Incompetent System

Initially, the Ultimate Golden System was anxious that the host he got was rather boring. But seeing his interest in the leveling systems it brought out for him, the system was confident that he'll be able to turn the protagonist into a fine one.

"I choose... none of the above!"

What the fuck.

[W-what do you mean none of the above?]

"I don't know. These just don't feel right."

The system was speechless.

[Your mother doesn't feel right! These are all overpowered leveling systems that are coveted by many individuals! Sure, these may be the generic standard systems, but you haven't even read a single webnovel! These should be new and interesting concepts for you! Why the hell don't you like any of these?!]

Surprised that the system was awfully emotional about this, Justin immediately answered. "It's just that I feel these aren't my type of system. Can't you grant me something else?"

[I am a low-level system. I don't have the authority or power to create a customized system. If I did, I'd be in debt that could only be paid if you become a legendary level protagonist.]

[Since you didn't want to become super strong, I could only offer these three to you.]

Justin pondered for a moment before saying, "Show me all of the systems you can offer if I can become a legendary level protagonist."

The system made a sly smile in its heart. Hah! I knew there was some desire in that host. If he sees a leveling system that it likes, he'll surely get motivated in becoming a strong protagonist!

[ Here is the full list of leveling systems:

1. Library System

2. Beast Lord System

3. World Emperor System

4. Minecraft System

...

27. Farming System]

[I think I went overboard with the number of systems I prepared,] thought the system, [but the host should be able to pick one from them.]

After a couple of minutes of reading descriptions, Justin said, "I still think none of these suit me."

[What the fuck?! You had more than 2 dozen systems to choose from! What are you, some rich snotty kid. You think those jordans don't match your eyes or something?!]

"Fine, just pick any for me."

[You little... I'm willing to go in debt for you! What part of choosing a system do you not understand?]

"I don't know okay. I don't know what I want, so just pick anything and be done with it."

[...] I think I might have pushed the wrong button.

[System reward distribution postponed. Installing temp leveling system...]

After seeing the string of text, Justin asked the system, "What is this?"

[It's a temporary leveling system. While you're not able to choose what system you want, this will power you up. For everything you kill, you get experience points. If you simply defeat something without killing it, you still get experience points, albeit a lot lower. Once you get enough experience points, you'll be able to level up.]

The system added, [Since this is only a temp system, the levels you gain will only enhance your physical abilities. No skills or special talents will be unlocked. This should be enough, right?]

"Yeah, thank you."

[A new task has arrived!

Kill 10 rabbits and sell them to the villagers to gain reputation points and money.

Reward: 500 exp

Hint: There are rabbit holes east of the village]

[Rabbits are relatively low-level, so you should be fine in killing a few of them. Use this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the temp system.]

"I will."

Justin went straight to the rabbit nest. Since he didn't have anything to trade with the villagers, he didn't interact with them.

After a few minutes of wandering, still no signs of rabbits. Justin walked through a forest, and then a river. The ambient rustling of leaves entered his ears, calming him down.

"This world is beautiful."

[Not everywhere is beautiful. Some places have been ravaged by war and destruction. It just so happened that you spawned in a relatively quiet area.]

"What is this area?"

[It's the new novels zone.]

"Wait, what?"

[Uh, I mean, it's an undeveloped part of the continent. No kingdoms or empires have touched this land yet, so it's yours for the taking!]

"Okay?"

The system then elaborated, [The village you found is one of the few villages in the area. You'll have to live there from now on.]

"So that's why I'm gathering rabbits? To sell them and get a place of my own?"

[Exactly.]

"Fair enough."

Justin then delved deeper into the conversation and asked about the world they were in.

This world, named Raita, is a world full of magical and spiritual energy. Humans are one of the weaker races. They can only manage to fight back against the stronger races such as dragons and giants by relying on protagonists.

Protagonists are special existences that are able to bend fate in their favor. All of them have a cheat-like ability or item to help them in growing stronger. Nowadays, protagonists with a system have become more and more common.

After some time, Justin saw a field full of holes near the horizon. Excited, he started increasing his pace. "Hey system, is this the rabbit nest you were talking about?"

[...]

"Uhh, why did you send an ellipsis?"

Suddenly the ground beneath Justin started shaking.

[Task has updated:

Survive the onslaught of Devil Worms. Return to the village in one piece.

Rewards: Your life and 500 exp]

From the holes, giant centipedes started to emerge. There were about 30 of them.

"You said this was a rabbit nest?!"

[I also thought this was a rabbit nest...]

"..."

Unreliable system!

[You better start running now, because their power level is way above your power level.]

"How far?"

[If you were level 1, they would be level 50.]

Fuck.