*Beep! Beep! Beep!* *Click.*
An alarm that was set by past me woke me up. Looking at the time, it says seven o'clock, early by this world's standards but since I am in the military and it's during an invasion, I'd say it's pretty late.
I stood up and stretched, "Aaah~"
I prepared myself according to standards and made my way to the mess hall. Upon entering I realized I was first here, that's odd. Wait, no not really, recalling my memories past me purposely used to eat early to avoid his fellow comrades. It didn't look like he got bullied so I don't exactly know why that's the case. Oh well, I guess I'll find out soon enough. And besides, current me ain't no slouch so come at me! Hehehehe... ahem!
Getting in line the cafe cooks smiled at me warmly.
"Ahh! Early again M9 Dyson! Here, here, your usual!" One of the cooks said as she placed a tray of… stuffs in front of me.
I thanked the cooks and took a seat in a corner next to the window. Looking at the food, it wasn't very pleasing to the eyes, but hey, beggars can't be choosers am I right? Trying to look through my memories on what to eat first. Seeing nothing, I made a choice to eat the greenish mushy stuff first.
Erk!?!!
Yeah no, beggars definitely can be choosers cuz this shit is foul! Ah, and of course it was just now that I remember that the green mushy stuff was practically inedible but highly nutritious and only somewhat decent if you mixed it with the orangish white liquid in the bottle that was somewhat sweet. Unfortunately, I still have no fucking clue what they're called though.
As I mindlessly ate the food I guess now is a good time to tell you what my name is and the like. But first, since it was morning I found out some more of my features!
Ok so, I have some cool looking eyes, they are green on top and red on the bottom, something I find really cool. Oh, and I have a tail, I don't know why I didn't notice it earlier but it's black with grayish/green stripes. This matched my hair on my head but not my arms and legs, they were just black, although the black fluff was a completely different texture than the hair on my head and tail so yeah. All in all, if I had to describe an animal I looked like it would be a raccoon-cat mix with primarily raccoon looks.
Anyways back to my name, it's Cyrus Dyson. The M9 part is my rank in the military I'm in, it's the lowest of all the ranks. Starting from M then, K, G, F, A, B, O, with V being the highest rank there was in the military. The numbers represented the standing in said rank, 9 being the lowly foot soldier in training, and 0 being the leader of a unit within the M rank, the rest of the number stood as specific jobs within the rank. For example, M4 was a non magic medic.
Oh yeah, there's magic in this world apparently, although here they're called supers. There's also psychics as well with them being called hypers. I unfortunately aren't either, which is really sad for me because I previously was a very strong magic tamer before I died. Oh well I guess…
Another thing that threw me off from my previous world was that I lack a system of sorts. I tried so many different call signs to get something but nada. So much for my isekai life, now I am just a really cute lycaon species.
"Woah, look at that! Cyrus is here, where have you been man? I thought you died and didn't tell me."
Lost in my thoughts I didn't realize that more people were gradually making their way inside the chow hall. I looked over to where the mystery person called me, immediately the first thing I noticed was that this group was weird.
There were three people walking towards me, one guy and two girls. The one who called was a darker skinned guy that looked almost identical to a human, which in this world they called muhaz, with the sole exceptions being his sharp ears and abnormal height, by that I mean the guy was reaching nine feet!
In looks alone he was handsome looking by muhaz standards, with very dark grey hair and eyes, a well built body meant for speed and red painted nails. His nails were painted due to cultural reasons, something about strength and status, he refuses to tell any of us so I can't really say much about it.
"Hey Waker how's it going, been playing hero recently again? Just know, I can't bail you out again, I'm broke as balls at the moment." I said wittingly.
"Aww c'mon, It was just a couple times! And besides they had it coming!"
The knight's name was no joke Kinight Walker. And as I said he had a terrible habit of stepping up to all forms of unjust and unrighteousness. Something uncommon from his native species, a kriptivite, a sneaky species that prioritized speed and agility to fight. Something Kinight just didn't do, the sneaky part I mean, he was the fastest person I know. I guess if you had to put his personality in a bucket, it would be the main character.
Looking behind him were the twins, Mogra and Aderm Nokia. Mogra was the younger, more spritely one while Aderm was the older introverted one. Both of them were of the species buddignetts, a multi armed species that grew more arms as they aged and/or got stronger.
In looks, they both had pink and blue hair and had three arms but that's where the similarities ended. Mogra had long hair while Aderm had it cut at earlobe length. Both were naturally peach toned, but Mogra had a slight tan, be it both from a tanning machine and extensive outdoors exercise. Aderm was shorter and heavier with more bust and breast than her sister, something she didn't seem to like all that much. In short, Mogra looks and acts with strength and beauty in mind while Aderm prioritizes knowledge and efficiency.
"Heya you two, long time no see." I smiled.
"Sup Dyson! How's it going?!" Yelled Mogra even though she was basically standing right in front of me.
Aderm didn't say anything, she blushed, nodded, and quickly hid between the two in front of her.
"Adi, sis you gotta stand firm! Go and ask him, you never know if he will just disappear again!" Mogra said. "And besides we are all pretty sure you l-"
Before she could continue a hand covered her mouth with two more gripping her throat. It looked to be a tight hold but they were sisters so I'm sure she's just playing. I also knew what she meant to say anyways, we're all twenty-two not sixteen. It's common knowledge between the four of us that Aderm likes me, I on the other hand consider her a sister figure and a good friend.
Don't get me wrong she's cute, really cute, it's just that I know that she only likes me because I kinda saved her from a serious training accident and it involved her not only seeing me partially naked but also touching my tail and ears, the latter being something within my subspecies culture to be a declaration of intimacy and possibly even union. I told her it was alright since it was an accident but it seems she took it by heart, it's ok though, she'll get over it eventually.
There was also one more reason…
"Hellooo, you listening, Skarra to Cyrus?"
Snapping out of it once more, Kinight stood in front of me waving his hand around. There goes those memories again, It's starting to get harder and harder to differentiate mine from past me's. It's only been a few hours, will I assume past me's role in not even a week's time?
I shook my head, "I'm good, just tired is all…"
The three took a seat at my table, Kinight right next to me on my right, Mogra on my left with some space between us, and Aderm the furthest away but still close enough to Mogra.
Kinight smirked, "Oh~ Look at our friend, already leaving us for that girlfriend you got! Oh the betrayal!"
"Honestly, I thought you were gonna date my sis-" Once more Mogra was interrupted by Aderm once again.
Yeah, the other reason, not as important but still a reason nonetheless. I am already dating another person, we only have known each other for a little while but due to, reasons, we're dating. Now that doesn't mean I can't date anyone else, this world does allow for polyamory, It's just that my current partner is very strict and has said no to anything like that. And I will respect it.
"Dude chill, it's not like that at all. I just had a really rough dream last night and it kept me up." I lied.
"Ooh! Care to share? I love dream stories!" Asked Mogra.
"I'm sorry but no, I don't really want to remember it and besides I already partially forgot it."
"Boo!"x2
"Whatever…"
After that we continued to eat, I had already finished mine but stayed to listen to Kinight's and Mogra's recollections of the time I missed. Aderm stayed quiet the whole time. We all were soldiers in training, it's just that we all had mostly different schedules.
"Corakak!"
Someone yelled from the entrance of the hallway, I wanted to ignore it but remembered that that was MY subspecies and I don't remember any other corakak in the military. Not that I was rare or anything, just that my subspecies tended to be very stubborn and liked to refuse authority. I myself didn't want to join the military until I was forced into the dilemma of military or mafia. I chose the one that paid more and was technically safer, but of course my luck just had to turn around with some dumb invasion...
"Corakak, I will NOT repeat myself!"
Sigh… yep it was definitely me they were calling for. I finally looked over to see a familiar face.
"Don't give me that look, of course I'm talking to you! I don't see any other corakak around, do you?"
It was Dimean, my girlfriend.
I took a deep breath. "Sorry guys but I gotta go. We can catch up later alright?"
Kinight squinted at me, "Are you sure you want to go? I know a toxic relationship when I see one, If you need money just tell us we can help, you know that right?"
Aderm glared daggers at Dimean all the while stabbing Mogra with sharp nails from her grip.
"Owowow! Geez, I get it, now stop please!" Squealed Mogra. "Kinight's right though, just hit us up if you need help, I'm certain Aderm is willing!"
"It's not like that you guys, she's a noble so obviously she has a noble attitude. But she's different on the inside, really!" I only half lied this time.
It was like that, just more convoluted. But I have seen her soft side, if seeing a vulnerable moment counts as soft.
"I'm waiting corakak! I'm already in this disgustingly dingy building, I am not going further!"
I sighed once more, let's get this over with…