I struggled to stand up.
There's no turning back. There's no going sideways. The only option is to move forward.
So, does that mean I have to confront that monster?
[Han() has escaped panic!]
Here goes nothing!
I will fight. Whether this is a dream or not, I will defeat the person who brought me here.
I took a deep breath, actually several deep breaths. But even then, my heart didn't calm down, so I bit my tongue hard. The taste of metallic blood filled my mouth.
Assess the situation.
Figure it out.
Where am I? What should I do? I can think about the reasons later. I can take my time to explore after waking up from this dream.
If that's really the case.
I looked around.
Burning houses. Abandoned cottages. Villagers running away. Goblins chasing after them. I had seen this scene before. It wasn't just a quick glimpse. I could vividly remember it even now.
Pick Me Up.
This place was the beginning stage of Pick Me Up.
The burning village field. It looked much more realistic and detailed, but it was just a backdrop. It was like the set of a play. I couldn't interact with the others, and they couldn't interact with me.
But why am I here? No.
I pushed aside the lingering negative thoughts.
You can release your anger later.
I spun the iron sword in my right hand once.
My right shoulder stiffened from the weight.
There's only one enemy.
Despite the hundreds of goblins in the village background, only one goblin stood in the field. The others seemed non-existent.
A goblin with a rusty helmet blinked under the hill. Blood dripped from the blade.
Keuk!
I remember looking at the scene and muttering, "If you're going to make it, at least make it decent."
The graphics weren't great. Pick Me Up is a mobile game, not with this kind of graphics. Fangs, red eyes, and lumpy bumps on the skin. Blood splattered.
Why is it so realistic?
[Han() feels fear! All ability scores reduced by 30%.]
[Tips: Heroes with low fear resistance often experience fear. Be careful.]
Even with a bold personality, it's hard not to feel scared when suddenly thrown into a place like this, handed a sword, and told to fight monsters.
At least give me an AK-47 or a gun to shoot!
Just standing here makes my legs tremble.
The surroundings darkened, and my breath rose to my throat.
Hot breath escaped my mouth.
Will it hurt if I get hit by that sword?
If I die here, will I die in reality too?
Or will I wake up from this dream?
Damn it...
I never wanted to know. It would hurt too much.
I spat out a mix of saliva and blood.
The goblin was smaller than me, about the size of a middle school student. Its limbs were thin and weak. It didn't seem very strong. One sword stab would be enough to take it down, whether it was an elementary or middle school student.
I was on a steep hill, with the goblin below me.
The terrain was in my favor!
You jerk!
I ran up the hill, pushing off the ground.
I kicked the goblin in the chest as it tumbled down.
As it rolled, it swung its sword.
Don't panic. Don't look away. Keep your eyes open until the end! If you look away, you'll die!
I stepped back just in time as the blade grazed my nose. A cold fear settled in my chest.
If I had been a bit slower
You piece of garbage!
I threw the iron sword. The hilt hit the goblin's helmet with a clang. It staggered. I jumped on it and attacked.
We fell together.
Die, you jerk!
I got on top of the goblin and punched its face.
With my knees on its shoulders, I scraped its nose with my fist. There was a thud as blood splattered.
My head felt like it was on fire. I punched wildly like a madman while riding the goblin. I even forgot about the sword. Each punch was full of strength. I punched until my fists were about to break.
For a few minutes like that.
Haah, haah.
I rolled away from the goblin and collapsed on the ground.
The goblin, drenched in blood, jerked slightly before going still.
[Stage completed!]
[Han() has leveled up!]
[A reward is on its way. Please check your mailbox.]
Once more, my sight suddenly changed.
As I opened my eyes, I found myself in a bright white room.
All my tiredness had vanished, and I couldn't see any injuries on my body. I got up shakily. Instead of feeling tired, I felt a strange emptiness.
[Master, should we summon a companion before moving to the next stage? Tap the Summon tab in the menu! Special offer for beginners! You'll get 500 gems for an advanced summon.]
[Takcak, Durururu.]
[Twakakang!]
[Iselle: Hold on, this sensation?!]
[!!Super!!Rare!!]
[Master Anytng has obtained the hero Shay()!]
What's this message about?
Could it be?
I pushed the door open and entered the square. The door to the Summoning Station was open among the tightly shut iron gates.
No way.
Summoning?
[Master, you're fortunate! Check out the hero you summoned. Tap the Heroes tab in the menu.]
Shaking, I stepped into the summoning station.
In the middle of the room, a black magic circle was etched.
Standing on it was a female knight. After some time, a portion of my field of view shimmered, and Shays status window popped up.
[Shay Radasterry() Lv. 1(Exp 0/10)]
[Class: Knight]
[Strength: 18/18]
[Intelligence: 10/10]
[Stamina: 16/16]
[Agility: 20/20]
[Skills: Tactical Combat(Lv.1), Intermediate Swordsmanship(Lv.1), Knights Resolve(Lv.1)]
The knight wore a shining suit of armor like those in movies, with her eyes shut. The silver rapier at her side sparkled.
Shay opened her eyes.
So, Ive been summoned.
She whispered softly and stepped off the magic circle. She glanced at me, who stood still.
And you?
Ha, Han Seojin.
Han Seojin? Thats an unusual name. Im Shay Radasterry. A knight.
Shay responded casually and left the summoning area.
Not now. I scratched my head and followed Shay. She surveyed the area in the middle of the plaza.
Hmm, so this is it. I see.
She nodded as if she grasped something.
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