Hmm… so, Luke is my name.
I have regained all the memories of my life here.
And to say this world is similar to the previous one would be not wrong but not right as well.
These people live close to a primitive era, and their understanding of many things is vastly different from that of the people I grew up among.
There is no police, no government, no judges. Everything is managed by tribal chiefs and regional generals.
Here, the first thing a child learns after taking their first step is how to hold a knife.
Hunting and gathering are still practiced, though society has advanced enough to introduce currency.
On top of that, this world has magic. However, my knowledge of it is extremely limited, as magicians are exceedingly rare here.
So yes, my understanding of that field is limited.
This boy, me, lives in a very small village of roughly three hundred people.
I wasn't a part of this tribe. I was found in a small den at the age of two and got adopted by this family.
"Alright then…" I sighed and got up from the bed. The dizziness was gone, but a heavy sensation lingered in my chest.
I moved toward the window and opened it.
A fresh early morning breeze flowed into the room, brushing against my face.
I let out a long breath before calling out, "System?"
[Congratulations, host. You have ranked up.]
My brows rose. 'I might first need a little explanation of what exactly you can do for me.'
I needed to understand what kind of system I had gained. The ones that talked endlessly or insulted their hosts were the worst.
This system, however, sounded polite.
Ah yes, while the words appeared before my eyes, I could hear them in my head as well.
It was neither a male nor a female voice.
Something mechanical, like a bot stationed in an convenience store
[The system exists to assist the host in achieving any dream they may have. Becoming the strongest, the richest, the most popular? The system will assist the host in all of that.]
I hummed before asking, 'Can you first ensure that I don't have any disease? I'm kind of paranoid.'
What would be the point of becoming any of that if I were just going to die like a dog on a bed, watching my life pass before my eyes?
[Scan complete.]
[The host is currently dehydrated, but this will not cause any lasting effects.]
That made sense. My throat was dry as the Sahara.
I walked over to the pot near the sink in the corner of the room and poured myself some water.
Meanwhile, the system continued.
[The system has four main features:
> Stats
>Quests
>Shop
>Inventory.]
'If I'm not wrong, stats show my current physical and other attributes, right?' I had read enough novels to know that much.
[Indeed, host.]
'Alright then. Show me how pathetically weak I am.'
[Stats:
> Strength: 4
>Speed: 5
>Defense: 3
>Intelligence: 6
>Gamma: 0.1]
[Note: The average stats of an eighteen-year-old range from 7 to 10.]
Okay. I was quite weak.
Well, it wasn't entirely my fault. Our family was poor, and we could barely afford bread.
Shaking my head, I asked, 'What's Gamma?'
[That is the term used for magic in this world, host.]
Hmm. 'So I do have magic, huh?'
[Indeed, host. When the two souls merged, a Gamma Pod was formed inside your body.]
I questioned the system further. 'Can you briefly explain the magic system of this world?'
[This world underwent drastic changes five hundred years ago, when several magical trees appeared across the land. That event gave birth to magic, host. Those few who could consciously wield it were called Chosen Ones. Based on how much Gamma one can absorb, Gamma Pods are classified into four major stages.
1. First Stage: Can use Gamma to temporarily amplify physical abilities.
2. Second Stage: Can augment weapons and enhance their abilities.
3. Third Stage: Can use raw Gamma for various purposes, such as explosions, healing, and barriers.
4. Fourth Stage: Can influence elements and can truly be regarded as a mage.]
I hummed in understanding. In my family, no one had awakened a Pod except me. Of course, they didn't know about it.
'Normally, at what age does a person awaken their Pod?'
[At most, by the age of eight. After that, the body becomes incapable of consciously utilizing Gamma.]
I clicked my tongue. That was a problem. I would have to keep this to myself until I found a solution.
Next, I asked, 'What grade of Pod have I awakened?'
I hoped it was at least second grade. In this world, people trained their bodies to the limit just to survive and afford food.
On the other hand, I had grown weak and timid, a small factor being my overprotective mother.
Things couldn't continue like this forever. I needed a way to survive and live comfortably.
[The host has awakened a first-grade Pod. However, it will develop over time.]
I hummed, my disappointment fading as I asked, 'What do you mean?'
[Every being in this world possesses Gamma, but the majority cannot use it. The host can absorb Gamma through two methods, by killing others or by having intercourse with them.]
"..." That was… wild.
'You mean to say, if I sleep with a woman, I can gain her Gamma?'
[Indeed, host. However, unlike killing a being, you will not receive their entire Gamma reserve, as Gamma is required for survival.]
I nodded in understanding.
'Doesn't that mean I'm overpowered?'
[Indeed, host. However, developing your Pod will require a large amount of Gamma.]
[Current progress:
Ascension: 100/10000G
Level: 1-> 2 (200G)]
I sighed. It was going to be a long journey before I reached the second stage.
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A/N:- I hope everything is clear and straightforward until now. Ask me if you didn't understand something.