A very handsome man with long black hair was sitting in a chair, in a dimly lit, quiet room.
He was dressed in all black: a long coat and an open top button shirt gave off an aura of mystery and elegance.
"Huh?" he muttered softly, looking around.
The man's name- none other than Rian Andromeda. As far as the eye could see, there were only four brick walls, an old table, the chair he was sitting on, and a square red wooden door right in front of him.
Suddenly, the memory of the last incident before the darkness came rushing back sharply into Rian's mind.
"I... died?" he whispered, his expression unbelievable.
But it didn't take long before his focus shifted to something far more important.
"Wait... my face! What about my face!?"
The panicked tone sounded sincere, for Rian, losing life might be acceptable... but losing good looks? That was a nightmare.
Because of that, Rian immediately searched every pocket of his clothes, frantically looking for the one most precious thing in his life-a mirror.
However, all the pockets were empty.
No wallet, no candy, and most importantly... no pocket mirror. It was as if all his personal belongings had simply evaporated.
"No way..." he whispered, horrified.
But Rian wasn't the type to give up easily, especially when it came to his face. He got out of the chair, crawled to the floor, scavenged in the hope of finding a mirror that might have fallen.
And right then and there-
[Congratulations! You have been selected as the Herald with serial number 90,000 to enter the Infinity Room!]
[Beginning installation for beginners!]
[Done!]
Thump!
A sudden mechanical sound echoed in his head, startling Rian into hitting his head hard against the bottom of the table.
"Ouch..." he whimpered, wincing while holding his head.
"Installation? What is this all about?!" he exclaimed, half annoyed, half confused.
Then in a more serious, or rather, dramatic tone, Rian muttered, "My face is much more important than weird installations..."
[Infinity Room, the world created by the main God Infinity Room]
[This world is connected to various other worlds, or perhaps what you might call the multiverse]
[Here you can obtain the strength, wealth and power you dream of]
[However, everything must be obtained with your own hands. The Infinity Room only provides opportunities for Herald's]
[The Herald with serial number 90,000 is chosen the moment after death comes to you. Therefore, you got the chance to come back to life and enter the Infinity Room]
[Starting today, you are a Herald of the Infinity Room. You will come and go to different worlds. And get something that ordinary people never get]
[Of course, you can get all that by redeeming your points]
[Each newly joined Herald will get 1 random special ability, 1000 points, and 5 free attributes. Please use them wisely. As it will affect your first mission]
[Some basic information about the Infinity Room and Herald has been sent directly to your brain]
[In 20 minutes, you will be sent to the first world. For the eligibility test, you will be tested in that world]
[For now, you cannot leave your personal space. Only if you pass our eligibility test will you become a true Herald. You are given 20 minutes to understand.]
[By becoming a true Herald, you can open up various worlds and also gain some possibilities]
Duk!
"Ouch!"
Rian's head hit the bottom of the table again. This time while trying to stand up, right after the strange mechanical sound stopped.
"Uh..." he muttered softly, his expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. He came out from under the table with clumsy movements, cold sweat starting to bead on her temples. "Seriously?"
Just as the word came out, a sudden wave of unfamiliar information flooded his mind.
Without warning, data about this place-the Reincarnation Room-was instantly implanted in his brain. Like a forced update of the brain version.
With a heavy heart, Rian was forced to push away his thoughts about the mirror and his handsome face. Rian let out a long breath, trying to understand the complicated pile of information that had just been thrown into his mind.
"So... this isn't a special afterlife for handsome men?" he said in a disappointed tone. He looked up slightly, resigned, then muttered, "Status."
In front of Rian, a holographic window suddenly appeared out of thin air, floating in front of his face with futuristic light effects.
Ding!
____________________
Name: Rian Andromeda
Race: Human
Title: none
Occupation: none
Authority Level: 5
***
STR: 3
VIT : 4
AGI : 3
INT : 1
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"The concept is similar to a game, isn't it?" muttered Rian with a simple smile. "Interesting too..."
Rian began to ponder the information that had just been implanted directly into his brain.
"According to the data channeled into this handsome man's brain," he said, pointing at himself shamelessly, "a Herald's strength is divided into three main pillars: Attributes, Abilities, and Equipment. Like armor, weapons, accessories... it's all very game-like."
Rian squinted, reading the blank status before him.
"Title and Occupation... blank. Must be because I'm still a beginner. Yes, it's natural. Handsome men also need time to become legends," Rian said with overconfidence.
He then began to delve deeper into the first pillar of "Attributes" which was referred to as a representation of a Herald's physical strength.
Starting from STR (Strength) is physical strength in the form of attack power and endurance. VIT (Vitality) is life force, stamina and regeneration. AGi (Agility) is a measure of speed, jump and stamina. And finally INT (Intelligence) is a representation of magic.
But when it came to INT, Rian's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"INT, huh... magic? Does that mean magic? Where? Qi? Or something like that?" thought Rian out loud.
To Rian, the concept of 'magic' still felt vague. But Rian suspected that INT might be a parameter that unified the various forms of spiritual energy in each world: be it mana, qi, or inner strength.
Having finished digesting the information on Attributes, Rian turned his attention back to the Hologram Screen.
On the screen, three main tabs representing the pillars of a Herald's power were clearly visible: Attributes, Abilities, and Equipment.
Rian touched the virtual status screen in front of him, and with a light movement, clicked on the 'Ability' tab.
Ding!
____________________
Special Abilities:
> Random Chest (open)
Passive Ability:
Active Ability:
____________________
"Okay, let's just open it."
Rian pressed a random word on the holographic screen.
Ding!
Instantly, a bright blue light the size of a pearl appeared, surrounded by three tiny particles of blue, red, and purple, surrounding it like the orbit of a planet. The light slowly entered Rian's body.
A few seconds later, as the light faded, Rian's eyes, which were originally black-brown, turned a sparkling bright blue, as if they were made of gems.
The dimly lit space around Rian now looked so bright and clear.
Without needing to move, Rian could even catch fine details, from the faint shadows under the table and chair where he was sitting, to the air temperature and even the smallest details between the walls.
At the same time, the holographic screen in front of him began to change, displaying new data.
____________________
Special Abilities:
> Six Eyes
Type: Special
Description:
These eyes grant their possessor exceptional perception and precise control over special energies. Even when the eye is fully closed, Six Eyes functions like a high-resolution infrared vision, allowing the user to see the surrounding environment.
Notes: Due to not being born with any cursed energy, Heavenly Restriction is applied. As a result, the user's Six Eyes (Rikugan) is not bound by the laws of cursed energy.
Passive Ability:
Active Ability:
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"Huh?" Rian blinked in surprise when he heard the news. "Wait, seriously? Six Eyes? Like Gojo Satoru from Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen?"
"Well... yes. I think I can see the crumbs under the table if there are any." Rian replied while bowing his head and hitting the table lightly, "But what's the point if I can't see my own face!?"
Ding!
The same mechanical sound echoed again in Rian's mind.
[Ordinary mirror, price 10 System Points]
"Why didn't you say so earlier?!" Rian was slightly annoyed as he glanced at the top right corner of Status, where the System Points information was listed.
In the upper right corner, the number 1000 System Points was clearly visible, as displayed in the Reincarnation Room.
"Buy that mirror right now," Rian said without hesitation.
"I want to file a complaint, the System service is really bad for this handsome man. What a disappointment!" muttered Rian in annoyance.
Suddenly, a white light appeared in front of Rian. The light landed on his outstretched right hand, then turned into a small pocket mirror.
From the mirror, Rian could see his face, very handsome. His hair was long and black, typical of Southeast Asians. His skin was bright white from regular grooming, combined with slightly slanted eyes that added to the charm.
However, Rian's irises were very different from before. Previously brownish-black in color, they are now bright blue, as beautiful as gems that radiate mesmerizing charm.
With these blue eyes, Rian's appearance was even more alluring.
Rian was surprised, then touched his cheek dramatically. "Aah... who is this man...? Who is the owner of this enchanting face? Oh my God... oh no, it's me... Gosh, I'm... so handsome today..."