats first.'
He believed that a calm mind was the key to accessing his ability or figuring out what kind of ability he had.
With this in mind, he sat on his bed and folded his legs into a cross shape. Placing the back of his hand on his legs, he closed his eyes and began to meditate, focusing on his breath and letting his thoughts pass by like clouds.
---
After a while, nothing happened. Yes, nothing happened.
'Yeah. It's really unpleasant.'
►[...]
At that moment, Ren overheard a noise. That surprised him.
'What was that sound?'
►[Appropriate Host found.]
►[Beginning the system binding...]
Ren quickly understood after hearing these details. Soon some fantasies began to take shape in his mind.
'Looks like I have been transmigrated in some cliche novel. Now I am getting some parasite-like system too.'
Ren was quite excited. Never in his boring life, something like this had happened.
'Let's consider what kind of novel's world this is for the time being.
Urban? Wuxia? Fantasy? Modern setting?'
He began to scan his surroundings.
Based on his analysis of his surroundings, it might be a modern fantasy novel's world.
'Like I attend an op academy where I study sword and magic. Demons will appear to trouble the MC and also get beaten up by the MC. The Protagonist will create his harem. So intriguing.'
►[35% System Binding...]
Observing this, Ren pondered.
'So slow.'
'Perhaps this system is just garbage?' Ren wondered. He was just guessing as it was taking too much time for processing.
►[It is advised to the Host that he shouldn't poke fun at the system.]
Ren raised an eyebrow. 'Oh, I guess you can read my thoughts, huh? Just like those snarky systems in novels. Nice to meet you, Overlord of My Brain.'
►[Acknowledged. Nice to meet you too, Host. I promise to be far superior to your mortal expectations.]
'Far superior? Right now, you're as fast as a dial-up internet connection. Should I expect AOL sounds next?' Ren quipped.
►[Your sarcasm is noted, Host. But perhaps patience is a virtue you should aspire to develop.]
'Oh, trust me, I have patience. I sat through every single filler episode of "Space Wars Chronicles." Beat that.'
►[System does not engage in pop culture trivia, Host.]
Ren smirked. 'Convenient excuse. What happens if I insult you? Will you cry digital tears or give me a virtual slap?'
►[Then, System will take several actions to convince the host of the system's might.]
Ren leaned back smugly. 'Oh really? Bring it on, Windows XP. Show me your "mighty" blue screen of death.'
Suddenly, a jolt of electricity surged through Ren's body. His smirk vanished as he yelped and flailed on the bed like a startled cat.
'Aaaaaargh! What the heck?!'
►[Language, Host. Actions have consequences.]
Ren groaned, his hair standing on end like a porcupine. 'You shocked me! Are you a system or a sadistic taser?'
►[Correction: I am a system capable of discipline.]
Ren glared at the status screen hovering in front of him. 'Discipline? You're acting like a strict school principal with power issues!'
►[Host should consider learning respect. It will serve you well.]
Ren muttered under his breath, 'Respect, my foot. You're just mad because I called you slow.'
►[Insult noted. Would you like another demonstration of my "slowness," Host?]
'No, no! I get it! You're amazing! The fastest, most powerful system in existence!' Ren waved his hands in mock surrender.
►[Flattery detected. Slightly effective. Proceeding to complete binding process.]
Ren grumbled but stayed quiet this time, his pride bruised and his body still tingling.
---
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Ren managed to get to his feet. His body was shaking, and he could barely stand.
►[Completed System Binding]
When Ren heard this, he felt reassured.
He was lying on his bed, and his hair was standing like spikes. His whole body was still trembling.
'Good. Finally.'
Ren then uttered the phrase that every character who has possessed another character will utter.
╠═⌠ Status ⌡═╣
►Name: Ren /??
►Age: 19 years old
►Rank: -F grade
►Strength: -F (weakling.)
►Health: -F (need to go to the hospital for treatment.)
►Stamina: -F (Can't even last longer than one minute.)
►Charm: B+
(Appears to be an angel. However, only in looks.)
►Intelligence: C+
(Common sense that is a little above ordinary.)
►Mana: ...
(It's so insignificant right now that I can't even measure it.)
►[Evaluation: A good-looking weakling with little more common sense than average people. Even young kids can defeat you.]
Ren was silent after reading his status.
He rubbed his eyes, and after blinking a few times, he saw it again, but it was still the same.
'Hey, system what does this status mean?
Are you serious?
Why am I so weak?'
Ren's fantasy was crumbling in his heart.
'Wait. This appears to be the status of my previous life. Did I inherit stats from my previous life?'
Ren assumed.
►[Host's hunch is accurate.]
'I guess it seems to make sense because I've spent most of my life working and studying. So my strength stat is disappointing,' Ren admitted.
'But what are those comments?' Ren saw some odd remarks about his status.
'What is this duration of stamina, exactly? I don't believe I'm that weak.' He felt like this remark was wrong.
►[Host. Please, cleanse out your dirty notions. I'm referring to physical exercise.]
'This deceitful system... ' Ren tried to curse, but remembering electric shocks, he controlled himself.
'About health. Yeah, I've been working a bit too hard in my life, and I have no idea why my body is also injured.' He reasoned.
'The next is the charm. I suppose I've always had a good appearance. In my previous life, I was above average and now I am just perfect.' Ren stroked his chin and smiled.
'I might not have much intelligence because I don't know much about this world.' Ren was content with this.
'Mana exists here? Thus, this might be a modern fantasy novel's world.'
Then he started noticing other details.
'Moreover, I am 19 years old.
Good. I'm still fairly young.' Ren didn't want to become some infant or some old man after his death. So being young was good for him.
However, Ren soon noticed his name in the status window.