Chapter 4: Surprise!

"Mmm..." I groaned as I felt tons of weight bars cruising my bones and tight ropes tearing my ligaments thoroughly. It was heavy and I was feeling it inch by inch.

"Fuck! It hurts".

[Sticking your head in whichever hole you find might get dangerous sometimes right]

My eyes went wide as I inhaled deeply and tried to see who was talking but the soreness of my body was killing me and I ended up unmoved.

" Who are you? Am I dead again?" From the last picture in my head I was sure because of my stupidity that this life would end without doubt and trust me I was loathing myself for that.

[No, fortunately. Seriously host what were you thinking, playing hero and all when you are still in your diapers.]

In irritation, I sneered.

"Will you shut up? My head is hurting like hell. And come forward show yourself first." With a low shout, I called the woman or girl who had a voice that seemed unique. I could confidently say I never had heard such...divine voice?

[I am inside your head host. Just have adjusted my volume so I don't burst your sensitive brain.] 

My eyes which were closing halfway turned shot open.

"You mean a system or sort?"

[Yeah like that.]

The previous upsetness faded instantly as I heard the new surprise. I never thought of asking yet I had my system.

"What can you do? Please enlighten me." As a hardcore novel reader, I knew not all system is based on the quest algorithm or something. So without embarrassing myself anymore I let the lady speak first.

[I am just an administrator. I won't show you your stats or setting like stuff, just work like support and....well first get yourself up.] 

I just listened to her every word while thinking of my condition as well, working on myself continuously. With sheer force, I was able to lift my left hand and my ass a little but only that. My whole body was paralyzed. I had this tasered feeling but seriously this was more than that.

[Do as I say. First, release your breathing. You are concentrating on it subconsciously and that is prohibiting your natural recovery.]

"But isn't it meant for recovery?" I asked with my eyes turned upward. I still wasnt convinced that this lady was talking directly to my mind.

[It is. But how long have you trained to 

unleash that level of breathing?] 

I stayed silent and released all my air from my lungs completely unrestrained. And it helped. I felt my muscle getting relaxed slowly albeit surely.

It took me almost half an hour before I was able to sit down on the bed. My upper body was naked and my lower body only had a boxer which made me feel quite weird. In the first place, how did I end up here as last I remember I was tasting ground before I fainted.

[There are some of the things you need to figure out yourself. Just remember even in your unconscious mind you were still working and no one came to help you get up] 

My eyebrows twitched at the absurd explanation the lady gave but I didn't voice it out and asked something else.

"Now tell me who are you and what are you?" I was closing and opening my fist as I asked. Except for my cracking head, nothing seemed wrong with my body.

[As I said I am just like an administrator. I am assigned to guide you in this world and especially in other worlds. I won't be useful all the time so don't go cursing me in the future but I can inform you about some certain things which will help you save your life and get a reward] 

The last word made my eyes shine but I kept my curiosity inside and let her continue.

[Remeber I can give you a path for your success and notify you about some certain things but I can never help in any kind of situation. So make a strong note on that.]

I nodded as I wasnt expected that since the start. However, it wasnt like I was not satisfied. A system manager no less who could navigate me in another world...I couldn't ask more.

"So your presence is because of what God did with my sould right?" I asked solemnly as I stood up and took out a set of casual clothing. I looked at the time and found that I  only spent 2 hours in the room after returning. 

[Yes. There are more things which you will know about your soul but dont expect any answer for me about that. My lips are sealed]

"Which ones?" 

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"Sorry." I joked but the rumbling sound in my brain told me that it wasnt a good idea to tease the lady so I apologized straight away.

"*ahem* Anyway, I want to ask something. Like, we both know that I can use my Byakugan, can you tell me it's power source. Like in the anime they needed chakra, right? So do I also have that?" It was generic information for all naruto watchers that every single jutsu needed technique so does Dōjtsu.

[Yes you are right but you don't have chakra or mana inside you. The Almighty has bestowed you with his blessing which is unique from every energy you have ever heard. The golden hue inside you which would generate on a continuous cycle until you dont die can be called essence. This essence can be any kind of energy depending on the world you will be traveling and will provide you with the magical source you need to trigger through your attacks. ]

I took my time to register her words and comprehend them in my way. It wasnt difficult what she was saying so I asked my concern not long after.

"Is there any limit to this essence thing? And way to increase it?" The answer came in a blink.

[Yes there is, not for the first part tho. You dont have a limit but once you lose your will to fight you will certainly find it difficult to stimulate your essence. And for the way to increase your essence, it's just you have to use it more often and wait for the reward you will get from the mission.]

"Hmm. So it's like that. Anyway, thanks for the info. Anything else I need to know at the moment?" I asked as I changed my clothes.

[Just improve yourself. Your first mission would arrive in 32 days so until that time try to get used to your body and powers. I will advise you whenever I find it necessary.]

"Got it."

*knock*

As I finished saying I heard a knock on my door before I walked toward it.

"Dinner is ready Ijin." Ajumma, as beautiful as ever was standing on the other side wearing a one-piece told me with a smile.

"Let's go."

"Wa-wait like that?" Her face went a little red as she stuttered in a broken tone.

 I glanced where she was pointing and saw my bare upper body. I do remember wearing my pant but in the talk, I forgot about the shirt.

"Sorry," I said only that before closing my door and dashing toward the closet. It was unintentional I swear but the look she gave was truly unexpected and kinda.....hot?

I never saw her with a lustful gaze, following decency but I wasnt sure how long. Ajumma was, without doubt, an exceptional woman, completely out of my league if I have to say from my past self point of view. But I wasnt sure whether it would be impossible as Ijin or not...

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"Sorry for rudeness ajumma. Let's go." Ijin came out not long after with a black loose t over his shoulders. He smiled before he stepped forward and started descending the stairs.

All the time I didn't speak just looked at the boy which we had lost years ago and never thought of meeting ever after that plane crash. Looking at him now, he did have changed quite a lot.

By all means at that...

But one thing was lingering in my mind after I saw him naked some moments ago.

'Why does he have so many scars'. I was quite concerned about it, not sure what kind of people he grew up with. It certainly was scars of battle and seeing my teenage nephew having it felt quite terrifying. Those were scars of a soldier, an experienced one at that. Who have fought many battles and went through something a child should get never be aware of.

I was restless about it but knowing our current relationship, I knew prying in his life wouldn't result in anything good. And I could afford anything but hatred from these two children. 

Since the day I have adopted Dayun and found Ijin again I have decided that I would never marry and have my own child so I could care about these two as my firstborn. 

"Is everything okay aunt?" Dayun asked me as I sat in front of the two with an uncontrollable smile on my face.

"Yes, everything is more than good."

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A/N: The more the feeling of guilt the tastier the forbidden fruit will taste. She would be in the harem for sure but getting it on with her would take time. I dont wanna rush things and will take my build-up before she submits to her desire.

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