Somewhere in Eastern Europe – Winter Night – 11:42 PM
The sky was black and silent, save for the crackle of flames and distant gunfire. Snow melted against warm blood on cold concrete. The echo of betrayal still rang in Adrian's ears.
He lay motionless in the ruins of an abandoned facility—bleeding out, bones shattered, body broken. Around him lay the corpses of men he once called his team.
"Echo-7 is down. All targets neutralized."
The voice crackled in his earpiece—Commander Doran, the very man who ordered the hit. His mentor. His friend. The one who betrayed him.
Adrian could barely breathe. "Why…?" he rasped.
No answer came. Just silence… and then the static cut.
As his heartbeat slowed, Adrian's mind raced—not with fear, but rage. Memories surged.
The wars he fought. The innocents he saved. The corrupt men he took down. He'd lived in the shadows so others could sleep in peace. And now—left to die like a ghost no one would remember.
"Is this it?"
His vision dimmed. But just before the darkness claimed him—
Time stopped.
White Void – Timeless
He opened his eyes. No pain. No blood. Just endless white.
Before him stood a tall figure cloaked in gold and black. Not human. Not divine. Something in-between.
"You were not meant to die here, Adrian Kade," the entity said, voice layered and calm.
"What the hell is this?" Adrian asked, wary but composed.
"You were betrayed. But your soul... it held strong. You died with honor. With purpose. So I offer you a choice."
The entity raised its hand.
"Rebirth. In a new world. One full of chaos, speed, and danger. One where you can rewrite your fate."
A glowing screen materialized in front of Adrian.
[Welcome, Player.]
You have been granted the 'Gamer System.'
Choose your perks. Choose your path.
Adrian's eyes narrowed. He didn't smile—but something inside him stirred. A fire that hadn't burned in years.
"What's the world?"
The being's smile was hidden… but Adrian could feel it.
"Fast & Furious."
Perk Selection:
Appearance: God-tier looks. Physique sculpted like a modern-day Adonis.
Wealth: Billionaire—hidden accounts, shell companies, underground empires.
Mind: Genius IQ. Tactical genius. Natural polyglot.
Gifts:
Instant Mastery: Anything learned becomes second nature instantly.
Gamer System: Quests, upgrades, rewards, stats. Hidden from others.
No Limits: Physical and skill cap removed. Human, but top-tier potential.
Adrian stared at the options.
"…Fine. I'll play."
Final Message:
[Initializing Transfer...]
[Player: Adrian Kade – Level 1 | Status: Reborn]
[Location: Los Angeles | Year: 2001]
To Be Continued in Chapter 1: Welcome to the Jungle