The classroom wasn’t large—not compared to the grand lecture halls they’d passed on the way—but it had its own charms. Simple wooden walls, aged by time, and a faint scent of ink and oil hung in the air.
Wor-en stood at the front, arms folded, as Kana, Boris, and Suri arrived. Sweat beaded their foreheads from the brisk walk—or maybe they ran. They dipped their heads slightly in apology and settled at the far end of the room. Five other students, already seated, turned to watc...
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“You remembered me? I thought you wouldn’t.” Leo said, a small smile tugging at his lips. “You look different than before, but I still recognize you.”
His gaze lingered on Kana for a moment, sharp and appraising, until Boris cleared his throat.
“What brings the son of a duke here?” Boris asked, suspicion sharpening his tone.
Leo shrugged. “As you can see, I’m also a new student. I was enrolled early because of some family duties. That’s why you didn’t s...
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It was nightfall, Kana and Suri sat in the modest room they shared at the academy’s boarding house. The faint hum of the city beyond the thick stone walls seeped through the window, but inside, everything was still—save for the soft flicker of the oil lamp between them.
New students weren’t allowed outside the capital after sundown. It was a temporary restriction, lasting only a few months, but far more concerning was the rule that forbade any student from leaving the city at all ...
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Of course, the moment they were dismissed, Kana grabbed the “New Student Guidelines” booklet from the distribution table near the entrance. As they waited in the slow-moving line to the Examination Hall, she flipped through the pages with growing intensity.
“We have to fail all the assessments,” Kana said quietly.
“What?” Suri and Boris both turned toward her, clearly not on board.
Kana exhaled and showed them the page she had bookmarked. “Read the benefits and...
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Kana arrived at the Academy after nearly half an hour of travel through the bustling capital. The buildings here were different—taller, cleaner, painted in pristine white with elegant designs into the walls. The Academy grounds stretched wide across a tiered hill just above the commoner district, giving a clear view of the bustling city below.
Multiple castle-like buildings crowned the hilltop, their roofs glinting in the sunlight. Around them, carriages lined the stone paths, unloadi...
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Three years had passed. Kana, Suri, and Boris were now fifteen.
In that time, they had grown—not just in age, but in power and skill. They’d successfully cleared a low mid-level dungeon, and even managed to re-clear it a year later when it was restored. Through those experiences, Kana finally understood why most adults in the village had such low-level skills. Without her unique perk that multiplied experience, reaching level 10 might have taken her over a year. Dungeons were few an...
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Kana and her party returned to the restored low-level dungeon, better prepared this time and with more time to explore—thanks to Suri’s newly acquired [Doppelganger] skill.
As usual, Suri’s summon transformed into a bird and scouted the area ahead, floating through the dungeon like a curious spirit. But again, it reported nothing.
“Was that Orc the boss?” Boris asked, puzzled.
“I don’t think so,” Kana replied, frowning. “There should’ve b...
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On the twelfth day of their visit, the three stood before the once-lifeless clearing—and saw it.
A familiar glow shimmered in the air, the telltale blue light of an active dungeon entrance.
“Hey! Finally!” Kana exclaimed, leaping forward in joy. Her sudden burst of excitement surprised even Suri and Boris, who only now realized just how much Kana loved fighting monsters.
In the weeks leading up to this moment, Kana hadn’t just sharpened her physical skills. She had e...
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“Kana, do you think that grandma was a swindler?” Suri asked, her voice low as they sat side by side in the carriage.
Kana looked out the window for a moment before replying. “I don’t think so. She didn’t take a single coin from us.”
“True… Should we bring her the item we found?” Suri offered, brightening up.
“Yeah. We’ll see if she’s telling the truth.” Kana nodded.
Suri giggled. “Do you think that guy will ever get ungrounded?”
The...
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It was the day after the Duke’s visit, and Kana and Suri were sitting side by side in the back of a carriage bound for town. This time, they weren’t traveling for harvest or errands—they were going shopping. Thanks to the bets placed during the duel, many of the villagers had extra coins to spend. Four carriages full of cheerful locals made the trip, buzzing with stories and excitement.
By late morning, they arrived at the town gates. The scent of baked goods and spices drifted th...
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Leon Stark bore the golden hair of his father—the Duke—a mark of status and legacy. He had awakened last year with the rare and formidable [Knight] class. Even with very few records in the class, one fact was consistent: [Knight] was strong. With his [Shield Mastery] and [Counter] skills, Leon had made short work of every opponent thrown at him.
Back in the eastern city, a skilled [Spearman] around ...
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Kana sat alone under the shade of an old tree, her bow resting beside her. Her thoughts wandered back to the fight against Boris. She had won, yes—but the win wasn't absolute. What if his level had been closer to hers? What if someone else, stronger, came at her up close?
I wouldn't be able to block a real hit, she thought grimly. If I can’t retreat fast enough, I need a way to make them back off. Something sharp. Something fast.
Her eyes flicked to the status screen ...
2025-06-01 23:04:25 +0000 UTC
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Suri had already given Kana the exact position of the dungeon boss behind the door.
As soon as Boris shoved the gate open just wide enough, Kana let an arrow fly through the gap—aimed right at the monster’s head.
Thunk.
It struck the shoulder instead.
“Damn it,” Kana muttered under her breath.
Boris immediately hurled a smoke bomb as planned, the thick mist billowing into the chamber. He crouched low and slipped along the edge, circling toward the monster...
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Kana skipped the morning exercise.
She didn’t see the point anymore. The gain—one point in agility after weeks of effort—hardly felt worth the sweat. Instead, she spent her time in the library, surrounded by scattered books and scrolls on dungeon theory. Dust filled the air. The table creaked under the weight of volumes stacked haphazardly.
She flipped through pages, her brows furrowed.
"Dungeons do not reset unless the core is disrupted or the dungeon boss is defeated...
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In front of the bluish shimmer of the dungeon entrance, Boris stomped his foot on the dirt. “Are you both insane? Entering a dungeon without a kingdom-issued permit is punishable by death!”
“You’re exaggerating,” Kana replied flatly. “It’s just a fine. And this is the lowest-tier dungeon anyway.”
Suri folded her arms and gave Boris a pointed look. “This is exactly why we didn’t tell you earlier. I had the same reaction at first, but—if you want to know how Ka...
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“If it gets too dangerous, I’ll step in. This is a friendly duel, understood?” Zord said firmly, his voice carrying weight. Known as the strongest in the village, his class as a [Swordsman] gave his words authority.
Both Boris and Kana nodded, taking their positions at the center of the training field.
Kana crouched slightly, dagger in hand, her stance low and agile. Boris stood tall, wielding a practice spear twice his height, spinning it once for show.
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Kana and Suri emerged from the dungeon, the entrance sealing behind them with a faint shimmer. They had taken down four goblins in total before deciding to call it a night. Kana leveled up once, while Suri gained two levels—something Kana found both impressive and slightly unfair. She did the killing after all.
Looking up, Kana squinted at the twin moons hanging in the sky. “Still a bit early,” she murmured, “but better to head back now than risk being caught out too late.”
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“Here we are!” Boris announced with a grin. “It’s been a while since I ate here.”
The inn was busy, filled with chatter and the clatter of dishes. It was clearly popular—almost every table was taken, but turnover was fast enough that open seats remained for newcomers.
“Just wait here, I’ll order for us,” Boris said, practically bouncing as he made his way to the counter.
Kana sat at an empty table near a window, observing the place. The smells were rich—g...
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“Alright, meet us here after lunch,” the village chief said, handing Boris a few coins as the workers began unloading the carriage.
Boris turned to Kana. “Let’s hit the bowmaker first.”
Kana nodded, scanning the streets as they walked. The stone roads were cracked in places, and narrow alleys split off like veins through the district.
“So? First time here—what do you think?” Boris asked, clearly expecting awe.
Kana shrugged. “Looks okay.”
“O...
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“Uncle Aldo!” Kana called as soon as she spotted him by the village gate, a bundle of straw over one shoulder. “I need your help—my bowstring snapped.”
Aldo turned, saw the worn-out practice bow in her hands, and gave her a curious look. He took it gently, running a finger along the frayed string.
“You were pulling too hard,” he said after a moment. “Tried to shoot from a longer range, didn’t you?”
Kana scratched the back of her head. “Yeah… sorry.”...
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As the first light of morning stretched across the village fields, Kana arrived at their usual training spot. Boris was already there, stretching exaggeratedly like he’d been waiting for hours.
“Beat you here,” he said with a grin, flexing his arms like a performer on stage.
Kana rolled her eyes. “You always say that.”
What caught her off guard, though, was Suri. She stood off to the side, arms crossed, squinting as if trying to read something written across Kana...
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Kana pulled the black cloak tighter around her shoulders, the fabric still a bit uneven where she’d cut it down to fit. It wasn’t perfect, but it blended well enough in the dark.
The village slept under a blanket of silence. Only a few houses had torches burning outside—those rare homes with enough coin to afford nightly illumination. The rest were shadows. Occasionally, a patrol guard trudged through the narrow paths between homes, boots heavy on packed earth.
Kana moved lo...
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“Uncle Aldo,” Kana asked as he unwrapped the food, “what skills do you have?”
Aldo paused mid-bite, then gave a proud grin. “I’ve got [Marksmanship] and [Eagle Eye].”
Kana’s eyes lit up. “That second one sounds cool!”
“It helps,” he said with a shrug. “Let me see farther than most. Makes spotting trouble—or rabbits—much easier.”
She leaned forward, curious. “Do you think it’s something only bow class...
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Kana tucked the book under her arm as she stepped into Suri’s house, her mind still lingering on the chapter she hadn’t finished. Something about early bow enchantments and resonance tuning. She barely noticed the faint shimmer until it moved.
She froze in the doorway, blinking.
A figure stood in the kitchen—faceless, humanoid, and translucent. Its surface shimmered like a mirage, flickering with layers of faint color. It moved with smooth, deliberate motions, scrubbing a pa...
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Life in the village flowed quiet and slow.Uneventful, yes—but peaceful. Kana liked it that way.
Her friends, less so.
Every so often, one would poke her head into Kana’s home, curiosity tugging at the hem of their patience. What could Kana possibly be doing all day indoors? But once they saw her hunched over ink-smudged pages, mouthing out syllables with furrowed brows, their curiosity wilted like a flower in dry soil. Reading? Writing? That wasn’t worth their time.
Ex...
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Kana jolted awake to the sound of loud shouting and a sudden wave of cold.
Her blanket was gone.
“Kana, wake up.”
She groaned and curled tighter, reaching blindly to pull the blanket back up. “Later, Mom… I’m still sleepy…”
But her mother’s voice came again, calm and unforgiving. “Well, someone said yesterday that she was very interested in learning how to read and write.”
Kana cracked one eye open. Her mother stood over her with arms crossed,...
2025-06-01 22:42:41 +0000 UTC
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Kana fell hard from the tree branch, landing with a heavy thud that knocked the breath from her lungs.
A cluster of children—no older than ten—gathered around, their laughter echoing through the clearing like little bells. It wasn’t cruel. Not really.
“Kana, are you okay?” Suri stepped forward, the only one not laughing. Her brow creased with worry. Kana hadn’t moved.
A few heartbeats passed.
Then Kana groaned, sat up, and scratched the back of her he...
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Sypnosis:
On the continent of Valon, people had grown accustomed to hearing the voice of God—and even seeing the words appear before them. Some claimed they had deciphered the [Status Screen], but none had been able to prove it. Though the kingdoms and empires had made some progress through research, much remained unknown. After all, the language and writing of the [Status Screen] were unlike any known ton...
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