As the surge of adrenaline faded, the pain in my arm surged, each movement sending sharp waves of agony rippling through me. I clenched my teeth, hiding the wince that threatened to escape as I shifted my weight.
Jenna's gaze, filled with concern, remained fixed on my injured arm, her brow furrowing with worry. "Are you sure you're okay?" she asked tentatively, her voice tinged with unease.
Summoning a reassuring smile, though it felt strained, I replied, "I'll manage," attempting to sound confident while a trace of uncertainty lingered in my tone. "We can't dwell on it now. We have to keep moving."
Despite my words, doubts niggled at the edges of my mind. Could I continue fighting with my arm throbbing in pain? Would I be able to protect Jenna and the others when I struggled to lift my sword?
Setting aside my apprehension, I focused on the present task. We couldn't afford to falter, not when the goblins could strike again at any moment. With a resolute nod, I motioned for Jenna to follow as we forged ahead, ready to confront whatever challenges lay ahead with unwavering determination.
I had already confirmed it during the tutorial, but it was really painful. Blood was gushing out from the deep wound on my right arm. I felt a bit lightheaded, maybe because of the lack of blood.
[Stage completed!]
[Jenna() leveled up!]
[Rewards: 2,000G, Iron Ore (C) x 2, Copper (C) x 1, Leather (C) x 1]
[MVP Han()]
A bright light surrounded my body.
I closed my eyes and when I opened them again, we were back in the round room with the long mirrors. We walked out through the portal in space and time.
"Three of them died? That's why they're only one-star," Iselle said, looking at me and Jenna with a scornful expression.
I checked my right arm. There was no trace of the wound. The pain was still there, but it gradually faded away.
As expected. Even if it's right before death, everything is restored when we return to the waiting room. The same rule applied in the game.
"Let's go back to the plaza. The doors will close soon," Iselle pointed to the open door. I walked towards it steadily, with Jenna following closely behind, looking worried.
The door closed...
Congratulations on clearing the first floor!
[Were heading to the second floor.]
Creak. Krrrr.
A strange mechanical noise echoed, and the plaza floor shook.
What's going on?!
[Were moving up.]
Where to?
[The second floor.]
After some time, the shaking stopped.
So, what happens next?
Break through to the second floor? Not possible. He witnessed the battle and knew breaking to the third floor was impossible.
[Master, do you wish to enhance your power?]
[Tips: Heroes from Advanced Summoning are stronger than regular heroes.]
[Tips: You can construct facilities like Training Grounds to train your heroes.]
In this game, free-to-play users have two options.
Either do a paid summon or construct facilities. In the early game stages, there was a debate between the Hero Summoning group, which used gems for summoning, and the Infrastructure Construction group, which used gems for building facilities. But after personally comparing and proving their efficiency in the forum, the argument ended.
[Construct a facility. Please choose the type of facility you desire.]
[You have chosen Training Grounds. Do you want to build it? It will cost 500 gems.]
[Yes / No]
That's correct.
He hadn't completely disregarded the game guide. The locked Training Grounds door had been opened.
[The Training Grounds have been finished. The heroes will now train themselves. Remember, by enhancing the Training Grounds with gems, gold, and blueprints, you can enjoy a wider and more potent effect.]
Continuous battles exhaust heroes. They need proper rest to perform their best.
Version 1:
Master, are you ready to end your session?
[Yes (selected) / No]
Alright, goodbye!
Is this the end?
Today's gameplay showed that Anytng is a light free-to-play user focused on facilities. It was just what I wanted. No need to compete with expensive heroes covered in stars, and a strong foundation for growth.
Most free-to-play users hit their limits after reaching the top floors, but that's a problem for later.
[Phew! I'm tired.]
Iselle suddenly appeared and stretched her arms wide.
Jenna asked in a shaky voice, "What's going to happen to us now?"
[Just rest until the master logs in. The Training Grounds are open now, so you can train there if you want. The dormitory is over there. Feel free to go wherever you like.]
What about the others? Are they all gone?
[Can't you see for yourself? You're so clueless.]
Jenna's face turned pale.
Why did you summon us? What is the purpose?
[You're as annoying as he is. If you want to know, climb the tower.]
Was the tower you mentioned earlier the one we just climbed?
She shrugged her shoulders.
[I already answered. We climb.]
I also wanted to know the answer. It seemed that as we cleared the main dungeon, the waiting room also ascended. I couldn't imagine what kind of strange structure it was, so I decided not to think too much about it. I'll just accept it as the way things are.
Jenna clenched her fist and shouted angrily, "I'm going to rest!"
The dormitory is over there.
I pointed to the room connected to our home. Jenna bravely headed there and slammed the door shut as she entered.
I have a question too.
[Why ask when you've only cleared the 1st floor?]
Is time here different from Earth?
[Dont ask questions! I wont answer!]
It seems like it.
If we assume that, the situation makes sense.
Here, time in the waiting room flows faster than on Earth. I don't know the exact rate. That's something I'll have to find out gradually. And at the core of it all is the fairy, Iselle..
Version 1: It appears that time in the waiting room passes at a different pace compared to Earth. I'm not sure of the exact rate, but I'll discover it gradually. And at the center of everything is the fairy, Iselle.
The advice you offered him was really helpful. Keep doing that in the future.
[H-Hmph! You're just a worthless 1-star scrap.]
Iselle grumbled and vanished, her footsteps echoing angrily.
Just as I suspected.
The fairy can't harm me unless it's self-defense or if I go against the master's orders.
I'll have to remember these rules as I go along.
As I made my way back to the dormitory, I noticed my hand trembling.
Nine out of eleven didn't make it. It's a sobering thought.
Stay calm.
Adaptability is key here.
It took me almost an hour to reach the dormitory.
Current situation: 11 summoned, 9 deceased, 2 survivors.
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