[You have selected the Fated Difficulty.]
[The monsters and dungeons across the world are evolving!]
[Specific dungeons have been closed!]
[The Administrator is altering the world...]
[Dungeons and monsters are being sealed...]
[The evolution of dungeons and monsters has been locked behind conditions. Dungeons and monsters will resume their evolutions once the conditions are met.]
[Certain dungeons and monsters will bypass the conditions.]
[Certain dungeons and monsters are evolving!]
[Some of the Hell Difficulty's settings will apply before the conditions are met.]
[You are inside a dungeon!]
[The dungeon has evolved!]
[The monsters have evolved!]
[Due to its upgrade, your skill Tech Eye - lv.2 can now show not only the monsters' statuses, but everything else's as well. Please select it in your status to find more useful information.]
As I'm still lost in limbo, falling into eternal darkness, I read from the only sources of light. The prompts. They illuminate my body somewhat, yet don't really. It's confusing to say the least. And as I'm still locked in a panic, I skip over a lot. But after a minute passes, I begin to properly read everything. And as if aware of my very thoughts, the moment I finish the last one, other prompts flood my vision.
[The Administrator is observing you...]
[The Administrator has granted you a temporary blessing.]
[You have received : Eternal Berserk]
Curious, I see an explanation appear.
Eternal Berserk (??)
(Temporary blessing. Time remaining : 71:59:49)
>Heal from all injuries, recover to your peak and annihilate the world in unrestrained wrath.
>If the bearer of this blessing is below the minimum level, this minimum level will be granted for the duration of this blessing.
[You have received an exclusive tutorial!]
Escape
Tutorial - 01 (Exclusive)
>Objective : Escape from the dungeon within one day.
>Time remaining : 23:59:46
>Difficulty : Fated
>Mission Difficulty : Beginner
>Mission Failure Penalty : Reset of your situation and regression of your LUCK stat. Deletion of your system possible.
[As this is a tutorial, you may ask for more information.]
After reading everything four times, I try to voice a question in my head. How do I get out of the dungeon? It only took a moment for another prompt to arrive.
[There are multiple ways, but some are more appropriate for your situation. Either directly go through the portal or clear the dungeon.]
And how do I get out of this place? It was great and all, but in the meantime I was still in this strange dimension. However it only took a couple seconds after voicing my sarcasm for the darkness to fade away. I was still inside the monster apparently. Or more so, evidently.
And before I could even attempt an exit, made aware of my intact body, including my whole legs, other messages came forth.
[Please view your status and the monster's status.]
Very tutorial-like. I like it. What else was there to do? I'm confused, I won't lie. But there really isn't much else to do except comply. Nothing seemed to lack in the benefits department anyway. Status.
But instead of the expected status, I saw another tutorial pop up.
[Due to your skill Tech Eye - lv.2, you must precise with either of the followings : Status one | Status two]
[Variations of these may apply.]
Pondering whilst gastric acid was violently trying to melt me, I gave it a shot. Variations... first status?
[Due to the blessing : Eternal Berserk (??), some information could not be accurately displayed. To remedy this issue, please increase your appraisal related skills and MIND (MND) stat.]
[Jack Heltros]
Age : 26
Class : None
Title : None
HP | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (??? / ???)
MP | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (??? / ???)
STR (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
SPD (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
END (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
MND (F) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
LCK (E) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
Skill : Tech Eye - lv.2 [+]
I'm really confused now...
My status has changed... a lot. In the sense that I can't see anything anymore? But it doesn't take me long to realize the origin. This blessing did mention boosting me or something to the minimum level. I suppose my amazingly high stats were not good enough... not really surprised if I'm being honest, though it stings a little. Sighing, I try again. Status two?
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[Due to the blessing : Eternal Berserk (??), some information could not be accurately displayed. To remedy this issue, please increase your appraisal related skills and stats.]
The prompt changed? I visualize my stats and frown. These... are definitely not the same...
[Jack Heltros]
Age : 26
Immortal Cultivation : None
Immortal Title : None
HP | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (??? / ???)
DT | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (??? / ???)
STR : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ??
SPD : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ??
END : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ??
SEN : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F-
SOUL : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F-
WISD : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F-
FATE : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ ?? (LOCKED)
Skill : Tech Eye - lv.2 [+]
So much has changed... New stats, some changed and mana points have been replaced with... DT?
While my skill is still there, the most glaring part is at the very bottom. My fate stat is locked. Though based on my understanding of this question mark symbol, it should be relatively high. In that sense, it's not the worst case scenario.
Looking down, I resume the task. Status one.
[Some information could not be accurately displayed. To remedy this issue, please increase your appraisal related skills and MIND (MND) stat.]
[Brown Elysam Werewolf Monstrosity]
Age : 3
Class : Dungeon Boss
Titles : Dungeon Boss, Dungeon Core Bearer, Dungeon Guardian, Dungeon Born
HP | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (??? / ???)
MP | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (??? / ???)
STR (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
SPD (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
END (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
MND (?) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
LCK (D) : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰
Skills : Dungeon Core Assimilation - lv.5, Dungeon Core Explosion - lv.5, Rage Outburst - lv.5
Just looking at the stats is making me numb. No wonder I couldn't see or react. Its stats are so high I can't see most of them. However this isn't over yet. Status two.
No prompt?
[Brown Elysam Werewolf Monstrosity]
Age : 3
Immortal Cultivation : None
Immortal Titles : Dimensional Guardian, Profundity Bearer
HP | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (4 772 / 4 772)
DT | ⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿ | (88 / 88)
STR : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F+
SPD : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ E+
END : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ E
SEN : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F+
SOUL : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F
WISD : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F
LUCK : ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ F
Skills : Dungeon Core Assimilation - lv.5, Dungeon Core Explosion - lv.5, Rage Outburst - lv.5
I can see everything this time. So why can't I see any of this on the first prompt? But even so...
How the fuck do I get out?
[Be mindful of your blessing.] As if to answer me, this prompt showed up. I frowned, scratched the top of my head, and pressed my right palm on the stomach wall.
A tear.
A bang.
I remain motionless as chaos rules all around my senses. With obvious wide eyes and an agape mouth, I look to my right, where the monster's insides are no more.
[You have injured the boss monster. Do not stop.] Is this system really tutoring me so much? You don't have to tell me twice! With another gut twisting sound, the upper portion of the stomach is torn, before a shockwave obliterates whatever was above me.
I don't even spare a glance at my steaming left hand, reading other prompts.
[You have slain : Brown Elysam Werewolf Monstrosity.]
[You have defeated the dungeon boss!]
[Rewards are being calculated...]
[Due to your blessing, the rewards will be omitted.]
Before long, a strange shockwave makes my entire body vibrate. It's not the most comfortable, but I do notice its origin with ease. Its right in front of me after all. A portal.
Without hesitation, I step inside. "Alright, let's get out of AHHHHHH!!!" Phasing through the dimensional sickness due to the blessing, I stay lucid while my vision goes from a jungle to an underground hall. The problem was my inability to control the damn blessing! I couldn't help but scream like a baby when my simple step made me go so fast, I wouldn't be surprised if I caused a sonic boom.
Along my woes, voices erupt all around the room as my body crashes into a wall.
"Wow!"
"The fuck was that?!"
"I saw some beam fly past!"
"That shit almost hit me!"
"It's over there!"
"There's so much dust, security! What are you guys doing?!"
Dusting myself off as I stand back up, I really want to puke my insides. Gazing left and right, my eyes strangely peer through the dirt fumes. Without hesitation, I lock onto a young woman on my left, the farthest one out of everyone in my field of view. Concentrating, I take a step, keeping my focus on her, telling myself that I want to land near her, before the dust is pushed away by my flesh all the while my momentum stops dead on a meter away from her. Testing out this blessing, I punch the air, aimed at her. Her white lab coat is soon blown away as a shockwave obliterates her body before my very eyes.
It's not pretty, but what can I say. Looking around some more, I throw a couple other punches before realizing that killing these hundred or so people will be a long task.
It doesn't take me long to find the exit, directly sprinting through it. Except that my once again lack of focus made me go through the rocks directly. All I can say is that phasing through rocks with my bare body is only making me feel like I'm running through foam. My exposed eyeballs connect with plenty of pointy rocks, but they all shatter before damage can even be thought about.
A couple seconds later, I'm dizzy, a sudden burst of scorching sunlight attempting to melt me down. My feet land on pale golden sand, nothing in sight except for a vibrant, cloudless blue sky and a terrorizing sun hanging beyond my reach.
Most likely due to the blessing I don't feel hot, but the imagination of not having it makes me shiver. It's also dangerous to stay here unprotected when my skin is so white. I'm a superhuman, no way I'm dying of skin cancer right after escaping!
I don't know where to go, everything is just sand dunes. Maybe an occasional dead tree. Maybe.
Escape
Tutorial - 03 (Exclusive)
>Objective : Escape from the Persian Empire's remains before your blessing expires.
>Time remaining : 71:43:27
>Difficulty : Fated
>Mission Difficulty : Beginner
>Mission Failure Penalty : Reset of your situation and regression of your LUCK stat. Deletion of your system possible.
Three? Where was the second- oh never mind. I just didn't see it.
In great apprehension, I flex my muscles and run as fast as I can. The outcome is expected. My consciousness almost fades away as the sheer monstrous speed causes a sonic boom. My clothes are torn even more, putting me in my birthday suit this time.
But no matter.
The sky is immobile, the sun looming over, as the dunes pass by like falling stars. It's mind numbing, seeing the desert act like this. I wouldn't be able to tell if my vision was just a drone video played back at a hundred times the speed.
In a mere second, I almost cross a kilometer. In a minute, fifty kilometers of sand dunes end up behind me.
Looking over, a prompt appears.
[You have completed the exclusive tutorial mission.]
[You have been awarded a waypoint.]
Blinking, I immediately notice a blue symbol far away. Despite such a long span of time elapsing, I'm still stuck in the desert. However, I am apparently past the Persian Empire's remains. I'm not too good with history, but it sounds like something from quite the old time period.
In any case, I should go check it out.