Chapitre 3: Chapter 03

As I gradually awakened from a vivid dream that seemed to have lasted a lifetime, I was greeted by the rhythmic sound of crashing waves reaching my ears, filling the air with a symphony of nature's melody. As I stood by the shoreline, the colors of the ocean captivated my gaze. The water transitions from deep sapphire near the shore to a brilliant turquoise further out, illuminated by the sun's warm rays. The interplay of light and water creates a mesmerizing display, with each crest and trough revealing a kaleidoscope of shades and reflections.

After a few seconds, I realized this wasn't my room. I look down at my hands and see how tiny they are. As I stood up, I also realized I was shorter. Walking down to the ocean, I see my face.

I saw the face of Meliodas, the captain of the seven deadly sins. The spiky blond hair that seemed to defy gravity and a mesmerizing shade of deep emerald eyes were unmistakable.

'No fucking way,' I thought as I tried to register that all this wasn't a dream. I pinch my cheek with my small hands.

"ouch"

Feeling the pain coming from my cheek, I started laughing.

"ahahhahaH AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHH"

"It wasn't a fucking dream."

"IT WAS NOT A DREAM !"

"AH AHA HAHAH AHA AH AH"

After a few minutes of laughing, I finally calmed down and sat in the sand. Looking down, I saw what I was wearing. A fitted, sleeveless black vest extending just below my waist was adorned with golden buttons and intricate, swirling patterns. Beneath the vest's a high-collared white shirt that contrasts against the darkness of the outer layer. The shirt peeks out at the neckline and cuffs, lending a touch of contrast and adding to the overall aesthetic. My lower half is covered by white pants that taper down to fit snugly around my legs. These pants are tucked into black, knee-high boots that add a sense of ruggedness to my appearance. The shoes feature golden accents and match the buttons on my vest.

'My biological age now was that of a 14-year-old. I guess to join the Marines; you need to be at least 18. That gives me four years before I can officially join the Marines. Oh, that reminds me, I have a system.'

'System,' I think in my head.

[What May I Do For The Host]

'Open the system shop.'

[Opening System Shop]

[Whether To Open The Items or Stands Section]

I first pick the items section to see what's available.

[ Shop Items - SP (System Point)

Stone Mask: 100,000 SP (click to expand)

Luck and Pluck: 1 SP (click to expand)

Ceasar's Headband: 1 SP (click to expand)

Red Stone of Aja: 1,000,000,000 SP (click to expand)

Wedding Rings of Death: 100 SP (click to expand)

Joseph's Walkman: 1 SP (click to expand)

Tarot Cards: 10 SP (click to expand)

Bow and Arrow: 10,000 SP (click to expand)

Polpo's Lighter: 1 SP (click to expand)

Stone Pendant: 10,000 SP (click to expand)

Charlotte: 1 SP (click to expand)

DIO's Diary: 10,000,000,000 SP (click to expand)

Saint's Corpse: 1,000,000,000,000 SP (click to expand)

Locacaca: 5,000 SP (click to expand) ]

'One trillion !'

'What an absurd amount of SP,' though Valentine did mention the one who possessed the complete corpse would have the ability to decide some aspects of the fate of the world, as one corpse exists in only one dimension in the multiverse

'Whatever, not like I can afford anything right now,' I thought as I picked the stand option of the shop.

[ Shop Stand - SP (System Point)

Type In Stand Name: _________ ]

"Doesn't hurt to see the cost of The World," I said while writing in the search bar.

[ Shop Stand - SP (System Point)

Stand Name: The World

Type: Close-Range

Abilities: Super Strength/Senses/Speed/Precision and Time Stop

Price: 1,000,000,000 SP (System Point)]

'Well, I can't say I'm surprised—the mere ability to stop time as me drooling,' I think while getting up.

'I need to make a shelter for tonight and find some food. I wonder if this island has inhabitants. I need to explore tomorrow. And I need to start training my body.'

I go near the forest to collect firewood and find a red berry bush.

"Hopefully, these aren't poisonous," I said while putting a few in my mouth.

Carrying a few pieces of wood and a handful of berries, I head back to the beach. And after a few attempts, I get a fire starting.

As I gazed into the flickering flames of the fire, I was drawn into a mesmerizing dance of light and warmth. The fire's amber glow illuminates the surrounding space, casting a soft, comforting radiance that reaches out and envelopes me. I first need to get the arrow to awaken my stand. Hopefully, my stand power isn't trash. It probably won't be since stands are the physical manifestation of a person's "life energy." Having lived twice, my "life energy" can't be that small.

I watch as the sun sets, ending the first day I came to the One Piece world. Luckily, I have clothes cause it's getting pretty chilly.

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As the sun rose, I awoke to the sound of waves crashing. While trying to fall asleep last night, I lost myself in my thoughts.

'Joining the Marines is to gain strength and build my faction. Since I need to be the strongest in the world to proceed forward, I need to overthrow the world government since their founder Imu is the crowned ruler of this world. Wait,' I paused, stopping my thoughts for my plans for the future, and looked up.

While gazing at the moon, I continued,' Why was I doing any of this? I am just a nobody. What's the point of going through years of torture? Was it for validation? Whose approval was I seeking? Why was I given a second chance in life?'

With countless questions running through my mind, I resumed with my thoughts, 'Why was my first thought after getting this new life to become stronger? Could I not just live a quiet and peaceful life? Sure, I can gain incredible strength, but what's the point? Why was I still alive?'

'Why, Why, Why, Why, Why...'

'No, wait, I keep thinking from the perspective of a nobody. I have now been reborn. Me, from the past, had died when he was hit by that truck. I was a new person. A person born without the shackles of reality and limits.'

'I need to think from the perspective of a being without limits. Oh yes, a God. That will be my ultimate goal. To become a God. Someone whose supreme in power and without any equal. And to achieve my goal, I will do anything to not be so helpless as when that truck ran me over. Yes, I will become a God. I will do whatever it takes.'

As I reach my hands out to grab the shining white moon, 'To become a God, I will bow my head and become a Marine. I will do it no matter how long it takes or what they ask me to do. I will be a faithful dog to achieve my dream.'

'Not to mention the World Government wouldn't mind having a reliable tool in their hands. They will support me greatly as they see my potential and abilities. I will grow my power while gathering my loyal subjects beneath their noses. After all, the darkest spot is right underneath the torch.'

After recalling last night's thoughts, I get up. 'I hadn't realized yesterday, but the air is cleaner in this world.' I thought while taking a deep breath into my lungs and exhaling a minute later.

"The old me is dead. So I guess I need a new name." I said while trying to come up with my new name.

After a few minutes of thinking, I say, "From today onwards, my new name shall be Wilhelm von Ainsworth."

"hahaha. Yes, that's a name worthy of a God."

"Wilhelm von Ainsworth," I repeat my name once more.

"Well, time to see if this island has a town."

I said, starting to walk along the shore. Since if there were people, they would definitely need a port, and the forest probably has dangerous animals, which I was no match for with my current body.