Chapitre 3: System

Rain was left flabbergasted, when he finally comprehended that he had indeed been transmigrated.

After all, who would have thought that such a thing could happen in real life.

He stood in front of the mirror, gazing in amazement at the reflection staring back at him.

'It's me? Really, it's me,' He reached out and touched his face, feeling the smooth and soft texture of his skin.

Despite having an above-average figure in his previous life, Rain knew that it could not compare to his new appearance. This body was beyond perfect.

He stood at about 180 cm, not very tall, but still a good height. His shiny black hair had a hint of brown shade to it.

His face was striking, with sharp curves that gave off a cold impression. His black eyes were like a deep abyss.

His skin was blemish-free and quite pale.

Rain could hardly believe his luck; he had never seen himself so attractive before.

Although Rain was not a fan of looks, it wasn't a bad thing to have.

After admiring his new physique for some time, Rain started thinking about his current situation.

'Who am I?

Where am I?'

There were countless questions in Rain's mind, but not a single answer.

'Why am I sounding like some cliche protagonist of some third-rate Reincarnation novel?'

'It's extremely unpleasant.

If I am now in this body, then what happened to the former owner of this body?

Did he die?

If yes, then who killed him?

I must know.'

As a guy who had read fiction novels, Rain knew what would happen in these scenarios.

Suddenly, Rain had a thought.

'Let's check to see if I have any cheats first.'

He believed that a calm mind was the key to accessing his ability or figuring out what kind of ability he had.

With this in mind, he sat on his bed and folded his legs into a cross shape. Placing the back of his hand on his legs, he closed his eyes and began to meditate, focusing on his breath and letting his thoughts pass by like clouds.

***

After a while, nothing happened. Yes, nothing happened.

'Yeah. It's really unpleasant.'

►[...]

At that moment, Rain overheard a noise. That surprised him.

'What was that sound?'

►[Appropriate Host found.]

►[Beginning the system binding...]

Rain quickly understood after hearing these details. Soon some fantasies began to take shape in his mind.

'Looks like I have been transmigrated in some cliche novel. Now I am getting some parasite-like system too.'

Rain was quite excited. Never in his boring life, something like this had happened.

'Let's consider what kind of novel's world this is for the time being.

Urban? Wuxia? Fantasy? Modern setting?'

He scanned his surroundings.

Based on his analysis of his surroundings, it might be a modern fantasy novel's world.

'Like I attend an op academy where I study sword and magic. Demons will appear to trouble the MC and also get beaten up by the MC. The Protagonist will create his harem. So intriguing.'

►[35% System Bounding..]

Observing this, Rain pondered.

'So slow.'

'Perhaps this system is just garbage?' Rain wondered. He was just guessing as it was taking too much time for processing.

►[It is advised to the Host that he shouldn't poke fun at the system.]

'Oh, I guess it can read my thoughts like mentioned in those novels. Interesting.' Rain smirked. This setting quite fascinated him.

'What if I do, then?' Rain tried to provoke the system. He was curious about what the system would do to him.

►[Then, System will take several actions to convince the host of the system's might.]

Rain interpreted this as a joke.

'What even can you do?' Rain raised his eyebrows and asked in return cockily.

Unfortunately, it didn't last long.

Suddenly, he felt a sudden jolt of electricity course through his body. The shock was powerful, and it caused his muscles to contract involuntarily, making him cry out in pain. His heart raced, and he felt a surge of adrenaline shoot through his veins.

For a moment, everything went black, and he felt disoriented and confused. As his senses slowly returned, he realized - he was lying on the bed, and his body was twitching involuntarily.

'Aaarhhh…'

The pain was excruciating, and Rain struggled to catch his breath. He tried to get up, but his body felt weak and unresponsive.

Rain tried to control his voice, but the pain was hard to bear.

'This system shocked me with electricity. Are you behaving toward me in a mentally ill patient manner? You shit system.' There was frustration in the eyes of Rain.

►[Language, Host.]

'It's still happening, this garbage system.'

'Aargh'

Following a few electric shocks, the system stopped its punishment.

"..."

***

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Rain managed to get to his feet. His body was shaking, and he could barely stand.

►[Completed System Bounding]

When Rain heard this, he felt reassured.

He was trying to deduce whether his system was a pushover or not. He didn't think the system would ever be this strict.

'I've learned my lesson: I won't make the same mistake with the system again.'

He was lying on his bed, and his hair was standing like spikes. His whole body was still trembling.

'Good. Finally.'

Rain then uttered the phrase that every character who has possessed another character will utter.

═─┈─═─┈─═─┈─═─┈─═

╠═⌠ Status ⌡═╣

►Name: Rain /??

►Age: 19 years old

►Rank: -F grade

►Strength: -F (weakling.)

►Health: -F (need to go to the hospital for treatment.)

►Stamina: -F (Can't even last longer than one minute.)

►Charm: B+

(Appears to be an angel. However, only in looks.)

►Intelligence: C+

(Common sense that is a little above ordinary.)

►Mana: ...

(It's so insignificant right now that I can't even measure it.)

►[Evaluation: A good-looking weakling with little more common sense than average people. Even young kids can defeat you.]

═─┈─═─┈─═─┈─═─┈─═

Rain was silent after reading his status.

He rubbed his eyes, and after blinking a few times, he saw it again, but it was still the same.

'Hey, system what does this status mean?

Are you serious?

Why am I so weak?'

Rain's fantasy was crumbling in his heart.

'Wait. This appears to be the status of my previous life. Did I inherit stats from my previous life?'

►[Host's hunch is accurate.]

'I guess. it makes sense because I've spent most of my life working and studying. So my strength stat is disappointing,' Rain admitted.

'But what are those comments?' Rain saw some odd remarks about his status.

'What is this duration of stamina, exactly? I don't believe I'm that weak.' He felt like this remark was wrong.

►[Host. Please, cleanse out your dirty notions. I'm referring to physical exercise.]

'This deceitful system... ' Rain tried to curse, but remembering electric shocks, he controlled himself.

'About health. Yeah, I've been working a bit too hard in my life, and I have no idea why my body is also injured.' He reasoned.

'The next is the charm. I suppose I've always had a good appearance. In my previous life, I was above average and now I am just perfect.' Rain stroked his chin and smiled.

'Mana exists here? Thus, this might be a modern fantasy novel's world.'

Then he started noticing other details.

'Moreover, I am 19 years old.

Good. I'm still fairly young.' Rain didn't want to become some infant or some old man after his death. So being young was good for him.

However, Rain soon noticed his name in the status window.