Ah...My head hurts, and I can't remember anything that happened. As these questions were filling up Roy's mind, a sudden rush of memories came to him.
All I know is that I was walking home at night, I was just accepted into a prestigious college with a scholarship, and after that I can't remember anything. All I know is that there was a sharp sensation of pain from behind, and I fainted.
As these memories were flooding Roy's brain, a bright light hit his eyes, and he woke up.
Yawn* where am I? As Roy noticed the unfamiliar surroundings, he began to observe his surroundings to see where he was, but he could tell that it was not his house.
He looked outside from the window, which was reflecting the sun towards his face. He couldn't believe what he saw. It was an old fantasy-type town some people dressed up in old-fashioned style.
There was a mirror in the room. Roy went to check it out and saw a tall, handsome boy with long black hair. He had pure black eyes with eye bags; he seemed to be around the age of sixteen.
As he was confused about what was going on, a faint screen popped up before his eyes.
[ Hello, player, would you like to play a fun game? ]
What...A fun game, I don't care about games, please send me back home, my mother is waiting for me at home.
[ You would be able to go back home after you finish the game if you don't agree to play, you will be killed. ]
Why would you pick me out of everyone on earth? I don't have any physical strength I am not that smart.
[ The selection of the game was done randomly you don't have to worry that much, you will be given advantages to win the games. ]
" Damm it I can't leave that easily from here, can I? Guess I will have to play these games."
Will the game be easy?
[ It will depend on your choices, but it will be difficult ]
Roy took a deep breath and asked What do I do then?
[ Great first try to get comfortable with the world you are staying at, we will give a book that contains the things you need to know about this world and memories of the previous owner of this body who killed himself due to unknown reasons. ]
Little bits of memories came to his mind he wasn't shown all of the memories of the previous owner of the body.
After some time, a bright light appeared on his desk. After the light disappeared, there was a book lying there on the desk.
[ You have a year to prepare before the first game, good luck till then ]
Roy went near the desk and was about to turn the page of the book when he heard a knock on the door.
He opened the door and saw a little girl who had the same physical features as him.
Brother, breakfast is ready. Are you coming to eat, or should I bring it upstairs?
Uh... could you bring it upstairs, please? I was planning to read something.
Understood, just don't read too much. Last time you fainted from studying too much, also, Mom said she would come home late today.
" So my new name is Ryo. I have a sister and a mother. My father died during a fight against monsters. It seems that the Game master chose this setting to make it seem more realistic to me. "
I have a total of one year to prepare for the first game. Let's try not to waste any time as I don't know how hard or what these games will be.
Roy made his way towards the desk and sat down, and began to read the book.
( After some time)
Sigh* it doesn't seem like this world is that complex, it's just a typical fantasy world with magic. It is divided into four kingdoms, and in certain of the kingdoms is the capital. The typical races and monsters.
It is so unoriginal at this point. Couldn't you think of anything else?
[ ... ]
If it is just a typical fantasy world, then the games should be easy, right? I guess all I need to do is train my magic and get stronger.
Let's go out to train some magic for now.
Lilly, I am going out for some time.
Ok, just get home before it gets dark.
" Wow, I am being treated like a child right now." I understand I will be back.
( After some time)
This should be far enough away to practice some magic, so it says all have to cast magic is to imagine it in my head, so let's see a fire...
Uhhh.... nothing happened? Is there a step I missed or something? Why isn't it working.
Let's try again a fire...
A small flame began to burn on Roy's hand.
Ah...a fire you that was kind of easy. I just thought it would be harder to cast magic. Let's turn it into a ball.
I shouldn't try to throw this; it might cause a forest fire.
I should try some other elements also just in case I need them.
( After some time)
I am home!
Where were you? I thought you got lost or something.
I'm a grown man. How do you think I got lost?
Well, get ready, dinner is going to be ready.
Oh, Ryo, you are home. Sit down for dinner. I have something to say to you, Ryo: you have been accepted to the magic school you wanted to go to.
What, no way I got in!
" I have to act so they won't notice that I am not Ryo."
You need to be ready when the school starts next year.
( After dinner )
Man, today was exhausting. I should get some proper sleep and wake up early tomorrow and train for the.
I think the school will have something to do with the first game. I have to finish these games to get to my family.
( End of chapter )