Darkness…
It is deep dark darkness. I can't see anything and can't even feel anything.
For a long time I drifted in the darkness. I thought I would be forever lost.
"Hmm!"
Suddenly I heard a sound and a golden light began to invade this world of darkness.
The light is very bright and it is hurting my eyes but I don't want to stay in this darkness anymore so I use all my strength to reach that bright golden light.
As I reach the light I see something. My eyes snap open as I blink a few times.
"Hmm! where am I?"
I look around myself. I see a large empty room. The room is supported by thick golden pillars. And far away I can also see a large door entirely made up of gold.
Then I turn my gaze down at my body. I can see myself wearing a white robe seated on a big golden throne.
I lift both my hands to my chest. I clench and unclench my fingers repeatedly. I find a strange dissonance from my own body.
"Ah!"
I try to recall who I am and where I am but only a sharp headache answers me.
So I try to stand. But as I get up I stumble. I hold the armrest of the throne so I don't fall face down on the ground.
"Strange, I feel like this body is not mine."
But after a few seconds I slowly adapt and try to walk. I stumble every few steps but I am adapting very fast.
I reach the door then my legs stop. I turn to my left, shocked and walk to the side. As I get close I see a reflection in the mirror.
In the mirror there is an extremely attractive guy with golden hair and golden eyes wearing a white robe.
His golden eyes burn with intensity like they are suns.
I extend my right hand and the reflection does the same as our fingers touch each other on the surface.
"Is that me why do I look like that? Whose face this?"
I may have lost my memories but I am fairly certain I don't look like this.
"So that's why I feel so out of place. This is not my body."
I made a conclusion and I am probably right since I don't remember anything I can only guess.
I am confused so I force myself to remember my memories. But it is not easy.
"Argh!"
I growl in pain. The pain in my head is killing me but I still force myself. But suddenly something strange appeared in front of my eyes.
[Welcome to the Tree Of Imaginary, Otherworlder]
I stop remembering and look at the message. In my eyes there is a sort of golden screen with a bunch of letters written on it.
"What is this now?"
I extend my hand to touch but my hand passes through it.
[Host no need to be surprised I am what you call a system]
"System… what does that mean?"
[Oh! my apologies it seems the host is still confused. In simpler terms I am host's assistant]
I look at it and think for some time. Then I open my mouth and ask.
"My assistant you say… Then can I ask a few questions."
[My task is to provide assistance to all the queries of the host. You can ask anything I will try to provide answer best of my capabilities]
"Then, my first question is who I am."
There is no movement on the system for some time but then a message displays.
[I can't answer that question]
I narrow my eyes and ask.
"Why?"
[The host is an otherworlder thus an unknown being]
I am taken aback by the answer but then I nod my head.
"Then let me ask the question, who is this guy?"
I point a finger to my face and ask. This is one of the things I am curious about.
[Would you like to see your status window]
I nod then a lot of information appears on the system screen.
[
Name_Elite L Gray.
Height_6.6 feet.
Title_King Of Imaginary.
Species_Human.[Transcendent]
Age_Unknown.
Description_The first pioneer to climb the Tree Of Imaginary. Strongest and the most influential person on the entire Tree. Currently presiding on the 138th layer the highest climbed layer. Founded the Human Empire alongside the Six High Lords. King of all humans in the Tree.
]
As I read the description I am amazed to find what sort of person this guy named Elite is.
"Hey system, what does the king of Imaginary and human means?"
This is the most confusing part for me.
[Host there are multiple species in this Tree and you represent as the king of humanity. As for the title currently humanity is hailed as the strongest species and as their king and representative you are also the king of this entire Tree]
I nod and ask my final question.
"What is this thing you call Tree?"
And this is the most important question.
[The 'Tree Of Imaginary' is an ancient structure that has existed from the beginning. Many reside inside it but no one knows how long it has existed and who made it. But one day a human out of curiosity opened the gates and started climbing it. At first he was alone but the others started following him. That also includes other species. Currently highest climbable layer is the 138th no one has gone above it]
I digest all the information and nod my head.
"I understand a bit of context but how will you assist me?"
[I can provide the host tasks and in exchange for completing them. I can give you points, items and even skills]
"So why not give me a task."
[Pardon]
"I am asking for a task."
The system window silences for a second and then the content on it changes.
[Beginner Task-Get used to the body of the king and make it into your own.
Time limit_None
After completion the reward will be King Sword chapter 1 and 100 points]
I nod in satisfaction "Not bad I will take it.
[Task accepted please complete it as soon as you can]
I turn my head and shout.
"Is there anyone here."
But there is no answer. But then.
"Krrr."
The golden door opens and someone walks in.
He is an older man with sharp, lean features and a dignified presence. He has fair skin and piercing blue eyes.He sports a well-groomed, white handlebar mustache. His hair is slicked back.
He wears a heavy, layer-length deep purple and red mantle lined with thick white fur. Underneath the mantle is a high-collared, charcoal-grey tunic with a subtle, repeating damask pattern.
His right shoulder is draped in a voluminous white ruffled fabric, held in place by a large gold pauldron shaped like a winged creature.He wears dark, fingerless gloves paired with ornate golden bracers on his forearms.
He comes to me and kneels on one knee.
"Greetings my king. What orders do you have for me?"
I look at him and order.
"Introduce yourself."
He stiffens and lifts his face and looks at me.
"Pardon? What do you mean my king?"
"Do you want me to repeat myself?"
He trembles and prostrates.
"Please punish me for my sins."
"Just answer my question."
He pauses and slowly begins to introduce himself.
"My king, I am Elbido, your adviser. I am.."
"That's enough."
Elbido closes his mouth and does not dare to even breathe.
"Now Elbido takes me to the sturdiest training room."
Now Elbido freezes in place without moving. I look at him and narrow my eyes.
"Elbido."
"Oh! huh! yes, forgive me my king but did you just call me my name."
My face twisted in disgust. "Yes, do I need your permission to call you by your name?"
"No my lord but."
"Quit talking and do what I told you to."
Elbido gets up "Please follow me my king."
He starts walking and I follow him. On my way I saw many guards stationed here and there. As I passed by, all of them turned their heads to my feet.
Soon I reach a giant door ten times my size. Elbido turns around and says with his head down.
"My king, this is your training ground."
I look at the door and nod.
"You can go now."
"As you command my king."
He then leaves me alone and walks away. I walk to the door and open it and take a look inside.
The room is really huge. The ceiling is extremely high and its size is no joke. It is probably hundreds of metres wide.
I can see all sorts of weapons lining on a corner here. Sword, shield, spear and many more.
There are also training dummies made of some unknown metal.
"Hey system, what sort of person was the king?"
I walk towards one of the dummies and ask the system.
[For many in this Tree he is a great being. They look up to him in reverence. They wish to follow him. But there are also those who wish he never existed but those are minority]
"I am not asking that… On the other hand, if I forget it, I will find it myself. Now let's focus on your task."
[Host how will you complete it here]
I smile as I read the message.
"Do you know what is the best way to get used to something?"
I don't see a reply from the system but I continue.
"That is to use it till it becomes a part of you."
As I say it I clench my right fist and punch the dummy.
Bang!... Tremble!
The entire training ground shakes as if struck by an earthquake.
I look in front of me and smile helplessly.
The dummy I punched has blown to bits and there is a huge mark on the ground stretching till the wall. And there is a deep dent on the wall as cracks spread around it.
"I still have a long way to go."