In the year 2025, in a small, unremarkable city, there lived a college student named Arthur. He was an average boy, neither particularly athletic nor academically gifted, often finding himself lost in the pages of novels, fan fiction, anime, manga, and manhwa. These stories were his escape, a portal to worlds where magic thrived, heroes rose, and destinies were forged. Deep within him, a dream flickered—a desire to be reincarnated into a realm of magic, where he could shed his mundane existence and build an empire of his own.
One fateful afternoon, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow through his bedroom window, Arthur sat cross-legged on his bed, engrossed in the latest chapter of his favorite novel. The words danced before his eyes, pulling him deeper into the narrative. Suddenly, a jarring interruption shattered his reverie. A system prompt materialized in the air before him, glowing with an otherworldly light:
"Suitable planet detected… Initiating transmigration of lords…"
Before he could comprehend the meaning of the message, a wave of darkness enveloped him, swallowing his senses. It was as if he were floating in an endless void, weightless and numb, his consciousness slipping away into the abyss.
When Arthur finally regained awareness, confusion washed over him. "Huh… Where am I? What's happening?" he murmured, his voice barely a whisper against the eerie silence. As his eyes adjusted to the dim light, he was met with an astonishing sight—a dense, dark forest stretched endlessly before him, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and the rustle of unseen creatures. Fear gripped his heart, and he wondered if this was indeed the transmigration he had always yearned for.
Before he could fully process his surroundings, a voice echoed in his mind, resonating with an authority that sent shivers down his spine. "Transmigration of lords completed. Now initiating protection period." A translucent white curtain enveloped the area, creating a barrier that shimmered like a veil of light. The voice continued, "Dear lords, you are transmigrated into this world. This world is filled with endless danger. I hope you can survive."
Arthur's heart raced as the system voice delivered a torrent of information, each point striking him like a bolt of lightning:
ATTENTION LORDS:
1. You have been provided with an initial territory of 500 square meters, a hut, and a gift pack.
2. You have been provided with a 7-day protection period, during which no monster can pass through your territory. There is also a healing function in your territory that will heal you and your subordinates when they are wounded, but this is only available during the protection period.
3. Every lord can access their panel to see their stats.
4. In 10 minutes, every lord can chat with each other.
5. There are three types of servers: global chats, regional chats (10,000 lords), and personal chats.
6. A total of 7 billion people have transmigrated.
7. There are various types and ranks of talent, including black, bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, epic, rare, and legendary.
8. There are also cultivation types and ranks, from 1 to 10, with each rank containing at least 10 levels.
9. Cultivation is not limited to rank 10; you will need to discover more on your own.
10. Monsters are divided into the same ranks.
Overwhelmed, Arthur struggled to absorb the flood of information. "I truly transmigrated, yesssssss! Now I can build my own empire!" he exclaimed, a mix of excitement and disbelief coursing through him.
As the countdown to the ten-minute mark ticked away, the system voice announced, "Congratulations, Lord Arthur, you have acquired your talent. Your talent is Legendary Rank - Luck."
Arthur's eyes widened in shock. "Whattttt? I'm so lucky to have a Legendary talent, and it's a Luck-type talent?" His lips twitched into a grin, disbelief mingling with elation.
With a surge of anticipation, he opened his system panel, eager to learn more about his new identity:
Name: Arthur
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Occupation: Lord
Cultivation: Rank 1 (Level 1, EXP: 00)
Skills: None
Talent: Luck
Strength: 5
Health: 100
Agility: 4
Intelligence: 10
Mana: 0
Arthur scrutinized his panel, feeling a pang of inadequacy. He knew he was weak, but he also understood that strength would come with time and effort. He clicked on the Luck talent to delve deeper into its functions:
"Luck - This talent can increase your luck by 100%. You can gain all the loots after killing a monster, and if there is anything that requires luck or chances, it will be 100% successful."
"Well, it looks good," he mused, a spark of hope igniting within him. With this newfound ability, he could turn the tides in his favor, especially in a world teeming with danger and opportunity.
As he surveyed his surroundings, Arthur's gaze fell upon a modest hut nestled within his territory. It appeared hastily constructed, with uneven walls and a thatched roof that seemed ill-equipped to withstand the elements. He sighed, realizing that if it rained, the hut would likely offer little protection. Nearby, a circular, futuristic-looking structure caught his eye—a summoning portal. He recalled the system's explanation: after defeating monsters, there was a slim chance—less than 5%—that they would drop summoning cards for soldiers or normal humans.
Then, a thought struck him. He still had a newbie gift pack waiting in his inventory. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, he opened it, revealing a vibrant red gift pack that pulsed with energy.
A system prompt appeared before him: "Do you wish to open your newbie gift pack?"