Chapter 1
Squuuuekkkk!
As the giant Rat roar, it then dashes towards him with its fangs bare. Passing through the dimly corridor
Poof!
Squueekk!
<[{Bandicota} received [Slow] for 5 seconds]>
<> [LV: 13] [Bandicota] [-10% AGI]
[Name: None]
[STR: 45]<
[AGI: 50 (-5)]<
[INT: 0]<
[VIT: 45]<
[DEF: 3%]<
[Skills]
<>[Lv 2 - Bite]
<|> A powerful bite that could ravage a steel armor like paper.
> Armor penetration 5%
<> [Swift Nimble]
<|> When one's feet is used, body shall move.
> 3% increased in user's speed
[Race: Rat]
Even with such small handicap, the monster still continiously rushing towards him, furious. Trying to calm his breathing, he step back 4 steps, raise his wooden shield as he crouch down, and
Squuuuekkkk!!
BOOM! BANG! BOOM!
Squuuuekkkk!
3 loud explosion reverberated through the dimly corridor.
"....."
And as the smoke and dust covered the pathway
Sqqueell!
<> [LV: 13] [Bandicota] [-10% AGI]
[Name: None]
[STR: 45]
[AGI: 50 (-5)]
[INT: 0]
[VIT: 16]
[DEF: 3%]
Battered and injured, the monster emerge with its eyes flickering with ferocity and tiredness
Sqqueeek!
Still harboring such malice even with its poor state. As he saw the opportunity, while the monster just stood still, roughly breathing, he then take his bow and armed it with an arrow, and
Swoosh
Shot it towards the wounded creature
Sqqueeek!
<> [LV: 13] [Bandicota]
[VIT: 13.09]
Plonk!
Sqqueeek!
<> [LV: 13] [Bandicota]
[VIT: 10.18]
And continously doing so until the said monster fell to its slumber
Sqqueeek!
<> [LV: 13] [Bandicota] [-10% AGI]
[VIT: 0]
<[You've gained 4 exp by slaying {Bandicota}]>
Phew~!
<[You've received [Bread](x1)]>
And as its body dissappeared, a small size [Bread] appeared. Though common sense will question where such meal came from, nor how did such dirty monster carry such thing, he did still take it and slowly move on, vigilantly surveying his surroundings.
(???? POV)
I can't remember much beside who am I, where I am from, and how did all things came to be. It was Christmas, though such day was supposed to be celebrated with either your love ones, friends, or family, I on the other hand greeted such day on my workplace, taking an overtime stay for a work that wasn't supposed to be mine. My back hurts, my eyes hurts, my body was itching for a rest.
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14:00 am(2 am), I seemingly and luckily finished everything. Such event is worth celebrating for. So I took out my futon, placed on the floor, and took my rest. After a cup of noodles and a slice of bread
BOOM! BOOM!
And while the fireworks display explode, cheers and songs resound, I slowly took my rest.
(Author's POV)
"Merry Christmas!" (a family greeting each other at the dining table)
As everyone greeted each other
"May you have a joyful year!" (a co-worker separating)
As some bless each other
"I hope Santa read my letter" (a child at the orphanage, wishing as he pray)
As some yearn for their wishes
"Cheers!" (a group of men drinking)
As some celebrate, unknown, oblivious, as a large magic circle appears below them, unnoticing the faint glow as the christmas light shimmers in the evening time, and just like a snap, the whole city folks dissappear in the cold winter's time.
(???? POV)
And just like that, when I woke up, the cold floor wasn't smooth anymore, the cheers and songs vanish, and the scent change. I was out of nowhere, either kidnap or seemingly prank, was now standing at an old medieval sanctuary. Cold, dirty stone walls, unpaved ground, torches lighting the dimly place, a marred wooden door, and 3 stalls like those one you often see in a fantasy, medieval setting series - an item stall, a food stall, and an empty quest board.
Disbelief, I tried pinching myself and even trying to scream about this stupid prank of theirs, yet no one replied. Hours went, I started to feel anxious, though I held myself not to panic, but I can't control myself to keep yelling and angerly asking about this mess I am into, but no one but me was their to answer all those questions. I was lose.
Hours went by, as I impatiently decided to moved towards the old wooden door, a sudden
<[Welcome to the [Unknown Labyrinth] adventurer!] >
Notification pops out in front of me, almost made me pee in shock. As I stumbled down, the unknown notification bar continues
<[Unknown Labyrinth] is an old ruin. An ancient one built by the combine power of the [Sage], the [Hero], and the [Demon King] in the old time, creating this mysterious and powerful place.
Though millennia had passed, this old ruin still stood strong, even today. Secrets of its creation still unsolved, artifacts and lost treasures were still unfound, and unknown shadows still lurks. Those who dare to challenge the labyrinth's might, were now lost and seemingly forgotten.
Oh brave challenger, adventurer, move with vigilance, stand with might, may the God's guidance and blessing be upon you, and seek what lies ahead to this old ruin. And be warn to the danger that still within this [Unknown Labyrinth]>
Ending with such ominosity. Still skeptical to this situation, I ignored those words and just continuedly moving towards the old door
Creak
<[May the guidance to those who adore you, may be with you]>
(Author's POV)
Irritated and anxious as he opens the door
"....."
A sudden shiver crept down to his spine, as unfamiliar place showcase before him. Daze as he stood still wondering, as the room he once before was now gone, unknowingly replaced by an expanse that felt both alien and suffocating.
Swoosh
Cold touch of a chill breeze run through him, as the very atmosphere seemed to hum with a disquieting energy, passing each walls and ground, alarming him. Still confused and worried
Grrowwwll!
"!"
A loud reverberating roar resound, waking him up. Hurriedly crouching down, he then survey his surrounding area. Spotted a group of wooden barrels, he then quickly and silently run towards it, hiding behind it.
Hah ha
As his heart beat fasten, his breathing becoming rough, and his mind gone dissaray
<[Please choose what class do you want to become]>
Another notification bar appeared before him. Though still doubtful, he calm himself and clear his mind, as panicking won't get him anywhere.
"Whooooo~"
<[Please choose 3 classes:
Thief
Knight
Guard
Mage
Ranger
Assassin
Priest
Blacksmith
Berserker
Alchemist]>
One by one, he then carefully read each of this classes, though games and such aren't his forte as work, sleep, and eat are his daily routine accompanied with stress and tiredness.
<[Thief - good against traps and has exceptional scouting skill] [+3 [AGI]>
{+[Map] [R], +[Spyglass] [R]}
<[Knight - master in the art of swordsmanship] [+3 STR]>
{+[Iron Sword] [C]}
<[Guard - when in need, its shield has the might to receive it] [+3% DEF]>
{+[Wooden Shield] [C]}
<[Mage - those who are adore by the mana can cast them] [+3 INT]>
{+[Wooden Staff] [C], +[Arcane Tapestry] [R]}
<[Ranger - exceptional in the ways of the bow] [+2 STR, +1 AGI]
{+[Bow and Quiver] [C]}
<[Assassin - dwellers of the darkness] [+1 STR, +2 AGI]>
{+[Iron Dagger]s [C]}
<[Priest - they who heal and guide]>
{+[Sustainment Satchel] [R], +[Wooden Staff] [C]}
<[Blacksmith - in the ways of the hammer, no one can top them] [+2% DEF, +1 STR]>
{+[Iron Hammer] [C], +[Forge Techniques] [R]}
<[Berserker - an expert in the art of battle] [+3 STR, -3 INT, +3% DEF]>
{+[Iron Axe] [C], +[Wooden Shield] [C]}
<[Alchemist - a wondering mind speaks of truth and dance in lies] [+2 INT]>
{+[Composition Compass] [R], +[Creation Codex] [R]}
As games, novels, and series with fantastical realms aren't his forte, he carefully examine every aspect of each classes through description alone, finding which is the best suit in this situation, and which should he prioritize the most. Coming up with a good combination of each classes
<[Do you want to lock in?]
[Y] >(click) [N]<
He made up his mind and choose what is appropriate for him and the upcoming event that might come, that might unexpectedly come
<[Congratulations! You have received
[Map] - let you see the overall structure of the place you set into (size and distance doesn't matter)
[Spyglass] - let you see anything within 15 meters radius
[Sustainment Satchel] - list of medical materials
[Wooden Staff] - +[Heal], +1 [INT (when equip)]
[Iron Hammer] - +[Forge], +1 [STR]
[Forge Techniques] - list of equipments and items production>
<[Please check your status by opening [Status]>
"[Status]"
[Status]
<> [LV: 1]<
[Name: Ren Hyunwoo]
<> [Classes: [Thief], [Priest], [Blacksmith]
[STR: 1(+1)]
[AGI: 1(+3)]
[INT: 1]
[VIT: 1]
[DEF: 1%(+2%)]
"!? 1 HP?! What the fuck is this!"
He confusedly yelled, baffled, as he tried to piece together the events leading to this moment, the weight of the situation pressed down on him. Even a level 1 F rank or a 2 star character have a much higher HP than him.
Squuuuekkkk!
"!?"
Startled, he quickly crouch down and survey his surrounding area. With the thick fog he can't see anything, and he wish that whoever that was couldn't also. But not far from him
<> [LV: 9] [Bandicota]
[Name: None]
With its head shown and eyes glimmers
[STR: 27]
[AGI: 32]
[INT: 0]
[VIT: 27]
[DEF: 3%]
Appears in this thick fog
[Skills]
<>[Bite]
<|> A powerful bite that could ravage a steel armor like paper.
> Armor penetration 2%
[Race: Rat]
Now he felt the unfairness of the world, the injustice between the weak and the strong, and he who pulled the short stick now has to face this unexpected outcome. How had he ended up with this unexpected outcome, he still can't answer that, as he hold his breath and pray, pray that it will only pass and nothing more.
..... Squeek!
Favored of fate, maybe the God had blessed him, the monster left. As the familiar creak of the hinges faded into an unsettling silence, stepping through, he felt a disorienting jolt, as if the very fabric of reality had shifted around him.
"..."
He has now believe, forced to, that whatever place he has been, isn't the same one before.
<[Welcome to the [Unknown Labyrinth], adventurer]>