Chapter 2: Adjusting

'Well, now that I've reincarnated as Leylin Farlier, while he was still a child and with his family, I'm not quite sure how to behave. Adjusting to my new life as a baby is going to be challenging, considering I was a full-grown man,' Leylin contemplated, pondering the difficulty of adapting to his new circumstances.

'Hey, A.I. Chip, do you have any suggestions based on the data you already possess? I'm not confident I can convincingly play the role of a child, as I have no background in acting or anything similar. It's baffling how protagonists in these situations effortlessly mimic children without raising suspicion. Do they have some kind of mental quirk, or are they all just professional actors waiting for their turn to be reincarnated?' he inquired, seeking guidance from his A.I. Chip.

[Beep! Task Established. Begin Search!]

In front of Leylin, a plethora of data surged before him, forming a captivating mosaic as he saw the numerous data moving around.

[Search Complete! Search Results - 53 methods!]

'So many?' Leylin took a moment to contemplate before he remembered how the A.I. Chip works. 'Remove those with an estimated success rate of 80% or below for the host. Also, add another requirement: The host must be capable of implementing the acting method during the next few years. Begin filtering!'

[Beep! Filter Complete. Remaining methods: 2!]

'Show them to me!'

[Method 1: Modifying the host's memory so that the host behaves like a child during the five years before reverting the memories.]

[Method 2: Provide the host with the necessary data to practice acting during the five years while I assist in perfecting the process.]

'Oh, Method 1 doesn't seem to be a good solution. Losing all my memories for the next five years and then abruptly regaining them would raise suspicion, potentially leading my parents to think I'm some sort of demon or other supernatural entity, given the fantastical nature of this world,' Leylin thought carefully as this decision would hold significant impact for his future plans.

'On the other hand, the other options not only will enable me to navigate this process but also offer a chance to improve my acting skills,' Leylin contemplated the potential of the second method, which seemed to far outweigh the first.

As Leylin ruminated, he promptly issued a new command. 'A.I. Chip, gather all available data on acting. Once organized, transfer it directly into my memory!'

Following the data transmission to his brain, Leylin started to gain a rudimentary understanding of acting. This encompassed aspects such as body language and the tone of speech to effectively convey messages to an audience, enabling the audience to connect and understand. As actors build deeper connections with their audience, their skill in the craft improves further.

'A.I. Chip, create a file named "Warlock of the Magus World" and compile all the information I possess about this world based on my recollections from the novel. Additionally, generate a subfile for the fanfiction related to it, as it may offer useful ideas and serve as a reference for future projects,' Leylin thought. He recognized the value of having detailed knowledge about "Warlock of the Magus World," as it could prove invaluable when one knew the future or a future closely resembling their own.

[Beep! Task Established. Commencing the process of organizing the information. Estimated completion time: 1 year, ensuring that the information is gradually infused into the host's brain, allowing the host to recall most of the details with ease.] The A.I. Chip elucidated in its mechanical voice the necessity of the gradual infusion of information into the brain, emphasizing the importance of preventing any damage to the host's cognitive faculties.

'Great. In the meantime, I'll start practicing my acting skills,' Leylin contemplated, then added, 'Also, create a new file named "Leylin Farlier," which will serve as the repository for my memories from this point onward.'

...

One year later, the process was complete, and Leylin had significantly improved his acting skills through extensive study of the data, to the point where he could effectively deceive an ordinary person most of the time.

'Now begins the challenging phase of my reincarnation in this world, characterized by dark themes like betrayal, genocide, and other horrors,' Leylin pondered solemnly, being well aware that he needed to prepare for the inevitable challenges that lay ahead.

'Until now, I resembled your typical, everyday person, possessing somewhat higher intelligence and willpower. My previous life revolved around peace, equality, and all the values of a semi-peaceful modern world, largely devoid of inhumane activities such as human experimentation.'

'I was far from being a cold-hearted scientist capable of devising elaborate schemes and displaying ruthless behavior, treating others like mere animals like the original protagonist, Fang Ming. It is, therefore, imperative for me to change and adapt to this new environment by reshaping my character, even at the subconscious level, to ensure my survival and rise to power.'

'Even as I work to reshape my character, I'll still aim to maintain the core of my personality and adhere to certain principles that I won't compromise unless absolutely necessary,' Leylin concluded, finalizing his plan. He intended to ask for the assistance of his A.I. Chip to aid in altering or fortifying the weaker aspects of his mentality on a subconscious level.

This process would involve gradual self-hypnosis facilitated by the A.I. Chip's assistance or memory alterations based on a meticulous analysis that Leylin would conduct over the next four years as he matures both physically and mentally. Changing one's character couldn't occur overnight, as approximately 90% of one's mind is governed by the subconscious, and substantial shifts usually require some dramatic catalyst.

In addition to reshaping his character, Leylin also resolved to employ various methods to gain an advantage over the original protagonist, who was depicted as a lazy and perverted underachiever in the canon storyline before Fang Ming took over.

He planned to enhance his physical fitness by engaging in regular meditation and performing simple yet comprehensive muscle workouts, targeting every muscle in his body. This preparation would enable him to tackle more strenuous training when practicing the knight's breathing technique.