just for your information, sorry if there are some words that cannot be understood because this story was originally in my language and translated into English so there may be some parts that are difficult to understand due to language limitations
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As dawn began to break, Luna slowly opened her eyes. The sunlight streaming in through the window provided warmth in the room. However, there was something strange—Ryo was not in bed. When she looked down, she saw Ryo sleeping on the floor in an uncomfortable position.
Luna immediately got up and shook Ryo's shoulder. "Hey, why are you sleeping on the floor?" she asked in a worried tone.
Ryo blinked, yawned briefly, then smiled casually. "Ah, yeah... I just feel more comfortable here," he answered carelessly.
Luna gave him a suspicious look, but eventually just sighed. "How strange," she muttered before getting ready again.
After getting ready, the two of them went to the adventurer's guild to get their ID cards. Once they arrived, a friendly receptionist handed them the cards. When Ryo held the cards, they felt like ID cards from his old world, but with more elegant engravings and a faint magical aura.
They then approached the mission board, trying to find their first job as adventurers. A receptionist who saw their confusion suggested something. “For beginners, I recommend collecting herbs. It’s much safer, and the price is quite good,” he said with a friendly smile.
Ryo nodded in understanding. “Oh? Then, what plants are the most profitable?”
“Gin flowers,” the receptionist replied. “They’re blue with a bit of white in the middle. The roots are shaped like grains and are often processed into mana-boosting drinks. Every two flowers can be sold for one silver coin.”
Hearing that explanation, Ryo was quite interested. Luna nodded in agreement, and after getting information about the location where the flowers grew, they immediately set off.
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A journey of about thirty minutes brought them to a forest area filled with green grass and tall trees. However, even though they had searched here and there, they didn’t find a single Gin flower.
Ryo finally fell down on the grass, taking a deep breath. “Maybe other adventurers have already picked them?” he muttered in frustration.
Suddenly, Luna, who was not far from him, whispered urgently, “Ryo, look at that.”
Ryo immediately got up and approached Luna. He followed Luna's finger and saw a rabbit not far from them. However, this rabbit was not like the ones in his old world.
Its eyes were sharp, its teeth were more like cat's fangs, and most strikingly—a small horn grew on its forehead like a unicorn. Coupled with its tail that resembled a squirrel, Ryo felt a little creeped out by it.
"Luna... Are you sure it's a rabbit?" he asked doubtfully.
Luna nodded firmly. "Yes, it's a horned rabbit."
Ryo swallowed. "Your rabbit is a bit scary..."
However, their attention was immediately drawn to something more important—there was a Gin flower in the rabbit's mouth.
Luna prepared to catch it, but Ryo held her back. "Don't. If we chase it, it will definitely run to its nest. Maybe there are more Gin flowers there."
Luna thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. They slowly followed the rabbit from a distance.
After a few minutes, they arrived at a hidden area filled with Gin flowers. Ryo's eyes sparkled when they saw that there were far more of them than he had imagined.
“Bingo!” he shouted softly. Without wasting any time, they immediately picked as many flowers as possible.
However, in the midst of their busyness, Ryo suddenly felt something strange. He looked back, and his face immediately turned pale.
The horned rabbit they had been following was now standing not far from them, staring at them with a sharp gaze. Its teeth made a soft grinding sound, and without warning, it started running towards them at an unnatural speed.
“Run!” Ryo shouted in panic.
Luna, who also realized the danger, immediately ran. The two of them rushed to leave the place, trying to avoid being chased by the horned rabbit that looked much more aggressive than ordinary rabbits.
Ryo glanced back and found the rabbit getting closer. “This isn’t a rabbit! This is a rabbit-shaped monster!” he shouted in frustration.
With ragged breath, they continued to run as fast as they could towards the village, hoping to survive the small creature that turned out to be much more dangerous than they had expected.
After running quite a distance, Ryo and Luna found the horned rabbit still chasing them. There was no other choice—Ryo decided to face the creature head-on.
"I'll fight it from the front!" Ryo shouted, stopping in his tracks.
Luna, who was still running, immediately turned around. "Are you crazy? We have to keep running!"
However, Ryo's determination did not waver. Seeing that, Luna could only sigh. "Alright... but at least let me help you!"
She grabbed Ryo's hand, channeling her magic energy. Instantly, a transparent screen appeared in front of Ryo, displaying a new skill notification: [New Skill Acquired: Impact]
The skill description appeared: Impact is a normal elemental type attack that can be combined with the earth, water, or wind elements.
Ryo chose the wind element, then the next instruction appeared: Use Impact by punching the air towards the target.
Without hesitation, he immediately tried it. However, when his fist was released, the wind created did not reach the rabbit. Instead, he felt his hand go numb.
"Damn...!" Ryo grumbled as another screen appeared: [Debuff: Temporary Paralysis (Right Hand)]
With no choice, Ryo approached and tried again, this time choosing the earth element. With his left hand, he slammed the ground with all his might. Instantly, the ground shook and crushed the rabbit into pieces of flesh and dust.
Seeing that, Ryo let out a sigh of relief. "Finally done..." However, when he turned around, he saw Luna unconscious in the distance.
Ryo could only sit back, waiting for the debuff effect to wear off and Luna to regain consciousness.
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After returning to the adventurer's guild, they handed over the Gin flowers that they had managed to collect. The receptionist was surprised.
"Y-you brought 34 Gin flowers?"
"Why?" Ryo asked, confused.
The receptionist explained that Gin flowers were a rare plant, and adventurers were usually only able to bring 10-14 flowers per day. After confirming the number, she gave 17 silver coins as a reward.
Ryo and Luna returned to the inn, and as before, Ryo paid for the room for the night. While in the room, Ryo asked Luna to channel her mana so that he could open his status screen.
When the screen appeared, Ryo saw that he had 3 Level Points. He tried to increase his MP, but...
[Failed: MP cannot be increased with Level Points.]
A little disappointed, Ryo ended up increasing his STR (+1) and DEF (+2), so that his status became:
STR: 5
DEF: 5
AGI: 5
MP: 0
HP: 5
When he saw that, he remembered a game he had played during his school days. In that game, leveling up could only be done by defeating monsters.
"Maybe, I also have to kill monsters to level up?" he thought.
Curious, he took Luna back to the forest before sunset. There, they found a monster squirrel.
Without hesitation, Ryo used Impact (Earth Release). The squirrel died instantly, and a transparent screen appeared:
[Level Point +1]
Ryo immediately added the point to AGI (+1) to run faster. When the paralysis debuff disappeared, he realized something—his recovery time felt faster than before.
"Could it be, this is the effect of my increased DEF?" he thought.
However, he chose to keep this secret from Luna.
Carried away by the atmosphere, Ryo continued hunting until the sun had completely set. When he returned to the inn, he raised his stats once more:
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STR: 7
DEF: 8
AGI: 6
MP: 0
HP: 8
After dinner, they prepared for bed. Luna lay down first, and Ryo planned to sleep on the floor like before.
But this time, Luna didn't stay silent.
"Don't sleep on the floor anymore. Sleep on the bed," Luna said firmly.
"Eh? But this is a single-person bed..."
Luna didn't care. Quickly, she pulled Ryo's hand, making the young man lose his balance.
"W-Watch out—!"
Accidentally, Ryo fell right on top of Luna, their faces only inches apart.
Both of them immediately blushed.
"S-just sleep!" Luna hurriedly turned her face away.
With awkward feelings, they ended up sharing the narrow bed, trying to sleep in unbearable silence and nervousness.
That morning, warm sunlight penetrated the gap in the inn's window, waking Ryo from his sleep. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw shocked him—Luna's face was so close, only inches from his own. The girl's breathing was steady, her eyes closed peacefully, still deep in sleep.
Ryo froze for a moment, his heart beating faster than usual. "Since when did she get this close?" he thought nervously. He immediately pulled away slowly, trying not to wake her. Luna's soft gaze in her sleep made him realize how fragile and peaceful the moment was. However, reality soon pulled him back—there was no time to be lulled.
Slowly, he got up from the bed, took a deep breath, and rubbed his face. One thing crossed his mind clearly: "I have to get stronger." This world was merciless to the weak, and Ryo knew very well that if he wanted to survive, he could no longer rely on luck alone.
Every day for half a week, Ryo and Luna spent their time in the forest, hunting low-level monsters, collecting valuable materials, and selling them at the guild. The small scars on Ryo's hands were a testament to his hard work, while Luna's caring gaze was a constant reminder that he was not alone.
Eventually, their savings had accumulated. Ryo, without hesitation, spent most of it on a pair of daggers for 45 silver coins—a steep price, but well worth it for their quality. The weapons were light, sharp, and according to the seller, could withstand up to seven uses of Wind Slash before they started to dull.
"Finally I have a decent weapon," Ryo muttered, gripping the dagger's hilt tightly in satisfaction.
Not stopping there, they decided to move to a more decent inn. Now, it was no longer just a cramped room with a small bed and a rickety table. They had two separate beds, simple furniture, and a few creature comforts that made life feel more human. Even so, Ryo was still careful, setting aside a few coins for tomorrow—because this world was never really kind to the careless.
Before the third day was over, he checked his strength gains:
STR: 10
DEF: 12
AGI: 9
MP: 0
HP: 15
Despite the gains, Ryo was still losing to low-level monsters. Every fight with a rabbit or squirrel monster felt like he was pedaling in place—fighting hard just to gain a level point that was getting harder and harder to achieve.
That afternoon, as he sat on a worn wooden bench in the guild, he heard whispers from experienced adventurers about the monster tier system:
Tier A: Intelligent humanoid monsters that are above average humans
Tier B: Monsters with high intelligence and terrifying magical abilities.
Tier C: Monsters that master magic, dangerous enough to be underestimated.
Tier D: Large monsters with incredible physical strength.
Tier E: Monsters that hunt in groups, deadly in large numbers.
Tier F: Monsters that are tough enough to fight against ordinary adventurers.
Tier G: Game monsters, weak but useful as food or materials.
Ryo knew one thing—hunting G-tier monsters would never make him stronger. He had to step into the danger zone.
"Luna," Ryo said in a serious tone, "we need to start fighting stronger monsters. If we keep fighting the weak ones, we'll be stuck here forever."
Luna looked at him, doubt clear in her eyes. "It's dangerous, Ryo. We're not strong enough to face F-tier monsters yet."
Ryo nodded, understanding her concerns. "I know. But if we don't try, we'll never know how far we can go."
The next day, they returned to the guild. There, the receptionist noted their progress and made a tempting, yet dangerous, offer. "There's a mission to hunt an F-tier monster. The pay is high... but the risks are high. If you fail, your lives are at stake."
Without hesitation, Ryo nodded. "We'll do it."
With a new dagger in hand, determination burning, and Luna's faithful side, Ryo prepared to face their greatest challenge yet. It's not just about survival anymore—it's about proving that even the weakest can be strong.
That morning, Ryo woke up earlier than usual. The dim light of dawn peeked through the gap in the inn's window, bathing the small room in a faint orange color. He glanced briefly at Luna who was still asleep in her bed, her face looking peaceful, far from the harshness of the world they lived in.
Not wanting to disturb her sleep, Ryo immediately got up, grabbed his shabby jacket, and stepped out of the inn. The dawn air felt cold, piercing the pores of his skin, but that was exactly what he was looking for—fresh, calm, and full of space to think. He started jogging along the city's cobblestone streets, feeling every breath he took getting deeper, letting his body get used to the harsh rhythm of this world.
After exercising enough, Ryo returned to the inn with burning enthusiasm. He knew that the time had come to level up, not only in strength, but also as a real fighter.
He exchanged the remaining money he had for a low-level healing potion from an old man who was selling his wares on the street corner. Although simple, the red liquid in the small glass bottle could be a lifesaver in critical times.
The next morning, Ryo walked into the guild with determination. A receptionist greeted him with a professional smile.
"There's a mission for you," the receptionist said. "Your target is a silver F-tier bird. It's not dangerous to fighters, but it often attacks traveling merchants. Be careful, this monster is fast and agile."
Ryo simply nodded, took the mission note, and stepped outside. The location indicated was quiet, with only the howling of the wind and the rustling of leaves to be heard. He knew the bird was somewhere around here—he was just waiting for the right moment.
He reached into his pocket, pulled out a fresh red apple, and threw it into the air. As expected, the sound of rapid flapping of wings could be heard, and an instant later, the figure of a silver bird shot out from behind the trees.
First try.
Ryo was now more familiar with the jump boost skill, he jumped slowly towards the tree and with his horizontal position in the tree he immediately activated the jump boost skill so he could shoot horizontally quickly towards the bird but unfortunately he missed.
Second try.
This time, he tried to draw the bird's attention closer by holding the apple in his hand. The result? In an instant, the bird shot up like lightning, its sharp beak snatching the apple right from his grasp. Ryo was surprised, his prey was much more clever than he had thought.
Third try.
Ryo took a deep breath, calming his mind. When the bird swooped down again at incredible speed, he was ready. With reflexes honed from his hard training, he used Impact just as the bird came within range.
Blar!
The bird slammed hard into the ground, its wings flapping weakly. However, it was not dead yet. Without wasting any time, Ryo activated Impact once more, this time with the full force of his left hand. The bird had no time to react—the second attack ended the fight as quickly as it had appeared.
Ryo picked up the bird's body and returned to the guild.
"Good job," the receptionist said with a satisfied look. "Here's your payment, ten silver coins."
In addition, Ryo got 1 level point from killing the silver bird, for him the silver bird was still very difficult for him, he still needed to become stronger.
His steps out of the guild felt lighter, not because of the reward he received, but because he knew, this was just the beginning of a long, more dangerous journey
The setting shifts to the other three heroes. Their levels are now far beyond Ryo's, possibly equivalent to B-rank adventurers. One day, they are summoned to the King for an important mission—to investigate ancient ruins that are suspected to be the headquarters of the Crimson Pact's spies.
After a long journey, they arrive at the ruins with the kingdom's commander and several soldiers. The place looks desolate and dusty, as if it has been abandoned for a long time. They begin to comb every corner, but find no significant clues. Finally, in the deepest part of the ruins, they find a small house with a basement underneath. Cautiously, they continue their investigation.
While exploring the basement, they are surprised by the presence of a large, tightly closed door. When they open it, their eyes widen—behind the door lies a dungeon. Dungeons are extremely rare in this world, making this discovery an extraordinary event. The commander suggests returning to the kingdom and reporting this, but Takahiro Sakamoto insists on going deeper. Selfishly, he challenges himself, believing that there is no significant danger in this dungeon. The other two heroes could only remain silent and follow his steps.
Inside the dungeon, they found various monsters that were quite strong, but not dangerous enough for them. They easily slashed and defeated every creature that blocked their way. However, without realizing it, their steps had brought them to the front of the Boss Room.
Takahiro, who was still filled with excessive confidence, chuckled. "Hah, it's just a big snake. I can beat it myself."
Before anyone could stop him, Takahiro ran towards the monster. However, in an instant, the giant snake moved at incredible speed. With its large tail, it slammed Takahiro into the cave wall hard. The sound of impact echoed, and Takahiro immediately lost consciousness.
Mika Tanaka snorted softly, "Tch, idiot."
Without hesitation, she picked up Takahiro's body and rushed out of the dungeon, followed by the others. They finally decided to return to the kingdom.
Upon arriving at the capital, the citizens saw Takahiro's badly injured condition. Instead of feeling amazed, they looked worried. Rumors began to spread—if a hero could be defeated so easily, what would happen to them?
Upon arriving at the castle, the King immediately scolded Takahiro in a sharp tone. Without another word, the King turned and left the room with a disappointed expression.
A few days after the incident where Takahiro Sakamoto was seriously injured, the news finally reached Ryo and Luna. Hearing the news, Ryo suddenly remembered the King's words about the disaster that would come in less than three months. It seemed that the hero group had already started to investigate the Crimson Pact.
In addition, there was one other thing that kept bothering him—Mika Tanaka. Unlike the others, the woman did not seem to have any hatred towards him. This world was still full of mysteries that he had yet to understand, and now Ryo realized that his time might not be much. If the hero group really did make a move, sooner or later, his whereabouts would be discovered.
Ryo decided to start saving and gathering as many supplies as possible. Without thinking twice, he immediately invited Luna to go hunting monsters again.
Long story short, a week had passed. Ryo was now much stronger than before. He was able to kill F-tier monsters quickly, although compared to the heroes, he was still far behind. After collecting enough money, he began to consider leaving this village. Later, he heard that the heroes were searching for the ‘summoned’ person. In addition, patrols of the royal soldiers were also increasingly seen around the village.
Realizing the imminent danger, Ryo and Luna decided to set off the next morning. However, the plan did not go as smoothly as he had hoped.
That night, Ryo was awakened by a commotion at the inn. He immediately investigated and found that his whereabouts had been leaked—one of the villagers had reported him. With no other choice, Ryo immediately carried Luna and rushed outside. Quickly, he used Jump Boost to jump through the window.
Thanks to the training over the past week, he could now control the power of his jump without injuring his legs. Although his jump limit was only three meters, it was enough for him to move from rooftop to rooftop, easily evading the soldiers.
In addition to Jump Boost, during his training Ryo also gained a new skill called Sprint. This skill allows him to run at high speed for 2–5 minutes, depending on the intensity. However, if he pushed himself beyond his limits, his legs would be debuffed and make him unable to move properly.
With a combination of these two skills, Ryo managed to escape with Luna. They continued running until they finally left the village and entered the forest. Now, with the map he had purchased, their journey had become much easier.
That night, they rested under the starry sky. In silence, Ryo and Luna remembered how they used to be poor and weak people. But now, things have changed.
Ryo smiled slightly.
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Information :
level :
Ryo Takeda is at level 23
Aiko Fujimoto is at level 47
Takahiro Sakamoto is at level 52
Mika Yamamoto is at level 34
characteristics :
Ryo Takeda, a 25 year old man but moved to another world and became 20 years old, a man who never gives up, his physique is quite strong because he is a construction worker, he is not very smart. (people over 20 years old when transported to another world will become younger and become 20 years old}
Aiko Fujimoto, a young woman aged 18 years old, she is an ordinary teenager but she is quite popular in the world before she was transported to this world, she is quite smart but cannot be considered a genius because of her childish behavior.
Takahiro Sakamoto, a 20 year old man, in the previous world he was an acute gamer who locked himself up and one day he played a game until he passed out and woke up in this world, he is not good at communicating but he also has a bad character.
Mika Yamamoto, a 19 year old woman, previously she was a child who was raised in an orphanage but after growing up she was adopted as a child by someone and then when Mika was an adult she returned to the orphanage and helped take care of the orphanage. she has a motherly nature because of that.
Note :
sorry for the delay of this chapter because I have been busy in my life.
