Cold.
That was the first thing he felt.
Not pain. Not fear. Just… cold.
His eyes slowly opened, but the world around him didn't make sense. Everything was blurred, distorted—like reality itself was broken.
"Where… am I?"
His voice didn't sound right. It was weak… unfamiliar.
Memories flooded into his mind.
School. Home. Friends.
Then… the accident.
The loud sound of tires screeching.
The moment everything went dark.
"Right… I died."
But if he was dead… then why was he still thinking?
Suddenly—
🔊 [System Activating…]
A cold, mechanical voice echoed inside his mind.
His body froze.
"W-What… was that?"
A translucent blue screen appeared in front of his eyes.
📊 [Main Character System]
Host: Selected
Status: Compatible
You have been chosen as the Main Character.
He stared at the screen in shock.
"Main… character?"
Before he could process anything—
📌 [First Mission]
Survive.
Condition:
Kill the enemy approaching you within 60 seconds.
"Enemy?"
His eyes widened.
The ground beneath him shook slightly.
Step…
Step…
Heavy footsteps echoed from the darkness.
Something was coming.
Something… not human.
From the shadows, a figure slowly emerged.
Red glowing eyes.
Twisted body.
Sharp claws dripping with something dark.
"W-What is that thing…?"
The creature tilted its head.
Then it smiled.
A horrifying, unnatural smile.
📌 [System Notification]
Enemy Detected: Rank F Creature
Recommended Action: Fight or Die.
His heart pounded.
"Fight… or die…"
He clenched his fists.
His body was trembling… but something inside him was changing.
Fear.
Excitement.
Something was awakening.
"If this is a game…"
He looked at the creature.
His eyes slowly sharpened.
"Then I refuse to be a side character."
The creature lunged at him—
But at that exact moment—
📌 [Skill Unlocked]
"Main Character Instinct"
Effect:
• Slight increase in reflexes
• Temporary focus boost
• Survival instinct activated
Everything slowed down.
The creature's attack… became visible.
His body moved before he even thought.
Step to the side.
He dodged.
"Huh…?"
For the first time—
He smiled.
"I see… so this is how it works."
The creature growled and attacked again.
This time—
He didn't run.
"Come."
⚡ [End of Chapter 1]