Not What I Expected
"Hello Soldier! It's nice to finally meet you. How is everything going on there? Is that world treating you well?" A voice came out of the ring. It was a voice that James had already heard before of, The original Samuel Merlin. One by one, James started narrating the entire series of events that happened during the past 7 days. After which the voice said,"You are quite lucky. This was not the way I started my journey. I accidentally reached the Raven Wing Kingdom, and was captured by them as a slave. But don't get overconfident. The stats that you currently have are not even close to what The author gave me when I was at my prime. And still I 'lost' to the grail of darkness used by My Arch-Nemesis, Subon. He is even stronger than me. Also, the princess that you mentioned might try to make you join her Kingdom because of your strength. The choice is up to you. Do you need to ask anything?" James asked " Is the kingdom I am currently in safe? Why are my Stats shown as low even though I can kill a bronze beast with a single hit? Where can I find more grimoires? What is the basis of the rating provided by the ring?" these were his questions.
The voice answered" Firstly, the Kingdom you're in is the safest of the four kingdoms.
Second, Your stats are compared with my stats at my prime showing that it is quite low compared to me.
Third, grimoires can be bought in shops and are supposed to be learnt. Because you were not able to comprehend the meaning of the grimoires due to your lack of knowledge in my world's language, I gave you that special skill. however, remember that you can only learn around level 4 grimoires at maximum even after upgrading the skill to its peak. For higher level grimoires, consumption won't work. And there are around 10 levels in that category.
Fourth, Ratings given by the ring are based upon strength, elegance and accuracy. If either of it is not upto the mark, the ratings will decrease by a great margin. Harder the move, longer it will take to master it and get a 10 rating in it. Currently, the best you can do is 3 at most in all of your sword skills and spells. Practice more, and you will feel the difference. Use it on monsters, You will feel the confidence oozing through your body. Anything else you want to ask? However make it the last question as I don't have much time left."
" Why did you choose me?" James asked.
"Simple, i wanted to change your destiny while you change mine. Currently I am in your body trying to right your mistakes while you do the same. So do not disappoint me. Ciao."
One hour had passed. This was not the event that James had expected.
"He is in my body!"