Chapter 1: Gary ‘n God
"You have died". Said a ethereal voice, it was light but yet still had ancient power within their words. It was a strange voice to hear unlike anyone on earth has heard, but for the listener it didn't cause any panic or alarm. Gary was calm as if he knew there was nothing to be afraid of.
Gary slowly opened his eyes, only to see a large empty space all encompassed in white, fortunately it wasn't blinding. It did not hurt, it didn't even feel pleasant...he was numb.
Gary could no longer feel anything.
"I...died?" Gary asked out of disbelief to himself more than giving a response to the voice.
"Yes, but rejoice for it is not over for you yet, yes my child... I speak of reincarna-"
"ISEKAI?!!". Gary shouted out filled with excitement, ignoring the trauma over his sudden death.
"Ha ha, thought you might like that. Yes and I will be sending you to a world with magic, swords, skills and diverse people." The voice replied amused by the young man's actions.
Gary Harne, 23 years old, male, barely out of university and into the harsh working world, he was a man with a long life and potential, potential that was snatched away by the tight grip of death.
"Now, please choose your ability wisely. This will help you in your survival and prevent another early death." The unknown voice calmly told him.
'Freakin awesome!' Gary thought.
A large leather book appeared out of thin air and floated down in front of Gary. The title written in shiny gold
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"THE BIG BOOK OF SKILLS ''.
Eagerly Gary flicked through the books pages, he knew EXACTLY what he was looking for. However he didn't go there straight away.
'Hmmm it might be a good idea to check the other options.'
Gary thought since he might find something even better for his ability or at least get a good idea for what's to expect at his new home.
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"Dragon 'O' Fy." [ Transform into a dragon and back again].
"Absorb" [ Eat others to absorb their skills.]
"Time travel" [travel through time]
"God 'o' Fy" [Become a GOD]
"Power of Love" [Magic of harem, no gender bias ;) ].
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'Alright, I know these look good and even amazing! But they're too good to be true, they spell trouble. "Dragon 'O' Fy" for example, Dragons are cool who wouldn't love to be a giant flying flamethrower? But imagine trying to hide that from either dragons or humans, it could get political real quick.'
‘[Absorb] would need secondary skills to make it worth while, do you know how hard it is to eat a whole person? No? Well neither do I and I don't want to find out! ‘
[Time travel], there's never been a happy ending with that, it's always a struggle against fate. Become a God? Hah like that's not suspicious at all, and [love]? Ha don't make this loner laugh'.
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Closing the book, Gary straightens his posture with confidence in his choice he speaks to the voice in the void of white.
" I choose the ability [Clone]."
"A you're sure?" asked the White Void.
"Yes! Thankyou for the gift, please send me to my new life". Replied Gary.
"Ha ha, it was a pleasure meeting you child, Good luck!" wished the voice as it faded out.
Then Gary felt it, a sudden tug on his soul pulling him forward. It was a mild yank at first but soon ramped up enough to drag him like a rag doll at increasing velocity.
"AAAAGHH!!"
Gary was going light speed! No, he was going isekai speed and his destination? The world of OLOP.
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[CLONE]
The ability to clone yourself, knowledge skills and all.