Gale underground town/ district
Ravindra stepped into the underground district of Gale Town.
Dust hung in the air like forgotten memories. The dimly lit tunnels opened into narrow alleys lined with shadowy shops—places most players had never even heard of, let alone visited. This area wasn't part of any beginner guide or forum post. It was a forgotten zone, overlooked in the rush to hunt monsters and gain experience.
"As expected," Ravindra thought, glancing around. "No one's here."
Above ground, players were charging headlong into the wilds—chasing monsters blindly, wasting potions, dying to level 1 wolves, and complaining in the global chat.
But Ravindra knew better.
In his past life, he had been one of them—one of the many who followed the crowd, thinking the fastest path was the best. But knowledge was power, and this time, he had both.
He moved confidently past an old blacksmith stall and turned down a crooked lane. The underground town had its secrets—rare merchants, unlisted quest givers, and hidden gear upgrades that would never appear until specific conditions were met.
Soon, he arrived at a rusted iron door with a flickering lantern hanging beside it. The symbol painted on the wood was faint—but unmistakable to those who had seen it before:
The Mark of the Preparation Guild.
Ravindra paused, his gaze fixed on the symbol. His hand tightened into a fist at his side.
In my last life… I missed this.
Back then, few knew what the Preparation Guild really was. Most dismissed it as background flavor—a quirky, underdeveloped corner of Gale Town meant for lore-obsessed players. But weeks after launch, when the server's first major world event occurred, a single post had changed everything:
"Cleared the Frostroot Trial.
Reward: Unique Class Change Token – Legend Tier.
Method: Preparation Guild Route. Not sharing an item list."
The player never shared details. Only that the legendary class change token—the only one in the early game—had been granted for completing a hidden quest line that started right here, behind this rusted door. That token allowed the player to become the Shadow Strategist, a class with control abilities, stealth buffs, and trap-based damage scaling—far superior to anything the meta players had at the time.
Legendary token can be used to change into the desired class of his occupation for archers it may vary . The shadow strategist is a legendary sub class in ninja .I must get it and I must change to that class in magician .
Ravindra remembered the chaos that followed. Forums exploded. Hundreds of players swarmed Gale Town, scouring for the hidden trigger. But it was too late. The conditions had changed. The token became time-locked, and the opportunity vanished.
Only one player could get it.
Only in the first month.
Only through this guild.
And now, Ravindra was standing before the door again—weeks ahead of schedule.
"This time… it's mine."
He reached for the handle without hesitation and pushed.
The door groaned open on rusted hinges, revealing a chamber far larger than it had any right to be. The air changed—cooler, stiller, almost reverent. Faint blue runes glowed across the stone walls, pulsing like a heartbeat. Shelves curved along the edges of the circular room, lined with scrolls, vials, tools, and strange gear—none of it labeled, all of it dangerous-looking.
At the far end stood a tall figure, draped in ash-gray robes, face shadowed beneath a deep hood. Only his eyes were visible—sharp, watchful, not quite human.
Martin, Guild Quartermaster.
An NPC whose name most players never even learned.
"So," the man said, his voice low, but clear. "A visitor. That's rare… but not unwelcome. You found the door. That means you're either lost—or paying attention."
Ravindra stepped forward slowly, his eyes fixed on the hooded figure. I am here. Fate has brought me this far—whether by chance or design, I am welcome.
As Ravindra spoke, Martin's eyes suddenly flared with a sharp, unnatural light—an intense glow that filled the dim chamber for a brief moment. It was as if the very runes on the walls had awakened.
"Most come seeking power," Martin said, his voice low but charged with a new energy. "Few seek understanding. Which are you?"
Ravindra met his gaze steadily. I seek understanding . I've learned the hard way that strength alone is not enough."
Martin's eyes gleamed brighter, a flicker of approval passing through their eerie light. "Very well. You may have more potential than most."
A subtle hum resonated through the chamber, and suddenly a translucent quest marker appeared before Ravindra, shimmering with ancient sigils.
🛡️ Special Event Quest: The Trial of Endurance (only single chance )
Survive six hours within the Preparation Guild's trials.
Traps will test your wit. Monsters will test your strength. Both will try to break you.
If you endure, I will reward you with a legendary class change token — a prize only found here, in Gale Town
Martin's voice dropped to a serious tone. "This is no ordinary trial. Survive the guild's trials—face what lies within—and prove you are worthy. Only then will the true path open."
Ravindra nodded, feeling the challenge pulse through his veins. The path ahead was perilous, but the reward was unmatched.
Martin's eyes glowed faintly once more as he spoke, his voice steady but heavy with meaning.
"Before you step into the trials, you will have five minutes inside the guild's castle to prepare. Use this time wisely—gather what you need, study the environment, and prepare your mind and body."
He gestured toward a heavy oak door that creaked open, revealing a dimly lit hall filled with shelves of rare items, ancient scrolls, and various tools—everything a cautious player might require to survive what was coming.
"After five minutes, the trials begin. Traps will test your wit, monsters your strength. Fail to endure, and you must start again. Succeed, and the legendary class change token will be yours."
Ravindra nodded, heart steady but mind racing.
Five minutes. Just enough to tip the scales in my favor.
He stepped inside, the door closing behind him with a resonant thud.
Ravindra stepped inside the guild's castle, eyes sharp and alert. But almost immediately, the familiar stone hall began to shift and ripple like a mirage. Walls melted away, replaced by towering ancient trees. The cold stone floor softened into moss and dirt. A dense forest now surrounded him, thick with shadows and the scent of earth.
The Preparation Guild doesn't waste a second, he thought. Time here wasn't linear—every second could count for much more.
Without hesitation, Ravindra opened his system interface. He flickered to life, displaying his inventory, skills, and stats. He doesn't have any potions except one health potion given as a newbie gift by the system.
Beginner Health Potion
Type: Consumable
Effect: Restores 50 HP instantly
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Weight: 0.1 lbs
Description: A small vial filled with a ruddy liquid. Perfect for new adventurers, this potion quickly heals minor wounds and restores vitality.
The countdown appeared—five minutes ticking down.
After that he checked his stats
Name: Ravindra
Origin: Dark Moon Kingdom – Gale Town
Level: 1
Class : magician
Health : 100
Vitality: 4 ( 1 vitality = 25 hp)
Agility: 11
Intellect: 3 (1 intellect = 10 mana )
Strength: 4
Skills
Fireball Lvl 1 Proficiency (0/100)
Type: Active Skill / Offensive Spell
Element: Fire
Mana Cost: 5 MP
Cooldown: 4 seconds
Cast Time: 2 seconds
Range: 20 meters
Area of Effect: 5-meter radius explosion
Damage: 60 fire damage (scales with Magic Power)
Additional Effects:
5 % chance to inflict Burn status causing 10 damage per second for 5 seconds
Minor knockback to enemies hit
Description:
Conjure a blazing sphere of fire and hurl it at your enemies. Upon impact, it explodes in a fiery blast, dealing area damage and potentially burning foes caught in the flames.
Lightning Strike Lvl 1 Proficiency (0/100)
Type: Active Skill / Offensive Spell
Element: Lightning
Mana Cost: 7 MP
Cooldown: 3 seconds
Cast Time: 1.5 seconds
Range: 25 meters (single target)
Damage: 140 lightning damage (scales with Magic Power)
Additional Effects:
10 % chance to Stun the target for 2 seconds
Bypasses 5% of the enemy's magic resistance
Description:
Summon a concentrated bolt of lightning and strike a single enemy. The spell delivers high damage and has a chance to stun the target briefly, disrupting their actions.
When Ravindra saw the Fireball and Lightning Bolt skills laid out before him, his mind began to whirl like a supercomputer—calculating countless strategies, combos, and timing windows in an instant. Every possibility, every outcome streamed through his thoughts with lightning speed, preparing him for the challenges ahead.
With his mind racing at breakneck speed, Ravindra quickly laid out a primary plan to sharpen his mastery over both Fireball and Lightning Bolt. He knew raw power wouldn't be enough to survive the trials ahead. Precision, timing, and efficiency were key.
First, he decided to practice rapid casting drills—repeating Fireball to perfect his aim and reduce cast time, while simultaneously weaving in Lightning Bolt to exploit its stun chance and keep enemies off balance. He would alternate between the two, training his reflexes and muscle memory until using them became second nature.
Next, he planned to focus on mana management, integrating potions and cooldown timing to sustain prolonged fights. He also considered elemental synergy—using Fireball to group and soften foes, then striking with Lightning Bolt to finish them off or interrupt dangerous attacks.
This wasn't just about surviving; it was about mastering every nuance, turning basic skills into deadly weapons. The Preparation Guild demanded nothing less.
As Ravindra meticulously imagined every survival tactic—the traps he might face, the monsters lurking in the shadows, the perfect timing to unleash his spells—the final seconds of the countdown ticked away. The faint hum of the Preparation Guild grew louder, and just as the clock struck zero, the forest around him seemed to hold its breath.
A shimmering barrier dissolved before his eyes, and the first challenge began.
No room for error. Survival was now not just a goal—it was a demand.
As the shimmering barrier dissolved and the challenge officially began, Ravindra's eyes shot forward—and his jaw dropped in disbelief.