Chapter 4 Rain Holmes, A Mid-Tier Villain

As soon as Rain noticed his name in the status window, he was quite confused.

It looked something odd and Rain didn't want to ignore this because the majority of the time you ignore something it will come to backbite him in the future.

This is a standard thing in every fantasy novel.

So Rain didn't want to raise any red flags.

As he didn't know what the abnormality in his name signifies, he made a system query.

"System, hello. I'm in a fantasy world right now, am I not?" Rain asked.

[Host is right, in fact.]

'Then why is my name the same as my previous life and what is that question mark? Shouldn't I have a different name in this world?'

[Host will soon know.]

Rain was perplexed by this answer. He wanted to pursue the system for the answer. However, after thinking rationally he gave up. If the system doesn't want to answer he doesn't want to waste his energy either.

He thought he should first know where he is and what kind of world this is where he came. It would be possible to know if he gets memories of the previous owner of the body.

"So, system, are you able to provide me the memories of the prior owner?" Rain asked. He wasn't sure if that system would do it or not. However, he still gave it a shot.

[Yes. Host.]

Rain was relieved after the hearing system's positive response.

'Then start..' As soon as Rain said this he felt some connection with his mind.

[Initiating... Synchronizing...]

[5%]

[34%]

[55%]

[78%]

[99%]

Rain felt a sudden throbbing pain in his head, and he winced in discomfort. The headache came on suddenly, and it was unlike anything he had ever experienced before. He tried to shake it off, but the pain only intensified.

'What is this headache.' Rain asked himself.

He didn't struggle to cope with the pain, he laid down on the bed. He thought he wouldn't get anything from struggling with pain. He isn't some cultivation novel's masochist protagonist who likes to bear the pain. Rain put his head on the fluffy pillow and started thinking about getting rest.

'Maybe the memories of the prior owner are coming.'

[Synchronizing was successful.

It's best for the host to put up with the discomfort.]

'Sweet dreams' Rain wished himself.

Just like that Rain lost his consciousness.

...

After some time, Rain slowly opened his eyes and blinked a few times to adjust to his surroundings.

As he looked around, he realized that there was nothing in sight - no trees, buildings, or people. He was surrounded by a vast, empty void that seemed to stretch out endlessly in all directions.

The only thing he could see was the faint glimmer of light in the distance, which offered no clues about where he was or how he had gotten there.

The emptiness of his surroundings made Rain feel alone and somewhat vulnerable. The absence of any discernible landmarks or features made it difficult for him to orient himself or to form any sense of direction.

All he could do was to stand there, taking in the emptiness around him and wondering what his next move should be.

'Where am I?

Why are all the things black?' Rain's mind was filled with doubts.

'Oh, there's somebody.' But then he immediately spotted someone.

Rain sighed in relief.

"You?"

However, when Rain saw his face, he was astounded.

"Why does he resemble me?" Rain was confused.

'It's not "me," but the one he resembles is the former owner of this body.' Rain tried to make up the answer.

"You are somewhat correct, though."

That man replied as though he knew what Rain was thinking.

"My name is Rain, hello."

Rain then gave the man a greeting.

Even though Rain intended to question the man in great detail, he couldn't help but feel a connection to the man. Like when he finally met him years later.

"I am also Rain." The man also introduced himself.

"You also?"

Rain was surprised after hearing that man's name.

"Yeah, Rain. Rain Holmes."

'Wait, It sounds similar...oh. It's the... '

"Yeah, it's the mid-tier villain of the novel you read. Rain Holmes, that's me and you."

Seeing that Rain was trying to remember something, that man answered. However, after hearing the answer Rain was shocked to the core.

"So now I am a villain?'' Rain shrugged his shoulders. He wanted to rest in this life but he didn't think that he will get peace of mind soon.

''What the hell?" Although Rain was shocked after hearing this, he quickly thought about it.

'No, I am not a villain now. However, according to the plot, I will be a villain in the future. So I just have to neglect the storyline.'

"So, did you consider everything?" That man is calm like a lake. He wasn't perplexed about anything why there was other Rain or anything.

"Yes, but why do you think we are villains? and how do you know the plot?" Rain asked doubtfully.

"Oh, that's because you and I are one and not two."

That man said and grinned.

"Don't tell me..."

When Rain was trying to say something, that man said on his behalf.

"Oh, you're quite as smart as I am, huh. You have been not transmigrated but reincarnated. You are memories from the previous life, or should I say ego?"

Rain Holmes explained.

"And you are the one who is a current one, right?" Rain smirked.

"Yes." Rain Holmes nodded.

"Then, how did you get my memories?" Rain asked. He was curious.

"I don't much either. It's just I was sleeping in my room. Suddenly I felt my surroundings blur, and I fainted." Rain Holmes said, he continued further,

"When I opened my eyes, I was here in a void. I felt a connection between you and me. It was like some entity made this stage for us to get each other's memories. As soon as I saw you, I got all of your memories." Rain Holmes spoke out everything he thought.

"That entity might be 'System'." Rain remarked.

"Yeah. Now our egos will combine. Fufu."

Rain Holmes chuckled.

"Do you find this satisfactory?" As Rain knew what will happen to him so he was quite concerned.

"Of course. I am aware of what will occur in the future because of your hazy recollection, it's my death.

I saw most of the events that will happen in the future, I really want to change them and live a good life. Until now, the only thing I did was work hard to live a happy life.

But I didn't know after going to the academy that kind of thing will happen to me. So I need your help. With our experience and knowledge, we will live a happy life." Rain Holmes smiled and continued his explanation,

"However, two egos can't stay in the body same time. It will lead to some problems when you will get into higher ranks.

Your body should be one with your soul. Mind at peace.

I am also aware of your difficulties, and ultimately, we are both Rain, right?

"Yeah." Rain nodded his head.

"Treat me well," He said.

"Me too."

Both Rain shook their hands and their egos began to converge.

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...

In Rain's room, Rain was still lying on his bed. After some time, Rain slowly opened his eyes. There was clarity in his eyes like he found what he lacked.

Rain lifted his upper body and sat on the bed. He stood up, tried to walk, and did other things. He found that now moving his body wasn't that uncomfortable.

When Rain woke up the first time it was irritating but now, it wasn't that irritating to move around.

Rain thought there might be some changes in the system too, he was anticipating something good.

'STATUS'

Name: Rain Holmes

Age: 19 years old

Rank: F Grade (-F -> F)

Strength: F (-F -> F)

Health: F (-F -> F)

Stamina: F (-F -> F)

Charm: B+

Intelligence: B- (C+ -> B-)

Mana: G+ (Null -> G+)

After observing his status for some moments, Rain found some things have changed.

Rain noticed that the question mark in the name disappeared and 'Rain Holmes' was written there.

My birthday is just one week after that.

Although his current age was 19 years, he knew soon after a week he will turn 20 and at the same time plot of the game will start progressing.

Rain clicked his tongue. Now he got memories of his current life, he started hating the plotline more.

But seeing his rank Rain's mood became worse. He lost his rank. He was now a weakling compared to other people.

'However, I am aware that this is insufficient.

Due to reincarnation or because of something, my rank went from D- to F, but it's alright.'

Rain was feeling much more secure as his health's rank rose by one.

Still, after seeing his mana stat, Rain thought it was too low. Even in the game Rain never saw anyone with a G rank stat.

'It appears that I must take action. This is a fantasy world. If I continue to live like this, I will be crushed soon enough.' Rain was determined.

[Host.]

Then suddenly, a cold mechanical voice interrupted him.