I AM VILLAIN: CHAPTER 1
REBIRTH
Ever since I was young I always asked myself, "Why are we in this world?", "What's the purpose of our existence?", "Is this life all there is to it?", "Is there anything else laying out there?". None of my questions were answered, hence I turned to fiction where I could at least quell my exploding need to know with pseudo-answers. Some may have called me a coward for choosing to run away instead of asking more questions and finding the answers, but life doesn't always go the way you want it. But be that as it may, today is a special day, it may not be an auspicious day but today is the day I got all the answers to my questions, because today is the day.. I died...
My name is Jason, I'm a 22 year old unemployed Otaku living a... Well, less then decent life? I never believed in god that much because I was always curious of his existence and significance, but today, today I was turned a believer as that very existence was looking me in the eyes this very moment.
"Yes mortal child, I shall grant you a second chance at life by reincarnating you in a new world" said the entity. I was stunned speechless by the entity Infront of my eyes. Was this how all the Isekai main characters felt when they got to reincarnate into a new world? Honestly the thought alone that there is a world of swords and magic stunned me more then the dazzling entity standing Infront of me. I had to take a moment to catch my breath before asking "Uhm.. sorry uh, god? Is that you? And if it is why reincarnate me..." before I could finish the entity answered as if having already read my mind. "You shall be reborn as a hero of my pantheon and save the world from the Demon Kings, I shall grant you a perk which you can use as a disciple of my pantheon. Now go forth my hero." Before I could say another word a suction force pulled me into the darkness as I swayed uncontrollably into the abyss losing my consciousness. Before my consciousness could fade away I heard a slightly melancholic voice as it spoke these words "Save their dammed souls.. Hero." After those words I lost my consciousness.
I finally regained my consciousness after what felt like an eternity, as I did I could hear faint voices, I couldn't tell how many there were because my ears felt blocked for some reason, but I could hear a voice saying "Congratulations, it's a healthy boy". Was I just born this instant? Honestly I was glad that my eyes weren't open to see this but I couldn't control my thoughts which were running wild in this moment. I felt a sharp pain on my lower region which made me cry out in anger.
Whaaa
"A strong cry, the child will make an excellent warrior when he's older" said the man's voice "But what if he wants to be a magician though?" said the females voice "The forth Prince of the Kaiser kingdom should follow the path of the sword" said the man's voice again. The two voices were bickering for a while until a voice of a young man intervened and said "There's no reason he can't do both, he can learn swordsmanship and study magic as well. There's no rules against it isn't there Father?", "The first prince is correct your majesty, and besides it up to the forth Prince as to what he wants to do when he grows up" Said another voice "You are right Minister, Arthur shall decide his own path. Michael my son go bring your brother and sister they too should see their younger brother" the young man known as Michael bowed and left the room as he went to go call his brother and sister
What I could infer from all of this is that I was reborn into a Royal household, and I was the forth child of the King of the Kaiser kingdom, honestly I was amazed that I was now a noble, a nobody like me born as a royal, those rich bastards who used to make fun of me are probably turning in their graves right now. honestly this was all too much to take in so I had to compose myself, I'm sure there's nothing else that can surprise me at this point because I'm expecting anything, after all this is a magical world.. before I could even finish my thoughts I heard something turn on in the deepest part of my consciousness
bzzzt
"No way.."
loading...
"It can't be.."
System Online
"I.. I have a system?" I was dumbfounded by this system notification that I opened my eyes and could see everyone properly, and first impression "WOAH!" Their attire streams fantasy feel, if I was a fashion designer I'd be calling Gucci and tell them that they're cancelled. I saw my mother who had gorgeous brown hair, emerald blue eyes her smile could ruin nations, and most of all she looked so young that I was shocked, my father had light brown hair and a beard on his face which made him look manly, but the striking thing about him was his poster, it streamed royalty. This person Infront of me is a King there's no denying that. But I had to divert my attention from all of them to look at this system, and as I called it the System opened my status window
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Name: Arthur Von Kaiser (Jayson Wendel)
Age: 12min old (22 Years old)
Race: Human
Level: 1 (0/75)
Occupation: None
Title: Fourth Prince of the Kaiser Kingdom
ATK: 1
DEF: 1
STA: 1
AGI: 1
INT: 1
MP: 1/1
HP: 10/10
Skills: None
Equipment: None
"Currently the host cannot access all the features of the system, it is recommended that the host levels up to unlock more features of the system"
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I heard it robotic voice and I was dumbfounded but then
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"Loading.. A quest has been generated by the system to help with the user's growth, quest "Survival has been generated"
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"Wait, what does it mean survival? I can't fight anything in my current state. I'm a new born baby for god's sake"
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"Quest description has been generated"
Survival - The host has just been born in this new world, but he can't survive if he doesn't feed and rest"
Conditions - Breast feed until host can independently feed on proper food and get enough rest
Rewards - 1XP point for every time host feeds or rests
Failure - Death
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Wow I was surprised, was there a quest like this? I thought quests usually mean fighting monsters and exploring not breastfeeding. But honestly I didn't mind, that means I can level up quicker. And as if the trigger had been pulled in my mind I started crying as my mother took me close to her arms and started breastfeeding me, it took 2min until I finally heard a system message saying
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Host has acquired 1XP point (1/75) until host levels up
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well I had to take baby steps, but at least I'm starting ahead of the curb, and as I was enjoying mother-son time, my siblings finally entered the room as they greeted father.
"What took you so long? Do you have any idea how long we've been waiting for you, I have duties to attend to..." before father could finish scolding my siblings mother spoke "Now now Reynolds let the children be, they're here now and that's all that matters. Children I'd like you all to meet your little brother Arthur, Arthur these are you siblings Your oldest brother Michael, your second brother Lance your third oldest sibling Yvonne, I hope all the children can get along" as she said those words I started smiling and laughing which made Lance and Yvonne to come close and poke at my cheeks and make baby noises, honestly it was fun being surrounded by siblings because the only family I had in my previous life was my older brother, and he hated me. So seeing all these people accept me as their family made me happy. Michael on the other hand stayed away and I could see him talking to the King before leaving, and before he could exit I could see him glaring at me which honestly made me confused as to why, did he also hate me? And if so why?
The other kids were busy poking my cheeks as if I was some kind of plushie, until mother told them they should get back to their training because she was going to put me to sleep, the kids kisses my forehead one by one as they left the room leaving my father and mother behind. "I don't think Michael likes Arthur much" mother said looking distressed, "Don't say that Christian, Michael has no reason to dislike Arthur, it's just that the kid's been struggling with his sword training lately and I've been too busy to help him out like before, but don't worry I'll take care of it" Reynolds slowly kissed Cristina's forehead as I laughed while looking at the couple, they looked back at me smiling as well and the king left the room to attend to his duties leaving me and mother left in the room as she continued to breastfeed me and put me to sleep next to her, honestly it was the first ever peaceful sleep I've had in ages so I felt very happy during this time. more then I did in all the years I've been living in my previous life, I would cherish these moments and make my parents proud when I grow up.
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A few months have passed and I've learnt the basics about this world as well as leveled up a bit
It's saddening that I can't enjoy the benefits of the Survival Quest since now I'm 11 months old, during this time I've learnt how to walk (again) and also said my (second) first word
my parents were so exited when I took my first step and said my first word which was "dada.." dad looked so happy as if he had won the lottery or something
I've also been experimenting with the system I got from that "God" that reincarnated me, I've been able to level up a bit that's to it's benefits
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Name: Arthur Von Kaiser
Age: 11mon 23Days 8hrs 36min 12sec
Race: Human
Level: 3 (80/225)
Occupation: None
Title: Fourth Prince of the Kaiser Kingdom
ATK: 3 (+5)
DEF: 3 (+3)
STA: 3 (+2)
AGI: 3 (+3)
INT: 3 (+2)
SP: 0
MP: 100%
HP: 100%
Skills: None
Equipment: None
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What I've found out regarding this system is that it's a standing Gaming Type system which allows players to level up upon meeting certain requirements and experience points.
Upon leveling up, all my stats are increased by 1 each and I get 5 skill/stat points (SP) which I can use to either increase my stats or possibly buy skills, but I'm not sure at the moment.
And the higher your level, the higher the experience points required to level up. Also some functions are currently unlocked so if I could reach a certain level I might unlock them.
Which poses the question, what's the point of having a system in a world of magic, I've seen it in anime and obviously the main character becomes so overpowered that it sometimes ruins the plot
I don't want to be the cliched paragon main character that is unrivaled in his world, that would ruin the experience of grinding to reach my goal, but I don't want to seem ungrateful so I'll use what I've been given to the best of my abilities.
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3 Years have passed and I've stagnated, my level has been stuck at level 5, and I can't level up any further no matter how hard I trained.
Honestly I'm saddened by this but the same time I'm quite happy, because I don't want it to be my crutch in the future so I should hone my skills, hence I've been trying to train in swordsmanship by watching the royal knights train and mimicking their sword style training.
Training in the field in the morning and taking a jog as well as some push ups and sit ups, then take a shower and go out and play, just because I want to be strong doesn't mean I'm not allowed to live a normal life.
"Arthur..."
I was walking down the hall when I heard my father call for me "Yes father?" I said as I stopped and looked back behind to look at my father "..did you need anything?"
"Ah, can't I speak to my son without needing anything" he said while smiling
"Not with that tone, whenever you need anything your voice always has a slightly deep tone hence I know you need something, so what is it" I said with a smirk
Reynolds just chuckled at me as he said "Well your deductions are getting sharper but you made one miscalculation, I don't need anything but I want you to come meet the Royal Mage, I want to test out your Elemental Affinity"
"Elemental Affinity..?"
Chapter 1: REBIRTH
FINISHED