As Sho teleported—
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[SYSTEM PANEL]
Welcome to the First Floor: FARMOOR
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He opened his eyes.
"Sheesh... I'll never get used to this teleportation," he muttered as he sat down, brushing the grass under his hand.
"Wait... grass?"
He glanced around. "Where... am I?"
A vast landscape stretched before him—rolling hills, gentle winds, and lush green trees swaying softly. The scene glowed with a peaceful light. The world seemed... alive.
"This… I've seen this before," he whispered.
The memory hit him—one of the early beta environments from the game. But this felt too real.
"Bruh… the system really knows where to throw players."
He stood, dusting off his pants.
"This place looks endless... It's just the first floor, right? Why does it feel like an entire continent?"
A light breeze picked up, circling around him.
"Mmh… refreshing. Ugh—what the heck am I doing enjoying this? It's like this place is messing with my head. Damn tower…"
He descended the hill cautiously, the wind trailing behind him like a curious ghost.
[SYSTEM PANEL – Tutorial]
• Kill mobs to level up.
Additional Info:
• Mobs drop Life Stones.
• Stone level depends on color (Green → Darker colors → Black).
• Rewards scale with color tier.
"Ohhh, now we're talking. It really is like a game after all. Where's that annoying system—can I summon it?"
[POP-UP PANEL]
What do you want?! Just call me!
"Huh?? This system… has attitude?" Sho raised an eyebrow. "Are you an AI? You act like you've got your own will."
[SYSTEM:]
Hmph!
I'm built different.
Sho smirked. "Ohh~ so you're one of those unique systems? Are you a manager? A guide? Some kind of semi-conscious Tower overseer?"
Meanwhile… somewhere on a higher floor.
In a towering grand library glowing with floating lights, a tall old man sat behind an ornate desk. He had white hair, a dignified beard, and piercing blue eyes, wearing the robes of a noble merchant.
Beside him stood a teenage-looking girl with a cold stare and an unreadable aura. Her hair flowed like black ink, and her eyes mirrored the blue sky.
She held a crystal screen projecting Sho's figure.
"Interesting player," the merchant said, smirking. "To even guess there are systems and managers this early…"
The girl nodded slightly. "He's special. Should we intervene?"
"Not yet," the merchant said. "Let the system do its work."
Back at Sho's location.
[SYSTEM PANEL – Laughing]:
HAHAHA. Since I'm allowed to answer that…
Yes. I'm one of the 'Unique Systems,' specifically a Prototype class. I'm bound to Unique Players like you—who are Chosen by the tower, and given access to powerful alternatives.
Your system evolves with your choices. Your journey isn't typical.
Sho raised an eyebrow. "So I'm a beta-tester again, huh? Locked mana… 'God's Wrath'... But what's the tradeoff?"
He opened his Status Window.
[STATUS: SHŌ]
Class: Gods Wrath
Stats: Trashed.
Skills: None (yet).
Unique Weapon: Null Fang
"Ew. My stats are garbage. But…"
Sho grinned. "Let's get my first awakening."
"Oh System, how do I summon my blade again?"
[SYSTEM PANEL:]
Ugh! Just imagine your inventory open on your left—it'll pop up. Not that hard.
He swiped beside him—and a holographic inventory window appeared.
"Oho~ inventory access anytime? I'm liking this more and more."
Sho tapped on his weapon slot.
[WEAPON: Null Fang]
Passive Skills:
• Nullify: Cancels any magic, techniques, or skills powered by mana.
• Absorb Desired Stats: Gathers stat bonuses based on defeated enemies.
• Condition: Must absorb a percentage of the enemy's blood using the blade. (Cannot absorb mana.)
• Inherit Passive: By stabbing directly into the target's heart, you may inherit one of their passive skills.
Passives Owned: 0/5
Sho's eyes widened.
"Yo. This is busted."
He raised the blade toward the forest, wind tugging at his hair.
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"LET'S BEGIN THE HUNT."
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Sho had been walking for a while, brushing aside tall grass that tickled his fingers. The open hilltop was peaceful, almost deceptive in its beauty. "Tch... not even a slime?" he mumbled, eyes squinting as he scanned the horizon.
No mobs. No sounds. Just the wind.
The only option now was to descend into the thick forest ahead. As Sho stepped under the canopy of trees, shadows stretched out and the atmosphere grew tense. Twigs cracked underfoot. Birds flew off at the faintest sound.
Then—
A flicker of movement. A shadow dashed between trees.
Sho ducked.
His panel popped open in response to the presence.
--- MOB INFO --- Chaotic Goblin
Type:
STATS:
Strength: 12
Dexterity: 14
Stamina: 10
Mana: 2
Agility: 15
Intelligence: 4
PASSIVE:
Bloodlust Rush: Increases movement speed by 10% when it detects a threat.
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Sho raised an eyebrow. "Unique...? That's a jackpot on the first pull."
The goblin emerged from the shadows. This wasn't like the usual green goblin from games. Its skin was a pale, ashen grey. Bones protruded slightly from its joints, and black runes were etched into its chest. Its eyes glowed crimson. A crude dagger hung from its waist, dripping what looked like venom.
Sho summoned his blade with a whisper of thought. The Null Fang appeared in his hand with a silent gleam.
"Alright... time to test my stats."
Fight Start
The goblin lunged—fast. Faster than expected. Sho barely sidestepped, the blade grazing his shoulder.
"Tsk!" He swung his dagger-like spear, but the goblin ducked and slashed at his leg. A clean hit.
He stumbled. Blood trickled.
"Damn—he's faster than I thought..."
Panel pop-up: [Select Absorb Target]
Sho quickly selected Agility.
The next strike he parried, barely. The blade hummed, absorbing blood as it nicked the goblin's arm. A faint red glow pulsed into Sho's weapon.
+0.5 Agility
He dashed back, panting. The goblin snarled, sprinting at him again—quicker this time.
"It triggered the passive."
Too fast to block now. Sho rolled under its swing and slashed across its back.
+0.5 Strength
Another glow. Sweat dripped. His shoulder ached, his breathing ragged. Sho flipped the blade in his hand.
"Alright... come on. Let's end this."
He baited the goblin into overextending its strike. The moment it lunged forward, Sho twisted, ducked, and drove the spear up into its chest.
A perfect stab—straight through the heart.
System Notification: Passive acquired.
You have absorbed the passive: Bloodlust Rush
+0.5 Strength
+0.5 Agility
Sho collapsed to one knee, panting.
"Damn... that was no joke."
The goblin's body evaporated into dark mist, leaving behind a pulsating dark green stone—its Life Stone.
Sho picked it up. The moment his fingers touched it, the stone melted into light and absorbed into his chest.
Panel Notification:
Life Stone absorbed. No reward available. Color Tier: Low Green
"Figures... still, that was a Unique mob? On a tutorial floor?"
The wind picked up.
Sho sat against a tree, glancing at his status.
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Player Info Name: Shoyo
Level: 2
Exp: 75/100
STATS:
Strength: 8.5 → 9.5
Dexterity: 9
Stamina: 7
Inherent Stat: 12
Intelligence: 8
Mana: 0
Agility: 9 → 10.5
Passive:
• Bloodlust Rush (Active when target is detected)
Weapon: Null Fang
Nullifies all magic/mana-based techniques
Absorbs blood to gain target stat (based on rarity)
Stab heart to inherit passive (Max: 5)
Current: 1/5
Sho leaned his head back, eyes staring through the leaves.
"That was just the first mob..."
Then he grinned.
"...this is going to be fun."
--- END OF CHAPTER 5 ---