4 Prologue

My name is Rainer Daji, I am an eighteen-year-old guy who lived in Japan. I would have turned nineteen by now if not for events in the near future. But now a little bit about me. My personal life was very ordinary — I graduated from university at the age of seventeen, worked for a game development company and was very successful. If I had worked for a couple more years, I might have already become the head of my department.

As my practice at the university has shown, I could work with anyone — from a policeman and a doctor to a scientist and an engineer. But I chose a game development company because I liked it better and the salary is higher.

My appearance is identical to the local population — black hair, average height, appearance and facial features are also ordinary. In general, I am almost no different from our gray society. Then, since childhood, I was worried about sudden headaches. Of course, the doctors tried to find any parasites or infection that would provoke such a reaction, but they didn't find anything, they say a completely healthy guy. But then I couldn't even think what these headaches would lead me to…

On the way home, tired as usual from work and overtime, I went to a cafe to take lunch home. I'm too tired to cook today. When I got home, I finished dinner, as usual, sat down at the computer and started watching anime, reading manga, ranobe, and so on. And everything seems to be fine, but I was again overtaken by a headache attack, I thought that everything would go away in a couple of minutes, as before, but it did not stop. I fell to the floor and started screaming in pain.

— Aaaaggrrr... — I shouted at the top of my voice.

And then I started to slowly lose consciousness. I tried to resist, but all in vain. Darkness descended on my eyes.

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When I opened my eyes, at first I saw nothing but impenetrable darkness. But after a couple of minutes, I literally moved to another place, which was radically different from the previous one. There were boundless stars all around, whose radiance could not be compared to what I had seen before.

But then I saw that I was flying right in the middle of this cosmic void, and I myself was at a kotatsu table, on which there were two Japanese cups, and next to it was the same teapot. There was also a plate of crackers nearby.

But when I wanted to at least take crackers, I realized that I was completely paralyzed. Finding myself in a situation in which there is a lot of mysticism and mystery at the same time, I began to worry a little.

- (What the hell?! Where am I?!!? Okay, stop! Get it together Rainer! Think clearly and remember what you did before? So, I came home from work, then sat down at the computer, and then.... I felt a huge headache. Most likely I just fainted from falling off the chair. Most likely, the neighbors heard my screams and called for help, and now they are taking me to the hospital, and I myself am under special means ...) - I started to come to a reasonable conclusion, but my thoughts stopped when I saw a wooden door of European culture appear out of nothing, as far as I know.

Then this door opened and a bright light poured out of it, which almost blinded me. When the light went out, the next thing I saw was an exact copy of myself. He was a complete copy of me, but he was wearing a high-quality business suit. I was very interested to find out who he is, but even better, what is going on at all? Is my fantasy out of bounds?

— Hello, my name is Jean. I am a troubleshooting worker in the shower pool and reincarnation system. I take it that's what you wanted to know? Or do you want to know more about what is going on here in general? I only ask you to be restrained and understanding in everything I say. — Said a man named Jin with my appearance.

The next thing I did was just nodded stupidly, not even noticing that my own body could already move calmly. Although I can't even see my own body. But his words are very strange, what else is a "pool of souls"? What is this "reincarnation system"? The same does not happen in reality! Wait, wait, it's just a dream. Why am I taking this seriously at all? It's probably all because of the drugs in the hospital, they pumped me up with all sorts of chemicals, now I see all sorts of hallucinations in my dreams.

— Eh... I knew that everything would be more complicated. To begin with, I will answer right away. You are not in a dream. Everything around you is real, just like yourself. And no, this is not the effect of any drugs in your world that should affect your body. So please don't waste my time, I still have a lot of work to do. It seems you don't believe it, well, you'll have to go straight to action, I apologize in advance. — Jin said and at first I didn't understand the meaning of his words, but after a couple of seconds, I felt a huge PAIN!!!

— A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A!!! AGrh!!! — I shouted at everything I could, not even realizing that a human voice is not capable of such a strong cry!

And the pain lasted for a couple of minutes, during which I managed to feel everything!

— Haa… Haaa… Oh, damn... how... painful... it was..." I barely caught my breath, trying to restore something inside myself.

— I am very sorry that I forced you to go through this, but persuading you with simple words is very costly and sometimes unprofitable. Therefore, I decided to go straight to drastic measures. I apologize again. Jin apologized.

Then Jin snapped his fingers, and a large folder with some papers appeared in his hands.

— And now about the main thing. You are a soul under the number T31E39R246M5812U35R6G4#. From the universe under the number 4356911#. Demiurge Power Zone and Control 251666#. In order for you to understand everything at once, then, in simple words, you died in your human body. I also want to inform you that my appearance is specially tailored for you, because the creatures of my species do not have a certain shape and it is difficult for us to understand other creatures, especially the human species. And I chose such a form so that your mental component could withstand my words. Jin explained.

At first I didn't want to believe in the nonsense that this Genie was saying, but as soon as I remember that pain, these thoughts immediately recede. If so, then most likely, his words about the fact that I'm... dead... I-I-I'm... m-dead… I started to feel like I was being sucked into the most negative emotions I've ever felt.

— DAMN IT!!! I was so young, my life was successful. I didn't even have a girlfriend! I haven't even lost my virginity!!! And now I won't be able to finish watching the anime that was supposed to come out!!! And even the release of new games!!! No, no!!! How so!!! — I began to scream plaintively and beat my fists against the void on which I stand.

— Please calm down. I can't understand the emotions that you are experiencing, but I have a job, and you just need to listen to me and make a decision ... — Jin began to speak, but I stopped listening to him, my thoughts were busy with my whole long life that I spent, and all in vain!

It went on for so long that I already forgot how much time had passed while I was remembering all the moments of my, albeit short, but rather difficult life. Every moment was an important place in my heart and soul. Although there were moments when I thought it was good to leave the old world, where you are the same as the whole gray mass of the whole world, where you don't stand out much. But even though my life wasn't always good, it was mine and I tried to achieve something in it.

Now I'm sitting at a Japanese kotatsu and drinking green tea, which was poured by Gin, who is also sitting at the same table with me. And we're both just sipping green tea and chewing crackers right now.

— As I understand it, you have calmed down and are now ready for a normal dialogue? Jin asked, swallowing a little green tea.

— Yes... even though I'm depressed, I feel lousy, it's still not every day you find out that you died and everything you did before was lost and in vain. Maybe I'm just a loser? Although I always tried to be strong and prove the opposite, it seems my old teacher was right, I think too much and don't notice the main thing. — I replied, slightly off topic.

— Um... ahem... so, let's get down to business. First, let's talk about your soul.

"What's wrong with her?" Is she too sinful? Or is it useless at all? I asked, imagining the worst.

— Not at all. A very rare case has happened to your soul, as well as the circumstances associated with it. I can't tell you all the details, but I can tell you the main point. A rare anomaly has happened to your soul, which has affected it very much. All your past lives, like everyone else's, must undergo a special purification cycle in the pool of souls. So that souls don't become too strong in certain universes and worlds after death. This is a very subtle system, so I will not tell you more, you are unlikely to understand. Your soul began to be filled with the energy of your past lives, very, very long ago. Because of this, the energy of your past lives began to unite inside you, making you stronger than ordinary human souls in your world. Jin explained emotionlessly.

— Is it bad to have a strong soul? And in general, why is it necessary to purify the power of the soul after death? I asked without understanding some details.

— To begin with, I will answer that this is necessary so that souls in their new lives do not immediately have the experience and strength from past lives. Just imagine what would happen if some magician found himself in a world without magic? Jin asked me.

"That would be..." And then I realized what it was for.

— That's right, otherwise all universes, from large and small, would be filled with all sorts of individuals whose forces could destroy the universe itself. Of course, We do not prevent them from making their souls stronger while they are alive and have not passed through the pool of souls and reincarnated in a new one. We only transfer souls and purify them. And now about your soul.

— Your soul began to absorb a huge influx of energy from past lives, which is why your strength began to go beyond your human vessel, and therefore your body was subjected to huge pain sensations. And to be more precise, a couple more rebirths and at best you could become the new god of that world, and at worst, which is 67%, you could explode with such force that you would blow up half of the universe

Jin explained almost emotionlessly

But from such words, I froze with bulging eyes and a fucking face. Was I a bomb?!!??!

— In a sense, yes. Jin answered my thoughts.

— Eh... I'll believe everything already. And now what should I do, knowing all this? Am I going to be cleansed now and sent to a normal rebirth in my world? I asked sadly, not knowing what to expect from this creature.

— Since all of the above is not your fault and you are only a victim, and our department is to blame for not noticing your soul for so many centuries, you will be compensated.

— And what will be your compensation?

— All the energy that you have accumulated from past lives will be turned into what you wish. We will also transfer your soul to a world that was created very recently, due to special circumstances. Jin explained.

— Hmm... and this is a little better than I expected. Will my memories stay too? I asked, since I would not like to start studying everything from the beginning.

— Of course, your memories will not be affected. They will also give you a special advantage in the future. Wish what you want, we will fulfill everything that the energy inside you is enough for. Jin explained.

— Okay, but I need time, can you give it to me? Or should I choose right now?

— Since this is your personal request and some of this is our fault, we will give you time. Jin said, and then he snapped his fingers and I saw the space around us suddenly shudder.

In order not to waste time, I started thinking about what exactly I should wish for? As far as I can tell, my desires are limited by the energy inside me, so it's too risky to want a lot, I may simply make a mistake or not even get what I want. But if you think about it better, what can give me unlimited opportunities and at the same time a bunch of all sorts of nishtyaks? A difficult question.

My reasoning and monologues over the best choice took a long time, although this is not accurate, since there is no clock here, but something inside me suggested that I had been thinking for a very long time. But all this time paid off because I decided.

— I chose my wish. — I made it clear to Jin that the time had come.

— I'm glad for you, what did you choose? Jin asked.

— I would like to have a system like in those fanfics that I read in different languages related to traveling to other worlds, you probably understand what I mean? — I clarified, for the sake of authenticity.

— We understand you, but the opportunities that we can provide are limited. Since such a thing is very powerful and rarely finds its equal, we can only give you a system whose capabilities can evolve or improve themselves. Jin explained.

— You can be more precise, because I have never heard of such a system.

— It will adapt to your character and capabilities. Your system can become anything. It can improve in any direction in which you yourself will move. Some functions will be blocked until you complete special conditions or a special quest. Jin explained.

— Is there no way to make it better? I asked in a slightly sad tone, since the system will be limited in capabilities.

- No. I can't do better, because of the limitations of your soul and because of the rules of our department. Jin replied.

— I see, but this is also good, but can I choose what type of world I will have? I asked.

— Of course, it's your system now. Jin said.

— Then I want the system to be the "Seven Deadly Sins" type of world first, — I said. I liked the "Seven Deadly Sins" universe, especially the powers that the beings of that world had.

— Okay, then wait a couple of minutes, I need to fix a defect in your soul so that similar cases do not happen to you in the future. And then you will go to rebirth in a new world for you," Jin replied, and then he snapped his fingers, which caused a second wave throughout the space, now I felt something inside me move, and then stopped.

"Is that all?" I asked, thinking that the process would be a little different or more difficult.

— Yes, now you will go to a new world and, before you get there, you will get the opportunity to choose the appearance for yourself, as well as the system built into you. Jin said, and again without emotion in his voice and on his face.

— Thank you for fixing my problem. And thank you for giving me a chance at a new life — I thanked Gene for his help.

— There's nothing to thank me for. It was our compensation for your problems. You don't have to think much about it, just live and enjoy life. I just wish you a successful new life and do what you want, now this is your new life. Jin said.

— good. I will follow the path of life and this time I will find my best happiness. I said with a smile, realizing that my words sounded a little silly, but quite sincere. Then I felt the darkness engulf me and I seemed to disappear into the darkness.