Aarav slowly opened his eyes.
A strange ceiling stared back at him.
"This… isn't a hospital?" he muttered.
His body felt lighter… different.
He quickly sat up, his heart racing.
The room was unfamiliar. Wooden walls, a small window, and a cold breeze entering from outside.
"What is this place…?"
Suddenly—
Ding!
[System Activated Successfully]
A blue transparent screen appeared in front of his eyes.
Aarav froze.
"What… is this?"
[Welcome, Host]
[You have been chosen by the Forbidden System]
[Mission: Survive]
[Reward: Power]
[Failure: Death]
Aarav's breathing became heavy.
"System…? Power…?"
Before he could react, a sharp pain struck his head.
Memories… not his own… flooded his mind.
This body belonged to someone else.
A weak boy… same as him.
Bullied. Ignored. Hated.
Aarav clenched his fists.
"So even here… I'm still weak…"
His eyes slowly turned cold.
"No…"
"This time… I won't stay weak."
[First Task Unlocked]
[Defeat a low-level beast]
[Reward: +10 Strength]
Aarav looked toward the window.
Outside… a dark forest stretched endlessly.
Danger was everywhere.
But for the first time in his life…
He smiled.
"Looks like… my journey has finally begun."