All Chapters of A Rat-Dragon System : Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
10 chapters
THE AWAKENING
It was my fifteenth birthday! I was a bit happy and anxious. In the Mu Xiang dynasty, we were known for bonding with a powerful pet system. Each son and daughter of this powerful lineage carried power. My father always reminded me how lucky I was to be born his son. He not only reminded us, but he also gave a strict command. Any of his children who awakened a weak pet system animal was going to be disowned. Thus, I felt scared. The thought of being disowned at a tender age made my heart beat fast. I got up early to take my bath and was soon on my way to school. My school was one of the biggest in the city. It was crawling with lots of kids with huge pets and systems you could only dream of. The school was in sects. The weak and the strong. The weak are those who awaken weaker pets and systems, while the strong awaken far better pets and systems. The moment I was parked right in front of the school gate, my father turned from the wheel and looked at me. "Happy birthday, bo
CAST OUT LIKE DIRT
The moment I saw the creature standing right in front of me, I felt the ground should open up and swallow me. The laughter did not stop. Each of the students kept laughing at me. Their fingers pointed at me in unison and for a moment, I felt the ground should cave under me. Out of everything in the world… I got a rat. I stood there, frozen, staring at the tiny creature at my feet. It looked up at me and squeaked again, like it was happy to see me. That only made it worse. “HAHAHAHA!” Jack’s voice rose above the others. “I knew it! I knew you were trash!” he shouted, holding his stomach as he laughed. “A rat? Seriously? Even the system hates you!” More laughter followed. Some students covered their mouths, trying to hide their smiles. Others didn’t even bother. I couldn’t lift my head. The embarrassment was just out of this world. My hands were shaking from the shame I had just bestowed on my father and the lineage that expected more from me. “Silence!” Mr. Thomas’ voice
THROWN OUT OF THE HOUSE
For a brief moment, I stood frozen, my eyes locked on the little rat in front of me—except it wasn’t little anymore. It had grown. Not just slightly… but noticeably. My breath caught in my throat as my fingers twitched at my sides. A strange warmth surged through my chest, spreading downward into my stomach like fire. Joy. Raw, overwhelming joy. A grin slowly pulled at my lips, my eyes widening as I stared at it in disbelief. Then a blue screen flickered into existence before me. [ System Rat Fully Initiated ] [ Pay more for your next level of upgrade ] I blinked once. Then twice. My brows furrowed, the excitement on my face faltering slightly as confusion crept in. “What do you mean… pay more?” I muttered under my breath, my voice low, cautious. The screen glitched. [ System Rewiring… ] [ New Rules: To further upgrade your system pet, you need to either unlock with money or fight for upgrade level ] For a second— Silence. Then my lips parted again, this time curlin
BULLIED
Have you ever wished everything was just a dream… one you needed to wake up from? I have. Because just a few months ago, I had everything. Money, respect. A name that opened doors without effort. But now? Now I was lying on a thin, creaking bed inside a cramped cubicle that barely deserved to be called a room. The ceiling above me was stained, cracked in places, like it had given up on life just like I had. I let out a slow yawn, stretching lazily, my body heavy from exhaustion. BANG! The door slammed open so violently it bounced against the wall. I jolted upright instantly, my heart racing as my sleepy eyes snapped toward the entrance. A man stood there. He was short and thick. A pot belly pushing against his worn shirt with sweat glistening on his forehead. His face twisted with irritation, lips curled in disgust as his eyes locked onto me. “Where is my rent for two months?!” he barked, his voice loud enough to shake the walls. I blinked, still half awake. “Rent…?” I
THE PIT FIGHT
The pit fightThe deeper I walked into the city, the more the air changed.I clenched the flyer tightly in my hand, my eyes scanning every wall, every corner, every narrow path as I searched for the address.Every few minutes, I checked my timer, making sure I still had enough time. Hours passed before I finally stopped.A narrow, dimly lit path stretched ahead, almost abandoned, and at the end of it stood a rusted metal door.My grip tightened around the flyer. This was it. The address matched.For a moment, I didn’t move. I just stood there, staring. The faint reflection on the metal showed my bruised face, swollen lip, and tired eyes.My jaw clenched. “I don’t have a choice,” I muttered under my breath. My hand drifted to my pocket, and it felt like it understood me—like it knew exactly what I was about to do.My fingers curled into a fist before I finally pushed the door open.The noise hit me instantly—loud, wild and alive.Voices clashed from every direction as I stepped inside,
WAS THIS REAL?
As I walked out of the building, everything felt unreal. One minute, my pet had been tiny and fragile, and the next, it was soaring above the ground with wings.I bent down slightly, my gaze fixed on the small creature perched on my shoulder. “You just saved us back there… what are you?” I whispered. It let out a soft, squeaky sound and nudged against me, jumping lightly on my shoulder as if it was proud of itself.We had won the match, but victory didn’t change the fact that I was still broke. My stomach rumbled, and I glanced at my wrist—no timer, no system alert. That was a relief. Maybe now I could focus on something practical: finding a job and a way to feed myself.Then, a system message popped up.[ System Message ][ Cash Prize Unlocked Due to Special Death Delivery ]A smile tugged at the corner of my lips. I glanced at my pet, who perched calmly on my shoulder, its tiny wings folding neatly behind it. I stopped walking, my heart pounding as I anticipated the amount.[ System
CHALLENGE FOR THE THRONE
Everyone was quiet for a moment, all eyes snapping to me. I felt a mix of fear and excitement bubbling inside. I could do this if I had killed a beetle that was way above my level..My pet twitched on my shoulder, sensing my heartbeat, its tiny claws digging lightly into my sleeve. I gave it a soft scratch behind the ears. “We’ve got this,” I whispered.A few students muttered among themselves.“He’s crazy,” someone said.“That rat doesn’t stand a chance against the bigger pets here.”" Does he think this is going to be a easy fight? He is going to have to fight his way through the dredgs."" He won't even last a second."I was not moved.Instead, I felt the joy to show my father what I could do. If he had watched the video then he was doing this just to give me my spot back.Jack was smirking again, leaning against the wall. “Finally,” he said slowly, as if savoring the moment. “Someone stupid enough to throw themselves into the fire. I’ll enjoy watching this. You definitely are goin
RISK & REWARD
The creature that stepped out behind Dan was nothing like I had imagined.It wasn’t just big.It was monstrous.Its body was thick and muscular, covered in jagged, stone-like scales that shifted slightly as it moved, grinding against each other with a low, scraping sound.Each step it took cracked the ground beneath it, leaving its feet imprints in the arena floor.Its head was shaped like that of a wolf—but twisted, elongated, and armored. Rows of sharp teeth gleamed beneath its curled lips, and those glowing red eyes burned with a savage, almost intelligent hunger.A low growl rumbled from its chest.The sound alone made my legs feel weak.“Stone Fang Wolf,” someone whispered from the crowd.“No way… that’s a mid-tier evolution…”“He’s been hiding that this whole time?”My throat tightened.Mid-tier.That meant… even at Tier 5, his pet was already far stronger than it should be.Dan casually rested his hand on the creature’s head,completely unbothered by the terrifying beast beside
DRAGON AWAKENS
The ground didn’t just shake. It submitted under the flapping of its wings. A crushing pressure descended over the arena like an invisible hand forcing everything downward. The air grew heavy, thick, and hard to breathe. Students staggered back in panic. “What… what is that?!” someone shouted. Even the betting booths went silent. Dust swirled violently at the center of the arena, spiraling upward as if drawn by something far more powerful than wind. I stood frozen. My face paled by the sudden change in my pet. I had always known it was something but not what was right before my eyes. My eyes locked on the figure standing where my rat had fallen. No. This can't be. This was not a rat anymore. The small, fragile body I had grown used to was gone. In its place stood something far larger—its form stretched, refined, and reborn. Its body was sleek yet powerful, covered in dark, metallic scales that reflected light like sharpened blades. The wings that were once tiny and frag
THE ADAPTATION
The moment Ivy walked away, I couldn't help but ponder on what she said. On the bright side, I was happy. Maybe my father was finally going to recognize me for once and stop seeing my awakening as a bad thing. On the other hand, I was a bit scared. Jack had never challenged me. If he was going to get into the competition, then it was likely that I was going to face him. I didn't move.My hands trembled slightly as I held the small, fragile body of my pet. Its breathing was faint… uneven… like it could stop at any moment.A part of me wondered how a small rat could suddenly grow into a dragon. Just one person was powerful enough to conjure a powerful pet. My father. “No… no, stay with me,” he whispered, his voice cracking despite himself.For a moment, the noise of the arena faded. None of it mattered when my pet was trying so hard to cling to life. I know what is going to happen to me if I lose my pet. I would be stuck. I was going to lose my way home and probably live the re