Ardi opened his eyes to a harsh, unfamiliar light. A sharp pain shot through his head, and for a moment he couldn't tell if he was still dreaming or truly awake. In his old life, he had been a devoted teacher in Indonesia, a kind overweight man who loved anime and struggled with his mental health. Now, instead of heading to school, he found himself on an unknown island, where everything looked both strange and yet beautiful at same time.

The island was about ten hectares in size and featured a mix of landscapes. There were dense, old forests and rolling meadows next to rugged hills, and a sparkling beach that hinted at a lost world. A wide, winding river from mountains far away ran through the island, its banks wild and lush. Every sight and sound felt alive, both inviting and a little scary.

Ardi's heart pounded. "Where… where am I?" he murmured, his voice shaky from pain and confusion. Holding his head, he tried to clear his mind, struggling to accept that his normal life was gone. As an avid anime fan used to daydreaming about wild adventures, nothing could have prepared him for this reality.

Forcing himself to sit up, Ardi looked around cautiously, taking in his new surroundings with trembling eyes. Amid the island's natural beauty, he spotted an odd sight in the distance a small, two-story house made of rough stone and wood. It looked like a medieval European cottage, a humble shelter that stood out against the wild background. As he got closer, he noticed a strange, glowing symbol hovering near the building, like a notification from one of his favorite video games.

"What is this?" Ardi whispered, his voice a mix of wonder and fear. He slowly reached out toward the glowing symbol, but it didn't react. His confusion turned into frustration. Driven by desperate curiosity and still feeling pain, Ardi gently madly taping on the spot where the symbol floated.

Instantly, the air shimmered and a virtual panel appeared in front of him. On its smooth surface, elegant text began scrolling:

"Congratulations, you have experienced reincarnation and have been granted a second chance."

Ardi's breath caught. "A second chance?" he repeated, his voice cracking with emotion. Those words stirred up a mix of fear, disbelief, and a small spark of hope that maybe this strange rebirth meant something.

His hands trembled as he reached out again, as if expecting a friend's comforting touch. "Why me?" he asked softly, his tone raw and pleading, as if the panel could understand his pain. For a long moment, there was silence. Then another message appeared:

"To open the virtual menu, say 'menu'."

Standing in front of the glowing panel and the little cottage, Ardi took a deep, shaky breath. "I don't understand any of this," he admitted, his voice full of vulnerability. "But maybe… maybe this is the start of something I need—a chance to be better, to find meaning in it all."

With shaky hands and a racing mind, Ardi took a deep breath. "Menu…" he whispered. Almost right away, a clean, simple virtual panel appeared in front of him, floating in the air like it always belonged there. It looked a lot like the interfaces he'd seen in his favorite anime and video games.

Ardi's eyes widened as he took in every detail. He couldn't believe that the system he once thought was just part of his daydream was now real. His voice trembled as he spoke, a mix of wonder and nervous excitement:

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"Is this really happening?" he murmured, running his hand through his messy hair. "I... I have stats, a house… even an inventory."

Right there on the panel, everything was laid out in plain, simple English:

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[Status Bar]

Name: Ardi Yuniarsyah

Main Job: –

Sub-class Job: –

HP: 10 / 10

Mana: 0 / 0

Status:

 • Strength: 4

 • Agility: 3

 • Durability: 3

 • Intelligence: 8

 • Luck: 5

Note: Average stat for an adult male is 5.

Skill List: –

[Data Population] (Locked)

[Buildings and Resources]

Simple Manor House (2 floors)

 - This is main building, owned by Ardi Yuniarsyah.

 - It's the center of your territory, bring access building and population systems as well as live maps.

 - There's a small gift inside.

[Inventory]

A dimensional inventory that holds your items. It starts at 1 cubic meter but can grow with you. (Open it with the command "inventory" or by just thinking about it.)

 • Low Tier Gacha Ticket x30

  - Tickets for lottery draws that can give you prizes from Common (White) to Rare (Blue) tiers.

 • Newbie's Welcome Gift Box

  - A starter gift with essential items and a "Cheat" to help you out in your new life.

 • Goddess's Letter

  - A letter from a Dimensional Goddess.

[Live Map]

A mini-map that shows your location on the screen.

 - You can enlarge it by saying "map" out loud or by thinking about it.

[Gacha Shop]

A virtual panel where you can try your luck with lottery draws, offering prizes from different dimensions.

[Quest Bar]

A list of your active missions, divided into:

 • Overworld Quests: Daily, Weekly, and Special Quests.

 • Otherworlds Quests: Main, Sub, and Hidden Quests.

[Dimension Travel]

Features for exploring other dimensions:

 • Dimension Search: Find Anchor points in other dimensions.

 • World Record: Keeps track of every Anchor point you've collected.

 • Dimension Dive: Travel between dimensions using these Anchor points.

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Staring at the panel, Ardi felt a mix of relief, confusion, and a new sense of purpose. His heart filled with cautious optimism as he said, "I never imagined something like this." His voice was soft with wonder. "It's like I'm in one of those games… but it's all real."

He leaned in, half-expecting the panel to say something more. Even though it stayed silent, the familiar layout of stats, inventory, and quests made him feel like he had some structure in a world that had been pure chaos until now.

"Okay," Ardi said, determination creeping into his tone. "I've got a manor, an inventory, and these stats… I can work with that. I need to figure out how this system works and see what my new life has in store."

His fingers hovered over the glowing screen, as if he was reluctant to break the thin line between this digital world and the real one. "I'm still just a regular guy," he admitted, a little vulnerable, "but maybe… just maybe, this is my chance to be more. To do something different, something that really matters."

The weight of his old life—a simple teacher with unfulfilled dreams and lingering self-doubt—began to lift, replaced by the promise of new potential. The digital interface, with its clear and straightforward design, not only showed him what he was capable of but also offered a clear path forward, one he was ready to follow no matter how challenging it might be.

Taking a moment to study the display, Ardi talked to the system like it was an old friend. "I might not have a job or a clear purpose yet, but this panel tells me I can grow. There's a whole world of opportunities waiting for me." His voice wavered with determination and a touch of fear, like he was standing at the edge of something big.

A spark of resolve lit up his eyes. "I'll figure this out. I'll master this system, and I won't let fear or uncertainty hold me back. I've been given a second chance, and I won't waste it."

In that quiet clearing, with the digital panel lighting his way like a guiding star, Ardi felt the start of a new beginning—a promise that even in a strange, unpredictable world, he could build a future that was truly his own.