Lucky or Unlucky

'That was one weird-ass fucked up dream I had last night. God I wish that such dreams stay the hell away from me. I should tone down on reading those shitty fantasy novels or I might have to go to a therapist one of these days' I thought as I woke up with a headache that beats all hangovers, my ears were ringing like my alarm tune. I closed my eyes to get my bearings back and once I opened them again I was again in a familiar yet unfamiliar room.

"Oh Hell Naw!!!!" these words represents my genuine feelings as I was in the same room with the same face of Alexander fucking Stone. I was losing my shit as this nightmare was showing no signs of ending.

[Ding]

[System Initialization compete]

[Demo System AF350013 at your service]

I was still cursing and greeting all the family members of the thing or being that was responsible for my situation because I don't believe that my circumstances were a coincidence when this sound brought me back to reality.

"I have a system! Hey system, get the fuck out here"

[Demo System AF350013 at your service]

"System, send me back"

[Request cannot be processed]

"What do you mean request cannot be processed? You brought me here so send me back I don't want any of the main character and destiny bullshit thrown at me, just send me back."

[Request cannot be processed]

"What the hell is wrong with this system? Can you say anything else other than this?"

[Demo System AF350013 at your service]

"Are you a system or a fucking retard, who the fuck created this shit system?" I was going crazy by the response of this fucking system. I tried to calm down and took 2-3 deep breaths because right now this system was my only hope of getting back. I decided to try again because beggars can't be choosers.

"System can you send me back or maybe tell me the ay to get back?"

[Request cannot be processed]

"Aghhh!! I want to file a complaint, is there a customer service or maybe get me your manager."

[Request is being processed. Please wait.]

"Huh! There really is a customer service." I don't know whether I should be surprised or angry. I am seriously questioning my own intelligence right now. I mean it should be obvious that someone was responsible for my transmigration and the system so technically there should be a follow up or someone to explain the situation to me.

[Request processed successfully]

[Request is accepted by the Admin]

[Admin will be in contact shortly. Please wait]

My thoughts were interrupted due to the system notifications and right after that a transparent window popped open in front of me. It had an interface like those online premium video call services.

[Hello Mr. Marcus, I am the Admin of your system AF350013. You have used your one time opportunity to contact the Admin. How may I help you?]

'Son of a bitch, He scared the bejesus out of me.' The voice startled me so much that I leapt a couple of steps back in shock. It took me a few seconds to collect myself and look into the system window.

There was a handsome man who looked like those gigolos who appears in a third rate romance Manhwa's, staring at me.

[Mr. Marcus I may need to remind you that you have a limited amount of time, also the system works on mental commands so I can hear your thoughts.]

I was extremely embarrassed that my thoughts were seen through. I could even see his eyes twitching. I think he didn't like that gigolo comment.

"Hello to you too Mr. Admin, I think there is some kind of mistake that I was transmigrated. I don't want to be here can you please send me back." I don't know why I was talking to him formally as I was pretty pissed and freaked out. I think it was due to his executive like aura or maybe I am polite by nature.

[I can assure you Mr. Marcus that there was no mistake in your transmigration and you should be aware of your circumstances. All of the details were provided in the manual that came with the system installation package.]

"What do you mean that there were no mistakes, I don't want to be here, I didn't sign up for any of this and what manual, I didn't get any manual." The last sentence was me practically shouting in the system window. I was at the limit of a mental breakdown.

[You didn't receive a manual?]

"No I didn't and I don't care. Don't ignore my other words and focus on that stupid manual."

[Mr. Marcus I believe that there has been an error. Please wait we are processing your request.]

"Finally!" I breathed a sigh of relief that my words were effective. This admin really knows what he is doing.

[We will issue you a manual right away]

'I take my words back. He is definitely the Admin of this retard system.' I was really drained and devoid of energy to even get angry anymore.

[Mr. Marcus as you weren't issued the manual due to a system bug your time has been extended and I can help you clear your doubts]

"Why me?" I slumped on the bed and asked weekly.

[Mr. Marcus you were not special in any way, you are one of 100,000 candidates chosen as beta testers for demo systems and sent to different worlds. Your task is to live your life as you want and help us test these demo systems by using them.]

"But I don't want to be part of any testing program."

[It's not your choice Mr. Marcus.]

"What about my sick mom and paralyzed dad? What will happen to them?" I looked wretched with tears in my eyes.

[…]

[You were an orphan Mr. Marcus.]

'Dang it, I almost had him.'

[No you were not even close.]

"Can you please send me back and I can be a beta tester or whatever in my own world." I tried to bargain with him, as long as I can get back I can be a tester.

[It's not possible Mr. Marcus]

"Why?"

[It's because you are already dead in your world.]

"What, How?" This sentence exploded like a bomb in my head. It was a very obvious thing but I was subconsciously avoiding it. I was hoping that this might not be the case but all my hopes were shattered by this single sentence.

[You choked on your spit.]

"I am sorry, what?" you could almost hear my mind crashing at that time.

[You choked on your spit in your sleep and died.]

"I am sorry, what?"

[Asking the same question will not change the facts Mr. Marcus.]

'!$*@!@**!@!&@$*$. Who the hell dies by choking on their spit? Couldn't I have died a dignified death? Even slipping on a banana peel is better way to die than this. Worse, I can feel the smile in the eyes of this dipshit admin.' Suddenly I don't want to go back anymore; maybe my luck will improve in this world.

[Mr. Marcus I want to remind you again that I can hear your thoughts and no, your luck will not improve in this world.]

"What do you mean that my luck will not improve?" I ignored the comment about my thoughts as I was already too far gone in that rabbit hole.

[The criteria of your selection was your bad luck. The more unlucky you are the more your chance of section improves.]

 'What is this? Uno Reverse.' Now I am confused that who I should blame, my luck or my bad luck.

[Due to this selection criterion the candidates were provided some perks so they can live a better life despite their bad luck, like being the son of a tycoon or nobility etc.]

"Oh! So I should thank you for such generosity." I was being sarcastic of course but I really didn't have a comeback for that.

"What happened to the original owner of this body? Did I take over a living person's body?"

[You can rest assured that the original owner of this body was already dead before you took possession of this body. He died of drug overdose.]

'At least someone had a worthy death, somewhat.' I was not dissing anybody; I died by choking on my spit so I have a say.

"Wait a minute, you say I took over when he died but when I transmigrated I was standing in the room not laying on the floor or the bed."I asked after realizing that I had been forcefully awakened by a slap.

[It's because when your conciseness was being synchronized this body was functioning on autopilot and to others you may seem like spacing out.]

'So the slaps I received were because to Cyrus it seemed like I wasn't paying him any attention.' That made so much sense that I am speechless.

[Anyway your extended time is about to expire so we have to cut this conversation short. The manual we sent can provide you with all the answers to any questions you may have left. We hope you have a fulfilling life Mr. Marcus.]

[One more thing. Due to your discovery of the manual bug in our system we will provide you with an extra perk to express our thanks but it will be a onetime thing. Goodbye Mr. Marcus.]

"Wait" I tried to stop the Admin but the window was already closed.

My mind was blank and I was staring at the ceiling speechless. One thing was clear that I can't go back anymore. I tried to shake the gloominess and focus on the positive sides of things. I am a second generation nouveau riche now but then I remembered the memory problems.

'One problem goes and another pops up like frogs in a rainy season.' I was mentally exhausted from this emotional rollercoaster.

"System"

[Demo System AF350013 at your service]

"Do you have a solution to the problems of missing memories of the original owner of this body?"

[Affirmative. It may require your permission for a brain scan.]

"Will it hurt?" The last painful experience is still fresh in my mind so I had to confirm.

[Negative]

"Then permission granted."

[Scanning in progress….]

[Scan compete. A memory file is recovered. Do you wish to install it?]

[It is recommended to install the memory file with the manual.]

"The memory was really recovered! Good, install it quickly." I was thrilled that there was something good finally happening.

[Do you want to install manual with the memory file?]

"Yeah sure do it all at once."

[Affirmative]

[Installation in progress…]

[It may cause some pain due to information overload. Pease wait patiently.]

"NOOOooo WAaaaa" I couldn't even finish the sentence and pain assaulted my head.

'I hate this system.' It was the only thought occupying my mind while I was suffering in pain.