[A/n: Enjoy the Work... ]
In a desolate land, a large hole filled with mechanical dumps and waste a boy lay motionless wearing a rag with a pouch stuck close to his chest under a metallic tin roof suddenly he jolted awake.
" cough..prr," he sputtered, the dust entering his nose as his hasty eyes darted around. Displacing items strewn about, he set the pouch aside and muttered,
" Where am I?" " Didn't I die Dont tell me this is a dream but it feels too real to be one " he thoughts of pinching his cheeks but before he could he saw his hands they were small compared to his own he looked around he was in a mechanical dumpsite everywhere there was mechanical he tried to look for something he found something reflecting near his leg he tossed the things placed over it and his eyes widen in horror
" Who is this " he gasped, staring at his reflection. Red eyes with black hair streaked with blue hues stared back at him. He touched his face to confirm it was his. Not only was he in someone else's body, but he was also unexpectedly handsome—more so than any face he'd seen on Earth, even that of a movie star like Aaron Taylor. Coming out of his cringe thoughts he gazed around to find out his current predicament.
He stood the pouch in his hand caught his attention he picked it up and checked it a few shiny things was looked like coins and a cube that was dark black with several transparent lines. He grabbed the cube and investigated it but to his expectation, nothing happened.
He decided to investigate his surroundings he was now confirmed that he was currently in a hole in the ground where waste was discarded. So he decided to leave the very first cause was the smell the smell entered his nose was so bad that it made him almost choke his throat.
After an hour he finally found the path to exit he found a wall on which several holes were present confirming that this was the place from where the garbage came.
" Finally out of that shitty place" with a sigh of relief, stepping out. He saw his surroundings several gaps and a dome transparent on the ground which he could guess was the whole he was present in above him was a sky with two moons.
" Hey, there who are you? " suddenly a voice resonated as Ben saw the source his eyes almost fell to the ground. He turned and nearly stumbled back in shock. The voice belonged to an alien-looking creature, its body mostly covered in a suit but with octopus-like arms flailing out dancing irregularly.
Ben's instinct was to run. He spotted a mesh door marked "Exit" and dashed toward it, surprised by his speed. Ben was surprised by his speed himself well when he was on earth he was not an athletic type so he never viewed that in the spotlight. Now he could feel what he was missing out.
Ben as soon as he exited didn't care to view back and continued running only stopping until he saw lights from a path ahead. He didn't want to know what that alien would do if he was caught there. After a few minutes, he was able to catch a glimpse of the city which was somehow similar. A large gate with several aliens who were walking back and forth resembling guards.
"Look there the uncatchable thief " an alien with black horns with the body of a bull who was one of the guards announced making all present there look at him and start chasing him again.
"Why are they running like I stole their wife" Now not one but more than 5 people were running behind Ben talking themselves about some bounty.
" Why can't I get a rest" Trouble after trouble came Ben was now running in the street who were separated into two paths as he reached the two ways a hand appeared and caught him pulling him deep into the alleyway.
Several footsteps were heard and the sound of confirming where has he gone appeared. He examined the surrounding dark, murky alleyway caught the hand, and separated himself at a distance appearing in light.
"Who are you ?" Ben muttered in a low voice to avoid any more trouble
" Don't tell me you hit your head somewhere how can you forget me ? " the human-looking answered but as Ben focused he was able to see this was not a human he had four irises instead of two and his hand was not even close to being called a human.
Ben immediately distances himself and then.
[ Ding! Ding! Ding! ]
[ Congratulations !]
Suddenly a wild mechanical voice ranged in mind of Ben making his face turn grim.
[ On entering the End of everything ]
" what@! " Ben exclaimed internally. After listening to the name everything gets connected the end of everything was the same web novel Ben was reading before he died.
[ system has fully connected with you ]
[ Scanning identity....*****]
[ scanning attribute
[As a starter pack - you have gained the skill to watch other st.....]
" Hey Ben what happened you were out for a few seconds," the alien-like boy standing near him asked.
Before Ben could respond, a screen appeared in front of his eyes, blocking his view and displaying information about the boy standing beside him.
[Name: Migali]
[Level: 10]
[Rank: Novice]
[Ability: Swapping] Information: it is a skill that one can use to swap things with his touch in a targeted area.
[Remark: A traitor is here to hand off you to the enemy.]
[Advice: Play along with him.]
[Quest found!!]
[Defeat the traitor ]
[Reward: Memory shard of your new identity.]
[ Failure will result in your death ]...
"Nothing, it's just... I was surprised to see you, Migali," Ben lied, following the system's advice. "Anyway, thanks for saving me."
"No problem. But where's the thing you stole? Give it to me; I'll help you hide it," Migali said with a sly smile.