Transmigrated?
And there’s even a System, and not just any System—it’s the God-tier Choice System. Just hearing the name sounds ridiculously awesome.
This is exactly the setup for a web novel Main Character.
Who would’ve thought that Izé would one day get such an exhilarating turn of fate.
The only thing he regretted was that he hadn’t played the game [Era] yet.
If he’d known the full storyline in advance, that would’ve been even better.
But this is already more than enough!
Izé was already imagining himself living it up in this world of Magic, soaring to new heights.
Who among the readers of novels, anime, or games hasn’t fantasized about transmigrating into another world?
Izé was no exception—especially since he really did transmigrate, and with a System no less.
It’s not that he was narcissistic, or thought himself extraordinary, but honestly, this is how all the power-fantasy novels and games start.
Looking back on it now, Izé could only laugh at how ridiculous his earlier thoughts had been.
An empty Basement, filled with an unpleasant stench. Only the faint candlelight made the surroundings just barely visible.
Izé quickly scanned the area and saw that all those locked up in the Basement were a bunch of young, dirty children.
Almost every kid was curled up in the corner, faces full of terror.
Izé, of course, was different. His mind was full of plans for a glorious future—mastering all kinds of powerful Magic and Martial Skills in this world.
Of course, he still had to deal with the first major problem in front of him after transmigrating.
At the start of [Era], some Bozhu had already explained the general plot.
Basically, the Main Character and a bunch of kids were kept as food by Monsterkin, locked in a Basement.
The plot playing out now was exactly as those Bozhu had described.
Since this was the beginning, the Main Character had to be among these kids.
And as a Transmigrator, by identity, he was actually on the side opposite the Main Character.
After all, the one who transmigrated here is the new Main Character. Two tigers can’t share one mountain; the two of them are natural enemies.
Plus, according to the in-game storyline, the Main Character has a massive harem.
All the girls who matter for the plot, and the ones who drop rare loot, get scooped up by the Main Character. So what’s a Transmigrator supposed to do, anyway?
By the faint candlelight, Izé’s gaze soon locked onto a certain young boy.
It was obvious—the boy’s features were too exceptional, his bearing unique and refined, making him stand out among the crowd of kids.
Especially those cold, indifferent eyes and his calm composure—who else could it be but Lian, the Main Character?
But honestly, he looked really good. Not the rugged, macho type of male lead, but with an almost otherworldly beauty—yet not feminine at all.
No wonder those Bozhu said that nearly all the girls in the game were captivated by the Main Character’s looks.
He really does look like someone who’d have it easy!
Izé curiously sized up the game’s male lead, and Lian quickly noticed Izé’s gaze.
Lian frowned slightly, turning his head to look at Izé.
When their eyes met and he saw Izé’s astonished expression, Lian was first confused—then a hint of… embarrassment? flashed in his eyes.
Izé thought now was a good time to get closer to him.
He wasn’t familiar with this world yet, and staying near the Main Character would mean more chances to witness opportunities.
As a diehard fan of novels, anime, and games, he was extremely sharp when it came to recognizing opportunities, and stealing a Main Character’s chances always felt great.
Thinking this, he walked over, instinctively wanting to pull out a cigarette and offer one.
Only then did he realize he didn’t have any, so he could only awkwardly scratch his head.
“Hey man, you’re really good-looking!”
You know, being complimented by girls might just make a guy happy.
But when another guy sincerely acknowledges your looks, what man wouldn’t feel secretly pleased?
But who could have guessed—when Lian heard the compliment, he didn’t look happy at all. In fact, he frowned even harder, his face full of annoyance.
Something didn’t seem right…
Izé scratched his head and asked, “My name’s Izé. What should I call you, bro?”
Lian just looked at him, not saying a word.
The two stood there in silence for a while. Izé fell into thought.
None of the Bozhu reviews had mentioned this: the Main Character has a speech impediment early on—he’s a mute who can’t speak!
Still, it’s not a big deal. What’s that saying—no one hits a smiling face.
Izé flashed what he thought was a friendly smile. “It’s alright, bro. The moment I saw you, I knew you and I share a special fate. There’s no way we’re dying here.”
“Monsterkin are nothing to fear. I’ll protect you later, just watch.”
Izé felt so lucky to have run into the Main Character while he was down and out.
This was the perfect time to cozy up and build a bond.
Before Lian could reply, the Basement door was pushed open.
A bunch of timid kids started trembling and whimpering in fear.
The dim candlelight flickered as heavy footsteps approached, finally illuminating the visitor’s face.
Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a person, but a Pig-head Monster—a Monsterkin with the head of a pig and the body of a man.
“Ho ho! Why are you crying? I’ll eat the little crybabies first.”
Izé recognized this Monsterkin from the Bozhu reviews. This early Pig-head Monster wasn’t just a man-eater—it was also a pervert, and didn’t care about gender.
Before eating, it liked to toy with its food a bit.
Izé noticed the Pig-head Monster’s gaze land on Lian, and immediately sensed trouble.
Looks weren’t always a blessing, after all.
The Pig-head Monster’s appetite was clearly stirred by Lian’s looks. Drooling, it shuffled over and placed its filthy hands on the Main Character.
Damn, this was nothing in a game, but seeing a Pig-head Monster in real life, with those looks and actions, was genuinely nauseating.
At that moment, a System prompt rang out in Izé’s mind.
[God-tier Choice System at your service. Host, please make an appropriate selection as soon as possible.]
[Choice 1: Step in front of the Main Character and shout at the Pig-head Monster, “Let go of that boy! If you have the guts, come at me!” Difficulty: S. Reward for completion: Main Character Value +10]
[Choice 2: Push the Main Character into the Pig-head Monster’s arms and say, “Master Pig, this guy looks delicious. If you want, I can offer you all sorts of new ways to play—guaranteed to satisfy you!” Difficulty: S. Reward for completion: Antagonist Value +10]
[Choice 3: Quietly shrink back into the corner, cowering with the other children and watching the scene unfold in terror. Difficulty: E. Reward for completion: NPC Value +10]
[Hint: Ratings from easiest to hardest are: E, D, C, B, A, S. Host, please choose carefully!]
This was the first time Izé faced a System choice.
At that moment, he was fearless, like a newborn calf before a tiger.
And hearing that Main Character Value could be exchanged for Ancient Magic, Super Rare Magic, or Martial Skills, he didn’t hesitate to choose the first option.
After all, the Bozhu reviews said Ancient Magic and Super Rare Magic in the game dealt massive damage and had all sorts of useful effects—get one, and you could clear just about any roadblock with ease.
Besides, Izé figured—since he’d come all this way to experience life in another world, if he didn’t act like a Main Character, it’d be a waste of the System.
So, without a shred of hesitation, Izé made the choice that would haunt him for life.
He strode in front of the Main Character, Lian, and snarled at the grotesque, lecherous Pig-head Monster: “Let go of that boy! If you have the guts, come at me.”