Morning mist clung to the blackened forest as Kael awoke, observing Hinata moving with the precision of a predator. She adjusted her stance, demonstrating attack and defense maneuvers Kael had yet to master.
— First, you need to understand that strength isn't everything — Hinata said, executing a circular swing with her sword. — Precision, reading your opponent, and timing define a warrior.
Kael studied each movement, his system overlaying numbers and percentages in his vision:
[HINATA STATUS]
Level: 50
Class: Shadow Warrior
HP: 450/450
Agility: 55
Perception: 60
— Got it — Kael replied, mimicking the motion with careful precision. — But there's something you need to know. I… I'm not from this world.
Hinata paused, arching an eyebrow.
— What do you mean? Another world? — her voice a mix of skepticism and curiosity.
Kael took a deep breath.
— I come from a place completely different. There, people don't have powers like here, nor monsters like these. Honestly… life felt empty. — He watched her closely. — Here, I finally feel alive.
Hinata studied him, weighing his words, then nodded slowly.
— So you're… different. But that doesn't matter now. You need to survive here, and for that, you must learn fast. — She smirked slightly. — And I'll teach you.
The morning was filled with lessons. Hinata demonstrated agile movement, directional strikes, and combo attacks, while Kael absorbed everything instantly, adjusting his strength and agility points mentally.
— Hmm… interesting — Kael murmured, glancing at the reader. — Bet you didn't think I'd learn this fast, huh?
Kael tested each strike and dodge, analyzing angles and impact. Hinata, impressed, realized he didn't just copy the movements—he optimized them.
— I can't deny… you've got talent — she admitted, crossing her arms.
Kael then decided it was time to share information.
— Now you need to teach me about this world. — He approached Hinata, observing the surrounding forest. — The monsters, the kingdoms, the magic rules… everything.
Hinata exhaled, looking toward the horizon.
— Alright… the world is divided into kingdoms, each ruled by a leader. There are guilds, clans, and people who manipulate different forms of magic: elemental, shadow, conjuration. Rare powers carry high risk and responsibility. Some monsters have levels far beyond what most can face alone. That's why the strongest warriors are respected, and guilds control territories.
Kael processed all the information quickly, his system updating every detail:
[KAEL STATUS]
Level: 37
Strength: 45
Agility: 75
Endurance: 45
Intelligence: 45
— I see… so it's a world of hierarchies, strength, and magic. — Kael murmured. — Nothing I can't analyze and surpass.
After the morning of training, Hinata decided it was time to move.
— The nearest kingdom is two days from here. We'll travel together, and along the way, you'll face real situations. — She began walking, Kael following closely, observing the terrain.
The first day passed mostly in silence, the only sounds were their steps on leaves and distant animal calls. Kael scanned everything, predicting movements of wildlife and distant monsters. As night fell, they found a suitable clearing to camp.
Hinata lit a small fire, and Kael focused on training. His system highlighted nearby monsters:
[ENEMY DETECTED]
Name: Shadow Wolf
Level: 30–32
Agility: 25–28
Kael adjusted his agility and strength points, stepping into the darkness. With Shadow Flow, he moved almost imperceptibly, dodging attacks, landing precise strikes, and calculating each damage output.
[EXP GAINED: 1,200]
[LEVEL UP: 37 → 38]
[ATTRIBUTE POINTS GAINED: 5]
— Haha… you think you can keep up, wolf? — Kael murmured, smirking at the reader. — Buckle up; the fun has just begun.
Throughout the night, Kael faced monsters up to level 40, experimenting with combinations of attacks, dodges, and surprise strikes. Each victory opened new possibilities:
[NEW ABILITIES UNLOCKED]
1. Shadow Impact – increases critical damage against unbalanced enemies.
2. Phantom Dodge – near-undetectable evasion, increases counterattack chance.
3. Absolute Tracking – predicts movements of nearby enemies.
The second day, Hinata shared strategic knowledge.
— Each kingdom has rules. Forbidden magic exists but may be necessary to face monsters or extreme situations. Some warriors specialize in direct attacks; others in long-range energy manipulation. You must learn to combine physical strength, agility, and perception to survive.
Kael nodded thoughtfully.
— So it's a combination of science and art. Every move is a variable to calculate, every strike has a pattern I can predict. — He glanced at the reader with a smirk. — Ah yes… this is where you really start noticing just how "overpowered" I can be.
During the walk, they encountered small groups of monsters level 35–38. Kael handled them with precision, showing remarkable progress. Hinata, watching him, commented:
— You truly learn fast… faster than any novice I've ever trained.
Kael replied, smirking ironically:
— In my world… let's just say survival situations were a bit more extreme.
With each battle, Kael gained experience and distributed points:
[LEVEL UP: 38 → 40]
[ATTRIBUTE POINTS GAINED: 15]
He tested new ability combinations, like Shadow Impact + Shadow Flow, breaking enemy patterns effortlessly.
As night fell on the second day, the kingdom was visible on the horizon, towers glowing against the dark sky. Kael and Hinata set up camp one final time before entering.
— Tomorrow, we explore the kingdom — Hinata said. — For now, practice. What you've learned over the past two days will be tested in real situations.
Kael nodded, looking at the stars. His system displayed his progress:
[KAEL STATUS]
Level: 40
Strength: 50
Agility: 85
Endurance: 50
Intelligence: 50
New Abilities: Shadow Flow, Shadow Dance, Rift Strike, Shadow Impact, Phantom Dodge, Absolute Tracking
He smiled, breaking the fourth wall:
— And you, readers… ready to see how a level 40 handles monsters, kingdoms, and real strategies? Because the real fun is just beginning.
The wind whispered through the forest, carrying the scent of adventure. Kael felt, for the first time, that this world truly belonged to him—and that every battle was just the start of something much larger.