[Connecting to Host… Complete]
[HOST IDENTIFIED: Michael Gutmann | AGE: 22]
Michael stared in disbelief. He heard a voice, but it seemed to be coming from inside his head—the voice of a robotic woman. Yet there was no one else here except him.
"What the fuck is this?!"
Michael clenched his jaw. Either he had completely lost his damn mind, or his grandfather had left him something a hell of a lot weirder than anything else.
Then another panel popped up.
[HOST PROFILE]
Name: Michael Gutmann
Age: 22
Origin: Earth (SLow-Magic / Unawakened)
Level: 1
Class: None
EXP: 0/100
Title: None
Primary World: Earth (E-337)
Currency: 0 D-Coins
Skills: None
Quests: None
Status: Stable
[ROUTE SELECTION REQUIRED]
[Job Assignment Pending]
Michael's eyes darted across the glowing text. His breathing was sharp and uneven.
He waved a hand through the glowing words. Nothing. Just floating data his brain could somehow see.
Okay. HUD. System interface. Jesus, this is straight-up RPG bullshit.
Before he could even think again, he heard the voice in his head.
[Congratulations, Host—for activating the system. My name is Sista. I will guide you on your journey.]
"…Sista?..... Are you like an AI assistant model?"
[You could say that. I will provide missions, track your growth, and ensure the integrity of your chosen route. Now Host, please choose your path to begin your journey.]
[AVAILABLE PATHS]
[Remember, Host—your choice is permanent. Once you select a Path, you will walk a fixed path, and the duties, limits, and conditions of that path will bind you. Below are the details of what will be required from you for each Path:]
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[1] Keeper Path — On this path, you will be the keeper of secret powers, ancient seals, or dangerous entities. They will be scattered across different Dimensions, and your duty will be to prevent their release. Whenever a new threat emerges, you must identify it and seal it away once again. Most missions must be completed alone, in secrecy, and even the slightest mistake could mean disaster.
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[2] Guardian Path — On this path, you will be a law enforcer in a specific Dimension. Your task is to detect and stop illegal intrusions, dark powers, or rule-breaking entities. You will have to patrol regularly and engage in combat, but you must also strictly follow the rules yourself. You will be a law enforcer—powerful, yet bound by regulations.
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[3] Wealth Path — On this path, you will be a businessman who travels between Dimensions. Market analysis, selling goods according to demand, building factories or businesses—all will be in your hands. At times, you will have to make deals with deceptive groups whose business practices are not always safe. You will decide where to invest, whom to trust, and whom to destroy. Your goal is profit, but the route will be filled with deception, takeovers, and greed. Those you do business with may not always be human. However, this path can make you immensely wealthy and allow you to build a business empire across many worlds.
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[4] Watcher Path — On this path, your job will be only to observe. You will monitor the flow of history, changes in events, and dangerous deviations, and report them to the System. Your power will allow you to see everything—the future, the past, reality, and alternate timelines. But if you interfere, your power will be permanently or temporarily revoked.
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[5] Contractor Path — On this path, you will travel to different worlds to personally make deals with clients. Some will want power, some immortality, and some the ability to forget. You must craft contracts, complete transactions, and ensure each agreement is upheld. You may deceive, but if you are caught, the punishment will be absolute.
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[6] Investigator Path — On this path, you will investigate Dimension-related crimes, mysterious incidents, and violations of rules. Gathering evidence, collecting information, and writing reports will be your daily work. Many times, you will cooperate with Guardians in joint operations. Your observational skills will improve greatly, but you will regularly face lies, cover-ups, and hidden enemies.
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[7] Traveler Path — On this path, you will simply be a traveler. You will roam through different worlds, gather information, and record your journeys. You cannot trade, interfere, or alter the future. You may only enjoy it. But if you break the rules, your license will be revoked.
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[8] Reckoner Path — On this path, you will be the judge of balance. Wherever abnormal forces or disturbances occur, you will go to deliver punishment to some, forgiveness to others, and destruction to the rest—but only with the System's permission. Your very presence will inspire fear, but you will stand as a representative of justice.
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[9] Archivist Path — On this path, you will collect information, memories, and truths that have been erased from history—or that never happened, yet are still real. You must travel to the past or to alternate realities to preserve this knowledge. But beware—not all knowledge can be endured by human minds.
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[10] Monarch Path — On this path, you will be the ruler of a Realm. Creating laws, shaping the economy, and expanding borders—all will depend on your decisions. But remember, you cannot leave your Realm (except for treaties or war). This class grants power—but not freedom.
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[11] Outlaw Path — On this path, you will be a lawbreaker who illegally crosses the boundaries between Dimensions. You will plunder power or wealth and carve your own path. You will follow no rules, but you will be constantly hunted by Guardians, Keepers, Monarchs, and Investigators. This route offers the greatest freedom—but at the cost of constant pursuit, the risk of capture, and the ever-present threat of death.
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[WARNING: Once you select a Path, you will receive your first Mission, which will activate your power.]
[Now select your Path.]
What the—? Is this real?! It sounds like something out of a light novel or a game.
…So what should I select?
He looked carefully at the system panels.
I think this would be good.
He selected a panel.