In a dimly lit room,
The sound of crunching potato chips can be heard in the distance...
"Hah! die lizard (dragon)!"
"Ka-pow!"... Game complete.
Oi, oi, are there really no new games to play anymore? I've completed this year's games countless times already. When will they release the new ones?
"What am I supposed to do with my life, damn developers?!"
"You guys had one job!!!"
Says Kim Ha-Eun, a NEET in her twenties in a tiny rundown apartment, as she scratches her nose and lets out a sigh of boredom.
Let me check if there are updates on the light novels or the comics...
"Tch! still nothing."
"Every day. Every single day there's nothing..."
Seriously, what are they doing with their life? If they created it, they should take responsibility and work on it ASAP! Don't they know people actually die of waiting for the next chapter?
"At least put your life in the line and work your fingers to the bone, losers."
An ironic sentence coming out of a person that doesn't know any better.
Ha-eun clearly is no saint.
"Guess I'll just reread..."
Hmm, there's 'Solo Grinding'... what about 'The End after the Beginning'? Ugh, I'll die of boredom at this rate!
Oh, oh, 'Tales of Deities and Djinns!' it's re-readable since the author releases it in tiny parts to monetize the story; you always forget what happened in the previous chapter. Lol, talk about goals.
Ha-eun keeps murmuring, then all of a sudden...
Ding!
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding...
The sound of a lot of notifications flooded the quiet room...
"Seriously?! spam mail?"
It's 2:00 in the morning; what kind of inconsiderate sad donkey would do this?
The thoughts that fill her mind while checking the mails.
"Are you tired of living?"
The whole mail contained a single question that somehow... deeply resonated with Ha-eun.
"Oh..., You bet I am!"
Shouted her, as she quickly replied, "Not even a question." to the mail...
Ha-eun does not realize how creepy the mail sounds.
"There's nothing to do anyway; what's the purpose of staying when there are no updates."
"Not that this mail is serious..."
" . . . "
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"Huh... I can't see... Cardiac arrest? Diabetes?! Amoeba!? What's wrong?! I'm feeling dizzy."
Staggering, while pulling out different names of diseases she clearly did not understand.
"Keuk!”
She falls face flat on the floor.
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Ha-eun wakes up in a white room that extends as far as the eyes can see with nothing but a single chair.
"Uwah, talk about torture..."
"Who would paint their entire room white and not put anything on it?"
This sight could literally drive people insane!
Then out in the distance, a call can be heard...
"Kim, Ha, Eun,... Welcome to the Administrator's plane."
A mysterious sphere, iridescent in color, appears out of nowhere.
"Tch!"
. . .
"Did you just click your tongue?"...
said the mysterious figure
" . . . "
"HAHA. No, you were just so cliche; I couldn't control myself. Please forgive my rudeness!"
Ha-eun laughs so hard like an outcast that doesn't know a thing about socializing, and this apology coming out of Ha-eun's mouth is the first in years. She's not the best at first-time greetings.
A case of content theft: this narrative is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.
"Haha, I can totally see what's going on here..."
"Let me guess, I died..."
"And will get reincarnated or transmigrated or... was I summoned? fufufu."
"Then you'll give me skills or items to help me in my journ-..."
"But of course..."
"Absolutely!"
Quickly replied the figure covered in white light.
"For I am the overseer of NEETs. People, like you, emphasis on the 'YOU,' who had contributed absolutely nothing in Earth..."
"I am what you call an Admin; we give people like 'YOU' a chance to make a mark... on a different world..."
"You did say that you were tired of living, well duh, no going back on your words now, dear."
"HA! who said I didn't do anything?"
"I did this and that..." yada yada yada
Ha-eun mumbles in disbelief.
"Now..., please start with the character status building."
Even on the seemingly amorphous features, Ha-eun can make out an expression of pity from the figure.
A blue screen popped out in front of Ha-eun, showing her stats.
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Status Initial [https://i.imgur.com/HqZ2ZNa.png]
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"1000 points?!"
"This will be good, HAHA! It feels cliche when you're reading this kind of development in a novel, but it's a different story when you're the one doing it."
Pleasant thoughts cross Ha-eun's mind while grinning ear to ear.
"I'm gonna awaken the powers within me!"
Ha-eun is infested with eighth-grade syndrome and delusions of grandeur.
"You're quite the character, huh."
"How long have you believed that? you know... the awakening your powers thing..."
An expression of scorn can be felt from the spherical figure even without a face.
"No, I literally feel it within me every time I sleep. I know that it's there!"
"I know one day it'll change my life cause I'm destined for greatness!"
Ha-eun's face brightened with her ideals.
"Uh-... You're more hopeless than I thought..."
"That's talent, right there!"
The admin is visibly impressed.
"Seriously speaking... as a person to... a person..."
"I'm actually happy that you didn't leave the house very often."
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"I've always wanted to be a mage..."
"Becoming a mage is an otaku's lifelong dream."
Intelligence is the stat for a mage build. Hmmm, let me see... What does Intelligence do?
Another blue box appeared in front of Ha-eun.
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Int [https://i.imgur.com/pz1XUc2.png]
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"man, the last line hits hard..."
"So this magical world that I'll be sent to has specific parameters; it's carefully thought out, isn't it?"
"It's not just: 'here's the skill, kill the demon lord.' "
At least, as far as I can see, it isn't that simple.
She sounds more Intellectual than she should be.
Thinks the Figure while meticulously observing her.
What about the other stats?
The blue interface containing the information appeared.
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Str Agi Vit Dex Luk [https://i.imgur.com/xYlG80Q.png]
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"Is this bugged? the luck stat description is messed up."
"Who knows... I don't know anything about it."
Admin replies in a mocking tone.
"What are the specific values, what are the maths behind these stats? Can you give me the formulas?"
"Oh, you think too much, just put anything there; it'll be fine! Trust me..."
"You could figure it out on your own."
Admin ensures the troubled Ha-eun.
"Really..."
"You're seriously not gonna talk about it. Like, to help me out a little."
"You literally just KILLED me and said I'm going to a whole different world."
"Don't you think I have some right to ask about what's going on or something?"
"No."
Admin bluntly replies.
"Come here, you lil' bastard..."
Says Ha-eun while rubbing her fists.
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After a good amount of rambling and headbutting, Ha-eun finally cooled down and proceeded with her build.
Good, other than luck, the rest are just like your typical RPG system.
"Ha... Haha... Hahaha!"
"Are you questioning my ability? Me? Red Desert Online's top ranker?! Surely you jest!"
Ha-eun's expression is filled with vanity and self-respect, grinning like a mad lad.
I'll put... 60- no, 80 in strength...
Even though I'll build for magic, I've always wanted to try smacking people with a staff. I mean, I've been top in the arcade's 'whack-a-mole' for years.
Also, 70 in Agility since it's always a good ability to run away in sticky situations.
I'll build quite an all-rounder character then, 50 in vitality it is...
100 in Dexterity since this is pretty useful if I want to craft something or make potions. You know, that story where the main character sells potions and gets filthy rich.
What about luck? This really sounds too dangerous to ignore!
Just in case, I'll put 200 in it! HAHA! Maybe it'll increase drop rates or success rates, perhaps.
What kind of dunce would not put anything in luck? It clearly exudes that sweet aura of being OP.
"I'M SO EXCITED!!!"
Ha-eun screams in enthusiasm.
All-rounder, my ass. Of course, I'll put the rest in Intelligence...
Exactly 500 status points in Intelligence... Fair enough. fufufu
"I think I'm done with my stats, Admin."
Ha-eun lets out a breath of satisfaction.
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Status final [https://i.imgur.com/RIbOw68.png]
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"Good, you sure took your time."
"I mean, it's my life we're talking about here, genius. I want to make sure nothing goes wrong with it..."
"Hmmm, let's find out... You never know..."
"Before you go to the new world, remember that you can't change anything in your initial stats. But, the ratio of your initial stats will determine your growth as you train."
"Yes, you heard it right...you can't assign status points freely anymore. Can't undo or reset."
"There is no leveling system since I had enough of that cliche stuff with the souls I sent before you."
"Instead, this world encourages you to train yourself and strive for the best."
Another notification popped in front of Ha-eun:
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Instantaneous Cast [https://i.imgur.com/MgCsOIz.png]
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"Goodness!"
This must be due to the 500 points I put in Intelligence. Sweet!
"You're right... this world really encourages you to train."
Ha-eun sarcastically replies.
"Leave a mark on this world, my dear. Make your Legacy, aim for the top!"
The Admin's words are filled with vigor and anticipation.
"Now... Fly, my fledgling!"
Ha-eun's senses began to numb.
She falls face flat on the floor once more...
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While unable to see anything but utter blackness...
"Ohh, this must be a loading screen, lol."
A blue box appeared in front of Ha-eun:
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[https://i.imgur.com/8cWYLQN.png]
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Isn't this the same as xianxia, wuxia, or... murim trash novels that I always read since I have nothing else to read? Even though these novels don't make any sense, but the main character is OP, so who cares?
I'm getting excited about this world of martial arts and cultivation... wait...
"WAIT!!!"
"Martial Ar--... cultivation world?!!"
"ISN'T THIS THE WRONG WORLD?! This kind of world doesn't even practice magic you... damned jerk!"
Ha-eun is crying in panic.
"Oh nooo, I've made a mistake!"
"Just kidding..."
"I got bored with my job; I screwed you over."
"I decided to spice things up a bit."
"I wonder what you'll do... teehee~ <3 "
"Anyways, to help with your situation a little, I'll give you this book. Happy reincarnation!"
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Dummy's Guide to Magic [https://i.imgur.com/XVliuKD.png]
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"Y-…YOU!"
"You bastard!!!"
Ha-eun's eventful day ended with lots and lots of cursing...