Opening Scene:
Darkness surrounds him. A cold, weightless sensation washes over his body. He opens his eyes, but there's nothing—just an endless void. He doesn't remember how he got here, but fragmented memories flash before his mind: betrayal, pain, and finally, death.
Suddenly, a voice echoes in the void.
> "Welcome to the Game Matrix. Your new life begins now."
A holographic screen materializes in front of him, displaying:
[Player Initialization in Progress...]
[Name: ???]
[Class: Unassigned]
[Stats: Zeroed]
Confused and disoriented, the protagonist tries to interact with the screen, only to realize that he has no control.
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Memory of Betrayal:
As the initialization continues, his mind is flooded with fragments of his past life. He was once a skilled programmer and gamer, at the top of his industry. But his success made him a target.
Betrayed by his closest friend and framed for cybercrimes he didn't commit, he was sentenced to a life of misery.
On the day of his sentencing, he was attacked, leaving him to die in a dark alley.
His final thoughts before death were:
> "If I had another chance, I would rewrite everything."
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Arrival in the Matrix:
A burst of light pulls him out of the void. When he regains focus, he finds himself standing in a barren landscape—a mix of metallic ruins and endless grids extending into the horizon.
A system notification appears:
[Welcome, Player. Your rebirth is complete. You have entered the Game Matrix.]
The voice returns, robotic and emotionless:
> "Survive. Level up. Conquer. Escape."
Before he can ask what's happening, the voice fades, replaced by the sound of rumbling. A swarm of shadowy creatures emerges from the ground, charging toward him.
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The First Battle (or Struggle):
Weaponless and powerless, he tries to fight the creatures but quickly realizes his physical body is weak. Every hit drains his energy and adds to his injuries.
Just when he's about to give up, a surge of desperation triggers something inside him. A screen flashes:
[Skill Unlocked: Adaptive Combat Lv.1]
Using this newfound skill, he instinctively learns from the creatures' movements, dodging and landing precise hits. After a brutal struggle, he defeats the weakest of the creatures, earning his first system reward.
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System Reward:
A notification pops up:
[You have gained: 5 XP. 1 Skill Point earned.]
[Weapon Unlocked: Rusted Blade]
A small dagger materializes in his hand. Though weak and barely usable, it's a step forward.
> "So this is how the Game Matrix works," he mutters, gripping the blade tightly.
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Ending Hook:
As he catches his breath, he notices a massive shadow looming behind him. Turning around, he sees a hulking beast—ten times the size of the previous creatures. It roars, shaking the ground beneath him.
The system screen flashes:
[Boss Battle Detected: Devourer of the Wastes Lv.5]
With no time to think, he clenches his weapon, determination blazing in his eyes.
> "If this is my new life, then I'll fight for it."