The world had become a twisted reflection of its former self. The sky, once a canvas of azure and fluffy clouds, was now a swirling vortex of dark energy, a constant reminder of the day the underworld tore through the fabric of reality. The once bustling streets were now littered with debris and the remnants of forgotten lives.
Kim Cheon, a young man of average build and unremarkable features, stood amidst the chaos, his face a mask of apathy. He wasn't like the others. He hadn't gained any supernatural abilities, no magical powers, no enhanced strength. He was just… ordinary.
"Look at him, the pathetic loser," a voice sneered from behind. Kim Cheon didn't bother to turn. He was used to the taunts, the insults, the constant reminders of his inadequacy.
The world had become a playground for the newly empowered, a battleground for those who had gained superhuman abilities. But Kim Cheon was left behind, a ghost in a world of gods and monsters.
He had tried to end it all, to escape the relentless torment. But as he stood on the precipice of oblivion, a voice echoed in his mind.
"Would you like to play the game?"
He accepted, a flicker of hope igniting within his soul. He didn't know what the game was, but he knew he had nothing left to lose.
A wave of energy surged through him, and a holographic screen materialized before his eyes.
Status
Name: Kim Cheon
Race: Human
Title: None
Affinity: None
Rank: E
Bloodline: None
Ability: None
Level: 1
Health Points: 100
Strength: 1
Endurance: 1
Dexterity: 1
Agility: 1
Magic Power: 300
He stared at the screen, a mixture of confusion and disbelief. This was his status, his starting point in this new game. He was the weakest, the most insignificant.
But then, a notification appeared on the screen.
Quest Activated:
Defeat 5 Weak Demons in the Unknown World.
Reward: Random Stat Boost
He didn't understand. What was this "Unknown World?" How could he defeat demons when he couldn't even defend himself?
But before he could contemplate further, a blinding light engulfed him, and he was thrown into a swirling vortex of darkness.