1 1.0 The Beginning

In a world full of chaos, tragedy and despair. One has to know the references to be able to be fitted in this constant world.

A figure of a slender man leaned against the dark wall. His breath resounds the quiet area of darkness. Sweats continuously drip on every part of his pores as he struggled to maintain his usual expression.

But pain conquer his body as he scuffled the endless despair that he experience. Complexion so pale and abnormally white added to the masses of blue and red marks printed on his body.

No one will be able to recognize that the one inside the cell was the second son of the Duke.

Lie Yuan. Born with a tender and care of both of his parents. Blessed with a beautiful feature that surpass the appearance of mortals. A gentle and good qualities of attitude that many people loved.

But right now, he was just a wanted criminal. Waiting for his retribution that will most likely —death.

He was innocent. But nobody believes it. He tried to warn them. But others find him crazy. He was trying to save a certain life. But in the end, he was identified as a criminal that brought disaster in the whole kingdom.

There was no way to save him. Even his family turned back to him. For almost two weeks without food, no one even remember to visit him. No one remember all his goodwill and now, he was only identify as a dangerous criminal.

He laughed sadly. His face full of despair and agony as tears drip in the corner of his eyes. His long and smooth inky hair that was always neat and presentable was now scattered in a dark and cold ground. The always clean and outstanding face no longer the same instead full of wounds and dirt. His healthy and alluring body was now thin and not even had a tiny bit of meat.

Lying in a freezing and chilly floor, he stared at the ceiling and recall the joyful memories that he had. How ironic. Why did he notice all those envious gaze in every time he's done something good? Those compliments that hide a poisonous plan.

He regretted it. He regretted believing every person in this world. Including his family.

Suddenly, a loud footstep sounded to his direction. He tried to lift his body, but it was no use. Pain invade his body causing him to stop struggling to move.

"Brother..."a pleasant voice entered his ears.

He chuckled silently. Even without looking back, he knew who was the person behind his back. The person he trusted so much. Loves so much.

"I know you hate me, but I will find a way to save you. I promise brother."

Sadly, Lie Yuan won't believe on those oaths anymore. He doesn't want to believe in that words.

"But I don't think I can save you now. Who told you to be so good? Heh."a wicked chuckled emerge, "I really hate it pretending to be nice in front of you. You are so good and everyone likes you. But look at you now? Even children are afraid by just hearing your name."

"I just want to visit you, to see you in despair once again. I will see you tomorrow brother. You will finally rest in peace."

Lie Yuan did not answer. He had no strength to even open his mouth. He was exhausted both mentally and physically. His only wish was to end this suffering.

His brother grew angrily as he did not receive respond from him. His face turned ugly as he kicked the cell. Loud bang sounded the whole area.

The guard immediately ran after that thunderous sound and instantly saw the young master who was crying pitifully.

"I know that you hate me brother, but I just want to see you. I will find a way to save you."tears drip on his pitiful face making the guard's heart throb in awe.

"Young master you don't need to worry, that criminal will face his retribution!"one of the guards comforted.

"N-No...my brother is i-innocent…why does this happened to him?"

The guards went silent. They all knew that the person behind this cell was the most dangerous criminal in their kingdom. But his younger brother even plead for him however that criminal was just lying on the ground! Anger grew inside the hearts of the guard.

"Young master, it was his deeds that lead him to this punishment. You are so kind, he doesn't deserve your kindness!"

"Yeah right!"

"He was not even grateful!"

All the guards glared fiercely at the lying youth. They immediately help the young master to stand and guided him outside. The wicked smile on his lips was visible but not enough for the guard to notice.

Lie Yuan closed his eyes. Feeling the little life force slowly disappearing. His only hope was to die in peace. He was tired. He doesn't want to be good anymore. The only regret that he had in this life was to trust so much.

[Ding..... Starting to bind…3...2...1… Ding. Binding Completed!]

Just as he slowly lost consciousness, a robotic voice invade his mind. Little by little he felt the calm and cold air surrounding his body. Slowly he opened his eyes. What greeted him was the endless void of darkness.

He panicked. He can't see anything. Why is life so unfair? He just wants to die in peace, but even gods can't let him?

[Ding. Host... Calm down. I was downloading a house. Ding. Intense emotion detected. Warning! Warning! Host calm down!.... Ding. Successfully downloaded.]

When Lie Yuan opened his eyes. The void of darkness was nowhere to seen, instead a blank white house entered his eyes. He slowly regained his consciousness and saw a ball of light jumping as it slowly approached him.

[Welcome Host! I am system 678. The most efficient system that you will meet! Scanning Host Started....3...2....1 Scanning completed.

Host name: Lie Yuan

Age: 21

Gender: Male

Skills: None

Identity: Lonely Soul.]

Lie Yuan almost thought it was a dream. But the situation present now was the reality he needed to face. He sighed in relief. Now, he doesn't have to worry about that scary darkness anymore.

Lie Yuan slightly narrowed his eyes, "What are you?"

The system almost tremble in that scary voice, [Host I am your system and I will accompany you to travel in various world.]

"Accompany? Hah. Are you kidding me? Why would I travel in that worlds you say?"

The system widened his invisible eyes. Why does other system said that having a host was exciting and thrilling?! That is fake news!

"No reply? Then what I am doing here? You better give an explanation." Lie Yuan long ago swallowed his kindness. He doesn't want to be a good person anymore.

[H-Host... I am really your system. Wu~wu~]

"Stop crying! And explain!" Lie Yuan feel a pain in his head. This situation is not what he expected. Is this life after death? Another suffering? Very funny. He frowned.

[H-Host…needs t-to travel to different worlds to harvest and c-collect the soul energy of each world.]

"Why would I collect that?"

[That will make the host's soul stronger, and you can go back to your own world!]

The system finally found a way to express his ability. He swayed his fury body and almost looking like a puppy but only his host glared at him. What's wrong with what he said?

"Go back? Hah. Are you kidding me? Who wants to go back to that place?"he scowled angrily.

The system tremble in fear. [Host...Calm down. Intense Emotion Detected. Warning! Warning! H-Host just calm down okay! Warning!]

Lie Yuan suddenly feel a sharp throb in his heart and he slowly notice that his body became transparent.

[Force Soul Transmission Starting...3....2..1..]

Thus, Lie Yuan lost consciousness.