Chapter 1 - Worst Luck
I stood up and decided to look around while collecting my thoughts. Later then did I realize that I was inside an old shrine? The place is quite wide. At the center of the shrine, there stood a strange tree. It was about 15 feet tall and fruits hung from its branches. I was curious so i decided to have a closer look. While approaching the tree, a white screen flashed in front of me.
Tree of Life
A legendary tree, planted by the God of life.
Its aura gives 100 % regeneration speed to health and Mana.
I was shock at the sudden appearance of the screen. Thinking that it was just an imagination, I tried to rub my eyes a few times. But the screen was still in front of me.
Strange.
Lost in my thoughts, I noticed the fruits hanging from the Tree of Life. They look like apples except that it’s slightly bigger. I reached out to the closest fruit with my hand while wondering what it tastes like.
Fruit Of life
A fruit from the Tree of life. Heals 200 HP and 100 Mana.
It was at the time that I noticed a three colored bars on the left side of my eye sight. It was a Mana, Stamina and Health bar! The HP bar is colored red and was located on the top followed by the Mana with blue color and lastly the Stamina with yellow color.
"It’s like in a game, this is insane!"
I was happy for a moment thinking that my new life here must be exciting and also depressed at the same time. I remember that I was not that good in gaming. In my past life, my friends would always put the blame on me when we lost in a game. That was the reason why I am always the one who pay for the food every time we eat.
I looked at the [Fruit of life] for a moment and decided to have a taste. Before I died, I didn't even have a proper meal that’s why I am so hungry right now. The fruit tasted like the combination of apple and pears which was very delicious.
After I was stuffed, I started to experiment something.
'If this is like a game then maybe i can see my character page?'
I tried to recall all the information about games in my past life. I might be not good in games, but at least i know some of the basics of RPGs.
"Character page!"
Nothing happened. Maybe it’s not the right command?
"Status Window!"
A white screen flashed.
'It really appeared!’. I quickly scanned my status and tried to assess my strength.
Status Window
Name: Satou Rin
Level: 1
Race: Human
Age: 19 Y/o
Class: None
Title: None
HP: 20/20
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MP: 20/20
Attack: 1 Magic: 1
Defense: 0
Experience: 0/100
Strength: 2
Agility: 2
Intelligence: 2
Stamina: 2
Wisdom: 2
Luck: 1
Skill Window
Passive Skills:
Eyes of Truth
Active Skills:
None
Equipment Window
Weapon: None
Helmet: None
Upper Body Armor: None
Lower Body Armor: None
Gloves: None
Shoes: None
Accessories
Ring: None
Bracelet: None
Necklace: None
"Weak! this is too weak i want a reroll!"
I can’t help but complain. I was hoping for an OP skill or top class equipment like those from the novels I've read in my past life. It was very disappointing. I'm thinking of dying again so that maybe, just maybe I can be sent to another world with a better start.
"What’s with this stat, can i even survive if i leave this place. That Luck, really ?!! What a joke!"
I’m crying right now. What can i even do with these stats? I tried to suppress my anger, at least not crossing the line to being insane. I grabbed a fruit from the tree and consumed it angrily.
After I calmed down, I decided to check my only skill.
Eyes of Truth
Eyes given to those people who are loved by the gods. Can see through the truth of everything.
"Loved by gods my a**!"
In the first place, someone should have met me here, maybe a beautiful goddess or at least a fairy who will guide me. I want an explanation!
Sometime later, I noticed something interesting, a box placed in front of an altar! The box is partially made of gold and wood.
"A treasure box! It seems that like i still have some hope, haha."
I quickly approached the treasure box. Feeling happy and at the same nervous thinking about what’s inside the box. Just as I was about to open the box, a screen appeared.
Treasure Box
A mysterious box that contains random items. Items contained depend on the luck of the player.
"!#@$#%"
I can’t help but curse. What did I do to deserve this kind of punishment? In my past life, i have been a good citizen. This is bullying! What can a 1 point of luck give? A stick? A coin ? Or maybe worst, nothing. The gods are playing jokes on me.
Right now I'm hesitating if i should open it or not. Thinking for a while, i chose to open it and try to accept what trash my luck will give. When i opened the box, there was neither a stick nor a coin but instead there was a pill. A red pill. I took it out and tried to know what it is with the eyes of truth.
Suicide Pill
Instant Death!
"........."
I was speechless. There was only a short description but it meant a lot of things. But one thing is for sure, the gods want me dead! Is my low stat not enough? Why am i even here in the first place? This is cruel, too cruel!
Sometime later, my anger calmed down, maybe because of the fruits i ate while complaining. I discovered a while ago that I have an [Inventory] Space. It can hold up to 100 slots of space. In the bottom of the [Inventory], my current gold was shown which is of course zero.
I already stored away the Suicide Pill for it would be a waste to throw it away. Maybe i can use it sometime later. Inside my Inventory, there are also Fruit of life Stored. Surprisingly, it only took one space. Maybe the same type of items stacks?
Anyhow, i searched around again to find something that might help me on my journey. Since this is a starting location, this should be a safe zone right?
Huh? I found something...
A fountain! Losing to curiosity, i rushed towards it. My skill [Eyes of Truth] displayed the information regarding this fountain.
Fountain of Life
A source of water with miraculous effects. Instantly replenish Stamina.
"Good stuff! With this I can run all day without rest not that I'm planning to. But how do i store it?"
I opened up my Inventory and tried to directly store it. Surprisingly it worked. Not only that, it only took one space. Shocked by this, I stored gallons of it. Curious as what it taste like, i scooped some using my hand and took a sip.
"Hmm, it tastes like........water, plain water."
Strange. Not that I care about the taste but i really was expecting it to be delicious because of the [Fruit of Life]. But i guess there is no point on overthinking about it. Now that I realize, this shrine must belong to the God of Life.
Two days since then, I decided to leave this place since I already found the exit yesterday. [Fruit of Life] and the water from [Fountain of Life] were already stored in my [Inventory]. I might never return here so I stored as much as I can .The [Treasure Box] was also taken, it might worth a fortune since it’s made of gold, right?
Changing [Hide Map] to [Show Map] in the [Settings] menu, I headed to the exit. There's nothing shown in the [Map] beside myself so I sighed with relief. If a monster would really appear, even the weakest one, chances are I would run for my life or I’m already dead. Thinking about it made my heart beat fast. I look up at the exit and found stairs going down.
Right now, I'm resting on the side of the stairs. As expected, after 4 minutes of walking my stamina gradually decreases, so from time to time, I would stop for a moment and drink some water taken from my [Inventory].
Finally after 15 minutes of walking, I arrived into big room. The decorations and furniture in the room are bit old fashioned but it was very clean. I check my [Map]. There was no presence of monsters around so I was relieved. How can this place be well maintained if there are no people around? Are they hiding? But my [Map] should show them right? A lot of questions popped up in my head.
Before long I found myself in front of huge door. This is the first the door that I have encountered since I arrive in this floor. For no reason, I have a very bad feeling about this. My [Map] won’t show what’s inside.
“Should I open the door or not?”