I groggily wake up, my eyes heavy from sleep, and well, death. But I'm awe stricken as I'm not met with a dark abyss or fiery hell, not even heaven… but a… farm town? I rise slowly, back still pressed against the trunk of a large tree in a grassy plain. Before I can question what the hell is going on, I'm interrupted by a robotic, faintly feminine voice…
{congratulations to host for obtaining the: SLAYER SYSTEM}
I freeze… silent, unnaturally so… but on the inside, my heart is flying with the promise of what I hope is true. "System?…" I call out.
{yes, host?}
I begin shaking slightly, never in a million years would I think I'd have a system, let alone be reincarnated!… I steady myself, forcing myself to calm down, "what is the 'slayer system?'" A series of sharp whines and mechanical clicks sound in my head for a few seconds before I receive my answer.
{the: SLAYER SYSTEM is a system the host has been graciously rewarded with for his courage and being willing to sacrifice himself. The SLAYER SYSTEM is a multifunctional system that was given to host when he was transmigrated into the DC universe, based of the DOOM franchise. For every demonic entity or evil creature the host kills, he will receive a number of DP (Doom Points) respective to how difficult it is to kill said creature. DP can be used to enhance the hosts abilities and physical attributes, or they can be used in the shop to buy items related to both DC and the Doomverse, as well as other universes if the host is lucky. You can use use DP to buy a lottery ticket, which can be used in the system's lottery to randomly receive anything from Batman themed underwear, all the way to the ultimate nullifier from marvel.}
'Wow' i think to myself, 'that's quite the info dump.' I look around, studying the strange, rural town before spotting a giant water tower confirming my suspicions, the word 'Smallville' painted on the side of it in bright red letters."DC huh?… that's quite the challenge… even though I'm pretty damn familiar with DC, I'm not exactly a expert." Suddenly, I'm interrupted yet again as a loud ding sounds.
{host has been granted two free starter gifts:}
One free [lottery ticket]
And
[Ryder]
{the system hope the host enjoys these gifts}
I raise my eyebrow at that, I understand the lottery ticket, but Ryder?… wait, wasn't that the name of the dog he tried to save? As If on que, a bright flash of blue erupts and a beefy, black fured wolf appears in front of me. 'I guess the system thought he needed a bit of a upgrade for the DC universe.' The wolf, no, Ryder's eyes open, tongue darting out as he begins panting and jumps up on me, licking my face. "Ok! Ok! Hahaha! Down boy, down… they might have taken your cute form, but I'm glad you still have that golden retriever personality…"
After horsing around with Ryder for a little bit, I turn my attention to the lottery ticket… with but a moment of hesitation, I spin the giant wheel inside my head, millions of things blurring past every second… before the arrow eventually stops on… wow…
{congrats to host for receiving B-rank skill:}
[speed force: lvl 1]
{this skill allows the host to move with}
{enhance reflexes and speed, as well as a} {major boost in stamina. You can upgrade} { [speed force: lvl 1] to [speed force: lvl 2] }
{using DP.}
'The speed force?' I think, 'even at level 1, that's a pretty useful skill…' I stand up and decide to look around, Ryder trotting along next to me as I walk down the sidewalk. I pass several markets and farms, eventually coming across a wooden house with a whit picket fence, a old man sitting on the rocking chair of his porch. "Well howdy, fella… don't think I've seen you round these parts… you new?…" I turn and obesrve the old man, wrinkled, sun scorched skin and deep blue eyes. "Yeah… guess you could say that… I'm Calvin, Calvin…" I stop abruptly, not being able to remember my last name. "Just Calvin" I finish.
The old man laughs, clearly amused. "Okay, 'just Calvin', the name's Willy… just Willy… hahaha… so, what brings you to Smallville, partner?" I stand there for a moment… unsure of how to respond, "I don't… know." That's certainly seems to peak the farmer's interest, making him sit up straighter in his rocking chair "a wanderer, eh? That's all right… we all wander from time to time…" I simply nod… not really questioning the somehow deeply philosophical statement As Willy turns to my companion.
"And what's this little fella's name?" The farmer asks, seemingly oblivious to the fact Ryder's a wolf. "Ryder" I tell him, "you could say he's… a welcome surprise on this little wander of mine…" Willy nods, not questioning it further as he leans back. "Well take care now, and don't be a stranger, ya hear? Smallville is a place like no other…" I walk away from Willy and his house, Ryder following me as I wave goodbye. 'Hmm' I think, 'how do I not remember my own last name? Oh well, I'm sure I'll figure it out later.' me and Ryder walk away further into town, oblivious to the world of chaos that swirls all around us.
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Well, that's the first official chapter, hope you enjoyed it. Thoughts on what the MC's last name should be? Let me know in a review or comment! See you next time!