1 Revival
Opening my eyes, I found myself back to where it all started, the day I became blind and had everything taken from me.
"...How...I thought I died,"
Sitting up, I looked around at the room I grew up in, the last place I ever knew happened. Looking around at the small wooden room, I couldn't help but sigh. Attempting to stand up, I took one step before falling to the ground with a thud.
"Pain, so this isn't a dream,"
"My body is still as weak as I remember," I sighed, pulling myself onto my bed.
Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to stand, using the wall as support. After a few moments of struggling, I was able to reach the bathroom.
Walking inside, I looked at the mirror. Looking at my body, I couldn't help but laugh. My skin was as pale as ever, my long black hair went down to my waist, and my body was skinny to the point you could see my bones.
"I can't believe I'm in my old body again," I said with a small laugh.
Turning on the water, I slapped my face to wake myself up. Looking in the mirror, I was about to turn around, but a black and red screen appeared before me.
[Dark Priest System Activated]
[Full body scan activated...]
[Status: Malnourished]
[Solustion: Rebirth pill]
Looking at the red screen, I thought that I might be hallucinating from being weak. Reaching my hand out, I tried to touch it, but my hand went through the screen.
"...what is this thing?" I asked confused
[I am the dark priest system. I am here to help you grow your strength and Cult]
"Did you bring me back here?"
[Yes, we revived you and brought you back to this time period]
"Why?"
[Because you are the only candidate for our power]
"I see. You said cult; what do you mean by that?"
[With the ability to help you get stronger, our main goal is to help you grow a cult that believes in your divinity]
"...Alright, so you will give me strength; in return, I have to grow a cult."
[Yes. Now, will you use the rebirth pill; your body is extremely weak]
"How do I use it?"
[I will give you a tour of the system so you can use it]
[Status: Your strength and skill are placed here in order for you to keep track of them]
[Inventory: An infinite space where you can store all items. Even food can be placed here without it going bad]
[Cult: Manage your cult and its members]
[To access each section, you only have to think about it. Also, the system can only be seen by you]
"Okay; seems easy enough to use," I replied, thinking about the inventory.
As I thought about it, a new screen appeared before me; it had hundreds of boxes, and in the first box was a small green pill.
Thinking about the pill, it appeared in my hand. Looking at it for a few seconds, contemplating whether I could trust the system or not. After a few minutes of thinking, I determined if I didn't want to live the terrible life I had before, I would need to take risks.
Taking a deep breath, I swallowed the pill. Closing my eyes, I waited for something to happen, but nothing changed. Thinking that this was all a joke, I was about to walk out of the bathroom before my vision began to blur. Unable to catch myself, I passed out and fell to the ground.
2 hours later...
"Young..."
"Young master, please wake up," I heard a distant voice.
"Young master, please wake up; I can't lose you, too," as my eyes began to open, I looked around.
When my vision cleared, I looked to see my servant Simon looking down at me with teary eyes. Seeing his face, I couldn't help but think of how I left him in my last life, thinking that he was holding me back.
"Thank the god's young master you have awakened," Simon said with a smile.
Sitting up, I was pissed at myself that even though I threw him away, he always cared for me and stayed by my side. Looking at him, he looked back, confused by my staring. Moving closer to him, I hugged him, causing him to become surprised and even more confused.
"HIII, yyy-young...master?" he said, surprised.
"Simon, I'm sorry for not treating you better; please find it in your heart to forgive me,"
"Young master, what are you talking about? Are you okay?" Simon asked confused
"Yes, ignore my ramblings," I said, releasing him from my hug.
Looking at me, I could see a hint of sadness when I let go of him.
"Young master what happened to you, I heard a loud thud and when I came to check you were passed out on the floor. Now your body looks much stronger than before?" Simon said, staring me up and down
"You can call it any awakening; I want to tell you now a lot of things are going to change, Simon," I said, standing up
Looking in the bathroom mirror, I looked at my new body; even though I was still pale, I looked much healthier. My skinny body now had a decent amount of muscle, and my Malnourished face now looked full and more handsome.
"Young master, what do you mean things are going to change?" Simon asked, standing next to me
"I'm going to bring my family to their previous glory," I replied, opening the system.
Hearing the determination in my voice, I saw a large slime appear on Simon's face.
"Very well, young master, I will do whatever I can to assist you," Simon said
[Simon Clarkson]
[Loyalty: 100/100]
[Turn into cult member: Y/N]
"Hey Simon, will you allow stay by my side?" I asked
"Young master, what do you mean I will always be by your side," Simon replied
"And will you always believe in me?"
"Yes, I always believe the young master," he replied confused.
"Good," I replied, pressing the yes button.
Once I did, a glowing red sigil appeared on Simon's hand. Surprised by the mark's appearance, Simon looked at me confused. As that happened, my back began to burn, and a large sigil of a giant eye appeared on my back.
"Young master, what's going on?" Simon asked concerned
"I told you things could change, and I will explain everything soon. I just ask for your patience," I replied, sitting on my bed.
After a few minutes of hesitation, Simon spoke, holding back the many questions he had. " Very well, young master; please just let me know if you need anything."
Once Simon left the room, I opened my system.
[Congradulastion you have recruited your first cult member]
[New skill: Flesh Control[Lv.1: You now have the ability to control all flesh, blood, and bones]
[New skill: Command[Lv.1: Your word is the law to all your cult members]
"Flesh, that's a wired skill. I have never heard of it,"
[All the skills you gain will be unique to you]
"Understood; show me my stats," I replied
[Status]
Name: Klaus Baskerville
Race: Human
Age: 17
Class: Dark Priest[Lv.1]
Title: Cult leader: A quarter of the experience earned by your cult member will go to you/+20% attack bonus to cult members when they fight next to you/+40% experience gained
HP: 200/200
MP: 200/200
Strength: 20
Agility: 20
Endurance: 20
Wisdom: 20
Skills:Flesh Control[Lv.1]Command[Lv.1]
"How do my stats fare compared to other people?" I asked
[A normal human has average stats of 10/ Those who can use mana have a start of 20 for their stats]
"The title cult leader is really useful for my members and me,"
[Host, your gear has been placed in your inventory; please wear it]
Opening my inventory, I saw a few different items. A black and red robe, a book that had the same sigil on my back on the front cover, and a staff that was shaped like a cross that was black and had a red gem in the center that was shaped like a skull.
[Robe of redemption: +15 all stats][Set 1 of 3]
[Grimor of sin: Acces to hundreds of evil skills, must be holding the book to use it][Set 2 of 3]
[Staff of Retribution: +50% dark skill damage][Set 3 of 3]
[Dark Priest set completed: +30% dark skill damage/+20 all stats]
Name: Klaus Baskerville
Race: Human
Age:17
Class: Dark Priest[Lv.1]
Title: Cult leader
HP: 550/550
MP: 550/550
Strength: 20 [55]
Agility: 20 [55]
Endurance: 20 [55]
Wisdom: 20 [55]
Skills:Flesh Control[Lv.1]Command[Lv.1]
Glad at the improvement of my stats, I looked myself in the mirror with my new clothing. To my surprise, it was perfect for me; it matched my black hair and red eyes, and my pale skin made it look even better.
Walking out of my room, I went to the living room, where Simon was cleaning. When he saw me, he stopped cleaning and walked up to me.
"Young master, where are you going, and why are you dressed like that?" he asked.
"I'm planning on registering as an adventurer," I replied
"But young master you don't have any magic skills or compact skills," Simon said nervously
Holding my hand out, I created the dark orb skill from the book. Seeing the dark orb appear in my palm, Simons's eyes went wide.
"Is this from he markings that appeared on your back?" Simon asked
"Yes," I replied
"No I will be going, I should be back before nightfall," I said walking towards the door
"Wait a second young master I will come with you," Simon said walking towards a box in the corner of the room
"But it will be dangerous Simon you should stay here," I said
Grabbing two daggers and a belt to hold them, he walked up to me.
"Young master, it's my job to stay with you," he replied
"But what if you get hurt?"
"I don't care the young master asked me to stay by his side. Do you intend to take back your words," he said a few inches from my face.
Even though he was shorter than me, I still felt really close to his face.
"...I guess you right let's go then," I said with a sigh
"Good," he replied with a smile that caused me to smile.
