Gilona is a human-populated world scarred by war, where a battle for territory pits nation against nation for dominance. There is death every second, and geniuses come and go, which is why development is slow. The appearance of a specific game resulted in world peace. For the time being...
An unknown organization that appeared out of nowhere built indestructible shops in every place where a large number of people congregate, such as cities. Those indestructible shops have begun selling console devices in the form of accessories that transport you to yet another vast world teeming with adventure, monsters, and wealth. Gaia is the name given to the world.
People realized a month after the game's release that they could become stronger in real life. The stronger they are in the game, the stronger they will be in reality; such a discovery will erupt into yet another all-out war.
Most empires and kingdoms were torn apart by coups and alliances of powerful people. As a result, hundreds of new countries have emerged from broken empires and kingdoms. Some survived as well, but with a different government structure.
There are also some people who attempted to destroy the mysterious organization's shops, but their heads ended up on a pike instead. Your social standing will be irrelevant, making every country afraid of the mysterious organization. After a year and a half, the world has returned to normalcy...
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A stark, naked young man can be seen floating in an infinite darkness filled with nothingness, a foreboding region that would fill anyone who came here with dread.
His eyes flickered...
"Ughhh... Did I fall asleep? It must be, as I was totally spent today after all."
Trying to stretch his body, he noticed something...
"Hmmm... Wait, WHAT!? I'm floating? And naked? WHAT'S GOING ON!?"
Just as he was panicking, a cold voice suddenly resounded in his mind. It was that of young girl's.
[Initializing...]
"Huh?"
[Congratulations to host for awakening The Experience Points System!]
"Exprience Points System? What's that? Wait, who the heck are you anyway? And why are you speaking in my head?"
[The very reason the system can speak to the host's head is because the system has integrated itself with the host's soul. The system has no name. And as for what the system can do, it will allow the host to upgrade a lot of things at the expense of the host's experience points.]
"Uh...huh...? You fused with my soul without my permission? Though I didn't like the sound of that, I guess I have no choice do I?"
[Yes, host.]
*Sigh...*
"So what now? Will I float in this place forever?"
Although he was dissatisfied, he just let it go as the system seemed harmless, and he only based that on the voice alone.
[Host is currently inside a special realm where time has stopped and the host is still alive and healthy and can leave this place whenever the host wanted to.]
"Oh! Thank goodness!"
"So, um... how do I obtain these experience points? Will it be similar to Gaia Online?"
[Yes, Host. The host can gain experience points by killing anything that's alive, whether it's humans, animals, or monsters. It won't matter as long as the host was the one who dealt the killing blow.]
"Uhhh... so I have to murder something, huh? Welp, it doesn't matter as long as it's not an innocent person."
[...]
"Does the system have other functions aside from upgrading things with experience points?"
[Yes host. The system has automatic looting with an infinite range and an infinite inventory space. The host can also see hidden information through observation and has a map that can reach up to 10 kilometers, at which the host can see almost anything on the map, including hidden treasures, as well as determine the hostility of any living things towards the host.]
"A-amazing...!"
His eyes are twinkling more and more as the system tells him about its other functions.
"Is there also a way for me to see my progress or something? I mean the experience points, inventory, and other stuff?"
[Yes, host. The host can just command "Status" to track the host's progress and "Inventory" to see the inventory. As for the map, it will always be active but will never hinder the host's vision.]
"I see... Status!"
[Name: Chris Drake - Lvl.1 - Sys. Lvl.1
Talent: Ruler of Chaos(SSS+)
HP: 105/105
MP: 105/105
Atk: 35 - 35 (70 Ranged)
MAtk: 35
Move SPD: 50
Def: 7 MDef : 7
Crit: 5% CritDMG: 100%
EXP: 0/1,000
STR: 7 VIT: 7 LUCK: 7
AGI: 7 DEX: 7 CHRM: 7
INT: 7 WIS: 7 PERC: 7
Skills: None
Offensive: 0/5 Defensive/Support: 0/5
Auxilliary: 0/5 Passive: 0/5 General: 0]
"Whoa! There are so many details! Why do I already have a talent, though? Don't I need to enter Gaia first before awakening my talent?"
[This is the host's hidden talent which was awakened by the system. Once the host enters Gaia, the host can awaken another ability.]
"This... I see. So I am similar to what they call a "dual awakener", huh?"
[Yes, host.]
"Okay, let me see what this ruler of chaos can do..."
[Ruler of Chaos(SSS+)^: The user will always deal True Damage on every attack. True Damage will ignore all forms of defence and restrictions. Sneak attacks will also never miss. (Works only on Ranged PAtk, MAtk and Ranged spells. Blocked attacks will still deal full damage. Can be Parried or Deflected. Can't be dodged.).]
"Okay... So, as long as it was a sneak attack, it won't miss? Since you can't dodge it, does that mean it will chase the enemy? I guess it's decent... Well, I hope my awakened talent in Gaia will be more helpful for me, especially in the beginning."
[...]
He wasn't impressed with the talent he obtained. Even his system was speechless with his unimpressed reaction. He had no idea that this talent would make him the greatest damage dealer of all time in the future.
"Man, I can't wait to play Gaia. I just need a little bit more cash..."
[Does the host want to enter Gaia?]
"Huh? I mean, everyone does, and that includes me as well."
[Scanning World...]
[Scan Complete!]
[Entering Gaia...]
*Shwooop!*
"Wha-!"
He vanished from the infinite darkness. Far away, a huge pair of eyes opened, looking at the place where he was, then closed a few seconds later. If he were to see it, he might have lost consciousness from terror.
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Chris appeared in a pure white room. He was still in his birthday suit with a dumbfounded expression. He knew this was Gaia's white room, where players choose their in-game name and starting class. He couldn't believe it.
The space in front of him suddenly rippled, and a palm-sized winged creature appeared afterward, with a small body similar to that of a human but with almost transparent wings on its back. The winged creature looked similar to a cute doll.
"Welcome o' great adventurer! Are you ready for your great adventure?"
He broke out of his stupor when the small winged creature spoke to him.
'Yep! This is definitely similar to what I saw on television...'
"Hahaha! YES!!! System, you're so awesome! Thank you!"
[You're welcome, host!]
'With this, I don't even need to be stingy with my own food anymore...'
"Yes, I'm ready!"
"Please choose a starting class. And your talent will be awakened afterwards.
'This is it! This is really it!'
[- Warrior(F) - - Archer(F) -
- Thief(F) - - Mage(F) -
- Priest(F) -
(Hidden Class)
- Craftsman(E) -
- Explorer(D) -
- Chaser(B) -]
'There are five starting classes and three hidden classes, probably because of my system. The five starting classes are focused on just one path, the first hidden one, which is something I don't like. As for the last two, they are pretty interesting, as I want to have balanced attributes...'
[Explorer(D): Provides 50 MSPD and +1 MSPD and 2 to all stats per level, +100% of loot from treasure chests. Can use any type of weapon and can wear any armor up to medium type. Gives the player skill, Blink. Blink: Short distance teleportation.]
[Chaser(B): Provides 50 MS. Can use any type of weapons and armors. Ranged attack and spell casting does not slow down the player even when running. Gives the player skill, Haste. Haste: +50 MS for 60 seconds. Cost 100 Mana. No Cooldown. (MS provided by the class, bypasses the 700 MS Cap).]
'The former provides good MS, but it does not bypass the MS cap, while the latter does, and it's also good for gunning down running enemies... Chaser it is, then!'
"I choose the Chaser!"
'Before I start my adventure though, I'll read the guides on what to do and other useful information on the game forum first.'
"Oh, a hidden class! Congratulations to the player for being the first to choose a hidden starting class in the world!"
[Obtained 1000 Fame.]
"Okay... Thanks, I guess."
'So, no one has ever obtained that class yet. Incredible!'
[Awakening talent...]
[Obtained Fate Changer.]
[Good luck, o' great adventurer! May fortune always be in your favor!]
[Entering the world of Gaia...]
'Yes, yes! Finally!'
His heart was pounding and his excitement was through the roof. He can finally enter the world that will change his life for the better.