NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Gamer System
The Awakening
Morning sunlight filtered through the thin curtains of Izuku's room, casting a soft glow on the walls. Slowly, Izuku Midoriya stirred awake, his eyes fluttering open to the familiar ceiling of his room. For a moment, everything seemed ordinary. But as he sat up, a wave of confusion washed over him.
"What… happened?" he muttered, rubbing his temples.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his head, and a flood of memories surged forward like a dam breaking—the life of Izuku Midoriya up until yesterday. The hospital visit, the doctor's devastating words, the suffocating despair of being Quirkless, and… his heart stopping.
Izuku's eyes widened in shock as realization dawned upon him. I… I died.
But there was something else. Alongside Izuku Midoriya's memories were fragments of another life—his life from Earth. In that life, he had been another Izuku Midoriya, a young man who had died in a tragic accident. Now, he was here, reborn as the Izuku of this world.
His lips slowly curled into a smile, a mixture of disbelief and excitement. This isn't just a dream. I'm in the world of My Hero Academia… and I'm Izuku Midoriya.
But his smile soon faltered as he recalled the hardships ahead. The ridicule, the bullying for being Quirkless, and the looming challenges of the future. All Might… One for All… the League of Villains…
He clenched his fists, determination hardening in his gaze. This time, things will be different. I'll fight. I'll grow stronger. No one will push me around.
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A New Opportunity
Just as Izuku was lost in thought, a soft ding echoed in his mind. A glowing green screen suddenly materialized in front of him, its words clear and concise:
> Ding…
System has detected a strong will to become the strongest.
The Gamer System would like to bond with you.
Do you wish to bond? Y/N
Izuku blinked in surprise, his heart racing. The Gamer System?
His mind raced with possibilities. In his previous life, he had been an avid otaku, devouring countless novels and anime where protagonists gained similar systems that allowed them to level up and grow stronger like in a video game.
Excitement coursed through him. If this is real… I can become the strongest. I can surpass All Might… I can have everything! His thoughts briefly wandered into fantasies of power, fame, and even—a harem.
But another ding snapped him out of his daydream.
> Please respond. Time limit approaching.
Without hesitation, Izuku mentally selected Yes.
Another notification appeared.
> Ding… You have successfully bonded with the Gamer System. Welcome, Host.
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Izuku took a deep breath to calm his excitement. "Okay, let's see… Status!"
The glowing screen shifted, and a character sheet appeared before him:
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Name: Izuku Midoriya
Level: 0
bloodline: Human
Quirk: N/A
Strength: 2
Defense: 2
Speed: 3
Charm: 5
Luck: 1
Inventory: Newbie Gift Pack
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Izuku frowned slightly as he examined his stats.
"Well, I'm only four years old, so these stats make sense," he muttered. "But… Charm 5? Am I already this handsome?" He chuckled, brushing a hand through his messy green hair.
His gaze, however, locked on the Inventory section. His eyes lit up. Newbie Gift Pack!
"Open Inventory!"
A grid appeared, displaying a single glowing package. Izuku selected it, and a realistic-looking gift box materialized out of thin air in front of him. The box opened with a soft pop, releasing three items that floated gently before him.
The items were:
1. Quirk Upgrade Card – A card that allows the user to upgrade any Quirk.
2. Werewolf Blood (Modified) – A bottle containing dark, crimson liquid that grants the bloodline of a werewolf. All the weaknesses have been removed.
3. Copy Quirk (Max level) – A Quirk that allows the user to replicate the Quirks of others without physical strain. One new Quirk can be copied every after five levels gained by host.
Izuku's jaw dropped in amazement. "These… these are incredible!"
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Gaining Power
Without wasting time, Izuku reached out and touched the white orb containing the Copy Quirk. The orb dissolved into light, and a warm sensation spread through his body.
> Ding… You have awakened the Quirk: Copy.
Izuku grinned. "I can copy Quirks… this is perfect!"
Next, his eyes shifted to the bottle of Werewolf Blood. His heart raced with anticipation. He knew this would be painful, he knows this because he read too much novels but the power it promised was too great to ignore.
He uncorked the bottle and drank the thick, dark liquid in one gulp.
The effect was immediate. A searing pain shot through his entire body as if his very bones were being reshaped. His muscles contracted, his senses sharpened, and his heart pounded like a drum.
Sweat poured down his face, and his body trembled violently. He bit down on his lip, stifling a scream to avoid alarming his mother in the next room.
Minutes felt like hours as his body underwent the transformation. His senses heightened—he could hear the faint hum of the refrigerator, the distant chirping of birds outside, and even the steady heartbeat of his mother in the other room.
Finally, the pain subsided, leaving him gasping for breath. But as he sat up, a newfound strength surged through him.
"I… I feel incredible," Izuku whispered, clenching and unclenching his fists. His muscles felt denser, his body more resilient. This is the power of a werewolf.
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Checking the Stats
Curious to see how much he had changed, Izuku once again called out, "Status!"
The screen reappeared, and this time, his stats reflected his transformation.
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Name: Izuku Midoriya
Bloodline: Werewolf (Infant)
Level: 0
Quirk: Copy
Strength: 15
Defense: 15
Speed: 18
Charm: 20
Luck: 13
Abilities: super senses,Transformation
Inventory: Quirk upgrade quirk
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Izuku's eyes widened in awe. "I've grown so much already…"
For the first time, he truly believed that he could stand tall in this world of heroes. He wasn't going to be the Quirkless boy who was bullied and mocked.
He was going to be the strongest.