It was clear that he wasn't waking up, even if it was just a dream he was living. In front of him was a panel that had popped out of the game.

Player Name: ____

Level: 1

HP: 140/300

MANA: 430/1100

Undoubtedly, "Existence" had created Yarya to have fun. The problem was how the young man could entertain her.

"In games, you choose the player name first, how can I choose it now? And if she gave me some quests, at least it would help me get to know the World." While he was saying this, he jumped onto a giant cat.

ACTIVE SKILL: Reflex

Damage: 10

He took down the monster-sized cat with a single blow from below. As the cat's body disappeared, items appeared in its place.

COLLECTABLE:

--Alchemy

Cat Eye

Cat Liver

--Equipment

Mana Cat Engagement Ring

Added to Dictionary: Mana Cat

Added to Dictionary: Cat Eye, Cat Liver, Mana Cat Engagement Ring

Earned: 300TP

Next level requires: 400TP

Someone on horseback approached him.

"What do you think you're doing? My one and only, one and only..."

It was clear that the monster cat was not without an owner. If it were an ordinary person, they would be bewildered as to what to do in this World. "I'm killing the monster," Ayaz replied coldly.

His response angered the cat's owner even more. He grabbed Ayaz's arm and got on his horse, dragging Ayaz along with him. It wasn't long before they arrived at the gate of the massive walls that could be seen in the distance. One of the soldiers asked, "Permission to pass?" The other did not hesitate to answer:

"Do you even know who you're talking to, you imbecile? You're talking to Arvina Kylies!"

"That's right, now get out of my way," Arvina said.

Arvina was a woman disguised as a man. She had sharp and powerful eyes, and her speech was quite sarcastic. She didn't look like the type to be walking around with a man. Perhaps that's why people looked at them strangely no matter who they encountered.

Of course, while all this was going on, the young man was happy that he had found the way to enter the town without complaining about his situation. Amra couldn't stand the silence and asked, "What's with the silence?"

"Would you like me to try to escape?"

"I'm not talking about that. You're not talking at all. I'm bored now. What's your name?"

The young man's mind had been preoccupied with this question all along the way. He wouldn't be considered reborn if he didn't choose a name different from his name in the World. He replied, "Ernest," to complete his new serious persona.

"Ernest, huh? I've never heard of it. You're not from around here, are you?"

"To be honest, I don't even know where I am. I just woke up outside suddenly, that's all."

"Do you only remember your name?"

"No, I just made it up on the road. It seemed like the most suitable name."

"What does it mean?"

"I made it up. If it has to have a meaning, let it be serious."

Arvina stopped her horse. "If you think you can fool me, Ernest, you're mistaken! You're going to pay for my son's account."

They arrived at Lord Daelorin's palace. This place was the center that connected all the roads, the heart of the entire city.

"Let's see how much a level one hunter will believe in our Lord being able to kill my Son with a single blow!"

"What level are you then?"

"Me? I'm a merchant, I don't deal with levels!"

Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings.

"Even so, you must have a level."

Ernest had asked this question just to learn about the levels in this world. So it wasn't a specific question for Arvina.

"I am the only merchant above level 20. Still, this is not enough to explain my situation!"

It was a long journey to reach the Lord's reception hall, but they finally made it. The doors slowly opened.

"My Lord! This man used dark magic in front of me!"

"Dark magic? Exaggerate if you will. My Lord, if you allow me, let me introduce myself: I am adventurer Ernest, and I have just returned from a long journey. I apologize for not introducing myself better, but I don't remember anything, whether it's from the effect of a spell or from the blow to my head."

Arvina was shocked to see Ernest suddenly become talkative. Was she being deceived all this time? Maybe that's why she had followed him without objection? Frozen in thought, she stayed where she was.

"Arvina, is it you again? I hope you have a proper explanation; otherwise, this will be your last accusation!"

"My Lord, I swear to you that this man killed my Son right in front of me, with a single blow!"

"He says he's an adventurer. What will he kill, your pet? A black fly?"

"But he's only level one! This cannot be possible!"

The Lord produced a card showing the person's statistics and pointed it at Ernest.

"Interesting, you can use reflexes at level one. There's more, but it's locked. Can you tell me the oldest thing you remember?"

"I woke up outside the walls. After that, it happened as Lady Arvina described. After all, I'm here."

"What about your name?"

"I chose it myself on the road."

The Lord's eyes bulged. He couldn't control his smile. He immediately kicked Arvina out of the room.

"Your Majesty, I apologize for not receiving you. I should have believed in your return, but I thought you had permanently abandoned us. I'm ready for my punishment!"

"My Lord, I hope you're not joking."

"By the way, don't you remember? You'll remember everything very soon, before Nester is born."

Ernest had undoubtedly been confused with someone else, but he couldn't defend himself in this situation since he had said that he didn't remember anything. What if he said he came from another world? Who knows what would have happened? Maybe he would have been mistaken for the person he called Nester, or perhaps he would have been considered insane.

"We need to arrange a great feast in your honor, and we must inform the current royal family. However, your birth also means Nester will undoubtedly be born. The royal family has already begun to deny this prophecy. They don't want to lose the crown. Our time is limited. What should I do?"

When Lord started his long monologue, Ernest had to stop him.

"Enough! Don't you need to check if I am the person you were talking about? I am just an adventurer who lost his memory. I don't know who you are expecting, but I don't think it's me. Are you going to call anyone with amnesia a king?"

Even with Lord Ernest's brief speech, he was enchanted.

"You are right, Your Majesty. I will introduce you properly."

He still spoke of Ernest as if he were a king. As they entered the room, he wondered how this gentleman, this respected lord, could be in such a state.

Lord turned towards the door and began to shout.

"Lirien! Come here quickly."

A beautiful girl, blonde and blue-eyed, entered the door.

"Welcome, my Lord."

This girl was the Head Sorceress who protected the Lord's palace. When she looked up, her eyes widened. She approached Ernest and looked deeply into his eyes.

"White and long hair, emotionless ice blue eyes, features sealed at the first level. This man has been reincarnated!"

"Exactly, don't you think so too?"

"But according to the prophecies, there was still time for this. Even if we consider a margin of error, he must have been born at least two months early. What could trigger this?"

Ernest lost his composure and started to get angry.

"What nonsense have you been talking about all morning?"

The room was getting more crowded. This time a tall, muscular man with curly hair had entered.

"With your permission, Your Majesty, I will explain. These two subjects and their families have been waiting for your birth since the war with the giants 3000 years ago, when they died. I accidentally overheard, I'm sorry."

Whoever entered the room believed that Ernest was a resurrected king in some way. But he was a resurrected jester.

"I don't want to break your hope, but I am sure that I am not the one you are looking for."

"But Your Majesty, there is no human who would limit themselves to the first level. Surely this is the symbol of natural reincarnation! As you level up, you will regain your old skills."

"Have you forgotten, Lord, that I was brought here on charges of dark magic? There must be someone who can do that kind of magic."

He hesitated, feeling like he was walking to the gallows.

"Yes, there is such a magic, but no one can perform it. A demon of at least the ninth level can do this magic. Humans below the 106th level cannot perform it. According to our records, the highest level of wizardry that can be achieved is the Royal Sorcerer with 180 years of work, and that is at the 76th level."

"Is there nothing you can use to test this? I don't know, like a magic sphere or something."

Lirien hesitated for a moment and then ran out of the room. Her goal was to find the spheres used for reincarnation and mana measurement. She finally found them.