"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 as he could to become stronger and change his fate.
"I... I now have a question?"
He muttered with a smile."You're free to ask any question at any time."
Captain Aginy replied with a reassuring tone.
"How and where can I train?"
He asked.
"We've got a training center down there. I will now lead you there," she said, adding, "follow me."
They got into an elevator, which took them downstairs. Nathan was dismayed to discover that, with the exception of the top-floor apartments where the homeless were housed, the other accommodations were nicer and more exquisite.
It was clear to him that these apartments belonged to military students and officers who were receiving specialized training. The hallways were filled with the sound of disciplined footsteps and the occasional glimpse of uniformed individuals going about their duties.
After a few minutes, they arrived at the bottom area of the facility. They arrived at a small hall crowded with young men and women practicing combat skills. The atmosphere was charged with energy as the trainees engaged in intense sparring sessions and honed their martial arts techniques. The air was filled with the sounds of grunts, shouts, and the clashing of weapons, creating an environment that exuded determination and dedication to their craft.
In terms of appearance, this place was similar to the top-floor sections.
Nathan could tell that it was a training center for the homeless.
"That large gate leads outside the city. Make sure not to make a mistake and sneak out. It's dangerous out there. I hope you understand."
Samantha warned Nathan while glancing at a large, secured gate. Nathan nodded, taking in the warning.However, the gate was secured. He didn't understand how he could be able to sneak out. He thought sneaking was beneficial to him because it would allow him to explore the outside world and potentially find a way to improve his situation. Nevertheless, he trusted Samantha's advice and knew that she had his best interests at heart. Nevertheless, he nodded in agreement.
"Hello everyone"
Samantha greeted a group of young men and women."Hello,Captain Aginy."
And then they continued their training. Nathan watched as Samantha confidently interacted with the group of young men and women, impressed by her leadership skills. He couldn't help but feel a pang of curiosity about what they were training for, but he knew better than to ask. Instead, he focused on absorbing the atmosphere and preparing himself mentally for the challenges that lay ahead.Captain Aginy and Nathan reached a large door, where Aginy placed her hand on a display on the door. After her hand was scanned, access was granted, and the door opened.
Samantha and Nathan got in, and he realized that he was in a a bit wide hallway with rooms on both sides.
Somewhere in the hallway, a lot of large metallic briefcases are placed on top of each other, reducing the size of the space in that part of the hallway. The metallic briefcases seemed to be securely locked, indicating their importance. Nathan couldn't help but wonder what they contained and why they were stacked so haphazardly. He carefully maneuvered through the narrow passage, hoping to uncover the secrets hidden within those mysterious cases.
Captain Aginy just happened to come for the brifcases. She grabbed and opened one brief with a secret code and took out a gun that looked slightly like a pistol in his previous world.
Then she opened another briefcase and took out a small book with a hard, dark blue cover.
"Take this. This is a book on the basics of combat skills for an average warrior. It will help you improve your combat abilities," Captain Aginy said, handing Nathan the book alongside the handgun. "You've got to practice this to qualify for the entrance competition."
Nathan was delighted. He had always wanted to learn combat skills to enhance his abilities, and now he had the opportunity to do so. With the book in one hand and the gun in the other, he felt a surge of determination to become the best warrior he could be. Excitedly, he thanked Captain Aginy and eagerly began planning his training regimen. The old Nathan didn't have a chance to get any skill books or weapons. Although the skill book was just for basic skills, it wasn't simple for an ordinary person to get it.
"I appreciate it and probably will repay your kindness in the future."
Nathan said while receiving the items."No problem. You can repay my kindness by working hard and performing well at the competition."
"I'll definitely work hard."
Nathan glanced at the gun and whispered, "Scrutinize."
[ Scrutinizing the target... Please wait.]
Target Scrutinized!
Target Details
Name: HandgunRace: Weapon
Strength: 90kgStrength Level: OrdinaryAmmo Points: 10/10 ]Weapons were categorized into five categories. Starting from the lowest to the highest, the categories were ordinary, extraordinary, surreal, and ethereal. Unlike humans and beasts, weapons were not classified into levels. The strength level of a weapon determines its power and effectiveness in combat. Weapons with a higher strength level are more capable of inflicting damage and have a greater impact on the battlefield. The ammo points indicate the number of shots remaining before reloading is required, making it crucial to manage ammunition wisely during combat.
"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
"My bad!" He muttered to himself while turning around. Indeed, a gous was there, staring at him with its piercing eyes. It seemed curious yet cautious, as if deciding whether he posed a threat. Like him, the lower half of its body was submerged while the upper half was not. Nathan hastily scrutinized it before it made any moves. He could feel that his fears had decreased by a leap. [Scrutinizing the target... Please wait.] Target Scrutinized! Target Details: Name: Gous Race: Alien Age: N/A Strength: 20kg+ Strength Level: Ordinary Level 2 Defense Shield: 6kg\6kg+ Health Points: 100/100] Without wasting time, the gous threw a punch. Nathan only saw a blurry figure, and it took him some time to realize that the blurry figure was a fist coming towards him at an incredible speed. Thus, it successfully landed on his face. Without using the system, he knew his HP had been subtracted by 14. The gous punch contained about 20 kg of energy, and his defense shield was 6kg, so less t
Splash! He landed in the stream with a resounding splash. To lure the gouses, he kicked the water several times, but no gouses emerged. He kicked a few more times, but still no gous appeared. It was as if the gouses had noticed his confidence and current abilities. Since no gous was appearing, he wasn't going to waste any more time here. He walked out of the water and went deeper into the thick and dense forest. The deeper he went, the more dense and creepy it became. Due to this, Nathan had no doubt that he would encounter monsters and was ready for it. All of a sudden, a gous leaped from a huge tree and landed on its feet right in front of him. This one was an ordinary level 3. The gous didn't waste any time bowling and stalking; it immediately charged toward Nathan and immediately became a blurry figure in the latter's eyes. As part of what he just learned, Nathan didn't make any moves until the figure was about to collide with him. With fast reflexes, Nathan sidestepped at the
He cursed repeatedly as he got up. "I burst into pieces; oh my god, how painful?"He was only grateful that he was still alive.Checking his EP, he saw that he remained with 62.5 EP. During his encounter with the bunch of ordinary level 3 gous, he managed to kill only one, the first one. Thus, he gained 330 EXP and 16.5 EP.Now he wanted to exchange the points for ammunition, but something came to his mind, and he asked. "What else can I do with these points?" He wondered if there were any other useful items or features he could acquire with his remaining points. Perhaps there were special abilities or skills that could be unlocked, enhancing his strength. Curiosity piqued, he eagerly awaited the response, hoping for more options to explore.[At the moment, you can only exchange points for 10-minute DSB, ammunition, and HP refills.]The only new thing was the HP refill, but it was also ineffective at the time because his HP could recover on its own after a brief rest. It was only usef
"Do you really know what you're asking for?" Another troop asked while glaring at Nathan with apparent surprise. This man had beards and looked studier than most of the troops.The troop added, "There's only death on the battlefield, and it takes more than just bravery to survive. Consider it carefully."The troops assumed Nathan's bravery was due to naivety and inexperience. They believed that he had not yet witnessed the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on a person's physical and mental well-being. They worried that Nathan's boldness would ultimately lead to his downfall, as he underestimated the true horrors of the battlefield."I'm saying this wholeheartedly. And this won't involve or affect any of you in any way. Why not let me face what I am asking for?" Nathan knew that anything could happen on a battlefield. "Even if I die, it's none of your business."