.1 Chapter 1

my name is Excer and I was a normal gamer until I was shocked to death by my computer during a game of dragon lord incarnate: Dragons versus warriors.

Now for most people electro shocked to death would be game over right? well apparently not for me because I woke some time later in an empty arena with my personal characters inventory displayed in neon letters above my head.

This led me to the realization I had been reincarnated as the very dragon warrior that I was playing as when I died, which compared to the alternative was a pretty great way to go all things considered.

Well anyways that's the story of how I came to be a dragon lord, care to join me on the real adventure?

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(Planet Arenus, Arena 11 )

I woke up with a pounding headache and as soon as I opened my eyes I could see the bright neon letters above my head displaying my characters inventory which I guess is now my inventory if im not dreaming.

Sitting up I grab my inventory and stow it in my leather gauntlet. "I guess I should get to the town down the road and figure out whats going on"

I start walking down the street while silently cataloging my armor weapons food and other supplies I had picked up when I first started

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Weapons:

1 Butchers knife:

Damage: 10-12

Weight:1

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Armor:

Leather gauntlets - 9 protection

Leather chest piece - 12 protection

Leather leggings - 9 protection

Leather boots - 9 protection

Metal gloves - 15 protection

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Food:

12 potatoes - 2 points of health

5 Steaks - 10 points of health.

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Now that I have an idea of what im working with I can work on getting some missions for experience: This world is all about leveling up and getting stronger to survive so for now I'll have to start small and work myself up to bigger and stronger plus I still need to figure out which path I want to go with since I'm a dragon lord I'll unlock the ability to transform but that leaves me with the choice of 3 different paths

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Mage: focuses on offensive magic and defensive clothing. early game not to strong mostly learning and grinding; late game able to move mountains and burn towns with just their mind

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Pugilist: focuses on physical strength and speed. early game a lot of dodging and repeat punches; late game able to punch through solid steel and take incredible amounts of damage.

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Artificer: builds robots and weapons to help them fight. early game lots of learning and building small arms and drones; Late game able to build juggernauts and warships that can decimate your enemies.

I arrive at the local inn right around dinner time and use my last few copper coins to buy a meal and room for the night. Tomorrow I will decide what path to start on and find a mentor to start working on whatever path I choose; For now I'm going to get some sleep and regroup.

I finish my meal and walk up to my room locking my door and removing my armor I examine myself in the body length mirror and I must admit I'm not bad looking : 6'2 175 lbs of chiseled lean muscle with ice white hair and frosted blue eyes, you can tell I spent some time on my looks before I died (not that I ever imagined I would actually become my character but hey it works)

I'm also well endowed even for a dragon lord but that doesn't matter rn I need to focus on improving my status before I even begin to think about women. Taking a deep breath I realize how bad I smell and the giant claw bathtub is suddenly super inviting. I sink into the tub and take a long luxurious bath before drying off and getting into bed nude, first thing when I get some coin: New clothes because I have woefully little to my name at the current moment. Turning out the lights I pass out and sleep peacefully.

(Unicorn head Inn, Planet Arenus)

The next morning I awake to bright morning light streaming into the room and I get up and get dressed heading down to the inn to hand over my room key and ask the barman for any information he has. I decided I'm going to go with a pugilist as my main character build since I already have the muscles to back up my words.

Taking a seat at the bar I wave the barman over " Good morning sir I'm looking for someone who can train in the way of the pugilist and I was hoping a man such as yourself may have some information or even some rumors." He leans on the bar and nods slowly then spits on the floor and sighs " Aye, a master pugilist by the name of Axel steelhand lives about a mile south of the city. I can't guarantee he'll train u but he at least knows what he's talking about.

I thank the man for his time and drop a ring I pickpocketed the night before on the bar as payment before walking out into the street with my butcher knife tucked into my left gauntlet for easy draw just in case I can't win with my fists alone.

Walking the mile distance I see mostly farms and a few shops but not much else being as this planet Is almost exclusively arenas and trainers, It wasn't until a few years ago that farmers decided the trainers and fighters would also need to eat and therefore it would be a prime place to set up shop; I see a large wood cabin sat by itself with a middle age man sitting in a chair out front and approach slowly. "Mr steelhand?" The man looks up and nods in my general direction. "What can I do for u boy?" Sitting in the chair beside him I begin to explain my situation.

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To be continued