The Assistant

As a soldier in his past life Zheng knows that a forest this lively means that he is safe for now but it doesn't hurt to be extra cautious.

Taking a jumping stance, Zheng launch himself onto a tree and proceed to climb on it with a lot more effort than he imagined.

"Dang, this young body is going to need a lot of work. Only climbing a tree and it already this hard." Said Zheng as he catch his breath and leaning against the tree while taking in the scenery.

"So this is my new life now huh, can't believe how my life turns out. Haha" enjoying himself Zheng thought back to what as happen so far and could only laugh at the outcome.

While looking around and reminiscing about his life, a sudden thought struck Zheng "Oh yeah, I remember Chunhua said that I have an assistant on my journey. But how do I access it?"

"Hmmm, if this is anything like the novels I read back on earth then it should be this way...." realizing something Zheng decided to give his theory a try.

"System activate"

[Ding! Empire system have been activated by the host]

[Full system setup will now commence, please wait]

"Whoa, it actually works haha. I wonder how long it going to take until the system is functional and the name is so obvious. I wonder if I can rename this…"

[Ding! Empire system is now fully functional for the host to used, it also come along with a gift box!]

Before Zheng could finish talking to himself, a message from the system catch his attention.

"Already done? From my guess it only been about ten minutes. Whatever, let check this thing out. System open" shock is clearly written all over Zheng face but was also quickly discarded as he bring up the system interface for the first time and to his surprised that the system actually have an artificial intelligent!

[Welcome host! I would like to introduce myself, my name is Aria and I will be your assistant from now on so feel free to use me and ask any questions. I will try my best to assist you!]

Trying to stay cool Zheng said "hi Aria, my name is Zheng and it is a pleasure to meet you. By any chance you can help me go through the system?"

But what really went through in his head was 'HAHAHA fuck those MC in the novels I read, I got a motherfucking artificial intelligent. I wonder if it can send a nuke on a kingdom….'

[Of course! I will provide the host with a list of all functions within the system now]

[The host have a total of 12 different functions within the system which the host can access]

[1. Host status – where the host can check on the condition of the body, in here the host can accurately see which part of the body is injured, identify sickness, and personal growth.]

[2. Host skills – here is where the host can see the list of skills that the host possess and their level of mastery.]

[3. Weapons – the host can buy all sort of weapons that is available within this world from this function.]

[4. Armors – the host can purchased armors that is being used in this world from this function.]

[5. Consumables – the host can buy all kind of food, potions, and other necessity for a human to stay alive here.]

[6. Trade Goods – the host can buy all kind of materials here.]

[7. Miscellaneous – this is where the host can purchase things like horses etc..]

[8. Soldiers – this is where the host can purchase men from peasants all the way to elite soldiers.]

[9. Blueprints – the host can buy detailed layout of weapons construction techniques, building techniques etc..]

[10. Quests – the host can obtain quest or check on current quest from here to earn points which can be used to purchase things from other functions.]

[11. Inventory – this is where the host keep all of the belongs, the size of inventory can be upgraded with points.]

[12. Personalization – the host can design weapons and armors here to better suite host future armies. All armor and weapons that the host purchase will transform into what the host design.]

"Interesting, please open up my inventory and the gift box inside Aria." Said Zheng after silently listening to Aria report for some time. Although he wasn't entirely shock from the functions instead the functions made him more eager as his inner soldier is coming out.

[Sure thing!]

Soon enough the inventory interface appear in front of Zheng and inside the inventory are six columns going down and to the side, in each columns are six boxes. With the first two columns already have items sitting in the boxes. From the look of things, inside the inventory are a set of heavy armor, a sword and shield, bow and arrows, a full row of what seems to be copper coin, and 1000 life points.

"What is this? Aria please explain to me what is life points and the use of it" said Zheng as he instantly catch on to one of the things that sitting in where currency is being labeled.

[Whenever the host save or help someone, the host will receive a life point which can be used to exchange for weapons, armor, and so on. Since the host help and save approximately 1000 life before transmigration over to this world, the points from those whom the host save follows you here.]

"Does the life points that I can get differentiate between good and bad people?" ask Zheng as he doesn't want to get any negative effects from helping the wrong people.

[The life points will be given once the host save or help someone. If the host end up helping an evil doer then the host will simply not get any points along with a deduction of life points depending on the crime committed.]

'I need to be careful as I go along since life points will be hard to earn, losing any would be bad for me.' Thought Zheng as he listen to Aria explanation before continuing.

"Please bring up the soldiers function Aria, I would like to purchase some men." Said Zheng as he knows that it is best for him to start out strong since Chunhua did mention that this continent is in a state of constant warfare.

[OK!]

[Peasants: 10 life points]

[Light shield/spear Infantry: 50 life points]

[Heavy shield/spear Infantry: 150 life points]

[Archers: 50 life points]

[Armored Archers: 150 life points]

[Crossbowmen: 200 life points]

[Light cavalry: 100 life points]

[Heavy Cavalry: 300 life points]

[Chariots: 350 life points]

"Aria, will the men I purchase from the function be real people or are they going to be puppet soldiers." Zheng who truly cared for his men couldn't help but ask this question because he don't want to send them to their deaths on a whim if they turn out to be real. However, if they turn out to be puppet soldiers then he wouldn't even care.

[The soldiers that the host purchase through the system are real veteran soldiers from ancient china on earth due to the similarity between the two world and they are the people who sin gravely and after being tortured in hell for so long. They were given a second chance to help the host unify this continent. Once they are summoned here, information of this world will be integrated into their memories as if they live on this continent their whole life.]

"If that is so then wouldn't they just kill me once summon?" Zheng know too well of these kind where they were pardon but still keep their old habits and some even kill their CO out of impulse.

[They cannot because of two reasons. The first is that their life are tie together with you, if you are to be killed by them then they cannot escape from having their souls shattered into oblivion as well. Second, they all have an origin seed implanted deep within their brain which will triggered and shut down their brains the moment they think about doing something evil.]

"Then let get started, please give me 5 light shield infantry, 5 light spear infantry, 5 archers, 2 light cavalry. By the way how much is a basic horse Aria?"

[A basic horse is around 20 life points]

"Please add that to my purchases"

[Understood, sending the purchases to the host now]

If anybody were to stumble upon Zheng location then they would be frighten to death due to the seer fact that people and even a horse is being materialized into shape. Zheng who is currently watching this is at a complete loss for words as he wait for the materialization to be finish.