"Where am I..."
"How long has it been..."
"Drifting in nothingness, not even feeling anything..."
"Is that really light I see?"
As he tried to get closer to the light, a bright flash burst, and he regained his senses. In front of him stood a monster-like being. It had no facial features but a mouth. Its skin was dark as night.
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"Do you want to live?" said the mysterious being.
"I do," replied Alex.
"I will grant you life so you can live this life to the fullest," said the mysterious being, a smirk spreading across its face.
Another bright flash. But this time, Alex found himself in a shabby room, with peeling walls. A bed was nearby, and a table with a laptop on it stood beside him. Alex touched himself and was taken aback by the muscular body he now possessed.
He walked toward the bathroom to check his face. What he saw shocked him. He looked incredibly beautiful. He started to smirk. Suddenly, his head throbbed with intense pain, and voices echoed in his mind.
...
...
Alex got up from the floor and saw a glowing screen in front of him.
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Name: Luificar Traman (18) | Race: Human (Genius) | Bonus: None
Subordinates: 0/2
Titles: None
Level: 0 | EXP: 100/100
Attribute Points: 0 | Skill Points: 0
Stats:
Health (HP): 50 / 50
Stamina (SP): 10 / 10
Mana (MP): 10 / 10
Attributes:
Strength (STR): 5
Agility (AGI): 5
Resistance (RES): 5
Intelligence (INT): 5
Wisdom (WIS): 25
(Note: 10 is the stat of an average male.)
Skills:
Tech Mastery (Basic): Basic knowledge of programming, using computers, and handling various technological tasks.
Military Combat (Hand-to-Hand) (Level 1): Basic hand-to-hand combat training, including strikes, grapples, and defensive maneuvers.
Genius Mind (Level 1): Increases learning speed by 10x and boosts mental processing and problem-solving abilities by 10x.
[Shop]
"This feels like a game," Alex said.
'I read a lot of novels in my past life, but I never thought I'd end up in one.'
"So, can you tell me how I level up?" Alex asked, his tone irritated.
"...."
"What the hell?"
"Open it."
[1x Skill Point], [150 credits], [1000 dollars]
"Put the skill point into Tech Mastery."
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Tech Mastery (Expert Level): Possesses advanced knowledge of programming, computing, and tech systems. Capable of building, optimizing, and mastering complex technologies.
Capabilities: Can create advanced software, hack or modify systems, and develop cutting-edge tech. Mastery of hardware and software integration.
"Can you open shop?"
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[Shop]
Skill Store
Available Skills for Purchase:
Energy Shield: 100 Credits
Fireball: 50 Credits
Teleportation: 200 Credits
Stealth: 80 Credits
Mind Control: 250 Credits
Lock picking: 20 Credits
Enhanced Vision: 50 Credits
Weapan Mastry: 150 Credits
Quick Reflexes: 120 Credits
Energy Devoirr: 200 Credits
Summoning: 150 Credits
Meditation: 50 Credits
Aura of Strength: 200 Credits
Ice Barrage: 110 Credits
Poison Resistance: 150 Credits
Berserker Rage: 200 Credits
"Buy stealth, locking and meditation for me"
Stealth
Cost: 80 Credits
Mana Cost: 10 MP
Description: Become invisible for 30 seconds. Useful for avoiding combat or sneaking past enemies.
Lock picking
Cost: 20 Credits
Mana Cost: 0 MP
Description: Unlock doors, chests, and safes without a key.
Meditation
Cost: 50 Credits
Mana Cost: 30 MP
Description: Enter a meditative state that temporarily boosts your combat abilities by 20% for 5 minutes.
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After taking a deep breath, Alex sat down at the small table and opened the laptop. He quickly navigated to the internet, searching for information about this world.
To his surprise, it was almost identical to Earth. The geography, history, and even technology levels were eerily similar, with only a few minor differences. It seemed like a parallel version of his previous world.
"So, it's basically Earth… That makes things easier."
Feeling restless, he decided to head outside. As soon as he stepped onto the bustling street, he noticed people turning to look at him.
Whispers filled the air.
"Wow, he's so handsome!"
"Is he a model?"
"I've never seen someone like him before!"
Women blushed as he walked by, while men threw him envious glances. Alex smirked, enjoying the attention.
As Alex scanned the crowd, his eyes locked onto a stunning girl standing near a café. She had long, flowing crimson-red hair that cascaded down her back, framing her delicate face. Her emerald-green eyes shimmered under the sunlight, and her fair skin had a soft glow. She wore a stylish black dress that accentuated her slender figure, with a silver necklace resting just above her collarbone.
She was breathtaking.
As if reading his thoughts, the system popped up a notification.
[Quest Received!]
Objective: Get the girl's phone number.
Reward: 50 Credits + 1 Attribute Point
Failure: None
Alex smirked. "A quest just for this? Easy."
He approached her casually, his confidence unwavering. "Excuse me," he said with a charming smile.
She turned to him, blinking in slight surprise before meeting his gaze.
"I just had to say," he continued smoothly, "you have the most mesmerizing hair I've ever seen. It's like fire dancing in the wind."
The girl raised an eyebrow, a small smile forming on her lips. "That's an interesting way to compliment someone."
Alex chuckled. "I only speak the truth."
She tilted her head slightly, studying him. "You're quite bold. What's your name?"
"Alex. And you?"
"Rose."
What a fitting name, Alex thought. "A beautiful name for a beautiful woman."
Rose laughed softly. "Flattery will get you everywhere, won't it?"
"I hope so," Alex said playfully. "Because I'd love to get your number and talk again sometime."
She hesitated for a moment, then reached into her purse, pulling out her phone. "Alright, you're interesting enough," she said, handing it to him.
Alex quickly entered his number and called himself to save hers.
[Quest Completed!]
Rewards Received: 50 Credits + 1 Attribute Point
Alex grinned as the system notification flashed before him.
"Too easy."
Rose glanced at him curiously. "What's with that smirk?"
"Just happy I got your number," Alex replied smoothly.
She rolled her eyes but smiled. "Well, don't make me regret it."
"I won't," he promised.
With that, they parted ways, and Alex walked off, feeling like he was truly getting the hang of this new world.