I shivered as a bottle of water splashed over me, ignoring the laughter of the students nearby, I ran out the classroom.
Ever since I was young, I've never been able to escape the fate of being bullied or looked down upon. Is having no parents really that bad?
Squinting, he couldn't help but wipe the tears that started forming in his eyes. It wasn't because he was a crybaby, instead he was angry.
What's the point? Even in my anger and rage, I can't do anything to change this situation. Sometimes I wish I was normal, like everyone else.
Looking at myself in the dirty mirror of the men's restroom, I saw a boy with pale skin and acne staring back, his mousy brown hair a mess and damp from water being thrown on him.
Why can't I just be normal? I hate being ostracized and discriminated against! Is it my fault that my parents didn't want me?!
My facial features turned a bit ugly as I struggled to hold my tears inside. Long ago, a man once told me that real men don't cry, lying through his teeth as I'd secretly see him cry when no one was around.
You know, I've read a ton of webnovels. Maybe this world isn't for me. Should I just die and reincarnate?
I couldn't help but think of the normal protagonist who were average till they went to another world, where the became respected heroes.
Yes. I don't like this world... where one can have everything just by having lots of paper(money). I wish I could change it to something better...
Just when the thought formed within my mind, my body shook as a strange force surged throughout it.
[Connecting to the #%#%&$#*#*@%...]
[Connected...]
[Evaluating <Host>...]
[Evaluation results : 99.999% Compatible...]
[Beginning Mind Interface Creation...]
Huh? What's happening? What are all these screens? Is it a system? Or is some great cosmic being playing a joke on me?
[Greetings Mortal,
I have decided that the world does need to change as it has grown stagnant and rotten. I wish to ask you a favor, will you help me change it? I can give you the power necessary to do so...]
[Earth has always been a favorite of mine, and I can't bear to watch it fall into it's inevitable destruction.]
[I promise you that no matter the choice, I will respect your decision. The choice is and will always be... yours.]
[Accept the [V] Vampire System?]
My mind raced as I thought of all the possibilities that could happen. If I truly wanted to remain in my current situation, I'd be less than pathetic.
"I accept. Even if I am no longer human, I still want to live and grow stronger!" The world seemed to fade away until it was just me staring into the mirror.
[V] Vampire System has been bound to host... Creating personalized AI based on likes and habits.]
[Complete. System Installation complete...]
<Hello Master.> A low yet respectful voice said in my mind, sounding like a kindly old man.
"Who are you?" I asked in shock. Not only did the voice suddenly appear, the screens which had clouded half my vision had vanished as well.
<Little friend. My name is Orion and I'm the system AI in charge of guiding you on your path... whatever it may be.>
I listened silently and realized that it made sense. Even if I had the potential, I was still an inexperienced young man with no talents.
<Youngster, no need to be so hard on yourself. You're young, young people should enjoy their youth.>
Is this real? I have a... system? I guess my life isn't a waste after all. Maybe I can turn it around.
<That's the spirit. Now I have a bit of information to share with you, however I'll wait until you return home, okay?> Orion spoke gently and his steady tone made me a bit calmer.
"I'm going home then. I don't want to stay here any longer than I have to." I made the decision to skip class, however I was sure I wouldn't regret it.
