Mini-Chapter 1: The Humiliating Death
Lin had always imagined that if he were to die, it would be heroic—saving someone from a burning building, fighting off ninjas like a Marvel action star, or performing a "perfect Jumanji-style escape."
Instead, he died… tripping over his own shoelaces while trying to mimic Spider-Man's landing pose on his carpet.
"Really? THAT'S how I die?" Lin groaned, flailing mid-air as he smashed into his bookshelf, sending a cascade of comic books, action figures, and a half-eaten bag of chips into oblivion.
A rogue figurine of Thor's hammer hit him square in the face. His last thought: "I should have just watched Netflix…"
Then, everything went black.
Mini-Chapter 2: The System Awakens (Normal)
"Finally awake. About time, you pathetic human."
Lin blinked. He wasn't in his messy bedroom anymore. Bright sunlight, giant jungle trees, and weirdly cartoonish animals surrounded him.
"Wh—what? Where am I?" he stammered.
"I'm your System. Name's Crystal. And yes, you're about to wish you had stayed dead, weakling."
"Uh… excuse me?"
Crystal's voice sounded sweet but dripping with mockery. "Oh, you heard me. Welcome to your new reality: a world 50 times more lethal than any movie you've ever watched. You will feel pain. You will die. Repeatedly. And I will be here to watch, comment, and occasionally help. Maybe."
Lin stared, dumbfounded. "Wait… what do you mean 'repeatedly'?"
"You'll see. Now move. Try not to embarrass yourself too quickly."
Mini-Chapter 3: First Respawn: Confused and Naked (Normal)
Before Lin could even process the insult, a branch snapped under his foot. He stumbled—and fell into a shallow pit of sticky, glowing slime.
"Great start," Crystal snickered. "You're naked, covered in slime, and the giant carnivorous plants over there look hungry."
"Giant… what?"
"Exactly. Move or die. Again."
Panicking, Lin grabbed a stick and poked at one of the plants. It recoiled… then lunged. He screamed and fell backward into a mud puddle, splattering everywhere.
"Death count: one. You're off to a promising start," Crystal quipped.
Mini-Chapter 4: Death #1–10: Slapstick Failures (VIP Option)
Over the next few hours, Lin's first day in Jumanji became a comedy of errors:
1. Death #1: Bitten by a harmless-looking candy-colored lizard—turned out it was venomous.
2. Death #2: Tripping on a vine, landing on a bush full of tiny, yet ferociously aggressive monkeys.
3. Death #3: Falling into a pit of quivering, sticky mud monsters.
4. Death #4: Accidentally triggering a trap labeled, "Definitely Don't Step Here" in giant letters.
5. Death #5–10: More humiliating failures, including falling into a mudslide, getting launched into a tree by a rampaging turtle, and nearly getting squashed by a giant rolling boulder.
"Congratulations," Crystal taunted. "You're officially worse than a Stormtrooper in a dark hallway."
Lin groaned. "I… I'm learning! Sort of!"
Crystal snorted. "Sure. If by 'learning' you mean dying creatively."
Mini-Chapter 5: Death #11–50: Growing Pains (VIP Option)
By death #11, Lin was exhausted, muddy, and more confused than ever—but he started noticing patterns:
Some plants were predatory, others were traps.
Tiny animals could be distracted with food.
Certain vines could swing him to safety, if timed perfectly.
Even so, most attempts ended in ridiculous failure: being flung into a pond full of angry jellyfish, riding a wild boar into a pit, or accidentally setting off fireworks left behind by some unseen adventurer.
"See? You're improving," Crystal commented sarcastically. "Your death artistry is evolving."
Lin muttered, "This is worse than Jumanji, worse than Avengers: Endgame, worse than… everything."
Crystal replied, "Endgame? Pfft. Try surviving 50 times harder than a Marvel villain. Good luck, weakling."
Mini-Chapter 6: System Unlock: Shop Function (Normal)
After death #50, something unusual happened:
"System Notification: Shop function unlocked."
A floating menu appeared: weapons, consumables, and even a mysterious "Artifact" slot.
"Finally, a chance to stop dying like a meme," Lin muttered, grabbing a basic wooden sword.
"You call that a sword? Pathetic. But fine. Don't get yourself killed again."
At least he had options now: food, weapons, and system-guided hints for survival.
Mini-Chapter 7: Death #51–99: Comedy & Agony (VIP Option)
The next set of deaths was even more ridiculous:
Exploding fruits raining from trees.
Miniature dragons mistaking him for breakfast.
Falling into sticky honey traps.
Getting chased by a herd of armored squirrels.
Crystal's commentary never ceased:
"Oh, wonderful. You've mastered falling backwards into danger."
"I'd say this is impressive, but I can't lie—you're still pathetic."
Yet, with each death, Lin noticed growth: dodging attacks slightly better, memorizing patterns, and slowly learning the mechanics of the system.
Mini-Chapter 8: Death #100: First Real Challenge (VIP)
By the 100th death, Lin was bloodied, battered, and exhausted, yet standing on a rocky cliff. Suddenly:
A giant, three-headed beast emerged from the mist, eyes glowing red.
The ground trembled. Trees snapped. The world felt alive… and deadly.
"Do you see this? This is what I mean by fifty times harder than the movies," Crystal hissed, barely suppressing a laugh.
Lin gritted his teeth, gripping his wooden sword. "I… I can do this. Maybe."
Cliffhanger: The beast roared, lunging straight at him.
Mini-Chapter 9: Epilogue of Day One (Normal)
Lin collapsed beside a tree, soaked in mud, scratches covering his body.
Death count: 100
XP gained: Enough to unlock minor passive skills
Mood: Traumatized, yet oddly determined
Crystal hovered above, smirking. "Day one done. Survived—or at least, lived long enough to die again. Tomorrow, it gets harder."
Lin groaned. "I think… I'm going to need a bigger sword."