2 Chapter 2: System!?
Gian was born into a well-fed family, It is not an exaggeration to say that his parents work hard to ensure that their son Gian would be enrolled in a prestigious university. So, He studied and got accepted into a university where most elites would probably choose to enroll. He thought that as payment for his parent's hardwork and goodwill, he need to do what is expected of him.
During his first year in college, he performed really well and got admired by many. Some of the girls would look at him with fanaticism because of his charming face. He became the school's idol and the boys would usually stare at him with a look of jealousy. But no students dared to approach him for he is also a martial artist in high school. But what could have gone wrong in the life of Gian?
As fate would have it, when he was walking by the riverside, following his usual route of going toward his apartment. A mysterious girl can be seen walking towards him. Gian couldn't see the face of the girl due to the dark light illuminating the girl and her face covered in a hood. It was nighttime, and the only source of light is the moon.
As he walk past by the girl, he noticed that the girl suddenly stop walking. He take a peek and caught a glance that a knife mysteriously appeared in the girl's hand. And so, who would have thought that Gian would be stabbed by a girl whom he hadn't met?
He tried to evade the approaching knife, but unfortunately, his brain failed to perceive the impending danger. He stood there frozen in the spot as he watch the knife pierce into his chest. His mind went blank, his vision became blurry and his hands stop moving as he try to pick up his phone in his pocket.
"Well, This is the end for me. I've done everything I could. I never thought that someone out here would kill me", were His last thoughts before dying.
* Gian's POV (Julian)
An influx of memories suddenly flooded my brain. I became the Viscount's third son, and I somehow got reincarnated into this new body.
[Host Awaken]
Most likely the reason I was reincarnated was due to that mysterious girl. In my previous life, I never thought that magic exist, but then I saw a knife appear out of nowhere in the girl's hand. So she is most likely the reason that leads me into this situation.
Looking back at the present, it seems that I am in the older era which is the middle ages period. If only I have a camera that can capture everything in this era.
"Wait, why I am reminiscing, I must be thankful that I was given a second chance to live my life", and so I thought.
Recollecting from the memories of Julian Beverly. I found out that this morning the original owner of this body died from the assassination that took place earlier. Two of the knights were dead and one knight survived. The assassins escaped before the reinforcement arrived. But the wounds in my chest magically healed and then I enter this body. It is most likely the case.
"Son, Are you Awake?", Julian's or my Father ask me with concern.
"I'm okay father, Thank you for staying by my side. You need to rest, the village needs your governance and protection, Father"
It seems that I and Julian share the same personality and the way we speak so there is no need to change my tone. Viscount Chris is around his middle 40s and looking at him, he transudes the aura of an experienced warrior except for the dark circles under his eyes.
"I'm glad you're okay, the clergy said that you will be fully healed in 10 days. As for the attacker, don't worry your eldest brother Albus is searching for clues so we can track those assassins and their origin" My father said as he left the room.
Looking inside the room really gives me the aesthetic of the medieval period. Although most of my knowledge about this era came from watching movies.
I stood up and opened the window as I let the wind tousle my hair. The scenery I saw felt like a dream, a painting, a movie scene. The afternoon sun bathed the green field in its warm light.
"It is really not a dream", these words left my mouth. I was confused as to why is it raining even though there is no sign of rain. I realized that it was my tears, tears that I have another life in this beautiful world.
As I reach my hands toward the horizon, a beeping noise entered my eardrum.
Ding*
[Host Awaken]
Name: Gian
Level: 1
(Kill 1 Human to Level Up)
Strength: 1
Vitality: 1
Agility: 1
Mana: 0
Skills:
Vertical Slash(Locked:
Requirements: Practice 1000 swings using a sword
A weak slash that can't cut a tree. Only Effective up to 5 meters.)
A group of words and text appeared in my field of vision. I tried to touch it but my Hands pass through the text, there was no sensation I can feel in my hands except for the air. I read the text and it seems to display my status and even my name before I died. Based on the games I played before I died, strength refers to how strong you are, Vitality refers to your defense, and Agility reflects on your movements, whether you are fast or not. As for the mana, maybe it refers to magic.
There is also a skills section which is displayed in a locked status. The requirement needed to unlock it is 1000 swings. It seems simple, I guess. As I explore the scribbled words in front of me, I saw a greyed-out portion of the text. It looks like the symbol of a statue with wings holding a totem.
I found out that this body never practiced the sword before, so it might be rough practicing the 1000 sword swings in one go. I need to train hard in order to become strong enough to protect this new family given to me in this new world.
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Later did Gian thought that a storm is creeping toward the village.
Outside the village, in the Forest of Balto, around 10 kilometers from the front gate of the village of Asmanthus. A camp could be found in the center of this particular area. The camp is situated near the camphor tree and it was covered by a large density of tall trees. Two people covered in robes were talking to each other. They were the assassins that attacked the Viscount's son.
"Why did you kill the viscount's third son? Our commander told us to kidnap him" the other person with a tall stature and a slim physique talk with a hoarse voice.
"I didn't know, I just wanted to graze his legs so he couldn't stand up. But then, I couldn't control my body, It seems like someone is controlling me to pierce the Chest of that boy", the person with the bulky body replied. He is new to this type of work and was assigned to this group.
"Okay, now that the plan to kidnap him fails, we need to stay low. The Kingdom's reinforcement will likely arrive tomorrow to assist the Village of Asmanthus. There is a high chance that they will find us here so we will move tonight", the other person said. He didn't believe the other and concluded that it was an accident.
Suddenly another person hidden in robes came running "Leader...the viscount...son...alive", he was short of breath, panting and taking a quick rest to cool down his body.
"Is what you said, true?"
The newcomer nods his head. "At first I didn't believe that he is alive. I mean, we are certain that he is dead. A knife was pierced into his chest and hit his heart", he said.
"Okay, you must sleep first, we will be moving tonight", The leader with a tall stature named Jethro issue his command.
'I must think of another plan to kidnap his son before the reinforcement arrives. I personally took up this request because I want to avenge my Father who was killed by that Viscount Chris, I want him to beg, and tear his body from limb to limb. Only then, this vengeance of mine will suffice.' Jethro thought to himself with his mouth forming a broad smile.
