Sho continued deeper into the forest, the trees thickening, the air becoming cooler with shade. The sunlight barely reached the moss-covered ground. Unlike the chaotic goblin, these mobs looked more... typical. Wolves, boars, wild lizards—each around Level 5, scattered in small groups. But don't be fooled—these were no tutorial pushovers.
> [EXP Distribution Info]
10 kills = Level 2
+30 kills = Level 3
+50 kills = Level 4
+100 kills = Level 5
> Total: 190 Level 5 mobs killed
Sho slashed through mobs like a silent wind, letting his instincts take control, switching stats mid-fight with his blade's absorption feature.
He started choosing Strength when dealing with tougher mobs, then Agility to blitz through swarms. His blade continued to drink in blood and rewards.
> Current Passives Gained (from random low-level mobs):
Keen Nose – Slight increase in detection radius.
Quick Step – Movement speed slightly increased during dodge.
Minor Tough Skin – Slight damage reduction from physical attacks.
Beast Instinct (Lesser) – Slight increase in Critical chance 5%, Critical Damage ( x 20 of original damage) when below 50% HP.
> "Hmm…" Sho muttered, checking his passives. "These are decent. Not god-tier, but good enough for now."
He chose to equip Quick Step, Beast Instinct feeling the instant lightness in his movements, and Critical chance , " I should not randomly equip passives for now.
By the time the sun dipped beneath the horizon, the forest turned into a haunting silhouette of dark trees and glowing eyes. The night in the tower wasn't just visual—it felt heavier, quieter. A wild world breathing around him.
Sho, breathing a little harder, opened his status window while perched on a low branch.
> [Status – Sho]
Level: 5
STR: 23
AGI: 21
Dex:9
INT: 8
IS: 12
Passive Slots: 3/5
Passives Equipped:
Bloodlust Rush
Quick Step
Beast Instinct
Weapon: "Null Fang" – Absorption-based Sword
Life Stones Collected: 14 (Mostly Green, 1 Dark-Green)
> "Ughhh—I'm tired," he groaned, wiping sweat off his neck. "But yeah, I'm growing fast. That trash status from before? History. I'm cookin' now!" 😎🔥
He scrolled through his passives and scoffed.
> "Still low-level stuff though. I'll get a worthy passive someday."
Sho glanced at the sky. "Hey, system?"
> — What? — the system appeared mid-yawn emoji.
> "How can I increase my passive limit? I'm gonna outgrow five fast."
> — At Level 35, during your 3rd Awakening. Passive limit will increase to 10. —
> "Nice. That's good to know. Thanks."
He paused. "Wait… am I stuck here? Can I go back to Earth?"
> — Huh? Of course you can. —
> "WHAT?! You're telling me this now?!"
> — You never asked. I only answer what I'm allowed to. 😏 —
> "You little… ugh, whatever. How?"
> — Use the "Recall Stone" in your inventory. You've got 10 free uses. After that, you'll need to buy more from the Tower Store. —
> "Tower Store?"
The system opened a holographic mini-map, showing Sho's current zone in the outer edges of the floor. A large green circle labeled "SAFE ZONE: Village" blinked in the center.
> — See? You're way out here. Starting players are *supposed* to spawn in Zone 1…
— But~ maybe a *certain* system had a glitch~ hehe 🫣
The system smirked and faded.
> "OI!! Come back here, what glitch?! I fought a UNIQUE on day one!! You did that on purpose didn't you?!"
No response.
> "Darn it…"
Sho sighed and finally tapped on the Recall Stone in his inventory. A warm light engulfed him.
— FLASH!
He reappeared outside the massive black tower in the city.
The sun had set. Neon lights blinked across nearby buildings. Crowds still buzzed, but the tower loomed silently behind him, unmoving... for now.
Sho turned to look at it.
> "You tried to bury me early, huh? Tossed me to the goblin and called it 'tutorial'?" he whispered with a grin.
"I'm just getting started…"
He cracked his neck, turned around, and walked away.
> "Aghhh... finally back. I should rest. Ugh—wait... I smell like a dead goblin wrapped in sweat." 😩
"Bath first. Sleep later. Hehehe…"
Sho disappeared into the crowd.
[End of Chapter 6]