1 Things Gone Different

It was 10 years ago that the things called 'Gates' appeared on earth.

They were portals to a different dimension, filled with things that will change the course of history.

The gates lead to a place called 'Dungeon' where things called monsters can be found.

The monsters can not be damaged by normal people and the normal weapons, only special humans called the 'Awakened' can harm them.

Those who take up the task to participate in taking down these dungeons, a process called 'Raid', are called Hunters.

And only some special weapons can harm them.

The Dungeons and Hunters are classified in ranks, namely: E, D, C, B, A, and the cream of the crop S ranks.

The classification is done by estimating their strength through the amount of mana they posses.

One one faithful day there is a young man named Jinwoo Sung.

He is the weakest awakened being to ever exist.

He is so weak that he gets injured even if he goes to the worst of the gates.

He still carries on to do these raids because they are his only source of income, through which he aims to support his ill mother and school going sister.

On one day he was supposed to go to a raid for a D-rank dungeon but he had to miss it because his last injury had not healed fully.

Sung: Only if my injury could've healed I could have gone there, hope they can find a replacement.

Well, whoever replaces me will surely be of more help to them than I would've so it is kind of good for them.

(He said dissapointed at his pitiful self.)

Sung: Well, it will be done tomorrow so u better start looking for a raid tomorrow.

With this he started looking for party recruitment available on the Hunter Association website.

Sung: Oh, this raid looks good enough. They are going to raid a E rank dungeon but are still offering good enough pay.

I will just go to this raid.

He didn't realize the sheer impact this one decision of his would have on his life and quite possibly the whole world.

*After getting dispatched from the hospital and going back to his home the next day.*

Jin-Ah: Oppa! You are back!

Sung: Yea, they released me from the hospital. But I will be going on a raid in a while.

Jin-ah: (Exhaling Disappointedly) Whaaat?

Again? You just returned from the hospital after the last raid.

Do you really have to go now too?

Sung: (Teasingly) Ohhh. Is someone worried?

Jin-ah: (Angered) OK then, go. Not like I care.

Sung: Don't worry I will be back.

*After reaching the gate*

The gate wasn't too big, neither was it in a important place.

It was located at the outskirts of Seoul in a remote place.

Gates like these get ignored many times as they are in a remote place and weak gates do not attract any major guilds, so the Hunter Association takes care of such gates.

Sung- (thinking) Well I don't think this raid will be too dangerous. I should talk to the raid leader.

*while talking to the raid leader*

Guy001: Yo, did you hear about that recent raid?

Guy002: What recent raid? Multiple raids happen everyday.

Guy001: Yeah, I should have been more specific, my mistake.

Well, this raid is a bit special.

It was a double dungeon, with moving statues.

Guy002: What?! Double dungeon? What is that?

Guy001: Well, a dungeon inside of a dungeon. What else would it be?

Also there was only 1 survivor of the raid.

Which was a C-rank.

Guy002: Wait. So everyone else died? Damn. Well, what can we say. Everything has its downsides. Where was the gate though?

Guy001: Oh it was at the.....

Sung- (thinking) (shocked) Wait! Isn't that the raid where I was supposed to go?

And wasn't Joohee-shi was a part of.

Does it mean she is dead too?

While it is great that I didn't go in that raid, I feel bad for the others.

May their souls rest in peace.

Raid leader: Everyone! We are starting the raid!

Sung- Well not much time to think. Let's go.

Sung: Coming!

*After entering the gate*

Jinwoo fought the monsters, although getting beaten by them multiple times and getting pushed around a lot he somehow survived.

Sung- Ahh, the lack of healers sure is a big implication for someone as weak as me.

Raid leader: We are gonna see the boss soon. Everyone be ready!

Sung- Well this is gonna end soon. Let's go.

They proceed further to be greeted by a large serpent.

Sung- Is this the boss? Looks very strong for a E rank dungeon.

Raid leader: Tanks! Go ahead! And mages prepare to attack.

Before they could finish their preparations the serpent attacked.

Using its tail to sweep the people in front into a wall.

After slamming onto it they become a bloody mess splattered on the wall.

Sung- Isn't this too strong for a E-rank boss?!

Before he could process anything the snake rushed there and tackled him into a Mage and a ranger and threw them at a wall.

Because of the other Hunters cushioning the blow he didn't die but was on the brink of it while barely being able to see.

The serpent threw poison spit at the remaining Hunters and bit them with his sharp Fangs making a huge hole their bodies.

Sung- Ah, so this is how I die? Looks like I can't avoid my fate. I hope Jin-ah will be fine.

(Now crying)

Sung: Please be fine. Jin-ah, mom.

Please live a good life.

As he says this his eyes start to close and through the darkness he sees light.

A ray of light shining as bright as the sun.

As he runs towards it in a desperate attempt at life, an attempt to meet again his loved ones, he runs til his legs give up and he has to crawl.

He arrives at what seems to be a shrine in sky.

Everything made of clouds.

Although so beautiful it felt sinister.

The only thing he could see was a set of stairs leading to a statue.

Sung- Is this? Afterlife? Am I in heaven?

What is this place? Wait is there something above these stairs?

Let's see.

As he walked the stairs he glanced upon the statue.

A large statue.

Although it was large it was formless.

One could see it but not know what it is.

A truly confusing thing.

Jinwoo approached the statue.

Voice: Ah! I see, you are finally here.

Sung: Who is that?

Voice: Don't be afraid. I mean no harm, at least to you.

Tell me your name.

Sung- (Thinking) I think I should play along.

Sung: My name is Sung Jinwoo.

Voice: Ah, Sung Jinwoo. I see. Sung, do you want to become more powerful?

Sung: What do you mean by that? Who are you even?

Voice: All that is not for you to worry. You will eventually know it. Answer my question!

Sung: While I do desire it, I am not sure I can trust you enough.

Voice: Well that works for me. You will eventually change your mind though. I will wait till then.

Sung Jinwoo! You shall become my descendent! Don't question it now, you will know everything soon.

Till then, become powerful!

Sung: Wait!...

Soon he wakes up, and he is back in the dungeon, only a bit before they encountered the serpent.

Sung- Wait, was it all a dream? But it felt too real?

Raid leader: Tanks! Go ahead! And mages prepare to attack!

Again, before they could do anything the serpent uses it's tail to slam the people in front on a wall.

It moves towards Sung and just before it tackles him a bright flash of light appears and the boss, along with all the other raid members are gone.

Sung: What is happening? Where did they all go.

Then a screen appears in front of Sung, it says: Greetings, Descendent of...

[End]

Thank you everyone for reading.

Please be patient, I promise you all I would do my best to make a good fan fic.

So please bare with me.

I apologize for any mistakes.