Chapter 2
When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a pristine white room, the kind of ethereal space that seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions. Standing before me was a figure cloaked in a blinding light, radiating an aura of power and serenity. Without a word, he presented me with a choice: ascend to heaven or reincarnate into a world of my choosing. My heart raced with the possibilities, and after a moment of deliberation, I chose reincarnation. The prospect of living a new life, brimming with adventure, was too tempting to resist.
The figure nodded approvingly, as if he had expected my choice. With a wave of his hand, he declared, "As a parting gift, I grant you the 'King of Systems,' a tool of unmatched power that will guide you and make you a ruler in any world you choose." A shimmering golden orb appeared in his palm before merging into my chest. The surge of energy was overwhelming, filling me with a sense of limitless potential.
Before I could ask any questions, he waved his hand again, and the floor beneath me vanished. I plummeted through a sea of light, my body weightless, yet my mind brimming with anticipation. The world around me morphed and shifted until I finally landed on solid ground, gasping for air.
When I opened my eyes, the pungent smell of old, sweaty socks assaulted my senses. I sat up, blinking against the dim light of what appeared to be a cluttered hostel room. The walls were lined with peeling posters, and books were scattered haphazardly across the desk. It took me a moment to process where I was. Then, a sudden sharp headache struck, bringing with it a flood of memories. *I'm Vishu,* I realized, *a college student at IIT Chennai.* But something felt… different. This world didn't feel like the one I remembered.
Before I could delve deeper into my thoughts, a sudden mechanical voice echoed in my mind, cutting through the haze.
**"Hello, Host. I am the King of All Systems."**
I froze, startled, as the voice continued, calm and almost smug.
**"I will send all necessary information directly to your mind."**
The next moment, my head buzzed with an influx of knowledge. My eyes widened as I grasped the enormity of what had just happened. A system? For me? The sheer possibilities left me stunned.
"Whoa… cool," I muttered, testing the waters of this newfound reality.
The system's voice chimed again, as if amused by my reaction. **"Although you possess the potential to wield any heavy and extraordinary magic, your current limitations confine you to basic assistant magic. But fret not, for you also have a gift pack."**
Before I could fully process what was happening, a notification rang in my mind.
**"Congratulations on opening the gift pack!"**
What followed left me speechless:
**You have earned 10 cores of white money, acquired through legal sources.**
**You have unlocked Unforgettable Memory – a perfect, photographic recall of anything you experience.**
**You have mastered World-Class Fighting Techniques, adaptable to any combat situation.**
**You have obtained a One-Time-Use Body Upgrade – use it wisely."**
I slumped back into the rickety bed, overwhelmed by the sudden windfall. My heart raced as I considered the implications of these rewards. *Ten cores of money? Perfect memory? Fighting skills?* This wasn't just a second chance—it was a chance to live life on a whole new level.
Staring at the stained ceiling above me, I couldn't help but grin. The ordinary college life I had expected was clearly out of the question now. This was going to be the beginning of an extraordinary adventure, and I was ready to embrace it.