Chapter 01: new beginnings

People sometimes wonder what they would feel after death. Some say it will be a place filled with light and life called heaven while some say it will be a place covered in fire and death called hell. I say BULLSHIT.

I am not delusional enough to think that I will get a place in heaven, I am not ashamed to say that I have done a few…scratch that quite a few things -like that time I filled my ex-girlfriend's bag with cockroaches- that will make the gate of heaven shut on my face harder than a man on aphrodisiac in front of naked chicks. My name had quite an effect on people that way. What was my name again? While I was not a serial killer or a rapist- heck I'm still virgin- I was not a saint. A saint would not beat up his ex-best friend -he deserved it-, and I had a few fetishes -older woman, maids, fox girls, tall girls and thick thighs- but they were not that bad. So, while I'm pretty sure heaven is closed for me I'm also sure I have not done enough wrongs to end up in hell unless of course masturbation counts, then Hitler and Stalin bout to get a new a friend.

But I would prefer even hot and steamy hell to the current situation I am currently in. what's with all the darkness. Did someone not pay the electric bills on time? Is there even a power station in hell/the afterlife. wasn't it supposed to be something like let there be light and all that crap.

I did hear that they tortured souls in hell. What kind of torture is this? Is this the silent treatment? I thought the afterlife would be something new, I got this crap from my relatives enough times already. So either get creative or end me.

[welcome, gamer]

Okay. Seriously I would have done a spit-take at that if I was drinking something right now. Are you sure you were not waiting for me to say those words before introducing yourself.

[no host, the gamer system was preparing for your transfer]

[now that the host is ready, let's begin with your instructions]

[the gamer system is a tool to help its host to reach unimaginable levels of power depending on how the host plays the game.]

[as all other gamers, the host is given the signature skills for the gamer]

-skill gained

[gamers mind] (passive)

[Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through.

Allows peaceful state of mind

Grants immunity to psychological status effect.]

-skill gained

[gamer body] (passive)

[Grants a body that allows the user to live real life like a game.]

-skill gained

[observe] (active)

[Provides information on target.]

Okay. I am not freaking out right now so that means the skills are actually working. I am really glad to have [gamers mind] because being over excited and hyperventilating in times of stress is not something I would want myself doing wherever I go wherever I am going.

[glad to help host, now moving on.]

[now select a class]

[fighter][ranger][mage][support][rogue]

Another person in my position would probably think about the pros and cons of the class options, but me nah, I'm going to choose the class that I always chose when I was playing games. Select [rogue]

[select a specialization]

[assassin][mastermind][scout][thief][locked][locked][locked]…

Hey, game what are those locked ones?

[they are classes that need specific requirements to unlock, like a specific race, skill or specific class combinations.]

Okey-dokey. I choose thief.

[…you sure?]

Abso-fucking-lutely.

[ok then]

-class gained

[thief]- lvl 1/100

Gain 3 dex and 3 cha every level.

-skills gained

[sneak (1/100)

You are 0.9% harder to detect when sneaking]

[lockpicking (1/100)

Novice locks are 5% easier to pick.

Lock picking is 1% faster.]

[pickpockets

Targets are 1% more likely to not notice you quietly steal an item off their person]

[note: level up skills by, repeatedly using them, using them against a stronger enemy gives better experinces]

When can I get other classes?

[host can get other classes after maxing out your current class]

Cool.

[you are taking this quite well]

Well, when death gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Also, whatever my new life is probably better than my old one.

[now this part is optional but you can choose different flaws for yourself and for every flaw selected, you get a perk]

[Would you like to spin]

'anything' you say? That word rings several bells in my head. The fuck I could become a woman, or worse impotent and get lady killer, asexual or worse. I love my Lil' bro too much to take that gamble, thank you very much.

[the host has raised a valid point. As a gift the senior gamers have removed any similar traits from the starting rolls.]

Other gamers?

[yes, there are other gamers but they have their own multiverse and do not generally interfere with other gamers in a negative way]

Good to know, though other multiverses. The game really puts a lot of effort into this.

[there was a certain incident when the child of a certain gamer interfered with the life of another gamer and things got a little messy and led to the to the destruction of a couple of universes. Since then, every new gamer gets a multiverse of their own.]

Destruction of a couple of universes…I feel the prospect of being an overpowered badass going further away with each word you speak.

No worries though, I am willing to take my time to become the most overpowered munchkin to ever exist. Let's roll and see what my luck has in store for me.

-flaw gained

[the little one

Height will be locked at 160cm(5'3")]

-perk gained

[cougar magnet.

Twice as easier to gain affection with females older than you.]

-flaw gained

[Glutton

Food is one of the greatest joys in life. Makes you eat much more food.]

-trait gained

[build for speed

Grants +1 dex for every level.]

Really. What am I? the protagonist of a Shota hentai. Well thank God it was not something like lolicon or pedophile -I would probably kill myself if that happened.

[get ready to start game in 5…4…3…2…1…]

-scene change-

Opening my eyes, I see unfamiliar ceiling

I find myself in a room with a single comfy bed, a nightstand next to it and a closet near the end. The room has a few old posters on the wall.

Seeing the unfamiliar environment, I suddenly remember what happened. I died. Then was chosen to become a gamer. Then got reincarnated to this world.

-quest added

[where am I?]

Find the world you have transmigrated to.

Reward: memories of your body, skill:Dungeon

Failure: none (it's impossible to fail this quest unless you have a negative IQ score or you suddenly die due to a meteor falling on you.)

[accept Y/N]

Accepting the quest, I get on with the task at hand. Okay let's start with myself. If I remember correctly about the gamer systems then I should start off with status.

[Lucian Wilson

Level-1

Class-thief-lvl 1/100

Race-demigod (Greek)

HP-100

MP-100

STR - 10

END -10

DEX -10

INT -12

WIS -15

CHA -20
LUK -10

MP(INT*25)

MP Regen (WIS*5)

HP(END*10)

HP Regen (END*2)]

Fuck.

Demigod (Greek) if that's not a clear sign I don't know what is? Mind you I might be wrong but shit, looks like I'm in Percy Jackson. Also, it looks like I retained the name that I had in my previous life. So, did I transmigrate or reincarnate? What the hell is with CHA stat? is it related to my divine parentage.

[quest complete]

[where am I?]

Find the world you have transmigrated to.

Reward: memories of your body, skill:Dungeon]

And then it hits me like a truck filled with a ton of bricks. The memories of this body as the game says. Every instant from when he was a kid to present time. I was expecting different memories, but no, they were similar. The memories of my previous life and the memories of this body has a lot of similarities.

Fuck.

The two set of memories feel different yet similar, its like the difference between sub and dub. Both sets of memories were similar, being an orphan, name, appearance, we even have the same habits and same like/dislikes.

The difference lies in our place of birth and time of birth, and maybe my parentage, who knows maybe I was a demigod in my last life but died without discovering it.

Yeah right.

Looking at my hands I wonder if this is current body is-was a parallel version of myself. Think about it, same habits, same name, same appearance. Coincidence I think not. Doesn't matter I have a new chance in life and I'm going to enjoy it. Also, according to my memories the current year is February 2001, and from my memories Luke -who was the current head counselor of Hermes cabin- is 19 years old.

From my days of wiki diving, I know for a fact that Luke was 19 during the events of lightning thief. That means Percy fucking Jackson would be arriving at may.

If I was a Gary Stu, I would be thinking of how to maximize my benefits from future events, but sadly due to me having an actual brain (unlike those cultivation MCs) and because I'm pretty sure I won't be able to become strong enough to face the Greek gods in three years' time. so, I won't be messing with future events for two (additional) reasons,

One, I'm somewhat hoping that Luke will succeed in killing the Olympians-except Hestia-cause I'm pretty sure those glorified rapists deserve it. Two, as I said I'm no Gary Stu nor do I have Aizen levels of intelligence (for now) to have the gods play on top of my palms. So, there is only one thing I can do.

As a honorary member of the Joestar family I shall use their secret technique to Nigerundayo (run away) from the country.

-quest gained

[black sheep of two]

[gamers usually make sure to milk all of future events for their benefits and demigods, a race who are known to have a hard-on for the impossible. But YOU are not like them, you would rather run away and live, than stay and die, even if it meant that you would lose a lot of rewards.

Objectives:

Run away from camp half-blood ()

Leave the country ()

Extra objectives:

Leave camp before Percy Jackson arrives ()

Leave camp before Percy Jackson is claimed ()

Leave camp before Percy Jackson leaves for his quest ()

Leave camp before this year's winter solstice ()

Failure:

Participate in the titan war

Become cannon fodder for the war

Probably die a painful death

Rewards:

Global teleportation card x1

Cloak of shades x1

Extra rewards:

1 gacha coin for every extra objective

1 companion gem for every extra objective]

[preparations]

[the outside world is filled with monsters who could kill the current you quite easily,become stronger so that you can increase your chances of survival.

Objectives:

Max out the thief class ()

Upgrade the sneak skill to Rank 20 ()

Reward:

Impassivity blade x2

Light boots

Failure:

Increase chances of dying due to monsters]

Two quests! Also, the rewards seem decent, not sure yet since I have no idea how good they actually are. But the global teleport card would seem to be the most useful since I can teleport myself outta here and grind someplace away from America…and probably Egypt I can remember something about Egyptian gods happening…also Norse. As long as I stay out of their toes it would be the high life for me.

[don't get your hopes so soon host, this world is not the same as the one from the books, this world is a hundred times worse than PJO so as certain one eyed auror would say "Constant vigilance"]

What do you mean much worse? What could be worse than facing an army of titans led by a kid with daddy issues. Wait please don't tell me that this is a crossover world!

[that's for me to know and for you to find out]

This motherf-

Breathe in, breathe out. I have a gamer system with enough time I can become the strongest existence in this universe. Maybe even beyond.

I think that's enough time monologuing to myself.

With that said, I leave to clean myself up and to take a bite to eat. Because I'm starting to feel glutton (or maybe it's me) wetting its lips for breakfast. But as far as traits go this is not the worst I could pick up, I could've gotten lustful, ugly bastard or something worse. So, gluttony is rather tame all I have to do is eat -which something I would do regardless- and the best part, gamers body makes it impossible to make me fat. Lucky me.

With a pep in my step, I leave my room and use the memories to find a place to clean myself.

-scene change-

After cleaning myself up and making some small talk with the other Hermes cabinmates -because I'm unclaimed- I left the cabin to go to the dining pavilion for breakfast.

The pavilion is framed in Greek columns on a hill that overlooks the sea. There are no walls or roof that cover the mess hall. Torches blaze from the columns and a central fire burning inside a bronze brazier the size of a bathtub. Each table has a white cloth with purple trim.

Taking a hefty amount of BBQ, cheese, fresh bread and strawberry's and walked towards the Hermes table which was the only table filled to the brim with campers.

Sitting down I lost myself to the taste of food taking a bite out of the BBQ, the tender meet filed my mouth with different flavors, the juiciness of the meat accompanied by the slightly salty, sweet and tangy sauce made my tastebuds dance in joy.

"Lucian." Hailey, a daughter of Hermes called my name.

Looking up from my food I saw the entire table looking at me like as if I killed a man. "What?"

"no it's just that you usually eat very little, so it's just surprising is all" oh yeah, the previous me was the type to eat very little food so it must be surprising for them to see me eating food meant for 3 people.

"that's because I've found the glory of food" also because of gluttony I need to eat food in excess for gluttony to not be a pain.

Hearing my reason most of the others went back to eating, talking except for the few female campers who looked at me like I was a child. Curse this body.

I look at all the people in the Hermes table, and towards to the right I saw Luke so I use observe on him.

[Luke castellan

Son of Hermes, lightning thief

Level-77

Race-demigod (Greek)]

Looks like little lukey has already stolen the thunderbolt of the rape god (Zeus). I wonder which version of the book this is, because in the movie it was Luke who kept the thunderbolt, but in the novel, he gave it to Ares.

If this is the movie version that means that luke has the thunderbolt with him.

Should I steal it.

No, I'm still too weak to handle the possible consequences of stealing a god's symbol of power. Also, the system told me not to rely on my canon knowledge too much, that means that Zeus could have a way of sensing his thunderbolt in this world, and I don't want to be killed by the god of NTR due to my ignorance.

Also, if this world follows the same route as the novel that means that the gods would not have time to focus on a runaway.

But before that I need to eat.

And thus, the camp was at a loss seeing gluttonous appetite of the small demigod.

-next day-

Waking up from the realm of Hypnos I thought about the plans I made yesterday while exploring camp half-blood, checked out the armory -and yoinked a few weapons into my inventory- ,the climbing wall, the strawberry fields -which I also threw into my inventory due to the fact that it could recover HP and MP- and finally the Pegasus stables, whom for some reason really liked me but since I couldn't talk to them that means I'm not a son of Poseidon -which is nice to find out for two reasons, one I don't want any part of the prophecy and two, I don't like Poseidon.

Anyway, sitting up from my bed I took the items I stol-permanently borrowed from the armory, and the strawberries I got.

[celestial bronze dagger

A weapon made by a talented demigod son of hephastus to practice his smithing capabilities

Effect:

+4 DEX

+10% damage to monsters

+30% damage to monsters (Greek)]

[celestial bronze sword

A weapon made by a talented daughter of hephastus to practice her smithing capabilities

Effect:

+2 STR

+2 DEX

+10% damage to monsters

+30% damage to monsters (Greek) ]

[celestial bronze shield

A shield crafted using celestial bronze by an experienced daughter of Hephaestus to improve her capabilities

Effect:

+5 END

-10% damage]

[strawberry x68

Strawberry's grown by demigods. Recovers HP and MP slightly.

+20MP

+10HP]

no idea how difficult the dungeon would be so I got a few strawberries. I would probably need all the help I could get.

With that I ready myself and walk towards the dining pavilion to get some food -lots of it- for me consume.

Greeting members of the Hermes cabin I sit down and notice them looking at me like I was some kind of mystery

"What?" I ask hoping that they stop staring at me so blatantly. It's like they never saw a person eat food for 4 people.

Ignoring the blatant stares, I slowly eat my meal so I can savour them. After all what's good about eating food if you don't taste them properly.

-scene change-

Standing in the middle of a clearing I look around for any person around me so that I could enter the dungeon without getting caught. [dungeon]

[choose your preferred dungeon

Zombie

?-beat the boss of the zombie dungeon

?-beat the boss of the ? dungeon

?- beat the boss of the ? dungeon

?- beat the boss of the ? dungeon

?- beat the boss of the ? dungeon]

I mentally click on [zombie].

A portal appears in front of me. Jumping inside I find a dying town like those cowboy movies with zombies walking around.

[undead dungeon

A town filled with zombies commanded by a ghoul.

Possible mobs:

Zombie

Zombie soldier

Ghoul(boss)]

-quest received

[ the initiation]

[all gamers faced zombies in their first dungeon, even THE gamer himself had to fight zombies. Thus, killing zombies have become an unspoken initiation ritual.

Objectives-

Kill 100 zombies (0/100)

Kill 100 soldiers (0/100)

Kill the boss (0/1)

Rewards:

1000 GC

Ghoul knife]

Kay…what does GC mean?

[GC or Gamer Credit, are earned from dungeons, either by killing boss mobs or completing quests. They can be used in buying things from the OGS]

The hell is the OGS?

[OGS or omniversal gamer shop, is a feature created by the 8th gamer, also know as the [the omniversal merchant] It is technically online shopping for gamers, it is the place where gamers sell their unwanted items to other gamers, the 8th gamer said and I quote, "one mans beginner equipment is another gamers endgame equipment". FYI the shop OGS will be unlocked at lvl. 100]

Okay just got another reason for me to level up.

Taking the celestial bronze daggers from the inventory, I start walking and not even 20 seconds later I saw a zombie, ewww I'm pretty sure the thing has maggots. Observe.

[zombie lvl.1]

Thankfully it did not see me due to it leaving its back wide open, so I quickly rush forward with my right dagger in a reverse-handed grip, and slash at its neck from left to right.

[you killed lvl.1 zombie, 10 XP]

Wow that was…easy

[of course, it will be easy, you cut off the head of a level 1 zombie with a sneak attack using all of your strength]

So as long as I cut off their heads with a sneak attack, you're telling me that I can one-shot them.

[as long as their END stat is weaker than your attack then yes]

I quietly run as not to attract the attention of other zombies.

Seeing another zombie, I sneaked behind it and repeated my last attack.

[killed lvl.1 zombie. +10xp]

[+rotten flesh]

Grinning to myself I quietly run to find me another zombie. System disable all notification unless they require my immediate attention.

-scene change-

-3 hours later-

Beheading a zombie with my right dagger and kicking the temple of another I back flipped and rushed towards the one I kicked with my dagger raised and swiftly decapitated it.

System show me all my notifications.

[killed zombie(lvl.1-lvl15) x255]

[killed zombie soldier(lvl.11-lvl.21) x12]

[you have leveled up x16]

[rotten flesh x385]

[rusted dog tags x8]

[+$765]

[dagger of zombification x1]

Looking at the notification I mentally select to see the description of the items.

[rotten flesh

The rotten flesh of human-turned-zombie.

Effect:

+70HP

+30% chance of poisoned]

[rusted dog tag.

Dog tags used to be worn by brave soldiers.

Effects:

No effects]

[dagger of zombification

A dagger which carries a virus that can people Into zombies

Effect:

+20 attack

+if END50, zombification applies

+if END50, 2 poison dmg every 10 seconds.

+if END100, no effect.]

Looking at the dagger I couldn't help but whistle. It was damn good, if I ever wanted to wipe out the human race now, I have the perfect weapon.

Where the hell did that come from. Need to keep my intrusive thoughts locked.

Sighing I eat a strawberry to heal the slight damage I got from the zombies, opening my system I opt to leave the dungeon.

[do you wish to leave the dungeon? [y/n]]

Mentally selecting yes, suddenly the surrounding got hazy and started distorting, then the surroundings reverted back into the small clearing that I entered the dungeon in.

Turning back, I leave the clearing and walk back to camp while munching on a strawberry. What? just because I have full MP and HP does not mean I can't eat one for the taste. These strawberries are really good, props to the Demeter cabin for raising them.

Speaking of raising. Sys, can you tell me who my godly parent is? In this life I don't know who my parents are either, so I don't if my godly parent is my father or mother.

[you'll have to be claimed to find out, all I can tell you is that it will be entertaining when you find out who it is. At least for me. Also "sys"?]

I can't call you system all the time, can I? so Sys. also, what do you mean entertaining for you!?

[nothing. also, here]

-quest received

[you're a demigod, Lucien]

[get claimed by your parent, and prove to them that you're not your average demigod.

Objective:

Get claimed ()

Reach level 25()

Don't leave camp until you get claimed ()

Bonus objective:

Reach level 50()

Reach level 75()

Reach level 100()]

Humming at the objectives I continue munching on the strawberries while back to camp.

Well, it's not like I can change anything anyway. Well, no matter who my parent is ill be pretty happy -no matter how much I dislike the Greeks- since I would probably get amazing powers, maybe I'm a child of apollo due to my high charisma. The trials of apollo were my favorite series. I wonder if I can benefit by helping apollo/Lester when he gets kicked out, after all possible father or not, he would surely reward the person who helped him while he was weak and powerless.

Strawberry on hand, feet on land, I go back to camp, like a champ.

Hey I made it rhyme maybe I really am apollo`s child.

-scene change-

I was surrounded by people kneeling around me, while I was glowing pink-PINK of all things. I don't know why but most girls and some boys were blushing!

Suddenly Chiron-THE CHIRON- took a knee, and announced the one thing I hoped I was wrong-who am I kidding I'm always right.

"All bow to Lucian son of the lady of doves, the lady of pleasure…

…the son of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite."

Why are we here? Just to suffer.

-chapter 01 end-

Words:4126

This novel was inspired by crossedge story a game must go on.

Tell me what you think about it? Is it good? Bad? should I continue?