It had long and thin limbs, red eyes, and long and black teeth. Its mangy fur was matted and covered in dirt, giving it a feral and menacing appearance.
‘a dog-hooven’
He recognized the beasts. The beast was devouring some food, making a messy in the kitchen as food pieces rolled all over the floor. Luckily, the beast had its back facing him and didn’t see him.
He cautiously took some steps back. He planned that as soon as he managed to reach the doorway without the creature noticing him, he would run as fast as he could. After all, he was very weak and had an eye defect; it wasn’t a good idea to disturb the beast.
He took only three steps backward before the beast sniffed an unfamiliar scent. It patiently turned its head and glared directly at him, its eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and aggression. Its hideous face frightened him. The man froze in fear, realizing that his plan had been foiled. He knew he had to think quickly if he wanted to escape the beast's clutches.
It snarled before charging at him in the next few seconds. Nathan broke into a run.
Suddenly, everything became blurry. It was because he was moving fast, an effect of his visual impairment. Nonetheless, he continued to run as the sound of the approaching beast could be heard in his ears.
Bang!
He crashed into a wall and collapsed to the floor.
"Arghh!" It goes without saying that he expected that to occur.
All he had to blame was his impairment.
"kkkrak.." Hearing that sound, he realized that he had no time to waste. He hurriedly got up and turned around, only to see a blurred figure in the air moving toward him.
He knew it was the beast; he quickly grabbed a butcher knife nearby and whacked in a downward arc. The blade made contact with the beast's body, causing it to let out a deafening roar. The beast tumbled to the floor.
It hurt, but it was still alive and well. It roared fiercely before it leaped toward him again.
The blurred figure appeared again. Nathan patiently waited for it to get closer, and then he raised his hands and struck it again. The impact of his strike sent the beast sprawling across the room, crashing into furniture and knocking over objects. The dagger had pierced the beast's innards this time around.
"Phewwwwww!"
Nathan let out a long sigh of relief as he watched the body of the beast convulse before ceasing.
Ding!
The sound of a notification echoed through the room, breaking the silence that had settled after the intense battle. But... it was actually in his head.
[The host has conquered a level 1 beast and successfully activated the system.]
He was taken aback to see a blue, translucent screen in front of his eyes and hear a voice that seemed to come from nowhere but in his head.
Ding!
[The system will install in the next few seconds... 3, 2, 1
Beta warrior system is installing... Please wait]
As the installation progress bar filled up, Nathan was gobsmacked. He hadn't anticipated having to activate a system. It indicated that he was gifted. It was not difficult to understand because he now had the memories of the old Nathan.
As he was pondering, the voice rang once again.
[Installation completed! Welcome host. Please familiarize yourself with the functions and capabilities of the Beta warrior system. Remember, your potential is limitless.]
'Profile' was what first came to Nathan's mind, and the system just happened to catch it. It seemed that the system was able to read his thoughts and respond accordingly.
[Profile loading… Please wait]
[Profile Details
Name: Nathan Grok
Race: Human
Age: 19 years 1 month 6 days 11 hours
Experience Points (EXP): 100
Strength: <10kg Energy
Strength Level: N/A(< Ordinary Level 1)
Next Level: Ordinary Level 1(100/2000)
Health Points (HP): <50
Economy Points (EP): 5
Defense Shield: <2 kg
Defense Shield Level: N/A(< Ordinary Level 1)
Skills: Scrutinization Level 1
Storage: Level 1 Storage: 0/3 (see list)
]
Ding!
[100 EXP obtained for conquering the opponent]
Ding!
[5 EP obtained for conquering the opponent]
Ding!
[20x EXP Booster Available! (Welcome Bonus)]
Ding!
[20x EP Booster Available! (Welcome Bonus)]
Going through the attributes, he found that the only impressive thing was still the fact that he had activated a system. He was still too weak and didn't seem to possess any talents.
"Do you mind if I ask you about my talents?" He asked, not convinced by the thought that he didn’t have any talent.
Activating a system meant he was gifted and had talent.
[The option is not yet activated.]
Without waiting for another question, the system took the initiative to say, [About when the option will be activated, the system cannot tell.]
Both replies had no positive impact on him and only served to further deepen his feelings of inadequacy. He couldn't help but wonder if he would ever discover his true talents and unlock the potential within him.
Nathan asked. "But I have talent, right?" Nathan's voice trembled with uncertainty as he desperately sought validation from the system.
[That’s right, sir]
"I’m gifted. Aren’t I?" Nathan beamed with joy. He eagerly awaited the system's response.
[Of course, you’re gifted.]
"That’s great. I couldn’t wait to discover my talent. But apart from practicing and participating in combat, are there any other ways I could obtain energy and level up?" Nathan inquired, hoping for alternative methods to enhance his abilities since he didn’t have the ability to fight with other people due to his impairment and also did not have the necessary equipment for training.
[The system has its own distinct, powerful, and effective method of leveling up and obtaining energy. You'll have to obtain EXP and EP. EXP will level you up and increase your strength. EP can be exchanged for different items, such as ammo and refills.]
In his mind, Nathan wondered, 'How can I obtain the EXP and EP?'
[You can obtain EXP and EP by completing quests. You currently have 100 EXP and 5 EP obtained for defeating the enemy.]
"Oh, those ones." Nathan excitedly muttered after noticing five EPs and 100 EXP in his profile.
"Are there any quests I should complete right now?" He couldn’t wait to level up and unlock new abilities. He knew that by completing quests, he would gain experience and resources that would aid him on his journey to becoming the strongest. With each quest, he grew closer to his goal and became more excited about the challenges that lay ahead.EXP he had was too little. He only got 100 EXP and needed 2000 EXP to level up to Ordinary Level 1. He had a long way to go and needed to find more quests to complete in order to gain the necessary experience. He was determined to put in the effort and dedication required to reach his goal, knowing that each quest he completed would bring him one step closer to becoming the strongest. [Currently, no quests are available.]That firm reply from the system made him feel a twinge of disappointment, but he refused to let it deter him. He still had much time; the system had just been installed a few moments ago, and he was determined to make the mos
At that moment, he heard a horrifying howl. He immediately stopped in his tracks and narrowed his eyes, only to see a big wolf-like creature a few steps in front of him. The beast was devouring the dog-hooven beast, and it was five times bigger than the dog-hooven beast. If he were a normal person with normal vision, he would have already noticed it the moment he got out of the restaurant. The beast howled as it glared at him. Its piercing eyes seemed to hold a mix of hunger and aggression, making it clear that the creature saw him as its next meal. The man's heart raced as he weighed his options, realizing that his survival now depended on either outsmarting or overpowering this formidable adversary.Ding![Scrutinizing the target...Please wait.][Target scrutinized!Target Details:Name: Giant WolfRace: BeastAge: N/AStrength: 50kg+Strength Level: Ordinary Level 5Defense Shield: 10kg\10kg+Health Points: 250/250]He widened his eyes as he stared at the screen in his mind. His
"Thank you for your concern," Nathan said, offering a reassuring smile. "I'm just lost in thought for a moment. I appreciate your suggestion, but I assure you, I'm perfectly fine.""How sure are you that you're fine?" the woman asked, her eyebrows furrowing with concern. "It's always better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to our health."Nathan couldn't help but notice how caring she was, especially considering that they were completely strangers. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding, "I understand your concern, and I truly appreciate it. However, I've been dealing with th
"Do you have any queries?"Captain Aginy suddenly asked while shooting a glance at him. Her face was devoid of expression."I don't have any questions so far."Nathan replied with a shrug while scanning the room with his eyes. The room was sparsely furnished, with only a mattress, a small desk, and a single chair. Nathan's gaze lingered on the plain walls, lacking any personal touches or decorations."Don't worry, once you become a student warrior, you'll have a better place." Samantha uttered it upon seeing Nathan's dissatisfaction with the place. "The military academy's entrance competition will occur in five days. You've got to train hard."In this world, your strength determines your fate. The weak were considered useless and were often overlooked or taken advantage of. The strong received the best services, while the weak received the worst or none at all.Nathan had already gotten to know what kind of world this was, and regardless of his disability, he had decided to do as much
"Because you’re behind your friends. I’ll give you a free access to training space" According to what he learnt from old Nathan memories, one had to pay a decent amount to use a training space. Free training were available to military and gifted students only.He wasn’t one, and he had to pay a decent sum to access a training space. Giving him free access to a training space was a huge favor."You’re too kind, Captain." Nathan felt that the young woman was being too generous to him. He couldn't help but feel grateful for her kindness, as it was rare for someone to offer free access to a training space, especially to someone like him who wasn't part of the military or a gifted student. Nathan wondered what had prompted her to be so generous toward him. "There’s no problem. May I know which level you are?" Training spaces were virtual worlds where one would confront illusory monsters, mostly gouses of preferred levels.This was critical because people were able to put their fears to th
Ding! [Opponents detected!] Ding! [Quest Received! Quests Details Quest: Conquer the opponents! Reward: 30 EP and 600 EXP Time limit: Limitless! Penalty For Failure: Getting Killed by the Opponents!] His heart raced as the notifications appeared on his screen. The realization that failure meant death only heightened his fear, making the situation feel even more intense and dangerous. His first quest wasn't as interesting as he thought it would be, but rather terrifying and life-threatening. The thought of facing opponents who were just as skilled and determined as him sent shivers down his spine. He knew that in order to survive, he would have to give it his all and strategize every move carefully. Instinctively, he reached for his weapon, ready to defend himself against the onslaught of attackers. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! A shot for each of the monsters changed the situation. The monsters were down, and the immediate threat was eliminated. There were all ordinary
He killed two more ordinary level 2 gouses and earned an additional 22 EP and 440 EXP. The fight was tough given that he had to rely on ordinary level 1 strength to defeat two ordinary level 2 gouses. He got injured, and his HP dropped. After the fight, his total EXP was 4390, and he leveled up to ordinary level 2. He then required 1810 EXP to level up to the next level, which was ordinary level 2. He had a total of 219.5 EP, still not enough to purchase the desired 10-minute 10x BSD, which was the highest. He found a thick bush nearby and decided to take a moment to rest and recover. The night found him there under the cover of darkness, providing a sense of safety and allowing him to heal without interruption. However, he occasionally heard sounds of monsters lurking. The next morning, he woke up feeling refreshed and ready to continue his journey. He knew he had to be cautious as he ventured further, aware that stronger enemies could be waiting for him. Despite the risks, he was
"What should I do now?" He whispered to himself. After ruminating for a few minutes, he made up his mind and stood up. He decided to practice basic combat skills before involving himself in a fight again. Although he was much stronger than before and could easily defeat any monster in the set-up, he knew that combat knowledge was very important in a warrior's adventure. It would help him deal with stronger opponents in real life. After all, in real life, there was no way to choose an opponent's level of strength or predict their tactics. Therefore, the warrior understood the necessity of constantly improving his combat skills to adapt to any situation and emerge victorious. By honing his techniques and reflexes, he would be able to face any adversary with confidence and overcome even the most formidable opponents. He took the skill book from his pockets. Flipping over the pages, he stopped on the book's content page. Firstly, he had to practice attacking skills such as strikes, kic