Shaman System
Why Am I Weak?
The novel is Champion Three Bosque in a fantasy story writing competition. Happy reading ....
I have a boring day every day. Morning to evening, I will standby at a small SPBU near the Rimba Panti nature reserve area. Waiting for a car that wants to refuel; even if there is one. Because I work near the gate of the world under the Maximum Level, but the Door is not yet open, even so the government has evacuated all residents to the green zone and established the district Panti, Panti, as a red zone, which means it is prohibited to enter the area. That's why I only refuel TNI cars, which happen to be patrolling the red zone.
I opened my Virtual Screen and looked through the latest news today. Although I'm not a Hunter, at least I can still use this strange technology, so no need to buy a TV, Radio or Smartphone— because the technology is all already in the Virtual Screen.
Remember, it was 2026; after five years the gates of the underworld opened. The United Nations invented a method of increasing the body to superhumanity; by inserting DNA monters in humans.
Not all humans succeed in becoming superhuman or called Hunters, for those who succeed it will be a blessing. Because the coffers of money will flow profusely, by just killing monsters and selling items from the monster's body.
In late December 2026, Sarah and I, my ex-boyfriend, were injected with a liquid they said was Vaccine, but then a strange Virtual Screen appeared before me.
They then told us to read out what was on the screen. At that time I said there were only “Zulkarnain, Level 1 and Unknown” Magic, and they just nodded.
While when Sarah says on her Virtual Screen there is a Magic of Fire, they immediately congratulate and say Sarah will be trained by the TNI to become a Hunter.
Sarah, of course, refused, she did not want to leave me and we also planned to get married next year. However, I fear that he will be thrown into prison, for not complying with government regulations that require every citizen who has Magic to participate in military training.
I persuaded Sarah to come along and promised to visit him to the TNI AD Pusdiklat in Batujajar.
At first everything was fine, but as he came to be famous as a high-talented Hunter in Pusdiklat, the, Sarah says I don't need to come to Batujajar anymore and she promises to take me with her as she begins to become a Hunter under the auspices of the Sumatran Tiger Guild, one of the famous Hunting Guilds in Indonesia.
Day after day passed, and he became the world's top Hunter, not once did he contact me. Even on social media has been circulating news that he and Saga are engaged.
Saga is the son of the CEO of the Sumatran Tiger Guild who was also my classmate while in High School, but his father who was the Police Chief of Pasaman Regency was later transferred to Jakarta. After that we never communicated again, and I did not expect, it turned out that he was also the world's top Hunter.
Huh, indeed the fate of no one knows. Despite trying my best; I ended up at the edge of this red zone, which at times could be eaten by high-level monsters.
Ah, why do I even remember the past, huh? Hehehe .. what because of the warm news of Sarah and Saga's engagement?—Ya, hopefully they are happy.
How did my tears come out? hehe ... I'll just take it for granted.
“Tot-tot!” Sound TNI car horn.
“Wait commander!” seruku ran from inside the SPBU office, deftly I immediately refueled.
“Hei, Zul! Once you're here, don't you see the news. The door of the underworld is open, here,” said Praka Togar Siregar reminded me.
“How else Commander, if I go to the green zone, do I eat there later?” I give up, so that he no longer invites me to evacuate as before.
“Well, it's up to you! Hopefully you are always in the protection of God,” said Praka Togar Siregar stepping on the accelerator Truck carrier Hunters who will enter the red Zone area.
I waved at the Hunters who contained some of those foreigners. Uh, wait .. It's Ashton from the United States and Hotaru from Japan.
I was so happy, they smiled at me. If they come, then?
I looked back at the world's top hunter in the truck. It turned out that my guess was right, there was Sarah in it, even Saga sitting next to her also pointed her middle finger at me.
I just smiled wryly, for some reason this chest felt tight to see Sarah who was ignoring me. Even if he just said hello, I would be happy. Even though he had found a lover who was of the same level as him.
I could only sigh and pray that he was fine in that red zone. Although I was the one who was too worried, because he was now the world's top Hunter who had closed many of the gates of the underworld.
The intent of closing the gate of that underworld was, defeating the boss monster. After the boss of the monster lost, automatically the gates of the underworld would vanish and the Hunter would receive a huge reward—which instantly became a gold Coin in its Virtual Screen.
Those gold coins could be exchanged for magic energy and raise Levels. It can also be a means of payment or buying and selling transactions.
Moreover, the children of officials or billionaires are rarely willing to plunge directly into the gate of the underworld. However, on the other hand they also wanted to rise to a high Level. Yes, the only way is to buy Gold Coins from the Hunters. That's why I'm self-aware, there's no way I'm marrying Sarah who has a fortune of 10 trillion Rupiah.
She became the richest female hunter in Indonesia and even more amazing was the wealth she accumulated in just five years.
Lah, I am now 27 years old, only paid 1,000,000 rupiah a month. Never mind saving, just making a meal should be frugal.
By the afternoon the sound of the truck driven by Praka Togar Siregar stopped in front of the SPBU, I immediately approached them, knowing there was something they wanted to convey.
“Hei Zul! Arrogant you, yes!—When only SPBU officers!” snapped Saga at me.
“Sorry Ga, I don't think you guys stopped by here anymore. Again sorry, yes,” I said while pleading with a slight bow.
“Hey, you're cocky on Mr Saga!” A slap from a Korean Hunter named Jimin hit my face, until I fell to kiss the ground and my lips immediately bled out.
“Ga! Why was I slapped?” my protest was rather loud, while Praka Togar Siregar gave the code, so that I would not recite their words. However, I ignored him, as it was thought that Saga was still my friend as well.
“Mr Saga, she still says your name!”
This time Hotaru and Ashton were walking over to me, they were getting ready with their fists.
I close my eyes, because it's gonna be their punching bag.
“Just dead you're a lowly human!” saga is glad I was thumped by two strangers.
“Hunter Saga, do you not appreciate me here,” said Praka Togar Siregar approached him, he came out of the truck. Because I can't bear to see me being thumped.
“We are friends of High School Commander, he will not die being thumped like this,” said Saga smiled widely. “Hotaru, Ashton! Stop it, later we can be punished if it is too hard on him,” mock Saga pretend to pity me who can not stand up again. It felt like all my body was crumbling and blood was rushing from my mouth and nose being broken in fists by them.
They got back in the truck and left me helpless. Not even Sarah saw me or tried to stop Saga, so my blood boiled.
I want to kill them!—Why isn't this fair! Why are they strong and I am weak!—What is wrong with me! Where is justice!
I screamed hysterically, even I could no longer drag my body into the SPBU office. Soon it will be night, many wild animals come out to find food from the Rimba Panti nature reserve.
Ah, it's over .. Why did the angel of death come to pick me up for so long? Does he want to play games with me first?
“Welcome to Shaman System!”
What strange sound is that? Have I been hallucinating?
“Do you want the Shaman System to treat your wounds?—However, you will owe 100 Gold Coins and have to be paid within the next 40 days, and when it does not succeed in making debt payment; then your life as the payment.”
“One more time!—Are you ready to become a Shaman System Player?” a strange voice appeared in my head.
Have I gone crazy? or is it real?—Ah, I will.
“Congratulations to Player Zulkarnain has become a Hunter. Enjoy our satisfying service, which will take you to the peak of glory!”
The wounds on my body disappeared and I felt a huge energy within my body. Lest I become a Witch who has all kinds of magic.
Usually, in comics or anime; the main character will be weak first and revenge later. I immediately thought far away. Uh, look first at my profile on the Virtual Screen.
Hunter Name: Zulkarnain
Level 1: 1
Magic: Unknown
Gold coin : —100
What the fuck! I'm a useless hunter!
Aaaaaaaaaa!
I screamed out loud, instead of getting into debt and if it doesn't pay off in 40 days, I'll die. My mind went awry, what should I do. Did I enter the Red Zone, looking for the rest of the monsters that escaped from the gates of the underworld earlier?
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