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Volume 1 berserk start Chapter 1 – the black

Red, crimson red. that was the only thing on my mind when looking at my blood-soaked body. As I lay on the cold cement, the last of my strength leaving me, I had my life flash before my eyes.

I had lived a normal life up until now. A playful childhood, then a few years of college. All ending like this. Deep within me a seething hatred for this unfairness was born. Though I knew it was too late now I still kindled this feeling. As it grew ever bigger I felt my end nearing.

In one last defiance I screamed out my rage.

Me: AAAAAARRRRGGGHH

before being enveloped into the profound darkness of death.

As I floated through the darkness I began to lose my sense of self. One month, one year, one century. It had been so long that I had lost count.

After drifting for so long in this darkness I was puzzled when a light invaded my endless darkness. As it approached I could see inside that light was a translucent white hand. My instincts, if I even still had them, were screaming that this hand was dangerous. As it reached out and grabbed me I blacked out.

Waking once again into the land of the living I was disturbed. My very being felt foreign to me after so long. The sudden attainment of senses left me awestruck.

Laying still I took in all these familiar and yet new feelings. The immaculate white ceiling above me, the dead silence accompanied by my light breathing as well as the hard feeling of stone from the floor I was laying on. Even the subtle taste of spit and the smell of air didn't escape my notice.

Having re familiarized myself with my body I sat up. I was in a bedroom sized room devoid of anything other than myself. The walls were plain white, if there was no gravity one would be puzzled as to which way up was.

As I was contemplating what to do a change occurred. In the centre of the room a small light flickered into existence. This light had a similar feeling to the hand but on a much smaller scale. As I approached to inspect it a angelic voice rang out in my brain.

Ourous: welcome human I am Ourous, I will be your guide for this test.

Me: where am I? Wait, why can't I remember anything?

Ourous: do not be alarmed you, will have had certain memory's removed before arriving here, as is standard procedure. This is a world of opportunity, a place where you can become strong.

Slightly calming down I questioned the light.

Me: why did you remove my memories?

Ourous: being that you were dead we had to create a new body for you, that new body places some restrictions on your memory.

Me: why would you do that?

By this point I confused as to why this was necessary.

Ourous: these restrictions are in place for the duration of the trial. In your case it is to remove some of the burden of bonding with a new body.

Having understood why I was temporarily made into an amnesiac my mind began to formulate many questions. As if having predicted my thoughts Ourous continued.

Ourous: any other questions will be answered after the test, for now I will explain the test. You will be placed into the world of berserk, a semi popular manga and anime.

Me: wait so this test will be based on the world of anime and manga?

Ourous: yes though its not just this any literature could be used.

Me: AWESOOOME!

Having heard this I was amazed. The few hobbies in my life were anime and manga. I also had a above average knowledge of films, web and light novels. This felt like a great stroke of luck.

Ourous: anyway to continue you will be given a mission upon entry. Upon completion of the mission you will be teleported back here. Any injuries sustained during the test will be healed upon return. Upon death or failure of the test you will be erased.

As Ourous finished her explanation I felt a twang of fear in my heart. Thinking of returning to the black caused me to slightly panic. steeling myself to complete this mission I looked towards Ourous.

Me: I'm ready then.

After saying this I once again blacked out.

As I once again woke from induced sleep I found myself in a carriage. Sitting in the left row closest to the open back, I began to take in my surroundings. Five other were in the caravan with me. They were also recovering from their own induced sleep.

Looking down I saw that I was clothed in a set of leather Armor with a sheathed broadsword resting on my knees. Looking around I saw that each of us had a similar set of equipment.

As I analysed the others in the carriage I was mostly disappointed. Other than the one person opposite me the others were in various states of disarray. As everyone was awake the angelic voice of Ourous told us our mission

Ourous: greetings contestants I will now explain the details of your mission. Your objective is to aid the main characters (Guts) in his fight against Bazuso. Being as this is your test the rewards are significantly raised. for completing the mission you'll receive 200 points and a G rank token. Though you don’t understand the significance of these rewards let me tell you this mission is very lucrative. Alongside this already amazing reward is the chance to gain even more rewards. For every soldier you kill you earn 5 point for every captain 20 for every commander 50 and for killing Bazuso you will earn 100 points and another G rank token. Have fun and stay alive my dear contestants.

After her long tirade she disappeared from our minds. At this point a man in chainmail Armor approached our carriage.

Captain: alright runts were starting our charge, keep your heads down and try not to die.

After delivering his "inspiring" speech he left to notify other carriages. As all of us contestants left the carrier to face the battlefield we were all astonished by the sight before us.

Just a quick couple details. I’ll be uploading a minimum of 1 chapter per week. Though in all likelihood it’ll be closer to 3. I hope you enjoy my work and I welcome any criticism(constructive or not).