Transmigration: Return of the villainess

Floating in the endless darkness like a fragment lost to time, Mia felt warm for the first time in years. And this warmth was like a hug to her soul. It remained her of someone dear to her. And her mind was free from thoughts unlike usual. She found it quite peaceful since her mind liked to run on its own course. Looking back to when she was still alive, she had a hard time trying to control her thoughts since her mind jumps from one topic to another without a break. When she was still alive... What an irony! Who would have imagined she would still be conscious even after experiencing such a crash? She could still remember her last moments. The sudden force of the car hitting her side. The way her blood rushed from her head. The way people surrounded her with their phones. Screaming, recording, muttering continuously, and calling for an ambulance, whatnot. But with the feeling of her life force being sucked dry by something, she knew there was no way she would come out alive. She even wanted to scoff at their useless antics. Her vision began to slowly fade as she took one last numbed breath. She did wonder, like all the others, about what would happen to her after her death. Some people say golden gates to heaven appear, some say they just dissipate, some say lord Yama comes to collect souls. She didn't know what to believe back then, but now that she was experiencing it herself, she was confused. It wasn't any of the three and she was stuck in this dark place. She had no problem with this dark place, but the point was she was stuck with her memories, which were repeating again and again like a broken tape recorder. With no one to explain. With no power to refuse. Just remembering, and nothing else. Remembering the memories from when she was only a year old like it was yesterday. Remembering her struggles, mental breakdowns, and her death again and again like an unbreakable loop. A punishment of sorts. This darkness was pleasant to her soul yet hostile to her memories and thoughts. It was comfortable yet at the same time torture. After what felt like an eternity, Mia felt a pull on her as the darkness slowly faded into white. And it stopped. She felt as if she was alive again. Her mind was running on its own again. Where was she now? Why did it stop? What will happen to her now? She had no answer. She looked around her but found nothing but white, white, and white. Even her body was transparent white. Although there was no mirror, she was sure she looked like a ghost. Initiating contact with the host. A mechanical voice sounded in her mind, making her frown. Did she just hear something or more like someone? Hello, Mia Davis from Planet Earth. I am a system specially designed to help souls achieve their unfulfilled wishes. You can call me system 773 as recorded in my memory. System? Mia muttered in confusion. Like the golden finger in novels? (Golden finger = Cheat ability) A bit similar to that. So, I would like to ask, do you have any wishes left unfulfilled? Mia felt a bit unsure. Did she have any wishes left? The answer would probably be no. Sure she did want to live a bit longer, but her body was- well, she didn't believe she would be able to go back unless god turned back time. It is indeed true you cannot go back to your previous life. But I can help you transmigrate into someone else. Someone else? Mia questioned. But she didn't want to steal someone else's body. Host, you are mistaken. We do not steal other people's bodies. It's against the system's rules. If I may, I would like to explain it to you with a short video. The monotonous voice replied while Mia raised her eyebrows. Well, It wouldn't hurt to listen, I guess. Umm... You may. As it said, a small screen appeared in front of Mia, who waited for it to start. A chibi lady wearing a collared navy blue t-shirt with a pencil skirt and a small stick in her hand appeared on the screen. Looking at her, Mia let out a chuckle. She wasn't expecting something like this though. "Process of transmigrating into someone else's body 101" • First, you have to successfully bind with the system. Binding with the system requires the host to agree to the terms and conditions put forth by the head system. After successful binding, the system will stay with the host until the host gets to fulfill their wishes. The system also provides a lot of benefits which will be explained later in the system guidelines. As the chibi lady pointed to the blackboard behind her, Mia listened to her calmly. Listening to her explanation, she seemed to understand that she had yet to bind with the system. • Second, the system then sends out the notification to the head system that the host is ready for transmigration. From here on the head system searches out suitable people for the host to transmigrate into. Until then, the host can rest in the space provided by the system. She hoped it wasn't that dark place, since she didn't want to experience that hell again. Putting that thought aside, she resumed her attention on the screen. • Third, as soon as they are found, the host will be notified, and the resumes of the people shortlisted can be seen. You can select the person you want to transmigrate from them. When you finally decide on the person, you will be moved into the person's consciousness and that person will tell you his/her wish that you will have to fulfill in return for the body. The system will help you fulfill both the original soul's and your wish. Why is she feeling so uneasy listening to this kind of explanation? It's unexplainable and weird. Did they say she gets to choose who she wants to be? Why not give her own body to her? "Because you had an accident, your body suffered large injuries. Although the medicine in the system store can heal the injuries, you do not have enough experience points to buy them." The little lady answered while Mia felt a pang of sadness in her heart. Was it truly impossible? But what if I gather all those- those experience points? Can I go back? She asked. "Well, first of all, you would need at least a million points. Even if you achieve a million points, your body will rot by then." Mia let out a deep defeated sigh. There is really no way out. "Then I will take my leave. Until next time." The little lady bowed seriously, making Mia smile a little. But that was a short video. It just basically made three points and explained the whole thing. Mia thought about it for a while. It did feel like a deal with the devil, but it was not like she had another option. You indeed have another option host. You can choose to go back to the void and wait until your memories are erased and enter the cycle of being born again or choose to bind with the system and transmigrate. Is it the same place that I was before? Mia questioned. No host, but it's similar, unlike the place you were last time. This void isn't painful. Oh! Mia widened her eyes at the conclusion. The system was giving her a choice. And she knew what to choose. It was really easy actually. Staying is easy. Which is why she decided- I would like to transmigrate then. There was no response for a moment before the system responded- Humans are truly unfathomable creatures. Mia chuckled at the system's statement. We, indeed, are unfathomable and curious creatures. Isn't it what makes us different? The system has no answer to that. Mia chuckled yet again. She was now pretty much comfortable with the fact that she was dead. Although she felt sad that all those years of pain and suffering went to waste, she really wanted to live. She really wants to experience the things she once wanted to do. It would be a waste to let go of such an opportunity. In her, well, previous life, all she did was work, work, and work because she had no financial support. She was an orphan, so she had to work harder. Now that she is dead, it made her realize she was never happy. So given this opportunity, she wants to truly live life. Setting her train of thoughts aside, Mia finally spoke- So how does this binding go? Just as she uttered this, a screen popped up with the title terms and conditions. She carefully read the screen from point to point. It said that the system will stay until she fulfills her wish and moves on to the next host. The host should not tell another party about the system. If found, the head system will immediately wipe away the memories of her and the person she told. After noticing nothing wrong, she decided to sign it. Just as she did, she was covered in a warm light. Thank you for binding with the system. We hope you have a good time in this life. An unfamiliar voice echoed, making Mia frown. That was the head system, host. Oh! Well, now what do we do? She spoke sighing for the nth time. Now, we wait. But you could check out the guidelines in the meantime. The system spoke while Mia nodded her head. A small screen appeared in front of her again. On that was the same little lady smiling at her. "Congratulations on successfully binding to the system!" Her cheeks bounced a little as she greeted Mia, who chuckled at her cuteness. Guidelines on how to use the system. What is a system? How is it made? What does it consist of? How to use the system? All of these questions will be answered shortly. • First of all, all the systems are made by the head system, which is the highest command possible. The quests and products for the system store will be provided by the head system, which will be explained in detail in the latter part of the video. "You can contact the system just by thinking about it in your mind. It was made to avoid any problems." The little lady pointed out. It would be really awkward to talk out loud. More so, if anyone saw it they would think I had gone mad. Mia mentally rolled her eyes before paying attention again. • Then I will continue. The system has a store where you can find anything that has existed in the past to the things that will exist in the future. Objectively anything, except time, and life as it would go against system ethics. To buy them you need experience points, which you can earn by completing the quests given by the head system. • There is also a spin-to-win wheel. You can get one free spin every day. The wheel gives away things randomly. There is also a recording function in the system that will help the host to record the things you think are dear and important subconsciously. So you wouldn't need to consciously program it. Along with it was a GPS function and a monitoring function. Mia mentally whistled, listening to the functions of the system. This was truly worth its name as the golden finger. "Those are just the basic guidelines. There are still a lot of specialized functions that you will come across as you use the system store. Do visit us if you have a question. Until then." The little lady bowed cutely again as the screen slowly dispersed. Mia made a small smile. She liked the cute little lady. She was on point on every sentence and very professional, but Mia still felt she was cute. Hello, again host. I hope your doubts are all cleared. The mechanical voice returned while Mia nodded her head, muttering a yes in her mind. Did the head system say anything? As an answer to the host, things are still processing. Are you going to talk like this to me from now on? As an answer to the host, is it not to your liking? It feels a bit weird. Why don't you just talk normally? Like before? Mia waited for an answer when a notification popped up. Customizing the system according to the host. Would you like to add anything else? Umm, can you materialize? Like the little lady I just saw? I indeed can, but that requires experience points. We can only customize the tone of the voice for free. Anything other than that requires experience points. Oh, never mind then. She had enough with people saying she was broke. Why don't they give a beginners' box or something like that which has free experience points for startups? They do that in games to keep people hooked. We aren't inside a game host. Well, I was just suggesting. Mia just shrugged. Can you tell me more about how the system store works? And what are the daily quests? Mia questioned, unable to stay silent. She truly had no problem staying silent if there were people around her, but when she was alone she felt the need to talk to someone or herself. Now that there is a system for listening to her thoughts, she can freely converse. Well- The system started.