Chapter 1

I ran away from my home when I was almost twelve. My mother had died from a monster attack when I was eight, and my father hit me everyday, saying that it was my fault.

After one particularly vicious beating, I couldn’t take it anymore.

And so I ran. I ran, and I ran, and I ran. Until my legs gave out. Until I had no more strength left.

I looked around, and I didn’t recognize anything. I was in the middle of a forest somewhere, but there were dozens of forests near my house. I’m lost. In the dark. In a forest.

You’re such an idiot! Why did I run away from home! If I only waited a few more hours, then my [Unique Ability] would have manifested. It’s impossible to tell exactly what you’ll get, but it’s usually based off of your [Unique Abilities].

I know that both of my parents used to be adventurers, that’s how they met, and how they could afford to buy an inn, but they never told me exactly what their powers are.

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I’m sure that it’ll be something useful. Something powerful. Something Strong.

Then I can become an adventurer, I can make money, and buy a place of my own.

It should only be a few more minutes until midnight, until my birthday. Then, I can get my ability, hunt monsters, and become rich. Rich enough so that nobody can beat me. Through hunting I’ll be strong enough so that nobody can beat me. I hated feeling weak. It was horrible. It made me feel disgusted. But soon, when I have my power, I can become one of the great heroes.

Ding!