Life Reboot
Game Over
• ** - Action
• {} - Thoughts
Jungkook stopped himself from throwing the console across the room, reminding himself how he couldn't afford to buy a new one if he destroyed it. So he settled for slamming the console down on the table, and throwing himself on the bed.
He picked up his phone, which had been charging in the corner and dialled his best friend to complain about the stupid game.
Jungkook
No you don't understand Jimin-ah!!!
Jungkook
This is the 6th time I've gotten the bad ending in a row!! IN A ROW!!
Jimin
Why are you so worked up over a stupid game dude? *yawned*
Jungkook
Come on! I've played thousands of interactive novel games and this is the first one where I'm not getting the good ending after so many tries! I can't let a game beat me!
Jimin
Maybe they didn't design a good ending?
Jungkook
It's a game, not life for developers to play gods!
Jimin
Wow, that was some raw ass quote. Why don't you actually focus on the essay we have due in like two days?
Jungkook
I can't until I win this game!
Jungkook
Hey wait…there's something on the screen...
Jungkook who had been lying upside down on his bed, suddenly noticed the screen on his laptop changing. He pulled the laptop in bed from the table.
The screen had a pop-up asking him if he would like to continue. Now that had not happened the last 5 times. He clicked yes, and the familiar mechanical voice rang out..
Game NPC
Would you like to be one of the first players to test our new in game feature?
Jungkook
Looks like they added some new feature, maybe a side story?
Jimin
Good, check it out and let me sleep. It's 2 A.M. for god's sake.. *hung up*
Jungkook carelessly dropped his phone on bed and focused on the laptop screen.
Jungkook
Might as well check it out..
Jungkook clicked on the gift box, expecting maybe a side story or trailer of a new game the company would release, but what came out was..
Game NPC
Item Received :
Phoenix Tassel
A jade pendant that grants a wish for a price.
Jungkook
Wish? Is this a prop for unlocking the side story?
Game NPC
New Scene Unlocked :
Vengeance Of The Young Master Jeon
Storyline Introduction :
After death, Young Master Jeon wishes for vengeance from the Phoenix Tassel.
Jungkook
Oh la la~ Now that's my kind of storyline! But wait wasn't there a price?
Game NPC
Would you like to proceed to the storyline?
Jungkook
Well whatever...*clicks yes*
Game NPC
Beginning the scene : Vengeance Of The Young Master Jeon
Prologue
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Hello Jungkook, are you ready to play the scene "Vengeance Of The Young Master Jeon"?
Jungkook
Woah, I didn't know they had started making such pretty NPCs.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
I'm not an NPC. I'm an advanced AI model, designed to help you in the game.
Jungkook
Ah, they have delved into AI now? Impressive. So what is the timeline?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
This is three weeks after your death. The emperor has come out for a picnic with his new empress.
You have been granted the power to kill them as a ghost. After killing them, the phoenix tassel will ask for its price for helping you.
Jungkook
Wait, so you're that locket?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
It's a pendant and yes, I'm the spirit that lives in the pendant.
Jungkook
Cool, let's start the scene.
The forest had been sunny and chaotic with the various sounds of the birds and animals moments before, had fallen almost deathly silent as the sudden shower descended upon it. The emperor quickly led his precious empress under a huge and dense tree.
Bae Woobin
You all right my dear?
Choi Yuna
Yes, your majesty.
The couple had only wedded three weeks ago and this was their first time on a picnic as a married couple. So the slight rain was a welcome addition to their romantic mood.
But the rain had no such plans to entertain them as it increased tenfold and brought along it chill and gloom. The empress clung to the emperor pitifully.
Bae Woobin
It's all right my dear. The rain will go away soon.
Choi Yuna
But it's only getting darker ... I think it might be a storm...
Bae Woobin
Ah… Unfortunately it looks like you're right. Don't worry, our guards will soon reach us with umbrellas, and then we can leave.
But who would tell the emperor that no one would come to save them? Because this rain wasn't natural. It was born out of the vengeance of a poor soul the two of them had tortured to death.
And that soul was out for their blood.
• Attack them directly
• Talk and scare them
Jungkook
Let's scare them first.
°Talk and scare them°
When a sudden flash of lightning tore the sky in two, the trembling empress screamed loudly, not at the thunderous sound, but she could see the smiling face of a person that was dead.
Bae Woobin
What happened dear?
Choi Yuna
There ...there ... Jungkook...
Bae Woobin
He's dead dear..
Jeon Jungkook (v6.0)
And who says I can't come back darling?
This time both the emperor and empress screamed in unison at the horrible spectre before them.
Bae Woobin
What…what do you want!? Leave us alone you wretched thing!!
Jeon Jungkook (v6.0)
Now, now…that's not exactly possible is it dear emperor?
The empress screamed as she felt pressure around her throat and was lifted off the ground.
The emperor clutched her legs.
Bae Woobin
Leave her you bastard!!
Jeon Jungkook (v6.0)
Such a display of love is really exceptional!
The screams of the empress soon died down as she choked on her own saliva, life ebbing away from her body.
The emperor, desperate, begged the one person he hated with all might..
Bae Woobin
Please! Leave her! Kill me! She's innocent!
Jeon Jungkook (v6.0)
Oh? Then go ahead, and slice your throat for me and I'll let her go.
Jeon Jungkook (v6.0)
Can't even do that much?
And with a smug grin, the spectre threw the empress's body against a huge rock, ensuring any life left in her was squeezed out.
The emperor screamed in horror but soon that transformed to screams of agony as he felt burning pain in his veins.
Jeon Jungkook (v6.0)
You two had such fun killing me, how can I not return the favour?
Bae Woobin
You…you wicked witch!!
The emperor might have thrown more insults, but his life drained away before that.
Jungkook
Damn…that was some intense scene! I'll definitely leave 5 stars for this feature!
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Thank you, Jungkook, for showing such enthusiasm.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Now it's time to pay the price of the phoenix tassel.
Jungkook
Price? Like in game money?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
No. Please click on the proceed button to pay the price.
Jungkook
Well whatever *clicked the button*
The laptop fell on the carpeted floor with a soft thud as Jungkook's unconscious body slumped down on the bed.
Game NPC
Beginning v7.0...
Life Reboot
The gentle breeze fluttered in through the window that hadn't been closed last night. Why was the window not closed? Because the occupant of the room felt so of course.
Late morning's golden sunlight peeked through the same window. Unlike the breeze though, the mischievous rays of sunlight were more interested in disturbing the sleeping boy.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
What is this, an anime? Get to the point.
Now, now…can't a narrator have some extra words to empty from their chest? But fine..
The sleeping boy stirred, shielding his eyes from the audacious rays of sun. But wait, the thought suddenly occurred to the boy, didn't he install blackout shades just last week? How come the sun still dares to bother him? That squeezed out the sleep from his eyes and he sat up rubbing them.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Welcome to the game host.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
What game..? *yawned*
The spirit or AI whatever you want to call him, let the human process his surroundings. The clarity hit Jungkook's eyes like sunlight on ocean waves.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Wait...*looked around* Am I inside the game?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Yes, host. And I'm your guide for this journey.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Wait wait, how am I inside anyway??
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
That is the price of the phoenix tassel host.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Not the in game answer. Give me the real answer!
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
This is the actual new feature the studio is testing. We transfer the consciousness of the player into the character and the player can live the life of that character. There's no script. This is your life now. You can do absolutely whatever you want, as long as you stay in limits of reality.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
...ok? But what of my actual life?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Even if you choose to stay in this world until the natural death of your character, only a maximum of 24 hours would pass in the real world.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
That's pretty cool...
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
So who am I? The MC from game?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Indeed. You're Jeon family's 5th child.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Ah..So I'm Jeon Jungkook right? Can I even change my name?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
No.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Spoil sport. But seriously..
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
I just killed two scumbags and I have to live again as the price for help?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Yes
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Live again? How troublesome ...
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
So how many people are in this family again?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
The family heads are your parents. Jeon Joohun, your father and Park Seohyung, your mother.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
You have an older brother, Jeon Namjoon.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
There are cousins too right?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Yes. Your father has two half siblings, your aunt Jeon Heesun and uncle Jeon Jinhee.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Your aunt was kicked out of her in-laws house with her daughter after her husband's death. Turned out she was pregnant at that time. So she has two children, Jeon Wheein and Jeon Hoseok.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
And uncle?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Your uncle has a wife, Choi Hee-ae and two daughters Jeon Da-ah and Jeon Wonyoung. Oh, and there's your grandmother heading the household.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
As far as I remember, that grandmother is not my actual grandmother.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
Yes, she's your grandfather's second wife and only your aunt and uncle are her children.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
So are you like, going to hang around all the time?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
No. I'll only appear when I have any important information to share, or you call me.
Our game strives to provide an experience as real as possible. Please enjoy your time and don't forget to leave a review.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Was that NPC talk?
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
You gotta do many jobs as an AI.
Yeonjun (Locket Spirit)
So the time in this world will resume now. You should get ready quickly, you're already late for the morning meeting. All the best host.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
Wait!
But the spirit disappeared like spirits do. So our protagonist had no choice but to pull himself out of the surprisingly comfy bed.
As soon as he stepped down, two maids rushed by his side, to help him get ready.
Jeon Jungkook (v7.0)
{ Damn..I could get used to this }
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