1 Strange place

In a small apartment, with the only company of the dim light of the screen flickering in the dark.

He stood alone, a frail-looking young man with pale skin; his eyes, framed by deep circles under his eyes, were fixed on the blue glow emitted by the monitor.

[Happy New Year 2024 to all! May you all have a blessed and beautiful year ahead!]

"So... this shitty year finally ends and another begins..." A long sigh escaped Kleint's lips.

While he was still surfing the web, looking at everything related to the new year, in addition to the typical bad memes people post around this time, a notification arrived in your inbox.

"And what's this?" Kleint raised an eyebrow curiously at the unexpected notification that came to him.

But who sends me a notification on January 1st? Well, let's see what came through... With curiosity and a bit of anticipation, he moved the cursor to the notification tray and clicked on the message that came to him. A new tab opened on the computer that read.

- Will you participate in the game?

"Will you participate in the game...?" Kleint's expression wrinkled in confusion as he read this on the screen.

What does he mean by game? That's too vague to accept quickly... He leaned back in his chair, slowly moving sideways as he thought about the message on his computer screen.

He is not stupid enough to accept it immediately, as it is too suspicious and vague.

"Will you participate in the game? That's too vague..." He muttered, scrolling up and down the screen for at least an explanation or a little description.

But the page continued the same after a few seconds.

"Tsk!" Kleint smacked his lips in annoyance.

Did you accept this? But I don't know what will happen next; I may get hacked or download a virus... He looked at the screen without even blinking, waiting for the change. Seeing that nothing was happening, Kleint tried to refresh the page by pressing "F5" several times on the keyboard.

But despite constantly updating the page, there was no change. It remained the same.

- Will you participate in the game?

"Okay, we'll accept it and see what happens."

He made a decision.

Very slowly, he clicked 'Yes.'

I hope I don't regret agreeing to this...

When he accepted the strange text, Kleint began to feel his eyelids heavy as he slowly began to lose consciousness.

...

[Start of tutorial]

Kleint slowly began to regain consciousness. His eyelids began to open slowly until he opened his eyes completely.

"What..." He was about to speak but kept looking around with distrust and fear.

He found himself in a completely unknown place; he saw what looked like the interiors of a building, but with the difference that the walls were not smooth but rustic.

I have been kidnapped... Kleint shuddered with fear, the first thought that came into his head when he found himself in this unknown, dark environment.

His eyes fell on unfamiliar patterns through the dim light. The interior he found himself in was very different from the buildings or rooms on earth he was used to.

Kleint's mouth opened like an unconscious fish because of things he had never seen before.

It looked like he was in some room, but he wasn't entirely sure because the lighting wasn't very good.

What is this? Where the hell am I...? Kleint became nervous due to the unreal situation he found himself in. 

The last thing he remembers is that he was in his room, looking at several pages showing what happened in the year and the New Year's Eve festivities.

That's what Kleint remembers. Plus, he received an unknown notification in his inbox.

- Will you participate in the game? -

He had accepted that text after thinking about it for a while. After that, he doesn't remember anything else.

What the hell is going on...? Why am I in this place...? Kleint's chin and legs turned to jelly as his hips buckled at not understanding the situation he found himself in.

Also, it's natural to be confused and afraid, suddenly finding yourself in a place you've never seen or been before.

The atmosphere in the place was eerie. The environment seemed to be set in a horror movie, but everyone, like Kleint, was confused and terrified.

Before Kleint could come to terms with the situation, whispers began to be heard around him.

"What-what is this place?"

"Don't ask me. You look at me like I know."

"What... Is there anyone else? What... is this place, and why is there something?"

"Everyone seems to be in the same situation as us. Do you remember anything?"

"Excuse me! Do you know how I'm leaving this place? Excuse me!"

Each of the people began to talk and act in their way. Some even sat on the floor, while others pinched their cheeks to check if they were in a dream.

It's not a dream... Kleint thought, with a calmer mind, inspecting his surroundings.

It didn't feel like he was in a dream because he was not alone. There were people on the site. Kleint didn't feel out of place either; everything felt real.

What the hell is going on? Kleint swallowed nervously as his heart began to race.

After accepting a strange text, he suddenly appeared in this room with unknown people.

While everyone was stunned, confused with fear and terror at suddenly appearing in this place.

In that moment of confusion and fear, a soft voice like an angel's whisper echoed in everyone's mind. A beautiful celestial-looking woman appeared with a golden glow that illuminated the room.

[Players, you have been invited to this world. We sent invitations, and you accepted them. You have all been chosen to be warriors to save this dying contain]

She was making everyone fall silent, immersed in confusion and fear. But the woman on the scene did not look natural, like a hologram projection or illusion.

Some came to more quickly, grasped what resonated in their minds, and began complaining to the woman who appeared.

"Fucking sea! We're not warriors!"

"Stop fucking around, you fuckers! This joke has gone too far!"

"Quickly come out from where they're hiding!"

"Me, I'm going to call the police. Yo, I'm calling the police."

"Are they playing some hidden camera prank? They know they can be sued. sued!"

As if the complaints did not come, the beautiful woman continues.

[However, not everyone will be able to go to the continent. Only a handful of people who survive the tutorial are qualified to enter this world]

"What the hell are you talking about!"

People looked around, confused and trying to understand all this, unsure of what was happening.

[Please pay attention to what I am about to say. It is directly related to your survival]

When the word "Survival" was heard, a deep silence fell in the room; everyone tensed and swallowed dry saliva.

[I'll say it one more time. Only a handful of people who survived the tutorial are qualified]

"Are you... saying they're going to kill us?"

[That depends on you. What I am going to tell you is related to your survival. They are going to be necessary elements to move forward. Another important thing. This is not a dream. Everything is the reality you are facing. I do not recommend that you deny the situation. As a guide, my job is to help everyone]

"Stop playing! Damn sea!"

"P, please let me go home, please!"

Some people began to complain, while others pleaded. They did not want to accept reality.

The beautiful woman continued explaining with her soft, angelic voice as if nothing had happened.

[I will start with the tutorial, so don't pay attention. Number one, you are all at the starting point, which has been created to wait before the tutorial begins. You can think of this place as a waiting room. At this starting point, you will find essential items you will need: water, food, and the weapons you will use from now on. Weapons are classified with tales: common, rare, heroic, and legendary. All the weapons here are in the common rating]

Weapons? Kleint looked over to the corner of the room. There was a leather canteen, not a plastic bottle like those often seen in stores.

But that wasn't the only thing that caught his eye. It was the strange weapons that caught his attention the most. Bow and arrow, sword and shield, spear and mace: all were frequently used in the Middle Ages.

They were real!

They weren't plastic or wooden; they were real weapons!

But that wasn't what caught Kleint's attention. It was the coins used in medieval times.

Why are there coins in this place? Kleint thought, his expression slightly wrinkled.

Seeing all this, Kleint began to accept the reality of the situation and where it was headed. But the only thing that confused him was those coins he saw.

What do these coins have to do with survival? Could it be that they will be helpful for later? Klein thought, confused and with a slightly furrowed brow, still not understanding the reason for the coins.

[With these weapons, you will be able to protect yourself. So that you keep in mind, the objective of the tutorial is survival and attack. In addition, you are also here with the continent's residents: they are called monsters. They will attack you, and you will have to fight them]

It's like those online games and novels that I read and played when I had nothing to do... thought Kleint, remembering those online games and novels.

The funny thing is that the people who were still shouting as they listened to the soft and melodious voice of the woman concentrated on listening attentively to what she was saying.

But some people still seemed to have some intestinal problems due to nerves. It is usual for them to be nervous because of the unreal situation.

[Your strength probably won't be enough to fight them. But don't worry about that. That is not the only thing that is prepared for you]

"What's going on..."

People were confused and intrigued.

[You are all chosen players. You came from different places with different characteristics. This place maximizes those characteristics and helps you grow. If you say "Status Windows," you'll understand what I'm talking about]

"Please... Do you think we're in some novel?"

"The joke has gone too far; you can come out now. This is no longer funny."

Some people didn't believe the woman's last words, thinking the joke had gone too far. However, one of the people standing next to Kleint muttered.

"Status window."

"Status window? Oh? What is this?"

"Kyah!!! What is this!"

Suddenly, a woman shouted towards the sky, and people looked at something invisible with shocked looks.

[The status window is an indicator that shows your condition. Depending on your efforts, your statistics will increase or decrease. Next is your job. Generally, they are classified as warriors, mages, priests, and archers, and depending on your achievements, the jobs will be further divided. For example, an [Archer] can become a [Thief] and then become an [Assassin]. There are many different ways to grow, and the direction of your growth is solely up to you]

"Oh..."

People exclaimed in amazement after hearing the beautiful woman's explanation.

[In addition, classes are also classified into common, rare, heroic, and legendary. But please note that priests and mages must have an affinity for holy power or mana. So please understand that you will not be able to choose some jobs. When you have assigned quests, hidden quests, or experience, you will be able to select a class]

So it's like an online game? Kleint, the more he listened, the more he seemed to understand what kind of place he was in. It was very similar to those online games like 'Diablo IV' and so on.

Putting aside his thoughts momentarily, he cautiously muttered, "Status window."

[Name: Kleint]

[Age: 24]

[Disposition: Silent observer]

[Title: None]

[Class: None]

[Stats]

[Strength: 10]

[Agility: 11]

[Vitality: 10]

[Intelligence: 19]

[Stamina: 9]

[Luck: 22]

[Mana: 2]

[Equipment: None]

Oh, interesting... Klein looked at the unfamiliar screen with curiosity and a little surprise.

But before he could look at it more closely, the beautiful woman spoke again.

[The last is the attribute. Every time you reach a certain level, an attribute will be unlocked. Each player has different attributes, and just like jobs, it will be based on the player's characteristics. The unique characteristics of the player are the most important thing; just like the classes, the ranks are common, rare, heroic, and legendary, and the higher you get, the better]

"Oh..."

[Attributes also open in a similar way to jobs. Attributes also significantly affect the direction, so pay attention to the options]

Kleint couldn't pay much attention to the last part because he saw some shiny gold-colored letters at the bottom of the status window.

[Attribute - Heroic Rank - Do you want to read it?]

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