********** ..... ..... Jak stood out from the crowd with his slender figure and plain, average features. Despite being the youngest in his family with three elder sisters and two older brothers, he was held to the same standards as his siblings and never received special treatment. His school days were comprised of mediocrity, as no matter how hard he studied, he always placed third in the yearly exam. But, little did Jak know that his life was about to change in a way he could not have imagined. After living a monotonous life in his small village, he developed a strong longing for adventure and the thrills that came with it. Being unable to join his peers and complete his college preparation due to health issues, he had grown increasingly isolated and had retreated into his own world, watching animes and reading light novels to escape reality. After some time, he developed a severe case of anxiety and was unable to face or even leave the house. Having had enough of the restrictiv

********* ..... ..... ////// JAK POV \\\\\ I stirred from my deep slumber, groggily trying to place myself in my surroundings. Strange noises had interrupted my peaceful sleep, and now I found myself in a dark and unfamiliar place. "Where am I?" I mumbled, my voice echoing through the empty space. "It doesn't look like hell or heaven. And why can't I see myself?" As I tried to clear my thoughts, a pounding headache reminded me of how I had died – drowning in the river. Panic threatened to engulf me, but I pushed it aside, determined to find a way out of this eerie silence. "Hello?" I called out tentatively, hoping for a response. "Can someone tell me how to get out of here?" Suddenly, a voice rang out from the darkness, causing me to jump in surprise. "Hey, you can still joke in this kind of situation." Relieved to hear someone else's voice, I replied, "Whoever you are, please show yourself. I can't see a thing, and it's freaking me out." "Of course, kiddo," the voice said, a

********* ..... ..... " " Conversion or Speech, ' ' Thoughts, [ ] System Talking. ..... ..... The air in the hospital's I.C.U. ward was heavy with anticipation and worry as a well-built man in his thirties paced back and forth in the hallway, his eyes filled with anxiety. His wife was inside, undergoing a delicate procedure to bring their child into the world. As he waited, he couldn't help but imagine the worst-case scenario, his mind racing with every possible complication. But after what seemed like an eternity, the lights in the I.C.U. ward dimmed, signaling that the procedure was over. Heart racing, he sprinted to the door of the I.C.U. ward, eager to see his wife and child. As he entered the room, his eyes fell upon his wife, her face contorted with exhaustion, but the sound of a newborn's cries filled the room. The relief he felt was palpable as he approached the doctor who had just finished checking on his wife and child. "Doctor, how are they? Is everything okay?" h

********** ...... ..... " " Conversion or speech, ' ' thoughts, [ ] System talking. ..... ..... A month later, I am sitting on a chair beside the table, and in front of me, on the table, lies the thing I got from Tier 1 gift pack. It was a surprise for me when I saw what was inside the gift, and thank the goddess, I love it. Do you want to know what it is? It's a piece of tech that can transform into any form, like a computer, mobile, smartwatch, camera, and even smart glasses, etc. I named it 'Megatron'. It's high-level technology, and in the future, I can even make it soul-bound to me once I am strong enough, as it runs on my energy. "Hmmm... I need a lot of resources in the initial tier to cultivate, and I also need a legal way so my parents can live a carefree life until they get old," Nowadays, I was thinking of setting up a business where I can sell pills, potions, weapons, etc., but first, I need a large fund to buy a decent building, and it can be settled if I use

******** ..... ..... " " Conversion or speech, ' ' thoughts, [ ] Aashi talking. ..... ..... ////// ( Erick Pov ) \\\\\ "A few days ago, I won the lottery!" I exclaimed as my parents entered the room. I had asked Aashi to buy twenty lottery tickets, with only two having rewards and the rest being blanks. It was enough for us to buy a property in a mid-class society. "Son, where did you get these from, and where did you get the money to buy them?" my father asked, trying to look angry. However, I could tell he was a bad actor. I had already thought of an excuse. "Dad, there were twenty of these in a bundle, and I found them in a nearby park when I went to play yesterday. Today, I saw the news and matched the lottery numbers. Luckily, two of them matched, and we got two jackpots. These two should be enough for us to live on for ten years," I said, giving a very convincing story. Seeing their faces, I knew they had bought it. "Dear, what should we do? These lotteries a