Chapter 02

I decided to solve my immediate problems and only after that will I think about what to do next. I took two raincoats and covered the two bodies, they probably belonged to them, since they are big enough to cover an adult.

Then I decided to go through that extra room again. All that was in it were only things related to cleaning, clothes, some canned food, two water bottles, a child's cape, two mattresses, a shovel and an axe hanging on the wall.

"Wait! A child's cape? I haven't seen a child since qu-"

"!!"

That's why I was feeling uncomfortable about something from the beginning! My hands are smaller and my height is definitely different!

As I looked at my reflection in one of the many puddles outside, my suspicions were confirmed.

"I have become a child..."

This changes everything! I have not simply been kidnapped! My body has been altered and there is even the possibility that I am not on the planet earth that I know!

Seeing how I have similarities to my younger self, it is likely that I have been rejuvenated... or at least something close to that.

Now my main problem is to find out: Am I in another world or am I still on earth? Has my body really been rejuvenated and did I not end up going back in time?

I think the second one is the least likely, since I am completely sure that I have never passed through any place like this during my lifetime. So I can only find out if I am even on planet earth...

*Sigh*

This shit keeps getting more and more complex... And then there's that blue screen that came out of nowhere and put me to sleep.

I decided to get out of the rain and went back inside. I tried once again to search the house for some kind of document, anything that might indicate any clue as to where I am.

Wait...is that a map?

All I could find was an almost completely blank sheet of paper, except for a few scribbles that apparently indicated a route to somewhere else from here. However, I have no idea how far it is, as there is nothing indicating scale or distance. The only thing merely indicative here would be the name of the place: Nawakira Trade

I hid the paper in one of the pieces of furniture in the house and decided to bury the two bodies as quickly as possible. The stench was already getting too strong, to the point of giving me a headache! I quickly grabbed the shovel from the pantry, put on my cape, and ran to dig a hole before the smell became even more pervasive in the house.

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Tsk, it's still stinking around here....

Well, at least I gave them a decent burial, since this house belonged to those two. I also cannot rule out the strong possibility that those two were the parents of this body here... Anyway, I don't have time to mourn the death of complete strangers to me.

I changed my clothes and ate a can of canned beans. I was so worried that I didn't even notice I was hungry and almost fainted without strength.

Now the time has come to decide the direction I will take, but first of all...

"Can you come again, please?"

"..."

Nothing happened

"Blue screen?"

And again no sign of communication... I tried several words and phrases, but none of them worked, until...

"System-"

*plink*

{Demon Slayer System being started...

Analyzing the body condition of the host...

Preparing interface and functions...

Finalizing...}

{WELCOME

The Demon Slayer System congratulates the host for deciding to give his life for the extermination of demons!

To get started, choose from the following options: [Breaths] [Quests] [Store]

To choose them just think of them or say them out loud! }

"What the fuck is that..."

It took me a while to realize that there was actually a blue screen floating right before my eyes. I tried to check if I was wearing any technologically advanced contact lenses, but there was nothing.

Considering everything that has happened so far, I really shouldn't be that surprised... I guess.

*Sigh*

Whatever... What does he mean by exterminating demons? I never agreed or decided anything!

I know I have been responsible for the deaths of people who really could be considered demons disguised as humans, but it was never by my own will... or at least I had not decided to live that way...

Whatever, I don't think this screen is very open to discussion.

"Breaths"

{Opening breath window...

Score: 0

> Constant breathing

[WATER]

>> water breath

>> insect breath

>> flower breath

>> snake breath

[FIRE]

>> Breath of Flames

>> Breath of Love

[THUNDER]

>> Breath of Thunder

>> Breath of Sound

[WIND]

>> Wind Breath

>> Beast Breath

>> Mist Breath

[STONE]

>> Stone Breath

[SUN AND MOON]

>> Sun Breath

>> Moon Breath

Each of the breaths has requirements to be learned!}

Interesting... apparently there is a main breath for each element and variations of them... But I still don't understand what these breaths actually are.

{Explanation: The first demon hunter Yoriichi Tsugikuni developed a sword fighting style for exterminating demons - called breathing styles. These are breathing techniques in which the user takes in large amounts of oxygen and makes it more present in the blood, increasing their physical statuses. Each breathing style has different attack characteristics and ways to exterminate demons!}

That clears up a lot of things, so I basically have to learn martial arts designed for killing...

"hahahaha...HAHAHAHAHA"

I couldn't contain my laughter, how amazing is that? After years of suffering to learn how to kill 'Demons' on my own, suddenly a blue screen appears assuming it will teach me methods designed just for that... What a bad joke.

"Right, right, let's get on with the exploration... Quests"

{Opening Quest Window

[Main Quest]

> Escape from isolation! Explanation: You've spent too long standing inside this isolated house! It's time to get out and explore the outside world to slay demons!

Requirements: Reach Nawakira Trade [Time left: 25:34:41].

Rewards: 500 points; Nichirin Blade

Penalty: Death

[Secondary Quests]

No side quests at the moment!

The missions serve to strengthen the user and help him exterminate more demons! }

It looks like now I'm really going to have to get out of here soon. I have no intention of waiting here to see what will happen if I don't get there within the time limit.

Without much ado, I grabbed a bag and filled it with canned food and a few other things that might be useful to defend myself.

"It was only for a short time, but thank you for the food and clothes. I will be eternally grateful."

After saying goodbye to the couple's grave, I turned my back and quickly made my way to my first destination in search of information.