It was so strange to find himself in another world and immediately lose consciousness.
Damian woke up in an empty clearing covered with grass. His mind was in chaos as he tried to remember where he was, what he was doing, and how he'd got here. Everything that was happening seemed like some kind of nightmare to him.
Fortunately for Damian, the system had given him abilities that some might call unnatural. One such ability was incredible strength.
This was only the beginning of his adventures in the new world. Ahead of him were encounters with amazing creatures, battles with powerful enemies, and a search for answers to questions about how to live his life. But for now, he lay on the grass, trying to realise what had happened and figure out what to do next.
- I remember a sound followed by a text appearing in front of my eyes and I fainted.
After a couple of moments Damian began to slowly regain consciousness and remember what had happened. He struggled to get to his feet, trying to comprehend what had happened.
In his humble opinion, the system text and the environment around him made it clear that he had entered the world of 'Berserk'. But how had this happened?
Safety is a relative concept, especially when you find yourself in an unfamiliar world. Damian realised that he needed to be careful and pay attention to detail in order to survive.
- Okay, I need to eat first. I'm getting hungry," Damian thought and moved out of his seat.
He spotted a tavern a few metres away from him. The people around them seemed strange, as if they were frightened of something. But that didn't bother him now.
As he approached the door of the tavern, he realised that he would not be able to eat, because he had no money. So he started to think about where he could get some. And that's when a memory popped into his head.
- The system was talking about some kind of divine power... Maybe it could help me make money? - Damian pondered. He decided to try to use this power to find a way to get money for food.
- What the hell?" thought Damian as he looked up and saw a wall of red-burgundy coloured text in front of him.
[- Berserk system fully activated].
[- New quest available: "Know Thyself"].
[- Strength Points: 25/100].
[- Daily Intake: x10 points/Quantity that makes muscles grow].
[- One meal and training equals five strength points, and if you kill an enemy, it will equal fifty points. If the enemy is stronger than you, the points will be even more].
Increasing strength required strength points, using abilities also required points, and he had no doubt that even just to find an opponent would have to spend some strength points.
[- Applied].
- ... What the.
[- EXP: 0/10].
[- Experience (Or EXP) is a measure of your development, which can be gained by growing up and learning the intricacies of your power. It can be earned by indulging the ambitions and desires of the beast within you, or by destroying everyone in your path].
To learn your power, fulfil the system's assignments, and become the strongest man in the world?
He was ready for that!
[- Progress: 2/3].
- Inventory," he tried it, but it didn't work.
- Interface? - he tried again.
[- The Berserk system cannot be used by anyone but the host].
Damian tried to suppress his curiosity, knowing it wouldn't lead to anything good.
*Sigh.
- Abilities.
[- Abilities: Divine Power - The bearer of the system possesses the traits, attributes, characteristics, and abilities of a warrior. This grants enhanced physical, mental, and dexterity abilities, as well as patience].
- Wow," Damiant marvelled.
[- Train and fight to further strengthen your physical abilities].
[- Task completed!].
[- Reward: +2 EXP].
The red text disappeared, leaving him alone with a plan. The temptation to just go and kill any man on the street haunted him constantly.
...
Damian turned around and walked, thinking of ways to earn money for food and raise his strength level. It wasn't safe to walk unarmed, which was also a problem.
- Don't miss the opportunity to earn money! Defeat this tough guy and become rich! - The next moment, his thoughts were interrupted by a short man who shouted at the entire neighbourhood.
- Hmm... Well, I was looking for copper, but I found gold! - Damian whispered. He needed to see what he was capable of. And if he couldn't even defeat that wretched merchant, what was the point of his life?It didn't take a high IQ to realise what was going on. Damian quickly realised the situation and he was eager to test the real capabilities of this so-called 'system'. He tried to find out if thought alone was enough to use it, because physical contact didn't always work. To his great surprise, the system did work.
[- "Know thyself" - you have successfully integrated the Berserk System into your essence. It is now up to you to learn its abilities and the rules that govern your power. Otherwise, ignorance may lead you to ultimate death].
[- The Berserk System will open up new possibilities and opportunities for you, but only if you are willing to accept them and learn how to control them. Explore your powers, learn the rules of this world and become a true warrior capable of facing any danger].
[- Difficulty: S].
[- Reward: 2 EXP].
[- Progress: 1/3].
It was... interesting!
Receiving the quests was quite expected and the reward was something he took for granted, after all, it was exactly what he had hoped for. However, two experience points? And only three stages including the task interface? Damian couldn't help but envy the lucky guy who got a "Game System" somewhere in the multiverse.
Well, it was time to get started. The second function he checked was the most obvious.
- Status," Damian pronounced.
[- Level: 1].
[- Name: Damian].
[- Age: 14].
[Titles: Unavailable.]
[Race: Human.]
[- Strength Points: 25/100].
[- EXP: 0/10].
He looked at the panel, it was blank and new - no power points or EXP. Level, name, race and age were pretty obvious, but the rest was a bit more confusing.
Damian tried to make sense of the system, to understand how it worked and what opportunities it gave him. He scrutinised each item, trying to find some clue. But so far everything seemed incomprehensible and mysterious.
[- Mercenary: You're not very strong compared to the people around you, but that can be fixed if you put enough effort into it. Your appearance fits the image of a mercenary... as does your scent. People of high social status treat you with disdain - almost all of them. But among your kind, you are respected].
...He really needed to do something about himself.
[- Thanks to genetic superiority, supernatural changes, and a strenuous life as a loner, your mind and body have become much more mature than they normally are at the age of fourteen. Age is just a number].
He had no comment...
No weakness!
But no comments either...