I found myself standing in the middle of an ancient, dense forest, surrounded by towering trees that seemed to stretch endlessly in every direction. The trees were colossal, their gnarled branches intertwined like a labyrinth. As I looked around, it became clear that I was alone—no signs of civilization in sight. The underbrush was thick, and the ground was carpeted with moss and fallen leaves. My eyes fell upon a [One-Way Teleport Magic Circle] on the ground, the very mechanism that had brought me here. There was no going back.

Determined to understand my new surroundings, I began to explore the area. Using my 'Space Magic', I scanned for any life forms nearby. Within a one-mile radius, I detected 11 distinct life forms, each belonging to different 'Species'. This discovery was puzzling. What could they be doing here? Was this some kind of meeting place for various 'Species'?

Moving with caution, I made my way toward the location where I had sensed the life forms, only to be greeted by an eerie sight—statues. What the heck? I was certain I had sensed living beings here. As I examined the statues more closely, I realized they represented the 11 'Species'. Curiously, there was no statue of a {God}. Why would all the 'Species' be represented, but not the {God}s?

I approached a {Human} statue and placed my hand on it—I could sense life! These beings weren't statues at all; they were living entities, petrified and frozen in time. It was as if Medusa herself had cast her curse upon them. I scrutinized them further and recognized that this was 'Unholy Magic' at work, a form of magic that placed the beings in a different 'Space', keeping them alive but immobilized. I had read about this in ancient texts—achieving such magic required intense training, not a mere skill.

The forest was not silent; the rustling of leaves, the chirping of unseen birds, and the distant sounds of creatures moving through the underbrush added a symphony of natural sounds. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a reminder of the life that thrived all around me, even in this seemingly forsaken place.

Realizing that I couldn't yet reverse the magic, I decided to place the statues into my [Spatial Storage], where they would remain until I could free them. With that task completed, I continued my search for other life forms. The forest was dense and filled with the sounds of nature. The rustling leaves and distant calls of unseen creatures created an eerie, yet somehow soothing, symphony.

As I walked, the light filtering through the canopy created intricate patterns on the forest floor. The interplay of light and shadow gave the forest an almost magical feel, as if the trees themselves were alive and watching. Every step I took was careful, my senses alert to any movement or sound that might indicate danger.

After two hours of wandering, I stumbled upon a structure partially hidden by the forest foliage—a {Dungeon}. A signpost confirmed it: "[Dungeon 98/Area 89]". Just as I was about to enter, I sensed a group approaching. I hid behind some bushes and watched as they set up camp near the dungeon entrance. Creeping closer, I eavesdropped on their conversation. They were four adventurers. Using [Appraisal], I examined them one by one.

Status of Ross Tick

* Class: [Swordsman]

* Job: {Adventurer}

* Title: [First Adventurer of his Village]

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* Level: 21/25

* Species: High Human

* Evolution System: {Holy}

A unique [Title], and he's a [High Human] {Adventurer} at level 21. Interesting. His build was robust, with calloused hands indicating years of sword training. He seemed to be the leader of their group, his demeanor confident and assertive.

Status of Minnison El Fostre

* Class: {Magic Caster}

* Job: [Future Lord], {Adventurer}

* Title: [Noble], [Runaway Noble], [He who left nobility to become an {Adventurer}]

* Level: 25/25

* Species: High Human

* Evolution System: {Holy}

A [Noble]? The system sure does hand out some distinctive [Titles]. His demeanor was that of someone used to authority, but with a hint of rebellious spirit. He carried himself with an air of sophistication, even in the rough conditions of the forest.

Status of Tyla Ninsa

* Class: [Assassin]

* Job: [Maid], {Adventurer}

* Title: [Guard and Maid of Elven Princess], [Disguise Master], [Best Maid Ever]

* Level: 34/50

* Species: Elf

* Evolution System: {Holy}

An [Assassin] and [Maid] of the Elven Princess? Quite the résumé. Her movements were fluid and precise, like a predator ready to strike. Her eyes were sharp, constantly scanning the surroundings for any potential threats.

Status of Maria Soxosia

* Class: [Magic Saint]

* Job: {Princess}, {Adventurer}

* Title: [Elven Princess], [Heir to the Throne]

* Level: 20/50

* Species: Elf

* Evolution System: {Holy}

A {Princess} adventuring in the forest? This just kept getting weirder. Overwhelmed by their impressive [Titles], I accidentally made a noise while leaning back. Shit. Pretending to be asleep, I listened as they approached.

"Excuse me," Maria called out, attempting to wake me. When I didn't respond, she tried again, "Hello, can you wake up?"

I startled them all by suddenly opening my eyes and sitting up. Tyla immediately jumped to protect the {Princess}.

"Princess, stay back. He might be an {Assassin}," Tyla warned, brandishing her [Dagger].

This was my chance to test my 'Magic' in the real world. Activating [Time Stop], I dashed behind the group as time froze. When it resumed, they were bewildered, searching for me.

"Over here," I called, waving from behind them. Tyla recovered first and attacked again. As her dagger neared, I used [Time Erasure], erasing three seconds. Suddenly, I was behind her, [Katana] at her neck.

"You're slow," I quipped.

"Who are you?" Tyla demanded, ignoring my taunt. "I can't [Appraise] or defeat you. Who are you really?"

"Just an {Adventurer} passing through. Call me Xebecs," I replied. I had chosen the name while training at [The Tower of Un].

"What are you doing here?" she continued, still suspicious.

"Same as you, exploring the {Dungeon}," I answered, pointing at the entrance.

"Why were you hiding?" she pressed.

"Ever heard of sleeping in the bushes?" I laughed, baffling them further.

Maria, the {Princess}, interjected, "What are you laughing at?"

"Just a joke from my world," I said, stifling my amusement. I headed towards the {Dungeon}, with the group following.

At the entrance, a tall man approached me. "Hey kiddo, where's your team?" he asked.

"I don't have one," I replied curtly.

"You need one to survive, kiddo," he insisted.

Annoyed, I snapped, "Who are you calling kiddo?" Before he could retort, I knocked him down. "Don't call me a kid," I warned.

Minnison tried to calm the situation, "Bro, relax—"

I unsheathed my [Katana] and held it to his neck. "Don't talk to me," I said, and walked into the {Dungeon} alone.