Death is inevitable
Something that happens to everyone, including me.
You either die by accident or illness, but for me it's neither of those because I sacrificed my life by letting myself get hit by a truck.
I wonder how they're doing? I hope that they are safe now, even if it means my life is the price of their safety.
I don't regret doing it since I know I'm doing a good thing.
"Hey kid! Don't worry! Help is on the way!" I opened one eye slightly, looking at the man who I thought was the driver of the truck that hit me.
Sir, I appreciate that you care for me, but there's nothing you can do about it.
Closing my eyes, I felt the warmth of my body slowly leave, replaced by coldness.
...
A few moments later, I think I hear a man's voice and two women. Alright, who dares to wake a dying man from his eternal slumber?!
As I opened my eyes, my vision was still blurry, but I could see clearly now. I saw a beautiful woman with red hair and purple eyes; she was also wearing glasses. Wait, is she wearing a maid's outfit?
"Congratulations, madam. It's a boy," the maid said as she carried me up.
What? What kind of language is that? Can someone explain it to me? Also, how can she lift me?
The maid then gave me to another beautiful lady who looked exhausted with sweat on her face. She had blonde hair that was tied in the back with blue eyes.
Beside her stood a man with brown hair and green eyes, smiling at me.
As she put me into cradle position, I came to a conclusion.
"Welcome to our life, Rudy." The lady said with a smile on her face.
That I got reincarnated.
"Look, he has your eyes and my hair color." the brown-haired man said. He held out his hand and started to stroke my chin. Hey! Cut it out.
I moved my chubby hand to hold his finger, gripping it. Hah! Taste the grip of a baby!
"And he has a strong grip too!" the man said as he struggled to pull his finger out of my grasp when I released it.
"Bet he got that from you." the blonde-haired woman said, giving him a gentle smile. The man responded by giving her a kiss on the forehead.
"Stop it." she giggled. "Not in front of our son."
Seriously? Can you two do it later? My eyes feel heavy, and a guy needs his rest after dying and being reborn.
9 months later
Being a baby is both difficult and wonderful. I can taste my mother's milk, which is my favorite, and feel embarrassed whenever I have to get my diaper changed. I also learned that my name is Rudeus Greyrat.
In the first few months, I couldn't control my own limbs, but now I can crawl around the house by concentrating on each individual movement of my limbs.
This is where the journey of Rudeus's Bizarre Adventure starts.
Overjoyed at being able to crawl, I observed every nook and cranny of the house. The house was two stories tall and made of wood. Praise the carpenter for his work.
There are restrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms filled with dirty clothes, and kitchens using stone stoves instead of the normal stoves I am used to. Guess I'm in the medieval era then.
As I was crawling around, I stopped my movement when I saw what stood before me, my worst enemy, the stairs.
For the past few months, I have been trying to climb the stairs but sadly, I can't because of my current body.
But not today! Today I will conquer you!
Even before conquering the stairs, the main door opens up to reveal a woman with blonde hair; this woman is my mother, her name is Zenith Greyrat.
"Rudy!~ Mommy's home!" she announced. She scanned the area as soon as she saw me, immediately ran toward my direction, snatched me up, and started snuggling my cheek.
"My cute adorable son, I miss you so much."
Mom, I love you and I miss you too, really but my cheeks starting to hurt!
"Welcome home, madam." greeted the maid of the house to her.
Zenith look at the maid and nodded, dropping me down the floor safely. Now's time for my escape! Crawl! Rudeus! Crawl! Be one with the wind!
Third Pov
A second Zenith let go of him from her sight, he crawl away own his own. Zenith watch at her son crawl off as she sighed.
"Something wrong, madam?" as the maid.
Yes, Lilia. It's about Rudeus. How come he doesn't cry even when he's hungry or trying to poop? He always uses his loud voice to inform us what he wants." Zenith put one of her hands on one of her cheeks, worrying about her son.
"Maybe he just slightly smarter then a normal baby." replied the maid.
"Perhaps." she sighed again.
Another boring day for me as a baby, but today it's different. Why? Because both my parents are at home and I get to watch my dad practice his skills outside the courtyard, shirtless.
My dad's name is Paul Greyrat. Mom told me he used to be a womanizer and was quite proud of his swordsmanship.
He stopped doing it after he married my mom. But he still kept his skills sharp; I mean, even I wouldn't want to be rusty.
Guess he's going to teach me swordsmanship in the future, huh? Cool! I always wanted to wield one, especially the short ones; they look cool and make me look like an assassin. Not to mention, they're easy to move with.
I know there's will be disadvantage of short sword like it range but I will manage...somehow.
Ding!
"Ah!" startled by the sudden sound, the world began spinning for a second before my head accidentally hit the floor.
Sitting up and placing my hand on my forehead, I tried to nurse the bump forming there.
What was that?
"Rudy!"
"Young master!"
Huh?
Third Pov
Both Zenith and Lilia can be seen cooking in the kitchen, having a conversation before they hear something fall to the floor. It's was Rudeus.
"Rudy!"
"Young master!"
Zenith dropped the knife to the floor, rushed towards her son, sat down, and hugged him before caressing his head.
"Even after that, he didn't cry," Lilia said with a worried face.
"There, there." She stood up and walked towards the table, putting him on it.
"Just in case, I'll do a spell to make the pain go away." She leaned her forehead against his before giving him a kiss.
She put her hand on his head, closed her eyes, and began chanting something.
"Divine power is rich and nourishing. To those who lose their strength."
"Healing."
As she finished chanting, green glitter fell slowly around him, and he felt the warmth of it. The bump on Rudeus head was now gone
"Well? It doesn't hurt anymore, right?" Zenith asked her.
"You wouldn't know it, but mommy used to an adventurer." Puts her hand on her hips, puffing her chest out.
Rudeus ignored her and spaced out. Something appeared before him.
The door was slammed open, revealing his father sweating, asking what had happened as Zenith explained to him.
[ Would you like to accept System Ex Ver.Beta ? ]
"Ah?!" What?!
Two years have passed since I accepted the system. Living in a world of swords and magic like a fantasy was a dream to everyone, including myself. Now that I live in the said fantasy, I've collected everything that is useful to me.
There are five books in the house that I found abandoned in a chest. Either the books are very expensive or my parents aren't big readers. But before that.
"Status."
A blue color panel appear infront of me, showing my current status.
Name: Rudeus Greyrat
Lvl:1
HP:300/300
MP:Locked
STR:1
AGI:1
VIT:1
END:1
INT:0
Stats point:5
Skill:- None
Hmm, my stats is quite bad especially the INT. Alright let's do this.
"Distribute 3 points on INT and other 2 points on AGI."
Feeling slightly light and sharp, I look at the new notification.
[ MP unlocked! Player can now use magic and skill ]
"oh?" looking at the panel with a smirk on his face.
Name: Rudeus Greyrat
Lvl:1
HP:300/300
MP:225/225
STR:1
AGI:3
VIT:1
END:1
INT:3
Stats point:0
Skill:- None
I wonder how can I get a myself a skill? Should I ask the system?
[ The current version is still a beta and needed to be update. ]
[ Update the system? ]
[Y/N]
Nevermind asking it. "Yes."
[ Updating: 02% ]
Good, while waiting for it to finish update, let's go read some books.
Lying with his stomach on the floor, Rudeus happily reading the book called "Guide to magic".
Turning on a new page, a familiar notification rings.
[ Complete: 100% ! ]
[ System Ex Ver.1.0 ]
[ New patch for version 1.0 ]
- Player can know learn or get skill
- New stat(?) will be added
- Inventory added
- Player now can earn stat point or EXP by doing specific thing consistently
- Gain 5 stats point in each update
[ New skill acquired: Reader ]
"5 point?!" surprised by this, he check the new skill he recently get.
Reader (Passive) Lv:1
- Comprehend things that Player read with ease.
- Increase INT by 5.
"This is great! Even though the name is quite odd." Rudeus sat on the floor with legs crossed, smile wryly.
Unknown to him, there's a person watching behind the door with suspicious in her eyes before walks away.
"Alright, time to put a good use of this new skill." Resume back lying on the floor and continue the reading.
"Hmm, it's says here that one's magic capacity is pretty much decided when one is born but I don't need to concern about it since I have the system."
"Well, just in case, let's give it a try." Rudeus stood up, dragged the chair over, and placed it next to the window before climbing up and holding his hand out.
"Ok let's see." He look at the book looking for suitable spell. "Alright, this will do."
"Let the great protection of water be on the place thou seekest. I call a refreshing burbling stream here and now."
"Water ball."
Suddenly, Rudeus's body feels something circulating inside his vain from his feet to hand as water start to materialize infront of him.
"I did it!" dropped down the water ball as it splash down the ground.
[ New skill acquired: Water ball ]
"Description, please."
Water ball (Active) Lv:1
[ MP Cost: 50 ]
- Shoots a ball of water towards enemies
- Deals 5% Magic DMG
- Applied Status: [ Wet ] - Enemies will be covered in water.
- Increase 50% Lightning DMG
- Increase 50% Frozen DMG
" Nice, I got new skill but the status affect sounds so suspicious. Or maybe my mind is just being dirty."
Hey, author here. I'm a full beginner to this so I'm fine with criticism since it can help me to improve as a writer. Any suggestions can be ask on comment section. Bye.