7 Jhin's System
Chapter 7 – Jhin's System
Jhin blankly stared as his body started moving on its own. Then he heard a voice inside his head. "From this moment on, this body of mine will be given to you. Take care of it. If by chance you badly needed strength, just go to these three places. But before I go, allow me to enjoy for the last time."
After the voice faded away, Jhin saw the orc commander's chest being penetrated by the blade's end. Afterwards, the commander turned into an undead and started slaughtering his army.
His Tier 3 strength coupled with the buff from the miasma almost turned him invincible. He started a massacre. Every time he killed one, dark miasma would instantly engulf the corpse before turning it into an undead.
"What's exactly is going on?" Jhin asked inside. Everything that happened to him was so mind boggling. He signed a contract then he was transmigrated, afterwards a series of peculiar events followed.
Now, he could feel an overwhelming strength flowing inside him. It was as though he could pulverize an entire mountain. But just like a child trying to lift an axe, Jhin couldn't control it.
"Haha, you'll know when the time comes." The same voice replied to him. "Oh right, the system you design is quite interesting. Great job! Hope the next time we meet; you'll be leading an entire legion of them."
Hearing those words, Jhin paused before immediately inspecting the system he created.
[SYSTEM DESIGN]
System's Name: Ink Collector
Type: Summoning System
Description: A system designed for the sake of domination.
Main Design: Kill to obtain Ink drops. Use Ink drops to summon troops.
Auxiliary Design 1: ??? Requires 10000 Ink drops to unlock
Auxiliary Design 2: ??? Requires 100000 Ink drops to unlock
[EXCHANGE STORE]
List of summonses and their price
{Soldiers}
Tier 1 Ink Soldier: 10 Ink drops
Tier 2 Ink Soldier: 100 Ink drops
Tier 3 Ink Soldier: 1000 Ink drops
Tier 4 Ink Soldier: 10000 Ink drops
As he inspected the system, the interface in front of him keeps on flashing.
[Ding! You received 2 Ink drops after killing a Tier 1 Orc…]
[Ding! You received 10 Ink drops after killing a Tier 2 Orc…]
[Ding! You received 2 inks…]
Jhin watched as the undead orcs slaughtered their kinds. Then he felt a wave of complex emotions assaulting his being, 'Dying once really changes one's perception to things.'
After he lost everything, his company and assets, his family, and friends, Jhin realized that life was short. You could die at any moment just like the orcs, or you could live for a long time. Jhin was sure of one thing though, you need power to live the life you desire.
Previously, he thought that the strongest power was wealth, being able to control the lives of others with just a command. However, when he was betrayed by her, Jhin realized that that he was gravely mistaken. The truly powerful individual doesn't depend on anything or anyone. If he had controlled his emotions back then, he wouldn't have had to form a bond with someone.
Fortunately, he was transmigrated and was given the chance to live again.
'This time, I will surely guard my back against others and become a truly powerful individual. I will explore this new world and follow anything that my heart's desire.'
"System! What are the conditions for leveling up?" Jhin asked the system.
[Ding! Optimizing the leveling conditions… Ding! To level up from Tier 0 to Tier 1, you are required to kill 10 Tier 1 creatures and complete a single quest.]
Just as he expected, the leveling condition was like what he designed. It was modeled after the setting of the world as depicted on the Epic of Generals. War and military, killing and bloodshed.
Jhin felt that it was the most efficient and most optimal design one could possibly have in the Chaos World. Leveling up through killing. The only downside was the fact that he doesn't know to kill. He doesn't have the skill nor the equipment.
"I wonder how I should start my killing campaign." Jhin thought. After he died, reborn, and witnessed the Epic of the Generals, his entire mentality changed. To him, killing became a normal occurrence. Everyone would eventually die; the only difference was in what/which way they died.
A voice rang inside his head. "I like your mentality brat! I really chose the correct person. Anyways, life is all about completing difficult task. That's the only way you'll grow into a powerful if not a competent person.
"After I finished enjoying myself, I'll give you some leftovers ink. You can use the inks to summon a soldier. And you'll know what to do next."
"Thank you then." Jhin replied. He willed the system to open his profile.
After he ran through a couple of experiments earlier, he discovered that the interface would appear according to his will. Every time there was a notification, a bell chime would sound inside his head. He could either choose to open or ignore the notification. If he chose to open it, then the interface would appear in front of him.
[PROFILE]
Name: Jhin Herangel
Title: Reincarnated CEO, Dominator of Chaos
Tier: 0
Inventory: 0 / 10
Ink Drops: 300
Reading his profile, a surge of excitement flowed throughout his body. He was looking forward to the future possibilities. Instantly, his gaze landed on the Ink drops. To his surprise, the ink drops was decreasing every second only to increase again after a death of an orc.
'So the inks I've received after killing the orcs were consumed by the possession…'
Suddenly, the Ink drops stopped increasing. He shifted his attention to the battlefield. Only now did Jhin realized that the orcs were already annihilated.
Then his vision blurred, and he found himself standing in front of a soldier fully clad in armor. He saw his hand touching the soldier's head. Instantly, the helmet disintegrated. Revealing a gorgeous woman whose beauty gave color to the apocalyptic battlefield. Jhin was in dazed. Before he could react, he saw the woman's face enlarging while a smooth and warm sensation was felt from his lips.
"Ah!"
All of the sudden, an excruciating pain was felt on his crotch region. The impact of the greave-covered leg was directly transmitted into his mind. He couldn't help but cried vengefully inside, "What a violent woman! First meet and my crotch almost split! I'll have my revenge later!"
The woman tried to escape only to be wrapped by his pair of masculine arms. Jhin was shocked as he saw himself biting her dainty white neck. An intoxicating fragrance assaulted his nose.
"Farewell little guy! See you soon. Don't forget to take advantage of the Shrine keys in your possession. That's the only way to open the shrine ahead. It's quite valuable."
"Thank you!" Jhin replied inside. The instant the melancholic voice faded; he felt his body lightened as though a mountain was lifted off him. He could now control his body. The undead orcs army at the distance turned ashes as the dark miasma left their body.
[Ding! As repercussions of the Devil King's possession, your body will undergo a restoration process for an entire week. You will lose your ability to walk nor move your limbs. Also, you won't be able to level up for the entire week.]
Reading the notification, Jhin couldn't help but wryly smile. 'Truly! Everything has its pros and cons.'
Even so, Jhin was grateful to the Devil King. He instantly completed a somewhat impossible quest.
[Ding! You have completed the Baptism of Blood. You have received the Power Tutorial.]
Suddenly, Jhin felt some movements in front of him. He recalled something and almost panicked. By reflex, he subconsciously clenched his fist.
"Ah!" a soft groan sounded. It startled Jhin, he realized that he was holding something he shouldn't have. He tried retrieving his hand away from that part but to his surprise, his hand wouldn't listen. It was as though his act of clenching took away all the strength of his limbs. Although he could still feel his hands, just like the soft sensation from his palm, he no longer has the power to move them.
'The repercussions of the possession… This… What should I do?' Jhin inwardly thought. He couldn't help but furrowed his brows. 'This is bad! What if they discovered that I could no longer move?'
As sharp as he was, Jhin immediately realized the severity of the situation. If he didn't handle it properly, his life would really end here. Especially… Since the possessed him earlier had taken advantage of her.
And just as he expected, the dumbfounded Crystal started making her move.
In but a matter of seconds, Jhin was…
"…"
