Night, 1971 — Somewhere Unknown
I woke up on cold, damp grass. My head was pounding, and my thoughts were a scrambled mess.
"Ugh... where am I?" I muttered.
My mind was blank. Completely empty. The last thing I remembered... was nothing.Am I suffering from amnesia?
I sat up slowly, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. A metal sign nearby caught my attention:
"Central Park Zoo"
Didn't ring any bells.
Instinctively, I checked my pockets and found a crumpled ID card.
Name: NathanDate of Birth: 1951
"At least I'm not named Moto Moto…" I mumbled. But something wasn't adding up.I had a blurred memory—something about the year 2025, a news headline... Trump about to launch a nuke?
Wait.Did I just get nuked... and end up in the past? In America?
God, I should've watched those YouTube videos about how basic tech works.I could've been rich.Now I don't even know how modern communication works. Satellites and… I don't know… stuff?
DING!
[One Piece System: Authentication Denied][Scanning Host World…][Result: Harry Potter Universe][Researcher System initializing. Please choose your first template:]
John Hammond (Jurassic Park)
Ivan Antonovich Vanko (Iron Man 2)
Jayce Talis (Arcane)
"Thanks, Trump," I muttered. Then glanced at first option and the zoo sign again."Maybe I should start my own Madagascar adventure…"
But no. Time to get serious.
Option 1 — A dinosaur park guy? That's not gonna help in a world of magic and dragons.Option 2 — Tech genius with a grudge. Cool, but kinda useless in an era where floppy disks are luxury.Option 3 — My favorite. Jayce Talis. Steampunk magic-science hybrid, and a hammer. That's the vibe.
[Template Selected: Jayce Talis][Loading: 1… 2… 89…]
"Wow. Faster than a GTA V loading screen."
Just as it hit 100%, a sudden headache hit like a freight train.
Everything went black.
SOMETHING JUST JAMMED INTO MY BACK—
Wait... false alarm.I wasn't being stabbed.Just a street sweeper poking me with his broom.
"Yo, man—you alright? Looked like you just got zapped by some bad mojo or somethin'."
Ugh. 1970s jive talk. Great.
"Yeah, I'm cool… just heading outside," I muttered and began walking aimlessly.
10 Minutes Later
As I walked, bits and pieces of memory started returning.But instead of clarity, I got chaos.
Steampunk machines. Runic schematics. Unknown devices.They all swirled in my mind.I needed time to think. To understand.
But first—
"System."
"Hello, Host. What can I do for you?"
"Let's start with the basics. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?! Where am I? When am I? Why me?!"
"You are in the Harry Potter universe, year 1971.As for why you're here—I don't know. I exist alongside you, but I lack higher-level authorization."
Great. So I'm in Harry Potter.With no memory, no purpose, no plan.
"Fine. Then give me everything that would be useful to know."
📘 Researcher System Protocol:
I am a multidisciplinary knowledge system covering everything from physics to magic.You can acquire templates, knowledge, materials, or tools via the following:
1 USD = 1 Point
1 Sickle ≈ 0.35 Points
Sell your inventions to the system for 50% of their point value
⚠️ You can only purchase items related to your current knowledge base.To check your current state, say "Status."
"Guess I can't get a Sharingan until I either unlock Orochimaru or learn chakra theory…"
"Show Status."
🧬 Status
Name: Nathan DrakeTemplate: Jayce Talis (Arcane)World: Harry PotterYear: 1971
🎓 Attributes
Perfect Understanding:You process and internalize knowledge exponentially faster than any normal human. Magical theory, mechanical design, advanced physics—it all becomes second nature with minimal exposure.
Hammer Mastery:Whenever you touch a tool, weapon, or device, you instantly understand how to use it effectively—even if it's magical, cursed, or alien in nature.
Persuasion:Your words strike with the weight of intellect and emotion.
Unlocks unique dialogue options in critical social situations.
You naturally adapt your tone, language, and body language based on the target's emotional state.
"Show Store."
A glowing interface appeared before me, displaying a massive inventory of arcane items:
🛠️ Available Items (Researcher Access Level: Arcane)
Powder's Wind-Up Monkey – 10 PointsA cute little monkey… that explodes. Small-scale distraction or demolition tool.
Piltover Hex Crystal (Ready to explode) – 85 PointsStores magical energy. Can be used to power small devices or enchantments.
Jayce's Arc Battery Pack – 120 PointsA portable energy source. Can temporarily power tools, machines, or magical sigils.
Silco's Vision Enhancer Serum – 300 PointsHeightens perception for 30 minutes. Grants night vision and threat recognition.
Camille's Leg Enhancer (One-Time Prototype) – 500 PointsGrants a temporary agility boost. Not permanent, but very effective for evasion or parkour.
Vi's Gauntlet Core (Damaged) – 1,300 PointsCan be repaired with engineering skill. Adds massive strength boosts when reassembled.
Zaunite Smoke Bombs x3 – 90 PointsNon-lethal. Obscures vision and interrupts targeting spells.
Piltover Artisan Toolkit – 160 PointsFull set of precision tools compatible with both tech and magical modifications.
Arcane Conduit Rod (Uncharged) – 270 PointsA focusing rod. Can channel energy once charged. Potential wand replacement.
Hextech Drone (Scout Model) – 3,000 PointsBasic autonomous scout. Capable of mapping terrain and identifying threats.
Ekko's Z-Drive – 10,000,000 PointsA time-rewinding device. Utterly broken. You're not even close to affording this.
One thing was crystal clear:
First, I need to make money.