They enjoyed a well-deserved night's rest and both logged back in at 8 a.m. after a hearty breakfast. Aaron had taken the time to ask Paul for his in-game username and added him as a friend as soon as he connected.
System message:
Leo has been added to your friend list
"Would you like to start a private chat with your friend?" Filia asked.
"Yes, please."
"Where are you, buddy?" Leo asked.
"Better tell me where *you* are," Angel replied. "You wouldn't be able to come here yet."
"I'm at the teleportation crystal (TP) in Milia," Leo said.
"I'm on my way!"
In just a few seconds, Angel was at Milia's TP. Wearing his cuirass and wolf sword, he cut an imposing figure. All the nearby players froze in awe, staring at someone so well equipped. Once in front of Leo, Angel opened the trade interface and handed over the gear. When other players saw Leo suddenly decked out in the same kind of high-grade equipment, they immediately assumed they were cheaters. It was simply unthinkable—on only the second day of the game—to have weapons and armor better than a bronze sword worth 20 silver coins. For most, it was impossible.
Angel said goodbye to his friend and teleported straight back to the wolf zone.
Leo walked proudly through town, enjoying the stroll toward the slime area. It was too much fun watching dozens of people gape at his gear. But deep down, he knew he was still just level 3. He needed to train hard to be worthy of his childhood friend's gift.
To his surprise, slimes were no challenge anymore—he could cut them down instantly thanks to his sword's sharpness. Clearly, good gear changed everything. He tore through the tutorial zone, impressing plenty of newcomers.
Meanwhile, Angel was just at the start of level 9. The forest wolves weren't giving him much XP anymore, but he decided to stay until he leveled up before heading to the quest board. Despite the low experience gain, he could chain fights at a brutal pace without taking much damage. He used this opportunity to refine his combat technique. He hadn't yet mastered all the game's mechanics. The altered gravity alone wasn't something you could fully adjust to in a single day. He took the time to feel every difference from the real world and squeeze the most out of his character's abilities during battle.
Angel had a natural gift for combat, using every fight to sharpen his skills. He aimed to minimize his movements, cutting out all unnecessary gestures. Then he'd repeat the same sequences, focusing on maximum efficiency.
To outside observers, he looked like a master swordsman—his ease in killing monsters was far beyond theirs.
How could a player be so strong after only one day? Some even approached him for advice. Angel was friendly but explained he didn't have much time. After two hours of intense farming, he finally leveled up.
"That took forever," Angel thought. "Next time I'll switch zones. Still, it wasn't useless—my technique improved a lot. This day's going to be long."
"Angel, you are now level 10, congratulations!" Filia appeared beside him. "Quests are now available in town. You can also attempt a quest to change your class. This will help you grow much stronger—don't hesitate to try."
"Thanks, Filia. I'm heading there right now."
Angel teleported to Milia. He made his way to the central square, where many players gathered. Not everyone cared about leveling fast—some preferred socializing and chatting. But one thing was certain: even casual players were impressed by well-equipped adventurers. Swords were still rare—seeing someone with both a cuirass and a sword seemed unreal this early in the game.
When Angel stepped in front of the quest board, people stared even more. Quests were only available from level 10 onward—it was unthinkable for someone to already be there after just a few hours of gameplay. Yet this mysterious player seemed to be seriously selecting quests. Rumors about extraordinary players began to spread.
Angel took his time studying the massive board until Filia offered him additional guidance, which he gladly accepted. He hadn't received much information about the quest system or game mechanics during his three months of preparation. He had to be careful not to miss anything important. Moving fast was good, but rushing could mean missing out on huge opportunities. Sometimes slowing down was the smarter choice.
The board listed eight main quests—one for each class: Warrior, Archer, Mage, Priest, Thief, Craftsman, Merchant, and Artist. What made Angel chuckle was that they were sorted in order of his own interest. Pure coincidence, but if he couldn't be a warrior, he'd have picked Archer or Mage at worst. Non-combat or healing roles? Not for him. In every game he'd played, he always chose characters that dealt maximum damage. He loved being on the front lines, swinging hard. Without hesitation, he chose the Warrior class change quest. Future evolutions included Paladin or Berserker. Berserkers were usually total brutes—and that was right up his alley.
Alright, let's go for the Warrior class quest, Angel thought. With my sword and armor, I should be able to handle it without too much trouble.
System message: Quest accepted!
Quest: Class Change (Warrior)
Objective: Kill 50 slugs, 50 rabbits, and 50 boars **alone**.
The quest will be canceled if you team up with anyone.
That's it? Angel thought. This'll be quick! Let's go!
By clicking on each monster in the quest log, Angel could see their locations. He headed south of town to the plains, where slugs and rabbits roamed.
Always cautious, Angel analyzed all the slugs' attacks and dispatched them easily. Despite being level 10, they weren't very dangerous to him. He was getting better at dodging slow monsters and dealt heavy blows with his sword.
Angel was enjoying the game more and more. After only two days, he was already at home in this new world. His body moved more naturally, and his combat sense sharpened with every hour. He was slowly adapting to the lower gravity and learning how to exploit it. On top of that, the game's realism was staggering—taking a big hit, even with reduced pain, forced him to pay attention and could leave him stunned. Getting one-shot by a monster would probably hurt, and dying was definitely not going to be pleasant. Caution was key.
As he progressed, monsters began dropping various items. He'd gathered some crafting materials for weapons and a few defensive pieces, along with herbs that healed paralysis or restored HP.
After only an hour and a half, he'd finished with the slugs. He moved on to the rabbits and was surprised at how much harder it was to fight fast animals in this game. He had to adapt to their quick movements to be ready for any future enemy. He practiced anticipating their direction, positioning himself to cut off their escape paths. This drastically limited their mobility and ensured he wouldn't miss his strikes—something he hated.
This game was a masterpiece of realism. The more he discovered, the more delighted he was.
After another two and a half hours, he'd slain all the rabbits. It was much tougher than the slugs, but his fighting skills had sharpened like never before. If he kept refining his technique, he could become a truly formidable player.
I still have plenty of time—I can finish farming the boars today. Alright! Off to the southern forest. But before that, since I haven't dropped any new weapons, I'll use my weapon enhancement stones right now. Let's see what happens if I upgrade my sword. I have ten stones—each upgrade level costs two stones, with a 100% success rate. Alright, let's do it.
System message: Wolf Sword +1
Perfect! Now let's push it further. The next upgrade costs four stones—price goes up fast. Still 100% success rate. No reason to hesitate.
System message: Wolf Sword +2