Bell Cranel always dreamed of becoming a hero, but reality proved far crueler than his fantasies. Left humiliated and on the brink of death after a fateful encounter with a Minotaur and the adventurer Ais, something deep within him awakens-a power u...
Bell exhaled sharply, his body screaming for relief.
"Accept [Status Recovery]."
The moment he spoke the words, a wave of energy surged through his entire being. His fatigue vanished instantly. The soreness, the exhaustion—it all melted away as if he had never exercised at all.
His eyes widened.
A new screen appeared before him, confirming his suspicions.
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Bell stared at the glowing menu, his heartbeat quickening.
A game-like System had become part of his life.
And this was only the beginning.
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"Accept [Random Loot Box]."
As soon as Bell confirmed his choice, a small green key materialized in his palm.
It shimmered with a faint glow, almost weightless in his grasp. His eyes widened as the System provided details.
[Item: Dungeon Key] Level of Difficulty: E Type: Key Description: This key enables you to enter an instant dungeon. It can be used anywhere.
Bell stared at the key, his heart pounding with anticipation.
This was it.
A chance to prove himself. To grow stronger.
He tightened his grip, excitement swelling within him. He wouldn't waste this opportunity.
Without hesitation, Bell made his way through Orario's bustling streets, weaving through the crowds until he found himself in a quiet, secluded alleyway.
The walls loomed around him, casting deep shadows. This was perfect.
Taking a deep breath, he raised the Dungeon Key, pointing it toward the empty air in front of him.
Click.
As if unlocking an invisible door, a dark portal materialized before him. The swirling vortex pulsed with energy, beckoning him inside.
Bell took a deep breath and stepped through.
The moment he crossed the threshold, everything changed.
Bell turned around, expecting to see the alleyway he had just left. It was still there... yet it wasn't.
Something was off.
No voices. No chatter of adventurers. No distant sounds of the marketplace.
Silence.
A deafening, suffocating silence.
Stepping out into the open, Bell's eyes scanned his surroundings. The streets of Orario looked the same, but there wasn't a single soul in sight.
It was as if the entire city had been abandoned. No adventurers. No merchants. No Hestia.
Nothing.
His chest tightened.
This wasn't Orario anymore.
This was a different dimension.
And he was completely alone.
Ding!
A new system prompt flashed before him.
[Instant Dungeon: Orario] Objective: Defeat all enemies. Enemies Remaining: ???
