The broadcast ran 24/7, never cutting away, the camera fixated on the young boy whose fate was now inextricably linked to the world.

Day after day, people became glued to the livestream, their attention captured by Leon's every move.

It was as if all other forms of entertainment had faded into the background.

Television series, movies, video games, livestreams—everything saw a dramatic decline in viewership as the world collectively held its breath, waiting to see how this one boy would navigate challenges after challenges.

It didn’t take long for the world to polarize. Haters and fans alike began to emerge, their voices filling forums, social media, and even news outlets.

People started betting on Leon’s actions, predicting his choices with a fervor usually reserved for sports events or reality TV.

Pro commentators, those who once discussed the intricacies of politics, sports, or the stock market, were now broadcasting their opinions on Leon’s every move.

The broadcast had become an obsession, a worldwide phenomenon that transcended borders and cultures.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Leon had become the modern-day "Truman Show" but on a far more perilous scale.

The entire world was captivated, their eyes glued to him, watching as this one boy navigated a reality that felt like a twisted video game come to life.

“I’m telling you, this kid’s got no idea what he’s doing. A Necromancer? Really? Out of all the classes he could’ve chosen, he picks the one with no stat boost?” a well-known gamer and streamer remarked during his live analysis, his chat exploding with agreement and dissent in equal measure.

“You’re underestimating him!” another commentator, an expert in RPG mechanics, argued on a rival stream.

“Necromancers might start slow, but if you play them right, they scale like crazy. Besides, look at the situation he’s in. He’s making the best of a terrible hand.”

The moment Leon chose the Necromancer class, the world buzzed with discussion.

Bets were placed on whether he would survive the first floor, on how he would fare against the challenges ahead, and whether his choice would doom or save him.

“I don’t know, man.” a fan on a popular forum posted, “I think the Necromancer choice is solid. It’s a high-risk, high-reward play. If he can just hold out long enough, he might actually pull through.”

“But did you see his starting skill?” another user countered, referencing the infamous Ooze skill. “How’s he supposed to do anything with that? This kid’s in way over his head.”

Hope and despair ebbed and flowed with each of Leon’s decisions.

But when he managed to transform the seemingly useless Ooze skill into Summon Slime, a wave of shock swept through the discussions.

“Holy crap, did you see that? He just turned that garbage skill into something useful! Maybe this kid’s got more going for him than we thought.” a YouTuber said in his reaction video, which quickly garnered millions of views.

“Yeah, but it’s still a long shot. Slimes? Really? What’s he gonna do with those? Unless he’s planning to annoy his enemies to death, I don’t see how that’s gonna help him long term.”

As Leon continued to navigate the dungeon, making decisions that seemed both desperate and ingenious, more and more people began to see him not as a doomed player, but as a capable individual making the best out of a nightmarish situation.

The narrative shifted from one of hopelessness to one of cautious optimism.

“I gotta hand it to him.” the seasoned RPG commentator said on his podcast, “He’s turning this around in a way I didn’t expect. Sure, the odds are still against him, but you can’t deny the kid’s got some serious guts. And that Necromancer class? It’s starting to look like a stroke of genius.”

“I never would’ve thought summoning slimes could be useful. but here we are. Leon’s proving that you don’t need the best hand to make things work—you just need to play it right.”

Days passed, and each new challenge Leon faced became a spectacle for the world, a twisted form of entertainment that had people on the edge of their seats.

The world watched in collective panic during those first harrowing hours in the grotto, when Leon seemed on the brink of death, desperately struggling to survive.

"He’s gonna die! There’s no way he makes it out of this!" someone shouted in a crowded sports bar, the usual cheers replaced by anxious murmurs.

"Why isn’t anyone helping him? They can see he’s in trouble!" a woman cried out with frustration as she clutched her phone.

"Those adventurers are scums!" another man yelled, his fists clenched in anger. "How can they just stand there and watch him beg for help?!"

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Social media exploded with outrage as people vented their anger at the adventurers who coldly ignored Leon’s pleas.

Hashtags like #HelpLeon and #DungeonBastards began trending worldwide, with thousands of tweets and posts pouring in every minute.

"The cruelty of these adventurers is unreal. They’re just gonna let him die?"

But then, as the world watched with bated breath, Leon did something no one expected.

In a desperate bid for survival, he deceived the group that had refused to help him, managing to steal a health potion right from under their noses.

"Wait, did he just… did he just steal that potion?"

"Ha! Serves them right! That was brilliant!" another viewer laughed, clapping their hands in admiration.

"That’s what you call quick thinking under pressure." a commentator noted during a live analysis on a popular gaming channel. "He turned a hopeless situation into a victory with nothing but his wits. You’ve got to respect that."

Praise for Leon’s ingenuity flooded the internet.

Forums and discussion boards buzzed with admiration for his quick thinking and cunning strategy.

Leon’s popularity skyrocketed with each clever maneuver.

The world watched in awe as he navigated the dungeon’s dangers, their initial fear and despair slowly being replaced by admiration and hope.

Not only that, but Leon’s empathy and kindness resonated deeply with viewers, particularly among women, who were moved by his genuine sorrow when he couldn’t save the child who had pleaded for help his help.

The image of Leon, devastated and heartbroken, struck a chord with many who watched, and it wasn’t long before social media was flooded with emotional reactions.

"Oh my God, my heart is breaking for him." one woman posted, her words echoed by thousands of similar comments.

"He tried so hard… You can see it in his eyes how much he wanted to save that boy." her message accompanied by crying emojis.

Tears were shed across the world as people connected with Leon’s struggle, feeling his pain as if it were their own.

"That poor Leon… He’s just a kid himself, and he has to live with that guilt."

"I can’t stop crying. This is so unfair. He did everything he could."

The scene of Leon, shoulders slumped, eyes filled with the viewers with sorrow.

Leon’s sadness and sense of helplessness resonated deeply, creating a wave of empathy that only fueled his growing popularity.

People saw not just a survivor, but a compassionate soul who, despite the harshness of his reality, still held onto his humanity.

"Leon might be fighting for his life, but he’s not losing himself in the process."

Even though Leon had been doing his best with the limited advantages at his disposal, it was inevitable that luck would eventually play a role—some kind of reward for his relentless struggles.

The next act, where he was teleported into the boss area, was a scene that would be etched into the minds of everyone watching.

The broadcast showed Leon arriving in the middle of a chaotic battle, where the leader of a guild was fighting against the first floor boss.

But in a shocking twist, the guild leader, in an act of ruthless betrayal, used a magic scroll to wipe out his entire guild.

The betrayal was brutal and swift, leaving viewers around the world in stunned silence as they watched the dust settle.

“There’s no way he survives this…”

"Is this it? Is this how it ends?"

The entire world seemed to hold its breath, the realization of what this could mean sinking in.

For several agonizing minutes, everything was at a standstill.

People everywhere sat frozen, their hearts heavy with the impending doom they believed was about to befall Leon—and, by extension, themselves.

But then, as the dust began to clear, something unbelievable was revealed.

The chat windows, social media feeds, and news outlets all erupted in a frenzy as the world collectively realized what had happened.

"Wait… did he just…?"

"No way!"

Streams of messages flooded every platform, as people scrambled to express their shock and disbelief.

Leon had used his slimes as a cushion, a makeshift shield against the explosion that had wiped out the guild.

“He used the slimes, all of his slimes to absorb the blast! That’s genius!”

"Did you see that? He outsmarted that guild leader bastard!"

But that wasn’t all. With the boss left barely standing, Leon seized the moment.

He took down the weakened boss on his own, earning himself a strange-looking stone—a reward that left the world buzzing with excitement and awe.

"HE DID IT! HE KILLED THE BOSS!" someone shouted in a crowded bar, the patrons erupting into cheers.

“First he survives an impossible explosion, and then he takes this gifted opportunity to take down the boss? This guy is unreal!”

With this latest triumph, another attribute was added to Leon’s growing legend.

“Courageous, strategic, empathetic, resourceful, and now lucky? Leon’s got the whole package.”

But beyond all the excitement and relief, what truly captivated the gaming community around the world was the reward dropped by the boss monster.

Gamers everywhere were glued to their screens, their curiosity piqued as they speculated about the mysterious stone Leon had obtained.

“What is that thing?”

As Leon revealed the stone’s true nature, the world collectively held its breath.

An awakened crystallized heart—a concept that no one had even considered possible.

The discovery sent shockwaves through the gaming community.

“An awakened crystalized heart? I didn’t even know that was a thing!”

“No way… that’s gotta be one of the rarest items! right chat?”

For days, people had been speculating on how Leon might acquire new skills or even level up his existing ones.

His Summon Slime skill hadn’t shown any sign of gaining experience or proficiency, leaving everyone puzzled.

But now, with the awakened heart in his possession, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place.

“Is this how you level up skills in this world? By using these hearts?” a popular YouTube gamer asked, his viewers eagerly soaking up the new information.

“But will he use it on his slime skill? Or use it learn something else?” another gamer pondered during a live stream, their audience just as anxious to find out.

The anticipation was palpable as the world waited to see what Leon would do with such a precious item.

And then, the moment came—Leon used the awakened crystallized heart on his existing Summon Slime skill. The outcome left everyone in shock.

“No freaking way!” a gamer shouted, jumping out of his chair as the revelation hit.

“Summon Slime of Shapeshifting? That’s insane!” someone tweeted, the hashtag #LeonTheSlimeMaster trending worldwide within minutes.

Gamers couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

The upgrade had transformed Leon’s seemingly harmless skill into something far more powerful.

The Summon Slime of Shapeshifting skill not only enhanced his ability to summon slimes but also granted him what he had lacked the most—a versatile offensive and defensive tool.

“This changes everything.” a gamer commented on a forum, the post quickly gaining thousands of likes. “Leon’s gone from barely surviving to having a real chance.”

“Imagine the possibilities with that skill. What would it change to once its upgraded further?"

The world watched with bated breath, eager to see how Leon would use his newly acquired power in the challenges that lay ahead.