Lightning in the clouds, and the sound of light rain bounces off Jack's hat as steps out. Hazy skies and thick air fill the outside world as he stares outward. All he can see is the massive destruction of what was once New York City. He lets out a heavy sigh. Thinking about his past lover, Claire. He drifts off into a daze.

A thunderous boom, wakes Jack! Staring down into the desolate and destroy city, Jack wonders to himself what is the purpose of continuing to survive. Why did the Xelon leave him, why did Claire have to be taken! He rubs the back of head as a flash of lightning crosses the sky.

"What has this world come too..."

He scans the area looking for any possible signs of life. Unfortunately, all he is able to see is the crushed buildings and the sound of the rain and distant thunder.

"Seems like the storm is approaching soon. I gotta find some food quickly!"

As he climbs down, the hairs on the back of his neck begin to rise. There is an eerie feeling, almost as if Jack is being watched. Once on the ground Jack becomes anxious. The feeling of being watched grows stronger but he can pinpoint it. He begins to walk around quietly so as not make much noise, in search for anything edible.

As he crosses a corner, he spots three grown men surrounding a single person on the ground.

These men look to be about average size men, excluding the middleman. He seems to be on the much larger size.

"Impressive, fat during this time. He must be a top tier boss if he's that big. I wonder what they're doing here?"

He slowly approaches the crowd when he realizes that the person laying on the ground seems to be a girl. It appears the girl is unconscious, and the men are arguing on what to do next.

Jack leans forward trying to eavesdrop on their conversation. He picks up the tail end of their conversation.

"We're going to bring her back with us, she'll be good for breeding! Just look at those tits!"

"Ye-Yeah! Let's do do it!"

"Let's have some fun with her now, before the boss does."

"Good idea."

The men start shuffling around.

The face on Jack reflects years in the military, the sign of a man that has killed many times. He searches around and finds a piece of rebar sticking out in a pile of rubble. He quickly and quietly picks it up and he slowly approaches the three men.

A lightning strike in the sky blinding everyone and the sound of thunder drowns out the sound as Jack swings for the hills, bashing the rebar against the skull of the man in the middle. Blood splattered all over Jack's face and on the ground, the man flops to the ground, his eyes become lifeless.

Jack hands hurt from the vibration of contact, he almost drops the rebar, but seeing the other two men stunned from his approach, he resolves himself, letting out a menacing howl he charges forward toward the other man!.

Jack quickly moves onto the one on the right and thrust the rebar straight through his neck. Blood starts leaking out of the wound as Jack watches the man drops to his knees. The man lets out a single cough and blood sprays everywhere. In a few moments the man collapses to his side blood leaking out of his orifices'

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Jack watches for a just a moment as he turns his attention to the other man, seeing him rummaging through something he charges at him.

The man tries grabbing his knife that's tucked to his side, but Jack tackles him to the ground. They spend a few moments wrestling. Eventually, the man overpowers Jack, kicking him off.

Jack flies through the air landing on his back. Unfortunately, a sharp piece of metal was sticking out and it shanked Jack in the back. Jack lets out a cry in agony.

The man slowly approaches Jack, pulling his knife out and sinks the blade right into Jack's back.

"Shhh. Shhh. Just quietly die. You should've just minded your own damn business!" The man says as Jack screams in agony feeling the cold blade tear through his skin, cut his muscles and sink ever so deep into him.

Jack eventually quiets down, stops moving, and the man removes the knife from him. Blood spurts outward from the wound and the man turns toward the girl.

"Damn it! Now I'm not in the mood. Fuck!" The man grabs the girl and drags her off into the broken city.

Jack coughed up blood, "Sh-shit... Got got me g-good." Laying on the ground bleeding to death.

Just as life slowly leaves Jack's eyes, he hears a faint voice.

"Welcome player. You've been blessed with the system."

Jack lets out a soft groan.

"As you appear to be dying, I will administer treatment at once."

Jack's body begins glowing and the wounds around him begin to close. He begins to breathe easily again, and within a few moments he sits up.

Jack is looking at a weird screen in front of his face, with a bunch of information listed on it.

<

Player Name: Jack

Race: Human

Class Job: None

Level: 1

Health Points: 4 / 10

Stamina Points: 5 / 5

Stats:

Strength - 3

Agility - 1

Intelligence - 4

Luck - 10

Experience: 0 / 100

Skills: Increase in status points when level up by 2

Improvised Weapon Mastery: 10 / 1,000

>

Surprised by the information displayed, Jack lays down in the rubble staring up at the sky, or at least trying to but the screen just stares back at him.

"Welcome player. You've been granted access to the system."

Hearing a monotonous voice in his head Jack says out loud, "I'm going fucking nuts. Seeing weird shit and fucking now hearing voices in my damn head."

"Do not fear human. The system is what restored your health. I am here to guide you to accomplish your quest."

"Alright, I'll bite fuck it, the world has already gone to fucking shit, mind as well go with it." Jack rubs his head, "So, system, what exactly are you and what is this quest?"

"I am your guide to bring you to the pinnacle of humanity. Your quest is to save humanity from the end and bring about destruction to the invaders, known as Xelons."

"That's a fucking tall order... How exactly are we going to be doing that?"

"Through gaining experience and leveling up. Each time you gain a level you gain status points which allow you to become stronger. If you are able to meet certain requirements, you will gain a job. Which will further your power."

"Well damn, that's all impressive and cool, but why me?"

"You've been chosen by the gods."

"Gods?"

"Yes."

"Not going to elaborate on that?"

"Gods are the overseers of the universe, and they have picked you to have me."

"That's a lot to take in... So, um, prove to me that I'm not losing my mind..."

"You are not losing your mind."

Jack chuckles, "A fucking comedian." He lets out a heavy sigh.

"Well whatever. Not like I'll get any real answers about these gods here, so, how what exactly do I gain experience?"

"You defeat monsters, more precisely you defeat Xelons, or what you deem to be evil humans."

Jack was shocked to hear that answer. He slowly stands on his feet and finds a small piece of concrete to sit on.

"So, system, you're telling me I get experience from killing Xelons and people."

"Yes."

Jack rubs the back of his head, "Alright. Well, this may be fun. I look forward to working with you and finding out what the hell is going on."

"Likewise, Jack."

< Quest Initiated: Save Rebecca. Reward: 200 Experience Points. >

"Oh, would you look at that, a quest. But who the fuck is Rebecca?"

"Rebecca is the girl who got carried away by Ronald."

Jack slightly shakes his head, "And who the fuck is Ronald?"

"The man who stabbed you."

A sinister smirk appears on Jack's face, "AH! Alright, time for some sweet revenge!"

Jack stands up, "Let's get fucking started, I guess..." and he starts heading into the broken city.