I am the New King in the Idol System

Chapter 2-Idol System

DING!

[System has synchronized. Hello, Denver Xander. Welcome to the Idol System. I am Nano who will be your guide and companion while you are in the system]

“Ugh ....”

Denver opened his eyes. He felt like his body hurt all over. Her head was dizzy, and his stomach was nauseous. As he tried to sit up, his hand slipped as it touched the object that would be his foothold. His brow furrowed as his eyes began to catch a clear, recognizable object.

“Bottle?” he muttered as he picked up an empty bottle and poked the hole. “Ugh!”

Denver immediately put the empty liquor bottle away from his body. As Denver's hands tried to hold on to other objects, he began to realize that there were many liquor bottles around him.

“Where am I?” he asked in confusion as he looked around what he believed was the bathroom.

Denver tried to stand up and walked toward the sink despite the pain in the back of his head. When he managed to stand in front of the sink mirror, his eyes widened instantly.

“Woah! Wh-what happened? What's wrong with my body!” he squealed in panic as he saw his face change. His body was covered in tattoos as he was shirtless and wearing only a pair of jeans. Denver panicked and exited the bathroom immediately. “Oh!” he was shocked again when he saw many people lying in several places. Denver looked around and ventured over to one of them. “He's... he's high,” he said softly, “what is it?” he asked curiously when he saw some white pills on the table and powder around it.

“Hey, Ben,” called a drunk man sleeping on the couch. The man suddenly closed his eyes and snored.

Denver gulped. He was completely confused and didn't know what to do. Plus, he didn't recognize any of the people. As he scanned his surroundings, his eyes quickly picked up a hoodie and keys that were lying on the kitchen table. Denver tried not to wake the strangers. He slipped out and made it.

“Where am I?” he asked confused for the umpteenth time.

When he got out of his room, he realized he was in a rundown apartment. Denver descended the stairs carefully because he felt like he had hit his head. When he made it out of the high-rise building, he realized that it was night. The digital clock in his hand showed 2am. Denver looked around then pressed the lock button to find a parked car.

“Oh!” he was shocked to see that the key he had taken was a motorcycle. Denver, who didn't want to deal with those people, left immediately. Luckily, there was a helmet that he could use while riding in the dark. “I don't recognize this place,” he asked confused for the umpteenth time because he didn't recognize the road.

DING!

[Hello, Denver Xander]

“Woah! Who's talking!” he exclaimed in panic as the voice seemed to pop into his head. Denver pulled the motorcycle over and ran away from the road. He looked around, trying to figure out who was talking to him. “Who are you! Come out quickly! Stop playing around!” shouted Denver angrily.

[I'm Nano, your guide and companion during your time in the Idol System. Welcome]

“Ha?” asked Denver confused with a gasp.

[You are in the body of a man named Thor Benedict. However, those closest to him call him Ben. Thor was a member of a mafia group called Black Cat. Thor died a few seconds ago from hitting the edge of the bathtub. You now replace Thor's body forever]

“What! This is crazy! Get out of my head, damn it!” shouted Denver angrily as he took off his helmet and kicked it.

Denver's breath hitched, and his head was spinning again. The man then sat on the sidewalk like a confused man.

[You're a smart, Denver. Quiet your mind and recall the past. What do you remember?]

Denver's face contorted. Suddenly, his memories came back with a tightness in his chest. He firmly gripped the hoodie covering his tattooed body as he recalled the last incident that made his car lose control.

At that time ....

“AAAAA!” screamed Denver hysterically as his car crashed into a guardrail on a downhill road.

Denver, unprepared for death, closed his eyes tightly as the car he was driving went into a free fall from a great height. He felt his body hit with such force that he had trouble breathing, followed by a burning sensation.

“Hah, hah, hah,” he panted through sweat. “W-what am I dead? Am... I in heaven?” he asked with a pounding heart.

[Yes, you have died, but you are not in heaven. You're still on Earth, but on the other side of the world. Thor Benedict, is your new body. You can see Thor's memories of his life. However, only the things that are memorable. Those memories will appear when Thor's senses recognize something related to his past]

Denver fell silent. He squeezed his hair hard. He really didn't know what to do. This was not the kind of life he had expected. However, this was his destiny. Trapped in a system called Idol that he never wanted.

“Why me? Why not someone else? There are many people out there who want a second life, but not me. I'd rather just die. Reunite with mom and—”

[You wanted this, Denver. Wanted a chance for revenge]

Instantly, Denver's eyes widened. He was stunned by the words of a man who claimed to be named Nano. A man who said nonsensical things in his head, but some things were true about his life.

“Yes, I am hurt and disappointed with the Stanton family members. They... they made me this way!” exclaimed Denver in annoyance as he kicked the grass with the heel of his boot. “Wait... why... am I so irritable?” he asked in surprise.

[Your nature and demeanor are at odds with Thor Benedict. That man is temperamental and easily angered. You should be able to control him because the system deliberately left out some things about Thor because it suits you]

“Suits me? You didn't see his background? He's a thug! His body is covered in tattoos! I've never liked a guy like this!” Denver exclaimed, pointing at himself.

Luckily, it was late at night and the area was quite quiet as it was on the edge of the city. Although Thor's figure was seen by others, they were reluctant to deal with him. Who would want to get into trouble with a thug?

“Be honest with me, Nano. What are you planning to do by reviving me and putting my spirit in this jerk's body?” asked Denver irritably.

[Giving you a chance to take revenge on the Stanton family. If you accept all the missions from the system, a mysterious reward will be given. Including support features as you go through the mission system. However, there will be penalties if you fail to complete the mission. I'll explain the details when you receive it]

“If I refuse?” asked Denver firmly.

[You will live in agony in Thor Benedict's body. You will repeat Thor's mistakes and keep yourself trapped in the black world. You will never taste freedom until you die]

Suddenly, Nano's words made Denver pale instantly.