Intermission: Transmigrated one

--- ???'s POV ---

(A few weeks ago...)

"WHY IS THAT GAME GETTING A FREE FIVE STAR!???"

That, was my yelling. Crashing at my uncle's basement means I don't have to worry about bothering anyone. It's my own little space to chill.

I'm 20, and here I am, just trying to navigate life as it throws me curveballs. Spent a good chunk of it chasing that dopamine rush in a Chinese anime game. Life's got its own plot twists, and I'm just rolling with it, you know?

Honestly, those game devs are kinda sly. I'd enjoy it more if it had a Legend of Zelda vibe or just a regular solo open-world thing. But nope, they turned it into this wait-and-pay game.

You can't explore new regions until they drop some huge updates, and you're stuck twiddling your thumbs for resins to refill. Plus, grinding is a pain - no leveling up by bashing enemies, you're out there collecting materials!

They just had to take inspiration of Chinese cultivation bullshit. Just how many more flowers and green coccaine do I need to gather to ascend my Nahida!?

GAH! I'M DONE! I'M NEVER TOUCHING THIS GAME AGAIN!!

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-Please standby-

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Well, it's a mobile game, so can't really blame it. You know the drill - gotta wait to actually play the game.

Guess I should quit my whining. It's not like it's some competitive games where you'd cuss out your terrible teammates. Why did I get so worked out? Weird, huh?

Oh well...

Huh...?

So, I'm sitting there, ready to roll for a new Archon character re-run banner. I throw some cash from my bank account into it, click the star icon, and guess what? The banner I was expecting isn't the one that pops up on my screen.

[Do you hate gacha that much?]

[ YES ] [ NO ]

...huh? The hell...?

What am I supposed to do here? Should I just click on yes?

*Click*

[Why?]

Huh? Why? No choices here. They didn't even bother asking for feedback. It was just my cursor and that's it on my screen.

Did I got a virus?

Is it a hacker?

Rather I just went on a rant about why I can't stand this game. Even if they gave me a spot to leave feedback, I wouldn't bother because it's just too much to explain my point.

*Ding*

And again, the words changes.

[You played so many games, ao why are you hating on them when you kept playing?]

Huh?

[Perhaps, it would be different if it's not a game?]

Wha---!!?

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(Present day)

"BARK! BARK! (F*CKING SHIT!)"

Ugh, that dream again. Last night's chill was no different from the usual in this crappy world.

So, apparently, I've been transmigrated, and guess what? I'm a dog. Yep, the four-legged, bark-like-crazy kind.

Woke up barking at a window panel, like something out of a game. Seriously, is this a manhwa?

But here's the kicker - I've landed in a game world I've despised all along...

Welcome to Genshin Impact, Inazuma region, Inazuma city. What a wild ride.

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Unknown god, please just kill me.

Why the heck am I stuck as an animal?! Shouldn't this plot twist have turned me into some random NPC? Isn't that the usual deal in manhwa plots?!

Ugh whatever, "woof (status)"

*Ding*

[Name: -]

[Species: Haskimo (Husky American Eskimo Dog Mix)]

[Lv: 5]

Titles:

[Transmigrated one] : Inhabiting an old soul within a mismatched youthful body, you hold a distinct advantage among your peers. With each level-up, you experience a 4× increase in stat points.

Skills: no skills are currently available.

I didn't even lucked out with any cheat either. No fancy shop or anything, but I've got this inventory. The kicker? Can't wield any weapons; I hit level 5 by hunting slimes on the outskirts.

And tapping the screen? Nah, got to nudge it with my nose - these white paws aren't touchscreen-friendly.

So, after surviving a week as a pup, I've been cruising around this city. Sneak into a few houses, you know?

"AWOOOOO (I WANT FRIED CHICKEEEEEN)"

I swear, I might just kick the bucket right now. Haven't eaten a thing today. Starvation's about to claim me.

Ran into the main character at the port, only got a head pat and they strolled away. Come on, seriously, I'm starving-get me some food! I don't mind if it's your emergency food!!

And then, jackpot...

Spotted a vision next to a snoozing shogunate officer. The gemstone was glowing this cool light blue, like ice. Sure, it's Inazuma, officer following the vision hunt decree and all. But something's off, like really off.

Weird part? That gemstone? Smells amazing. Like that filet mignon from my past life...

And, without knowing why, my instincts were screaming at me to... EAT IT!

*Crack*

It's a struggle, but my jaw won't quit. No flavor at all, yet I can't help but pretend it's the most amazing dish I've ever eaten.

*Gulp*

I stumbled upon this wild memory, like it just popped into my head. Picture this: a hunter deep in the boar-hunting business, gets ambushed by a bunch of hilichurls...

It's like I've inherited his ambition - can sense it and see his memories vividly. Weird thing is, this guy isn't some playable character in the game. Yet, the graphics were so lifelike for an NPC.

*Ding*

[You received a new title!]

[Eater of Ambitions]

• Description: Devouring not just food, but the very ambitions of others fuels your hunger. Bestowed with the title, "Elemental Affinity," this skill thrives on consumption-the more ambition you devour, the stronger the skill becomes.

Uooh!???

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[Elemental Affinity (B) is active]

My front claws grow larger, coated in ice. No discomfort or anything, and what used to feel cold is now no big deal. I suppose this is the influence of the Cryo Vision. Now that I ponder it, this power comes from consuming random NPC visions. What if I consumed ones owned by playable characters?

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Hehe... eheheheh, HEHAHAHAHA! LET'S TRY IT! THIS WOULD BE A EPIC!!

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To be continued.