New life
Vijay stared at the blue screen, the words "Hitman System" emblazoned across the top. It was surreal, fantastical, yet undeniably there. He navigated the menu with a mixture of disbelief and growing excitement.
"Host Profile,"
"Mission,"
"Shop lvl 1,"
"Storage lvl 1" – each option a gateway to the unknown.
He clicked on "Host Profile," and the screen displayed his current stats:
Name - Vijay Singh
Age - 18
Strength - 6 (Normal - 10)
Agility - 7 (Normal - 10)
Intelligence - 8 (Normal - 10)
Charm - 4 (Normal - 10)
Vijay scrutinized the numbers. "Intelligence is my highest… probably because of my memories from the future," he mused. His lowest attribute, Charm, was a reflection of his current circumstances – impoverished and lacking proper nutrition. He clicked back to the main menu and selected "Mission."
Missions
Mission 1: Get first bounty and complete it.
[Time limit 28 Days] [Failure Penalty - disconnected from system]
A chill ran down his spine. "A bounty? That means… killing someone?" The implications of the mission were stark and unsettling. Disconnecting from the system was a significant threat, but taking a life… that was a different matter entirely. He pushed the thought aside for the moment and explored the "Shop lvl 1" option.
Shop lvl 1
* Basic Weapon Mastery: Become a beginner in all weapons such as sword, knife, gun, and archery. [Price: 50 H.P (Hitman Points)]
* Basic Meditation Technique: Meditate for 10 minutes to fully refresh your mind, soul, and body. [Price: 20 H.P]
* Advanced Bamboo Bow: Shoot energy arrows up to 6 km. ENERGY arrow limit: 10. [Price: 50 H.P]
For more items, please upgrade the shop to level 2.
The items in the shop were intriguing, offering a range of skills and abilities. But how did he earn Hitman Points (HP)? And where was his newbie bonus?
As if in answer to his thoughts, a notification popped up:
Congratulations, host! You have received a beginner pack:
* Faceless Mask: Using this, any face can be copied.
* 1 glass of Kamdhenu cow milk (Indian holy cow).
* 100 Hitman Points.
All the rewards are stored in the system space.
Vijay's eyes widened. A faceless mask! That could be incredibly useful. And Kamdhenu milk? Legend had it that it possessed miraculous properties. He quickly checked his "Storage lvl 1":
Storage Lvl 1 (1 Cubic Meter Space)
Stored items:
* Faceless Mask.
* 1 glass of Kamdhenu milk.
He decided to spend some of his HP wisely. He purchased "Basic Weapon Mastery" and the "Advanced Bamboo Bow." As soon as he confirmed the purchase, a flood of memories and techniques filled his mind. He now possessed a rudimentary understanding of various weapons, from swords and knives to firearms and archery. It was as if he had undergone years of training in an instant.
Next, he focused on the Kamdhenu milk. He retrieved the glass from his storage and drank it without hesitation.
A warm, tingling sensation spread through his body, and another notification appeared:
Strength +4
Agility +2
Intelligence +3
Charm +6
Vijay checked his profile again, his heart pounding with excitement:
Name - Vijay Singh
Age - 18
Strength - 10 (Normal - 10)
Agility - 9 (Normal - 10)
Intelligence - 11 (Normal - 10)
Charm - 10 (Normal - 10)
His stats had skyrocketed! He now possessed the strength of a seasoned wrestler, the agility of a trained athlete, the intelligence of a scholar, and the charm of a… well, he thought of a Bollywood star, someone charismatic and universally liked. He had become, physically and mentally, a force to be reckoned with.
The implications of his enhanced abilities began to sink in. He was no longer just a transmigrated scientist. He was Vijay Singh, armed with a powerful system, incredible skills, and a mission that required him to kill. The moral dilemma gnawed at him. Could he take a life, even if the system demanded it?
He thought of the British oppression, the poverty he had witnessed, the injustice that pervaded the land. Perhaps… perhaps this system wasn't just about killing. Perhaps it was about using his newfound abilities to make a difference, to fight for what was right.
He looked at the blue screen, the "Mission 1" notification blinking insistently. He had 28 days. He needed to find out more about this world, understand the power dynamics, and find a way to complete the mission without compromising his conscience.
He had a feeling that his future in 1880s India was going to be far more complicated, and far more dangerous, than he could have ever imagined. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and prepared to face whatever lay ahead. He knew one thing for sure: Vijay Singh was no longer just an orphan. He was a force to be reckoned with.