(Day 3)

11.30 P.M.

It's pretty late now.

I was supposed to go to the next hidden Temple today.

But then I was so focused that I didn't watch the time.

Only now did I notice I was late.

This practice room is so convenient that you can sleep in here.

...

Well, let's go to that Temple tomorrow then.

But I really have to admit that the training rooms in this game are so freaking modern.

Too modern indeed!

I illustrated it yesterday too.

This place can transform into any kind of training facility that the user imagines.

Of course, it is also more expensive...

However, the quality is undisputedly high.

Today is August 20th, 2023, the 3rd day since I came to this world.

And that admission letter said there would be a class placement test on the 24th.

It will comprise a variety of tests, such as strength and endurance, to measure stats.

But of course, there are lots of different tests.

Although they can check the stat on the wristwatch, it is more like a public test for the school to witness the talents and efforts of students directly.

My results of archery practice and string darts after 2 days are:

----Potentials----

* [Archery] (F → F+) (!)

Description:

-Charged Attack (Lv.1 → Lv.2) (!)

When active, each second charge will consume "Stamina" and "Mana" to increase "Attack Power" and "Critical Rate" by (0.4 → 0.44%).

Max: (30 → 32 seconds).

* [The Art of Dart Rope] (F-) (New!)

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My stats are also slightly different because of a bit of training.

[Mana: 35 (D) → 40 (D+).] (!)

[Store: 0 (Null) → 10 (Unranked).] (!)

-Main Stats

[Strength: 6 → 6.25 (Unranked) (!)

Endurance: 6 → 6.1 (Unranked) (!)

Agility: 6 (Unranked)

Perception: 6 → 6.2 (Unranked)] (!)

Also, my secondary stat [Intelligence] has increased by a lot too

[Intelligence: 1 → 1.5 (Unranked).] (!)

I think [Super Memory] has contributed to developing muscle in my brain by a lot.

Many people might wonder why I chose Fire Magic.

But actually, the reason is very simple.

'It is really powerful.'

And it is also a basic type of magic that anyone can learn.

I went to the room and saw someone looking at me.

'Why does this person look familiar?'

"Oh, hello neighbor-san."

A series of memories started running through my head.

"Um, hi..." - I replied with a bit hesitant.

So she is that person I met yesterday morning.

'So she is a Japanese girl.'

She then suddenly asked.

"Did you practice here too?"

"Yep. You too?"

"Yes. And could you tell me why you practiced for so long? Since I went in yesterday afternoon, someone has already taken this room."

"Um, I was just there practicing and suddenly fell asleep."

"… You're a funny one, aren't you?" - She said as she giggled a bit.

"No offense, it's just that you're kinda interesting and yet you don't start a conversation with anyone."

'This girl is kinda adorable.'

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"No offense taken. I just don't enjoy talking with strangers."

"That's unfortunate though, and ah! I'm moving house again today. And this will be my last day as your neighbor."

"Um. Goodbye, see ya one day."

"Well, let's meet at the academy some other time."

"Okay. Huh? Huh? How did you know I was at your same academy?"

She struck me with her sudden bright smile.

"I just guessed."

"Huh?" - I was dumbfounded.

"Well, see ya soon."

"Yeah, goodbye."

This girl is just undefeatable.

We both waved to each other.

'I feel like I kinda stink.'

'Luckily there's a public bath here, so I should take a shower.'

While taking a shower, I felt a little craving for food...

'I miss those hamburgers so much.'

I went to the food counter to get another hamburger and put it in my mouth to chew.

"That's what life is, man."

In the game, they make the food much better than in real life.

So it makes me curious about other specialties...

But the most important thing is the legendary food in the game, right?

Gulp.

My drool came out.

Oops. I hope no one sees that.

Especially when my [Charisma] is number 1, they will treat me as a freaking pervert.

Hmm. Now I'll probably finish eating, then I will go home and hit the sack.

There are only 3 days left before the class placement test.

'Hmm. Speaking of which, why does the class test date coincide with the game's VR version release date...'

The main plot will start right at that test.

'It's a coincidence or what?'

Hmm.

Whatever.

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(Day 4)

11.27 A.M.

Today as I have previously mentioned, I will go to the Whispering Forest and challenge the next hidden Temple - God of Thunder.

Before reaching the forest, I stopped by the drugstore to buy [Small Health Potion] and [Small Mana Potion].

Each one costs exactly 10 RC, so I only dare to buy a health potion and 2 Mana potions.

Those things will ‌boost health and mana regeneration.

[Account balance: 53 RC.]

I have lost 47 dollars in real life in 4 days since I came to this world...

The cost of living for a Hero here is indeed very expensive...

In the game, there was a time when I even had to spend over 1 million on a single weapon.

"I have to make money quickly."

The way to the Temple is pretty easy to find since I've walked this way a lot in the game.

Whispering Forest is a very peaceful forest and sometimes there are very cute little animals wandering by the travelers.

When I arrived at the Temple, I looked around for a while.

The door was the same as before, made of cobblestone and engraved with ancient characters on it.

This dungeon has a lower rank than the previous one, specifically C rank.

I chose this gate because the monsters here are all slimes.

Slime is a liquid monster, it covers its whole body with water or something like that.

Therefore, those monsters have no eyes and noses, so they can't see or smell.

And in the middle of the monster, it is the core. Just apply enough force into the core and the monster will die immediately.

Unless we go into the area where it can hear noises or vibrations.

So I'm going to apply my archery ability to see how it turns out.

But if they attack me just once, I will most likely die.

'I should wear all the equipment I have.'

'Don't be careless.'

----Equipments----

* [Hidden Mask]

* [Protection Necklace]

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Holding the [Formless Bow] in my hand, I poured Mana into the bow to activate the [Retractable] function.

The bow was folded neatly.

Open the temple door, inside is still a cave as usual.

Because most Temples are spawned in caves.

I stepped and went deep inside.

The deeper I went, the darker it became, so I took the torch on the wall and carried it with me.

Suddenly, I saw the first slime.

I take the bow and transfer Mana to open the bow.

After that, I quickly crouched down and walked closer, but keeping a distance from the slime.

Looking closely, I can see that it has no color at all, so this one is probably pure mana type, there's nothing like that.

'It's definitely an F- one.'

Monsters in a dungeon will always start at F- and will increase as you go deeper.

Only the Boss is at rank C though.

Huff.

I took a breath and got into a shooting position.

Calmly aiming, I released the arrow.

The arrow grazed the slime!

It goes in the direction where it was attacked.

I panicked intensely.

'Calm down myself...'

'I need to shoot again.'

My heart skipped a beat as the monster rushed towards me.

I try to stay calm by breathing in and out.

Twang.

The arrow flew in a single line and hit the slime's core.

The slime exploded.

Then a Magic stone dropped.

My hands are wet with sweat.

Even though I didn't panic, I was still terrified.

This one contains a lot of pure Mana.

Clients would buy them at quite high prices.

"Money is coming, babe."

But in F-rank, you can get 1 RC a piece.

'Well, many a little makes a mickle'

I put them in the space ring and continued.

Along the way, I encountered and killed F-level monsters using the former method.

I will stand far away and then shoot arrows.

Fortunately, there was only one slime standing alone every time.

The deeper you go, the higher rank the slimes will be.

I killed 2 more F- rank slimes, 3 F rank slimes, and 5 F+ rank slimes.

'Those two slimes are electric and E rank.'

The electricity around the slime is powerful.

I shouldn't get too close to them.

'What should I do now? Are they too far apart?'

'I wonder if it's spread?'

I try to infuse fire Mana on the arrow and shoot the electric slime closest to me.

When the arrow contacted the electrical current around the slime.

Two opposing elements combine to create a reaction.

And when fire comes into contact with electricity, it will overreact.

I hid behind the rock and...

Boom.

A deafening explosion occurred.

Smoke billows up.

I turned around to see that the two monsters had completely evaporated.

Each E-rank Magic Stone will make around 4-6 RC.

And there were also a bunch of obstacles I needed to overcome.

Because of the talent "Lightning Reflexes" also had a great impact on my senses

[Achieved potential "Spatial Awareness" (E+).]

I am more aware of my surroundings and can avoid more unexpected traps that I accidentally forget for a moment.

After that, I entered a room with a lot of D-rank slimes.

There must be at least 10 children.

Because I haven't been able to see deeper into that room yet.

But that's it!

Another Lightning-type slime!

But the distance from my place was somewhere around 100 meters.

I have to use the combo I made the other day.

I activate [Charged Attack].

32 seconds later, when it was fully charged, I infused the arrow with fire Mana.

Twang

I released the arrow.

The distance between the arrow and the dragging slime was quickly cut.

Boom!

The entire room exploded.

[Acquired "Aim Assisting" (Lv.1).]

[Condition: Shooting from a distance of 100m when the potential "Archery" is below rank E-.]

This is my first time getting this skill.

I've also heard about some skills that start from meeting certain conditions.

'That's pretty neat.'

I went into that room and picked up the Magic Stones dropped.

D-rank magic stones could be sold for around 18 RC.

At the end of the room, I see nothing but a wall.

'Strange. A dead end?'

On that wall was a painting that was painted from ancient times.

A terrible rain with monsters appearing is the disaster that lies

Rainfall Disorder - Rainfall Disorder...

This one hasn't appeared yet.

But when entering the main storyline, everything will be clear.

'I have to become stronger...'

Think of the things in front of me.

'I have too many disadvantages.'

I unconsciously used [Charged Attack] on my fist.

This is like a warning bell that the coming disaster is no childish joke.

Many people will die in this disaster.

But the worst has yet to come.

All the rain is just calm before the storm.

'I must admit that the fate of the characters here is unfortunate to live in this cruel world....'

'And by accident, I was reincarnated into this world…'

Then I used all my strength and punched the wall.

Boom.

The wall broke into pieces and revealed another cave.

'This is the hidden path in the game...'

Even though a lot of details have changed here, they still keep everything like the original game.

'I'll make the most of my knowledge and beat this damn game!'