Chapter 1: The Mysterious Encounter

Chapter 1

The Mysterious Encounter

"Like the hell I can accept this!" I shout into nothingness as I keep complaining why I need to be reincarnated as a caterpillar?!

I mean… do all the Gods in the universe really want to see me suffer, that's why they do this? Is that it?! That's why they gave me this long and sluggish body?!

How about my dream to become the refinement of those oppressed and abused now? How can I make that happen when I am like this?

Do people in this world where I regressed accept a caterpillar superman, though?

...

Wshh!! What the hell am I thinking now?! Of course they will not, am I stupid? Nobody in their right mind would accept it!

"Ha... I guess I am a really unlucky perso- no, an unlucky caterpillar even on this second timeline, I should give up," I heaved a sigh as I let my whole and long body nap on the cold floor of this dark-unknown place where I was.

And as much as I want to complain about my body to the universe Gods out there and to the talking-system in my head, I chose not to. Thinking that if they will hear me complain more about their 'generosity' for giving me a body and new chance to live, they will retrieve it back and let me be a roaming soul once again to nothingness. Tsk. 

But deep in my heart, I couldn't accept this! Not even forever! Huhu.

But it's better than nothing though, so for now, I must know first where I really am.

"So, system? Can you please tell me where I am and is this still... earth?" I ask in my very best modest tone to the system in my head.

[Alert! Gathering data and information. Please wait. Kai!]

[Alert! Gathering data and information completed. Extracting basic information to the host. Please wait. Kai!]

[Alert! This is Levittia where the strongest govern the weak. Magic, monsters, dungeons, demons, archangels, and Gods exist here. Levittia consist of eighth continent, Zoanne Kingdom, Azule Kingdom, Quirra Kingdom, Devito Kingdom, Lionora Terrane, Piston Forest, Devil Falls Islands, and the Barren Grass Land. Kai!]

Hmm... I see. And it is not really difficult to understand thanks to the fantasy reincarnation books I read so far during my last life. And to be precise, this is not the Earth anymore just like what the system said. Good thing, because if any of my bullies see me in this form... shocks.

I don't want to imagine what horrible things they will do to make my life suffer, but the worst thing that I can imagine they will do to me is to step down at me until I become dust. Ha...

"But system, can you please tell me the exact location where I am right now?"

[Alert! Scanning the place where the high spirited soul spawned. Please wait. Kai!]

[Alert! Scanning complete. Extracting the information to the host. Kai!]

[Alert! The high spirited soul exact location is in the Fall Ruins Of The Gods. In the safe zone floor of Zeus Tower. Kai!]

….

"S-So... you mean a small-and-powerless caterpillar like m-me is inside a dungeon, system? I-Is that it?"

[Alert! Absolutely. Kai!]

"Fuck! First you regressed me in this small and one-hit-like body! And now, you are telling me that I spawned inside a dungeon?! Does my life seem funny to you, system?! Who the hell plans all of this?!"

[Alert! Can not answer the question of the high spirited soul. Limited information regarding the question. Apologize. Kai!]

Ha! This is really ridiculous. First I get reincarnated as a caterpillar and now this system that is inside my head telling me that right now I am inside of a dungeon?! Where as far as I know, is the den of hundred strong monsters?!

Did this system let me be reborn as a caterpillar so I can die pathetically again by the hands of monsters outside of this floor once I step out?

I really gave up!!

"System, can you please hand over me a rope and find me a perfect place in this floor that is high enough to hang myself? I will end this prank now once and for all-"

Wait! Wait! The system said that I can use magic, right? Does that mean...

"System! Change of order! Can you please tell me if I have some skills?" 

[Alert! Revealing to the high spirited soul his information tab. Performing. Please wait. Kai!]

Please, please.... let me have some good start ups skills... please, please... even just this, let me be lucky...

[Alert! Information tab of the host is now completely revealed. Kai!]

Woah, this is-

[Information Tab:

Name: ???

Race: Demon Caterpillar

Level: 1

Unique skill: [Devour], [Voice of The World]

Ability: [Silver thread], [Grass grip]

Status:

Strength: 10

Agility: 5

Intelligence: 13

Mana: Very-low]

-Amazing! Even though I am very unfortunate in my regression, my skills are really quite good, though. Added that I already have unique skills in my sleeves! And all of my abilities sound promising! I think I can make it alive in this dungeon if I can master using my skills, yeah!

And going back, I think the [Voice of the World] is the system that is talking in my head right now. Hmm. But how about my other unique skill?

"System, can you please tell me more information about my unique skill: [Devour]?" 

[Alert! Unique Skill: [Devour]. If the host consumes any particular object or another being, the host can steal other beings skills, buffs, and status once completely degenerated. Kai!]

"Hmm... so you mean if I ate any monster in this dungeon I could use their skills and call it my own skill, system?" 

[Alert! The host is correct. Kai!]

Hmm…

So this [Devour skill] is very overpowered then. I must exercise this skill well for me to be able to escape this goddamn dungeon alive and one piece...

AND SO I devoted my time navigating my other abilities to my heart's content to use them efficiently to fight the monsters that are waiting for me outside of this floor.

I tried the silver thread first, and it is likely arachne silk. But the good side of my silver thread is it can be used to set up traps because of its strong durability and thickness, plus, it can also be used for attacks because of its sharpness like the tip of a blade. On the other side, my second ability is Grass grip. Which makes me able to spawn roots from the ground which can make a surprise attack to my enemy and make them stun.

And also of course, I also try using my unique skills: Devour. But since these ruins where I were are a safe zone area and no other living beings or monsters are here except for me (As I check it already). I tried using unique skill: [devour] to the weird plants I saw when I was roaming around area.

"Devour!" As I emphasize the name of my unique skill, a black fog comes from my mouth and envelops the area of my target. And in a snap, all the weird plants came to my mouth.

[Alert! Analyzing the content of the object the host ate. Please wait. Kai!]

[Alert! Analyzing complete. Kai!]

[Information of the object:

Name: Whisteria Plant

Information: A rare plant that grows only in the deepest part of the dungeons with a large amount of magicules energy. 

Use: Can create high-end potions that can heal any disease and damage.]

[Alert! Since analyzing the whisteria plant is complete. The host will learned the skill: Self-regeneration. Implementing the skill to the host body. Kai!]

Self regeneration, yes! It can really help a lot if I go outside and fight monsters for my life. But aside from that, this whisteria plant thing is a big catch. 

"System, can I create high-end potions using the whisteria plant I ate?"

[Alert! Analyzing the probability. Please wait. Kai!]

[Alert! Analyzing the probability completed. Kai!]

[Alert! The host can create high-potion liquid from the whisteria plant since the host preserves all the content of the whisteria plant. Kai!]

Yes! Unique skill: [Devour] is really the best! The only rose among the thorns! I love it!

This is it. This is the start of the change! First, I will eat all the whisteria plant I see on this floor since they are abundant here and I will not leave any whisteria plant behind! Second, I will try my best to survive from the monsters outside and get out of this dungeon in one piece. And third, lastly, once I completely leave this nightmare, I will start my life as a humble caterpillar merchant here in Livettia that sells high-end potions to the adventurers!

And after that, I will be rich! Then once I become a billionaire here in this world, I will continue my dreams for others. And using the money of my hard work, I will reach those who are in the deepest slums of this world and give them the equal life they deserve! And with that- I will become the first caterpillar Hope-Ambassador-of-Livettia! Yes! That's the plan!

Haha! How was that universe?! Do you think you can bring me down and kill my dreams just because of this fragile body and because I am inside of the dungeon?! No! Just watch me become a filthy rich caterpillar merchant, you damn universe! Just watch me!

AFTER TALKING to myself from almost an hour, I start collecting all the whisteria plant that I see on this floor just as planned. And even the glowing minerals that I see, I devour them. Thinking that I can make a profit to them in the near future.

And after collecting all the minerals and whisteria plant and minerals, I decided to leave this floor already. But as soon as I reached the door of this safe zone, my whole body froze as I saw a lying woman in floor with violet long hair that was bathing in her own blood.

To Be Continued...