As the new year dawns in the United States, starting with New York, millions of lights beam into the sky, not just in the US but all around the world.
On a desolate planet resembling the gray, bland surface of the moon, these beams of light emerge once more from the ground, revealing human figures. They differ vastly in appearance—age, gender, race—all varied. There's no discernible pattern among those summoned to this unfamiliar terrain.
A young man looks at his hands, confused as light seems to emanate from them. He scans the area, witnessing pillars of light vanishing around him.
"What are these lights? Where are Derrick and the others?" he ponders inwardly, searching for his friends. Among unfamiliar faces, he hears unfamiliar voices, each speaking a language besides English.
One voice, that of a young girl seemingly his age, catches his attention. She appears to be speaking German, though his senses are slightly disoriented.
Gradually, his senses return, akin to waking from slumber. He notices the woman's striking features—a shoulder-length, light blonde hair framing her face, with alluring blue eyes.
"Entschuldigung," he utters in broken German to the girl.
"Ah, you speak German," she responds, relieved.
"Oh, good, you can speak English," he says.
"No, I'm speaking German, just like you," she replies, puzzled.
Their conversation is interrupted by a booming voice, "Welcome, humanity. You shall all partake in training for the sake of your worthless world."
A figure materializes in the sky, clad in a black and white suit, appearing androgynous yet leaning toward a masculine presentation with silverish hair. Towering at 20 feet, the figure begins to speak with hands clasped behind its back.
"You humans, summoned from your divided countries, are now required to be Earth's saviors, aged between 18 to 30," it announces mockingly, conjuring fireworks.
The figure notices their bewilderment and snaps its fingers, causing a disorienting sensation among the crowd.
"I've got an idea," it declares, snapping its fingers again, causing a clear-headedness to wash over them.
"You must be familiar with games and web novels. Now, you'll be the main characters," it continues, explaining their task of conquering dungeons and leveling up.
Additionally, they'll receive a gift, potentially determining their fate, the figure jests before disappearing.
The young man, Michael, surprised but composed, observes a floating blue translucent screen in front of him.
[Player Michael Alexander Rose]
Gift: King's lineage [Z+++]
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Race: Human (Inferior/Earth 0)
Lv: 1
Points: 0
Stats*
Skills*
Constellation: N/A
[Evaluation] A star born to be above all. You will be loved, hated, but never understood. All will have their eyes on you now.
"This can't be a dream," Michael mutters, touching his head as another panel appears before him.
[Tutorial Quest]
[Quest: Prove yourself]
Difficulty: Extremely Easy~Normal
Clear Condition (Basic): Survive for 30 minutes. 0/30
Clear Condition (Advanced): Kill 60 wolves. 0/60
Reward (Basic): 100XP/Skill+/50P
Reward (Advanced): To be determined.
Failure: Loss of one of the five senses (Temporary).
"Watch out!" a girl shouts.
Michael spins around to see an animal's mouth with slobbering teeth lunging toward him. He's thrust to the ground, his hands struggling to keep the wolf's jaws at bay.
"What the hell," he exclaims, grappling with the creature.