My life was something no one would want to see for themselves: ever since I was born, I was a frail sickly child who was constantly plagued by illnesses.
Because of dystocia (some kind of problem with the fetus in the womb), my mother had to have a caesarean section. But the doctor fucked up - an accident happened during the operation and I started bleeding way too much, so I needed a transfusion, but the blood they gave me was contaminated with HIV. By the time everyone found out about the virus, my entire family had all been infected too. And by the time I started school, I had surgery four times.
I was never an outgoing guy, but in high school, rumours started popping up that I had an "incurable disease," and once that happened, the bullying started. They scribbled on my textbooks and stole my notes. They dumped dirty water on me while I used the toilet. They punched and kicked me and filmed it so they could spread it around the school for laughs. They put thumbtacks in my shoes and threw me naked into the girls locker room. I escaped reality through TV, manga, books, basically anything that wasn't real; it was the only thing that kept me sane.
But there was one satisfying moment at the end: eventually, it was either their abuse or my illness got to that point, I threw up what felt like a gallon of blood all over the bullies who made my life hell. The looks on all their faces was hilarious!
I didn't learn till later that apparently the shower of my diseased blood infected all of them… and it might make me a terrible person but that was really satisfying…
Unfortunately, the price for this one pleasure was that this was the last straw for my dwindling life. For the next 2 months, I just lied in a hospital bed, with tubes sticking into me and a mask on my face. I don't remember much after that; just the sounds of talking, beeping and crying. I guess my family were talking to the doctors, and if I had to guess, they're saying that my time is up, and soon, my eyes went heavy… and mind started going blank… and soon I found myself floating in a endless sea of dark nothingness.
"Oh… I finally died, huh?" I said to myself, already knowing the answer. "What is this place? It's not what I thought Heaven or Hell would look like."
But just as I asked that, I heard something: "BEEP."
'Welcome, player. Welcome to Transmigration.' A huge video game-like screen appeared in front of me.
"What the fuck?!"
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'Welcome, player. You have been chosen to participate in an experiment. Would you like to begin?' The screen then shows two buttons: one saying 'Yes' and the other saying 'No.' For about a minute, I just stand there, stunned by the appearance of this video game-screen. 'Is this what I've always heard about: a reincarnation? Alright, let's do this.' I lean forward and press the 'Yes' button. The screen then lights up and changes to say 'Thank you for signing up, player. Please wait while the world you will be reincarnated into is chosen.' A large roulette wheel then appears on the screen, filled with different franchises: Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Shannara Chronicles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Shadow and Bone and others. I watch as the virtual needle rattles as the roulette spins, cycling through the different worlds. I watch as the spinner slows, finally landing on… A Song of Ice and Fire! 'Your new world has been chosen. Please confirm transmigration.' A touchscreen button then appears saying 'Ok.'
I press the button and the screen changes to what appears to be a large text box with multiple sections and another message saying: 'Congratulations! You have unlocked the Platinum Planetos starter pack!'
Blessing of the Seven acquired
Blessing of the old gods acquired
Blessing of the Lord of Light acquired
Blessing of the Great Other acquired
Blessing of the Great Stallion acquired
Blessing of the Drowned God acquired
Blessing of the Many-Faced God acquired
Blessing of the Mother Rhoyne acquired
Blessing of the old gods of Valyria acquired
You have acquired the Character Summon ability:
Character Summon
[Sub-skill] - Army Summon
Every day, user can summon 100 humans to appear at your registered base.
Note: only a total of 100,000 humans can be summoned in total.
The user can determine what equipment the summoned individuals will have upon their arrival.
[Sub-skill] - Special Summon
Once a day, user can summon 1 character from popular culture or famous history. These characters will appear with their standard equipment from their respective series/tale/historical reference.
Instead of a pre-established character, user can choose to create a new character from scratch (if so, user can determine gender, appearance, abilities, equipment, etc.).
I can't help but stare dumbfounded at this notification; I mean, these are the biggest religions in the Known World in Game of Thrones! And I can really summon anyone I want?!
'The blessings of various gods will provide you with various abilities upon your arrival. Next, please fill out your profile.'
I watch as the screen changes to an empty profile page with sections for full name, year of birth, race and culture, and a separate section for beginning equipment.
"Hmm. Looks like I can't choose anything too powerful or advanced sci-fi stuff, like the Infinity Stones or a lightsaber."
After a minute to consider, I then begin filling out the profile.
Full name: Aeganar Daegareon
Year of birth: 283
Race: Valyrian
Culture: Valyrian
Equipment: Valyrian steel sword, Vibranium shield, Flaming Sword, Elder Wand
I look at my selection and feel pretty satisfied. "Think this is the best loadout I can get." I then press the confirm button on the screen. 'BEEP'
'Your loadout has been accepted. Before proceeding, would you like to be given three wishes before entering your world. Note: the player cannot use these wishes to kill people already in the Game of Thrones.'
"Wow, yes, I definitely wanna do that!" I yell out in excitement, pressing the yes button and making three spaces for text and a touchscreen keyboard appear. "Hmm. That rule must be so you can't alter the world too much before going in." After a minute to consider my options, a grin appears on my face as I begin typing:
1 - When I arrive, the Valyrian peninsula, and all the cites on it, are returned to the state with in before the Doom of Valyria, and the mountains are filled with precious metals.
2 - I am able to speak, write and comprehend all languages in the world of Game of Thrones.
3 - I become as strong as Gregor Clegane, quick and agile as Oberyn Martell, and as good with a sword as Arthur Dayne.
The screen beeps and a new text appears, saying: 'Your wishes have been received. Processing… granted! Your wishes come into effect when you arrive. All preparations are now complete. Are you ready to begin your new life?' One last button in the shape of a circle appears. I simply stare at you button for what feels like an eternity. "Alright, here we go." I lean forward and press the button, instantly filling the space with a blinking light!
"My life was nothing but misery. But I'm heading to a world where you can do whatever the hell you want if you're strong enough. So I'm gonna play this game of thrones, win, conquer this fucking world, and do whatever the fuck I want!!!"
BEEEEP