Magic—an incredible power that only exists in movies, comics, novels, or games. It makes everyday tasks easier, more convenient, and more efficient.

Since I’ve never seen magic in real life, I can’t say what it would look like if it were real, but in games, magic is pretty straightforward.

If, on a fine day, I found myself stranded on a deserted island due to some kind of accident, the first thing I’d do is go fishing, simply because I feel like it. To be honest, it’s because I have a big foodie soul.

So, after catching some fish, what’s next? Eat them raw?

No way, who does that? I’d cook the fish before eating them, and to do that, I’d need fire.

Here comes the moment where the power of magic shines. No need for any fire-starting tools; I’d just raise my hand, chant, “Fire, appear!”, fire would appear. Now I’ve got fish to eat.

Quick, simple, done. And that’s the end of my deserted island story—thank you very much. Big thanks to the Fire God!

Now, if on another fine day, I got lost in the vast Sahara Desert (why I got lost is a mystery), and my throat was parched with thirst while my water bottle had evaporated to the last drop? No worries, magic is here! Just chant, “Water, appear!” and a big ball of water would pop up. Now I’ve got water to drink.

Quick, simple, done. And that’s the end of my Sahara adventure—thank you very much. Big thanks to the Water God!

Let’s go back to the Sahara for a moment. If I wanted to go home instead of drinking water, I’d just focus and shout, “Oh mighty gods, take me home right now!” and I’d be teleported home immediately. And at this point, a little caveat arises.

Teleportation magic only works if the destination exists. My seven years of gaming experience confirms this.

What does that mean? It means I can’t ask the gods to take me home if I don’t have a home. For teleportation magic to activate, the minimum requirement is that the destination must exist. No matter how powerful they are, even the gods can’t just give me a house and teleport me there.

Yeah, nothing in life is free.

Hmm, aside from people who want to go home without actually having one, I bet there are those without a lover who’d chant, “Oh mighty gods, take me to my lover right now!”

“Hah, keep dreaming!”—that’s what the gods would probably say in such cases.

That’s basically how magic works.

Amazing, right!? Even though some magic requires certain conditions to activate, like teleportation magic mentioned earlier, it’s still pretty awesome, isn’t it!?

Too bad you’ll never get to experience it in real life.

What about me?

Haha, I’m different; it seems like I’m about to get some magic!

Why do I say that?

Because Mon told me so.

Hmm… Who’s Mon? Do you want to know who Mon is!?

Alright then, if you want to know, let’s rewind to a few minutes ago…

…

An AI named Mon? I know what artificial intelligence is, but Mon? Is that the name of the company that made it?

[Hello, host!]

Whoa! No, it’s okay; I’m used to surprises.

By the way, the voice sounds more childlike than before.

[Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mon, a superior AI created by the Dark Emperor, designed to control the host’s powers and assist in gathering and analyzing information.]

Uh-huh, got it. That’s all you needed to say. To put it simply, this is the LEGENDARY SYSTEM LORD!

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With my experience of watching over a hundred reincarnation anime, this situation is all too familiar. The moment I heard that introduction, I couldn’t help but exclaim, “SYSTEM LORD.”

A guy who failed in life suddenly gets the urge to run a red light and ends up getting hit by a truck, dying, and then reincarnating into another world, receiving a cheat system that helps him level up faster than my landlady chasing me for rent. After two or three episodes of enduring “hardships,” he finally gains overwhelming, magical, and absurd powers that defy the laws of physics even more than some Indian movies. The story ends with the main character having a harem and a bunch of healthy kids, a happy family.

Perfect, a happy ending where readers like me don’t have to cry or suffer over the death of the main character.

Now, back to the main point. Let’s start analyzing the key terms from Mon’s brief introduction.

First, the “Dark Emperor.” Just hearing it tells you how powerful this figure must be. It could refer to someone skilled in dark magic, or perhaps a person who commands a massive army of soldiers, each as dark as ink, or maybe both, or neither.

Next, “superior intelligence,” which most likely refers to AI, since earlier Google also said Mon is an “AI.” And then there’s the bit about “controlling the host’s powers.” Typically, power or something else is controlled only if it has the potential to get out of hand.

Huh? Don’t get it? It means if I didn’t possess some badass power, there wouldn’t be any point in controlling something that doesn’t exist.

So, what’s the conclusion here? It’s highly likely that I have some latent power that, if not used carefully, could make this whole planet go poof.

Hahaha, looks like I’m about to become the world’s overlord!

Alright, let’s tone down the delusions and keep analyzing the other phrases.

Hmm… “Assists in gathering and analyzing information.” So, I can ask Mon about anything I don’t know? And he’ll automatically find and relay the information to me, no matter how hard it is to find? I guess so.

Oh, if that’s true, then it’s like an upgraded version of Google, maybe even more advanced! Thinking about it, the name “Google Big Sis” that I made up sounds way more fitting and grand than “Mon.”

But… Is Mon with the first voice I heard one and the same, or are they different entities? I have no idea. If they’re different, then calling Mon “Google Big Sis” won’t work because the names would clash. So, for now, let’s stick with Mon.

Wait, hold on. If Mon can find any information like I think, doesn’t that mean Mon could also find out why I ended up in this forest?

Maybe. Let’s try asking him.

…

Hmm… how should I ask?

Uh, how do I even communicate with him!? I have no clue, so confused!

[Detected that the current teleportation magic destination deviated 10km south from the intended target. Determining the cause…]

Just as I was lost on how to talk to Mon, he appeared like a god and calmly delivered that message, which coincidentally answered my question.

Let’s see, teleportation magic? So magic is real. No doubt about it; I’ve truly arrived in Another World. And the reason I’m here? Chances are someone summoned me using the teleportation magic he just mentioned.

Why was I summoned?

No idea. Maybe it’s just bad luck. Or is it good luck?

Honestly, instead of feeling confused, I’m pretty calm right now. Other than being scared that something might jump out and eat me, I’m not worried about anything else; I’m even a bit excited.

Yeah, I’m excited. Crazy, right?

Not really. If I had to choose between staying home playing games, reading manga, and watching anime, versus getting transported to this world, I’d pick the latter. It’s pretty much the same thing, except one is an adventure in a virtual world, and the other is an adventure in reality.

If it were an adventure in the old world, I’d pass. For someone like me, with only a few coins in my pocket, where else could I go besides the rental room where I owe three months’ rent and a high school full of social issues?

But an adventure in Another World is different. I’d get to see ancient castles, cute little fire dragons flying around, and taste foods I’ve never even smelled before.

All of that can become real with just one condition: I need to be strong. And of course, the Legendary System Lord, Mon, will take care of that.

[Detected error in teleportation process. Determining cause of error…]

Just as I mentioned him, he appeared right away! Let’s see what’s going on this time…

Teleportation error? What does that mean!? Does it have something to do with me ending up in this forest?

Oh right, I think Mon mentioned earlier that I’m about ten kilometers away from the destination I was SUPPOSED to be at, probably because of this error.

[Successfully identified the cause!]

[Cause: Conflict with another faction’s teleportation magic, most likely from the Divine Realm.]

Oh… I don’t get it at all.

Teleportation, Divine Realm, magic conflict—can you explain that in simpler terms? Umm… Mon… Lord?

[I’ll explain that to you later, host.]

[Currently, an Orc is heading in your direction. To ensure your safety, I will teleport you to the initial default location of the teleportation spell in 10 seconds.]

[Please stay still to avoid disrupting the process.]

Huh? Huh huh huh? An Orc? Sounds like something straight out of Another World!

Amazing.

Amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing!

Stop! Calm down, me. Don’t let my gamer instincts take over. Yeah, calm down…

Inhale, exhale, and then inhale, exhale…

Good, the gamer instincts are temporarily sealed.

“Grr…”

Hmm? Oh, is that the Orc Mon just mentioned? I’m lying down, and he suddenly appears, standing right above me and staring straight at me.

Yeah, he looks a lot like a pig, about two meters tall, all flab from top to bottom, and he’s holding a huge wooden club, about a meter long.

Yeah, he’s looking at me hungrily, and… ew? He just drooled? And his drool landed right on my face? Gross!

After exchanging some “affectionate” glances, the Orc raised his club high, as if he’s about to smash me with it.

Oh wait, “as if”? Of course, he’s definitely going to do that!

Lord Mon, TELEPORT ME SOMEWHERE ELSE NOW!!