In infinity, where there is neither place nor time, where the human concept of existence fades away, there was absolute void. Not darkness, not light, not cold nor heat... just void.
And in the middle of this void, there was a throne.
A black throne, carved from material unlike anything in the lower worlds. Mysterious engravings adorned its sides, as if telling stories of countless worlds. And on this throne, he was sitting.
A person.
His features could not be accurately described, for mystery enveloped his entire existence. He was reclining on the throne, his chin resting on his left palm, his eyes staring into the void. And before him, there were screens.
Dozens of screens, hundreds of screens, thousands of screens floating in the void around him. Each screen showed a different world. In one, a fierce battle between armies of monsters and humans. In another, an arrogant king addressing his subjects. In a third, a young hero training tirelessly.
And the person on the throne flipped through them with clear boredom.
The Person: (in a quiet, faint voice that almost faded into the void) "Ah... every day, the same stories. A hero trains, a villain plots, a happy ending. Boring. Boring. Boring."
He ran his long fingers through the air, and one of the screens transformed into another.
The Person: "This world... a kingdom fighting over an empty throne. And here... a guild of hunters fighting over second-rate gates. They all imagine they are important, that their struggles mean something."
He laughed a light, sarcastic laugh.
The Person: "If only they knew. If only they knew that someone is watching them from here, they would be less arrogant. Or perhaps more."
He paused for a moment, then sighed.
The Person: "I need something new. Something... exciting. Something to ignite these endless hours."
He suddenly sat up straight. His eyes gleamed for a moment with a faint purple light.
The Person: "I've always had a thought... what if I descended into one of the worlds myself? Not as an observer, but as a participant? As an actor on their little stage?"
He smiled.
The Person: "Why not? I have time. I have the power. And I have... boredom that kills."
He moved his hand before him, and a massive screen appeared in front of his eyes. A system screen, with complex designs, filled with codes, data, and countless information.
The Person: "Let's see... what's on the menu?"
The screen began flipping rapidly, displaying endless worlds. Hunter worlds, Tower worlds, Murim worlds, Cultivation worlds, Apocalypse worlds, Sci-Fi worlds.
He suddenly stopped.
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: Match found with search criteria]
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[Dimension: E-124]
[Classification: Hunter World – Medium Grade]
[Population: 7.8 billion]
[Threat Level: Low – Medium]
[Power System: Gates – Hunters – Ranks from E to SSS]
[Special Notes: An entity claiming divinity exists – "King of Gates"]
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```
The person's eyes widened for a moment. He sat up completely, and boredom vanished from his face.
The Person: "What? There is... there is an entity claiming divinity?"
He read the information again.
The Person: "King of Gates... claims to be the god of gates, controls the strongest gates, and receives worship from millions of hunters. Ha... haha..."
He laughed. A real laugh this time.
The Person: "How ironic. A weak creature in a weak world, claiming divinity. Does he not know that God is One? Does he not know that there is no god but Him?"
He stood up from the throne. And for the first time, it seemed as if a flame had ignited in his eyes.
The Person: "This is worth visiting. Not to save them, not to guide them... but to see with my own eyes how this creature mocks the greatness of the Creator. And to teach him... his lesson."
He approached the screen and placed his finger on the word "Transfer."
The Person: "Finally... I found something to entertain me. Let the fun begin."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: Confirm transfer process]
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[Destination: Dimension E-124 – Planet Earth – South Korea – Seoul]
[Transfer Type: Body Possession – Biologically Compatible]
[Target Body Status: Critical – Failed Suicide Attempt]
[Compatibility Rate: 99.7%]
[Estimated Time: 3 Seconds]
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[Are you sure you want to transfer?]
[Yes] [No]
```
The Person: "Yes."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: Starting transfer process]
[3...]
[2...]
[1...]
[Transfer completed successfully]
```
Seoul, South Korea – Jongno District – Small Apartment
BEEP... BEEP... BEEP...
The sound of a distant alarm.
BEEP... BEEP... BEEP...
He opened his eyes.
A dirty white ceiling. Moisture in the corners. An old electric bulb flickering weakly.
He sat up in bed slowly. Looked around. A small room, no more than twenty square meters. An unmade bed, a small desk piled with papers, a half-open wardrobe, and a curtain drawn over a small window.
The Hero: (Examining the place) "So... this is the body I'll be using."
He looked at his hands. They were trembling. Pale skin, untidy nails, small bruises on the wrists.
He got up from bed with difficulty. Felt weakness in his body, slight dizziness. He moved towards the desk, where there was a white paper written in a shaky handwriting.
```
[Awakening Test Result]
Name: Anas Sharif Yazeed
Date of Birth: March 15, 1998
Nationality: Egyptian
Test Date: October 12, 2024
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Rank: G
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Notes: Lowest possible rank. Unqualified to be a hunter. It is recommended to seek alternative professions.
```
The Hero: (Reads in a faint voice) "Rank G... I suppose this is the lowest rank in this world."
He laughed.
The Hero: "What irony. The body's owner tried to commit suicide because he got the lowest rank. Poor guy."
He moved towards the mirror hanging on the wall.
What he saw was shocking. A pale, exhausted face. Dark circles under the eyes. Dry lips. Short, neglected black hair. A small scar on the left eyebrow.
But most importantly... his eyes.
Light gray eyes, carrying a look of brokenness and despair.
The Hero: (Staring into the mirror) "Anas Sharif Yazeed... an Egyptian in Korea. You tried to kill yourself because you failed at everything. Failed projects, failed businesses, and now a G-rank. You've hit rock bottom, my friend."
He turned his head slightly, examining his appearance.
The Hero: "But... this body is perfect. No one will notice me. A failure, forgotten, worthless in this world. Perfect."
He approached the desk again and found a Korean ID card. He picked it up.
```
[Korean ID Card]
Name: Anas Sharif Yazeed
Date of Birth: 1998.03.15
Nationality: Egyptian (Permanent Residence)
Resident Registration Number: 980315-XXXXXXX
Address: Seoul – Jongno District – Building 42 – Apt 308
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Park Ji-won
```
The Hero: "Married?"
And suddenly...
WHAM
A wave of memories struck his head like lightning.
---
Seven years ago....
A small café in Hongdae. Anas Sharif Yazeed sitting at a table, reading a book in Korean. He was younger, more vibrant, his eyes shining with hope.
A beautiful Korean girl entered, long black hair, dressed elegantly. She stumbled slightly and almost fell, so Anas quickly stood up and caught her.
The Girl: "Oh! Thank you!"
Anas: (In Korean) "You're welcome. I hope you're not hurt."
The girl looked at him gratefully, then smiled. Her laugh was like tiny bells.
The Girl: "Your Korean is very good! You're not Korean, are you?"
Anas: "I'm Egyptian. I've been living here for two years."
The Girl: "My name is Park Ji-won. Nice to meet you."
Anas: "Anas... Anas Yazeed."
---
A Two years later....
A small wedding ceremony. Only close friends. Ji-won wearing a white wedding dress, shining like the moon. Anas wearing an elegant black suit, his eyes tearful with joy.
The Officiant: "Do you, Anas Sharif Yazeed, take Park Ji-won to be your wife, to love and honor her, in good times and in bad, until death do you part?"
Anas: (Voice choking) "I do."
Ji-won: (Laughing with tears in her eyes) "I do."
---
A month after the wedding...
A small but clean apartment. Anas preparing breakfast, Ji-won still asleep. On the table, a new business plan. A startup in technology.
Anas: (To himself) "This time it will succeed. It must succeed."
---
A Three years later....
The first project failed. Losses weren't huge, but painful.
Anas: (Trying to smile) "It's okay, Ji-won. I'll start another project. This time I'll study the market more."
Ji-won: (Placing her hand on his shoulder) "I'm with you, Anas. Always."
---
Two years later...
The second project failed. And the third. And the fourth. Debts piled up. Friends drifted away. Looks changed.
One day, Anas entered the house, exhausted. Ji-won was sitting on the sofa, crying.
Anas: "Ji-won... what happened?"
Ji-won: "I... I can't go on like this, Anas. Debts are increasing, and you... you're wasting away before my eyes."
Anas: "I'll find a solution. I'll take the Awakening test, become a hunter. Hunters make a lot of money."
Ji-won: "But... you're not a fighter, Anas. What if you fail? What if you die?"
Anas: (Firmly) "I won't fail. I have to succeed this time."
---
The previous day...
The test hall. Anas standing in line, feverish eyes, exhausted body. He entered the measuring device. Lights, sounds, then... the result.
[Rank: G]
Anas's heart sank to rock bottom. He walked out of the hall like a stunned man. Walked through the streets aimlessly. Rain poured on him, and he didn't feel it.
He reached the apartment. Ji-won wasn't there. Maybe at work. Maybe she got tired of him.
He looked at the ceiling of the room. Looked at the window. Looked at his hand.
"I'm a failure. I don't deserve to live. I'm a burden to everyone."
He opened the desk drawer. A small knife.
---
And now...
The Hero returned to reality. He stood in the same room, but now he knew everything. All of Anas Sharif Yazeed's memories had become his.
The Hero: (Whispering) "My God... this man suffered a lot."
He paused for a moment.
The Hero: "He lost everything. His money, his businesses, his dignity... and probably his wife now. And topped it off with a G-rank."
He sat on the edge of the bed.
The Hero: "But he never lost his faith. In all his memories, he prayed, he called upon God. Even in the hardest moments, he never blasphemed. He never said why did You do this to me?"
He smiled.
The Hero: "This is why I chose this body specifically. The system said it was biologically compatible, but the truth... the truth is that his soul is pure. He deserves a chance."
He stood up.
The Hero: "And now, Anas Sharif Yazeed, I'll give you what you deserve. Not because you're a hero, not because you're great... but because you endured. And because fun needs a good launchpad."
He raised his hand.
The Hero: "Status window."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: Opening Status Window]
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[STATUS: Anas Sharif Yazeed]
[Basic Information]
Name: Anas Sharif Yazeed
Age: 26 years
Nationality: Egyptian
Rank: G
Classification: Unclassified
[Stats]
HP: 45 / 450
MP: 0 / 0
STR: 8
AGI: 7
STA: 6
INT: 92
PER: 12
LUK: 3
[Physical Condition]
Health: Critical (Severe weakness – Malnutrition – Dehydration)
Injuries: Superficial cuts on wrists
Energy: 15%
[Skills]
Passive Skills:
• None
Active Skills:
• None
[Notes]
• This person is unqualified for combat
• Intelligence above average (wasted)
• Luck: Rock bottom
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```
The Hero: (Reading calmly) "STR 8, AGI 7, STA 6... pathetic. But INT 92! That's interesting. The man is smart but never used his intelligence properly."
He looked at LUK: 3.
The Hero: "Luck 3... no wonder he failed at everything."
He laughed.
The Hero: "What an irony. A body with no strength, no skills, no future... and a pure soul, a smart mind, and zero luck. This is exactly what I was looking for."
He raised his hand again.
The Hero: "Alright. Now... time for modification."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: Opening MOD MENU]
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[Welcome to MOD MENU – Absolute Version]
[Available Options]
• Edit Stats [STATS EDIT]
• Add Skills [ADD SKILLS]
• Edit Rank [RANK EDIT]
• Edit Appearance [APPEARANCE EDIT]
• Edit Memories [MEMORY EDIT]
• Unlock Advanced Options [ADVANCED OPTIONS]
• Import Data from Other Worlds [IMPORT]
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[Warning: You are using the Absolute MOD MENU. Modifications are irreversible. Do you want to continue?]
[Yes] [No]
```
The Hero: "Yes."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: MOD MENU access confirmed]
[Full control activated. You may now modify.]
```
The stats edit window opened.
The Hero: (Rubbing his hands) "Let's start with the basics. Health first."
He began entering numbers.
```
[Editing Stats]
HP: 45/450 ➜ 999,999,999/999,999,999
MP: 0/0 ➜ 999,999,999/999,999,999
STR: 8 ➜ 999,999,999
AGI: 7 ➜ 999,999,999
STA: 6 ➜ 999,999,999
INT: 92 ➜ 999,999,999
PER: 12 ➜ 999,999,999
LUK: 3 ➜ 999,999,999
```
The Hero: (Reading the numbers) "Like that... now this body will never die. Will never tire. Will never fail."
He smiled.
The Hero: "Now, the rank."
He opened the rank edit window.
```
[Editing Rank]
Current Rank: G
New Rank: [Locked – Cannot be displayed]
[Modification successful]
```
The Hero: "Like that. There will be no barrier to reaching power."
He looked at the skills list.
The Hero: "Now... the fun part. Skills."
He opened the add skills window.
The Hero: "First, passive skills. Five EX-rank skills."
He started typing.
```
[Adding Skills – EX Rank]
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[Added Passive Skills:]
1. [EX] Absolute Immortality
- Cannot die by any means
- Body automatically regenerates within seconds
- Complete immunity to all types of damage
2. [EX] Unperceivable Presence
- Can hide his presence at will
- His energy and mana cannot be tracked
- Appears only when he wants
3. [EX] Cosmic Adaptation
- Adapts to any environment in any world
- Immunity to all elements (fire, ice, lightning, darkness, light)
- Unaffected by changes in time or gravity
4. [EX] Dimensional Mind
- Can process infinite information simultaneously
- Analyzes any situation in fractions of a second
- Perfect memory that never forgets
5. [EX] Fortune's Gift
- Maximum luck in all situations
- Enemies make mistakes at critical moments
- Opportunities always come at the right time
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```
The Hero: (Looking at the skills) "This is enough for survival. Now, active skills. Twelve SSS-rank skills."
```
[Adding Skills – SSS Rank]
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[Added Active Skills:]
1. [SSS] Eternal Light Sword
- Summons a sword of pure light
- Cuts through anything, physical or spiritual
- Range: 100 meters
2. [SSS] Earthquake Fist
- One punch shakes the ground for a kilometer
- Causes seismic cracks
- Stunning effect on enemies
3. [SSS] Shield of Worlds
- Creates a shield from dimensional energy
- Protects from any attack up to EX rank
- Absorbs energy and can release it later
4. [SSS] Lightning Flash
- Speed beyond human perception
- Can move like lightning over short distances
- Leaves a trail of light behind
5. [SSS] Eye of Truth
- Sees enemies' weak points
- Reveals deception and camouflage
- Sees energy and mana levels
6. [SSS] Minor Mind Control
- Controls the minds of the weak for short periods
- Reads surface thoughts
- Plants simple illusions
7. [SSS] Shadow Summon
- Summons a shadow creature to assist him
- The creature obeys simple commands
- Can spy or fight
8. [SSS] Advanced Healing
- Heals his wounds and others' wounds
- Regenerates severed limbs
- Removes poisons and diseases
9. [SSS] Gravity Field
- Creates a gravity field in a specified area
- Increases or decreases gravity by 10 times
- Paralyzes enemies' movements
10. [SSS] Mirage
- Creates illusory copies of himself
- The illusion moves and speaks
- Hard to distinguish from the real one
11. [SSS] Flicker
- Instant short-distance teleportation
- Maximum range of 500 meters
- Can be used in combat
12. [SSS] Destiny's Mockery
- Rewinds time by 3 seconds
- Usable once per hour
- Changes the outcome of a failed situation
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```
The Hero: (Reviewing the list) "This is balanced. Not excessive, but enough for fun."
He clicked "Confirm."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: 17 skills added successfully]
[Total Skills: 17]
[5 EX | 12 SSS]
[Warning: Some skills require training for optimal use]
```
Suddenly, the Hero felt a change in his body.
Muscles grew quietly, not excessively, but harmoniously. Skin became fresher, healthier. Dark circles under the eyes disappeared. Short black hair became shinier.
He stood before the mirror again.
What he saw now was different. The same features, but refreshed, vibrant, handsome. His gray eyes became deeper, pulsating with confidence. His posture straightened, shoulders relaxed, his presence became different.
The Hero: (Staring into the mirror) "Now... this is better. This suits me."
He looked into his gray eyes.
The Hero: "Anas Sharif Yazeed... I'll take care of your body. I'll use it to entertain myself. And in return... I'll change your life. I'll restore your dignity. I'll make your wife look at you with admiration again."
He smiled.
The Hero: "Not because I'm kind. No. But because that will make the fun greater. The story of a failure rising from the bottom... that's entertaining."
He turned towards the window. Opened the curtain. Sunlight entered this room for the first time in days.
The Hero: "Seoul... a beautiful city. Hunters, gates, guilds, struggles. And... a King of Gates claiming divinity."
He laughed.
The Hero: "I'm coming."
He moved towards the door. Paused for a moment, his hand on the handle.
The Hero: "By the way... Anas Sharif Yazeed. I'll use your name, I'll live your life, I'll face your problems. But remember... I am not you. I am the one who will mock your false gods. I am the one who will tamper with the laws of your world. I am..."
He opened the door.
The Hero: "... The Absolute Manipulator."
He left the apartment, leaving behind his old body, his old life, and began his journey in a new world.
A world full of hunters, gates, monsters... and an arrogant king claiming what is not his.
The Hero: (Walking down the street, raising his face to the sun) "The fun has begun."
```
[SYSTEM ALERT: World entry successful]
[Dimension: E-124]
[Location: Seoul – South Korea]
[Body: Anas Sharif Yazeed]
[Status: Active]
[Current Mission: Undefined]
[Suggestions: Explore the world – Learn about the hunter system – Search for the "King of Gates"]
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[Enjoy your time, Manipulator]
```