On a messy floor, a young man lied lifelessly. He had dark-brown hair and pale skin.
Although his face was extremely pale, it didn't hide the fact that he was handsome.
On the floor beneath his belly was a pool of dark-red blood. The sight of the blood contrasted sharply against the pale tiles, creating a gruesome scene. It was evident that he had suffered a severe injury, leaving a trail of crimson leading to his lifeless body.
All of a sudden, his fingers twitched slightly, a faint sign of life amidst the stillness of the room. That was accompanied by a weak groan, and then his eyes gently opened. His pupils were gray. As he blinked, the intensity of his gaze revealed a depth of pain and confusion. It was clear that behind his striking appearance, there was a haunting story waiting to be unraveled.
"I thought I died," he muttered to himself while gradually lifting himself up.
He sat on the floor, reached out his hand, and rubbed his undeveloped abs. His expression changed abruptly.
He intended to take a cellphone out of his pockets, but he happened to be wearing a short-sleeve shirt that had no pockets.
'What is going on? And... where am I?" He thought as he scanned the surroundings in confusion.
The floor around him had pieces of broken glass and other things, as well as blood. This was different from the ground on which he was standing before he lost consciousness, and he also wore a jacket, not a short-sleeve shirt.
In addition, the shirt he was currently wearing was partly soaked in blood. He quickly touched his forehead, and to his surprise, there was no trace of a wound or any blood there. He also couldn't understand where the blood on his stomach as well as the floor came from, as he couldn't find any wounds on his body.
All of a sudden, a sound that sounded like a bell reverberated in his head. As the sound rumbled, he felt sharp pain in his brain. He closed his eyes and grimaced in agony. As the rumble and the pain reverberated, a series of memories popped up in his mind. His brain seemed to assimilate the memories. The memories were a jumble of images and sensations, completely foreign to him. Faces of people he didn't recognize flashed before his eyes, along with scenes from places he had never been. It was as if his brain was trying to piece together a puzzle that had been scattered across time and space. The pain intensified, making it difficult for him to focus on the memories, but he knew that unraveling this mystery was crucial to understanding what had happened to him.
Due to the pain, he fell back to the floor. He bit his lower lip, restraining himself from screaming.
After about a minute, the pain and sound stopped. Everything returned to normal.
Feeling powerless, he sluggishly sat up again. He held his head, not understanding what was going on.
He then stood up and wandered his gaze. He moved toward a long metallic box that resembled a drawer. He opened it and picked up a transparent phone-sized device. At that moment, he again had a drastic change of expression. He wanted to take his superphone and was now aware of where it was.
He knew the place he was, and at the same time, he felt that this was his first time being at his place. The familiarity of the surroundings confused him even more, as if he had a deep connection to this place despite the feeling of it being foreign. As he looked around, he noticed pictures on the walls that depicted moments he couldn't recall, adding to his growing sense of disorientation.
"What the f*ck is going on? Am I hallucinating?" His voice echoed throughout the room.
After calming down, he switched on the device. It had a password, but he knew it, which surprised him again. He turned off the device. He initially intended to use the browser to find out what was going on, but he found that he had no idea what to search for. He could only sigh.
After a moment of reflection, he decided to go out of the room. When he came out of the room and arrived in what seemed to be a living room, he was surprised to see a person lying lifelessly on the floor. The sight of the lifeless person sent a shiver down his spine, and he immediately rushed to check for any signs of life.
Going through his memories, he recognized her. It was his mom, but not the mother he knew. He was overcome by grief and missed the fact that she wasn't the mother he knew.
He couldn't believe what he was seeing—his mother, who had always been full of life and energy, now lay motionless before him. Memories of their happy times together flooded his mind, making the situation even more unbearable. Desperate to find answers, he frantically searched for a pulse or any signs of breathing, hoping against hope that there was still a chance to save her.
He recalled what happened a few moments ago. His mother cautioned him not to leave his room while she stood guard at the door. Then he heard her screaming. Not long after, two creatures broke into his room and attacked him. The result was that he... died!
At the moment, a light flashed in his head. 'Does that mean I have transmigrated?'
Nathan had indeed transmigrated into the body of another young man with the same name from another world that appeared to be a transcendental world.
He wasn't a bookworm in his previous life, but he had heard about transmigration from some friends.
Curiosity and confusion filled his mind as he tried to make sense of his current situation. He wondered if this was the opportunity he had heard about—a chance to experience life in a different realm.
"Kkkrakk..!" A strange sound pierced his ears, distracting him from his thoughts.
"Kkkrakk...!" He heard it again and immediately recognized it. 'A cowy-lizard?'
He quickly stood up and dashed to his room. When he was running, his vision went so blurry that he almost collided with a wall. As he reached his room, he rummaged through his belongings. He took a small rucksack and climbed on a ladder, which got him into the attic.This was what his mom had always told him to do whenever he heard a strange sound.Bang! The creature had already barged in, but that was still too late. Nathan had already left the house through the attic. The world Nathan had transmigrated into was in the post-apocalypse. Due to climate change, genes in living things began to evolve. Humans had mutated into powerful and extraordinary beings, while animals had mutated into dangerous creatures.Apart from that, the world was invaded by extraterrestrial creatures known as gouses. The gouses resembled humans, but their skin was comprised of dark purple mineral ores, which made their bodies extremely rough.They had fat and short horns instead of ears, and their eyes were
It had long and thin limbs, red eyes, and long and black teeth. Its mangy fur was matted and covered in dirt, giving it a feral and menacing appearance.‘a dog-hooven’ He recognized the beasts. The beast was devouring some food, making a messy in the kitchen as food pieces rolled all over the floor. Luckily, the beast had its back facing him and didn’t see him.He cautiously took some steps back. He planned that as soon as he managed to reach the doorway without the creature noticing him, he would run as fast as he could. After all, he was very weak and had an eye defect; it wasn’t a good idea to disturb the beast.He took only three steps backward before the beast sniffed an unfamiliar scent. It patiently turned its head and glared directly at him, its eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and aggression. Its hideous face frightened him. The man froze in fear, realizing that his plan had been foiled. He knew he had to think quickly if he wanted to escape the beast's clutches. It snar
"Are there any quests I should complete right now?" He couldn’t wait to level up and unlock new abilities. He knew that by completing quests, he would gain experience and resources that would aid him on his journey to becoming the strongest. With each quest, he grew closer to his goal and became more excited about the challenges that lay ahead.EXP he had was too little. He only got 100 EXP and needed 2000 EXP to level up to Ordinary Level 1. He had a long way to go and needed to find more quests to complete in order to gain the necessary experience. He was determined to put in the effort and dedication required to reach his goal, knowing that each quest he completed would bring him one step closer to becoming the strongest. [Currently, no quests are available.]That firm reply from the system made him feel a twinge of disappointment, but he refused to let it deter him. He still had much time; the system had just been installed a few moments ago, and he was determined to make the mos
At that moment, he heard a horrifying howl. He immediately stopped in his tracks and narrowed his eyes, only to see a big wolf-like creature a few steps in front of him. The beast was devouring the dog-hooven beast, and it was five times bigger than the dog-hooven beast. If he were a normal person with normal vision, he would have already noticed it the moment he got out of the restaurant. The beast howled as it glared at him. Its piercing eyes seemed to hold a mix of hunger and aggression, making it clear that the creature saw him as its next meal. The man's heart raced as he weighed his options, realizing that his survival now depended on either outsmarting or overpowering this formidable adversary.Ding![Scrutinizing the target...Please wait.][Target scrutinized!Target Details:Name: Giant WolfRace: BeastAge: N/AStrength: 50kg+Strength Level: Ordinary Level 5Defense Shield: 10kg\10kg+Health Points: 250/250]He widened his eyes as he stared at the screen in his mind. His
"Thank you for your concern," Nathan said, offering a reassuring smile. "I'm just lost in thought for a moment. I appreciate your suggestion, but I assure you, I'm perfectly fine.""How sure are you that you're fine?" the woman asked, her eyebrows furrowing with concern. "It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to our health."Nathan couldn't help but notice how caring she was, especially considering that they were completely strangers. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding, "I understand your concern, and I truly appreciate it. However, I've been dealing with th
"Do you have any queries?"Captain Aginy suddenly asked while shooting a glance at him. Her face was devoid of expression."I don't have any questions so far."Nathan replied with a shrug while scanning the room with his eyes. The room was sparsely furnished, with only a mattress, a small desk, and a single chair. Nathan's gaze lingered on the plain walls, lacking any personal touches or decorations."Don't worry, once you become a student warrior, you'll have a better place." Samantha uttered it upon seeing Nathan's dissatisfaction with the place. "The military academy's entrance competition will occur in five days. You've got to train hard."In this world, your strength determines your fate. The weak were considered useless and were often overlooked or taken advantage of. The strong received the best services, while the weak received the worst or none at all.Nathan had already gotten to know what kind of world this was, and regardless of his disability, he had decided to do as much
"Because you’re behind your friends. I’ll give you a free access to training space" According to what he learnt from old Nathan memories, one had to pay a decent amount to use a training space. Free training were available to military and gifted students only.He wasn’t one, and he had to pay a decent sum to access a training space. Giving him free access to a training space was a huge favor."You’re too kind, Captain." Nathan felt that the young woman was being too generous to him. He couldn't help but feel grateful for her kindness, as it was rare for someone to offer free access to a training space, especially to someone like him who wasn't part of the military or a gifted student. Nathan wondered what had prompted her to be so generous toward him. "There’s no problem. May I know which level you are?" Training spaces were virtual worlds where one would confront illusory monsters, mostly gouses of preferred levels.This was critical because people were able to put their fears to th
Ding! [Opponents detected!] Ding! [Quest Received! Quests Details Quest: Conquer the opponents! Reward: 30 EP and 600 EXP Time limit: Limitless! Penalty For Failure: Getting Killed by the Opponents!] His heart raced as the notifications appeared on his screen. The realization that failure meant death only heightened his fear, making the situation feel even more intense and dangerous. His first quest wasn't as interesting as he thought it would be, but rather terrifying and life-threatening. The thought of facing opponents who were just as skilled and determined as him sent shivers down his spine. He knew that in order to survive, he would have to give it his all and strategize every move carefully. Instinctively, he reached for his weapon, ready to defend himself against the onslaught of attackers. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! A shot for each of the monsters changed the situation. The monsters were down, and the immediate threat was eliminated. There were all ordinary