[You can create a new role!]
[Each role can reach up to level 10, and for each level, you gain 5 stat points.]
[Each role gains experience through the growth of popularity.]
[Stat points can be distributed as you wish.]
"Understood." It really seems like a game system, with some peculiarities. The first oddities I notice are the absence of a specific class, replaced by a role, and the fact that you can level up not through battles or killings, but by increasing your fame.
The idea of growing through fame rather than violence lifts my spirits; I certainly don't want to become a killer. In this world, it seems, there are no monsters to slay or villains to execute: even criminals are simply imprisoned.
I take a deep breath and make my decision. "Add 30 points to Fortune," I order with determination, curious to see what changes this choice will bring to my fate. The idea of being able to influence my luck gives me a glimmer of optimism.
[Fortune increased to 31.]
"Perfect," I say to myself as a small smile forms on my face. I've decided to invest more than half of my points in Fortune.
Why? Isn't it obvious? Even though its effect isn't all-powerful, Fortune can change many things: it can make me win the lottery, save me from unforeseen dangers, or even save my life in desperate situations.
It's a strategic investment, a bet on the future, in a world where every opportunity counts.
Fortune can open doors that would otherwise remain closed and offer me opportunities I wouldn't have otherwise.
[Fortune has reached the human limit and you have unlocked the new trait: Blessed by Fortune.]
As the final message flashes before me, a reassuring warmth envelops me as if someone were hugging me.
I try to visualize the effects of the acquired trait, and it seems to have worked, as another screen appears before me.
[Trait: Blessed by Fortune]
[Effect: You are favored by fate, allowing you to unconsciously influence events in your favor. Odds tend to align advantageously for you, and situations that seem random often resolve in your favor, as if an invisible force were guiding developments for your benefit.]
[Comment: Fortune can bring joy and opportunities, but also dangers and troubles. It's an ambiguous force that, while it can open doors and create chances, can also lead to unforeseen events and challenges.]
The rain continues to fall, but it now seems less cold, almost as if Fortune itself had started working in my favor.
The raindrops on the asphalt seem less oppressive, and the air has a fresher, invigorating scent.
"Incredible, thanks to these effects I feel as though I'm the protagonist of a video game, even though the final comment worries me a bit and leaves a sense of unease."
In the midst of my reflection, my stomach grumbles again, a sign of hunger, and I place my left hand on my belly, trying to soothe the rumbling with a comforting gesture.
I take a deep breath. "I need to find food immediately, or else hunger will consume me."
With steely determination, I begin walking along the wet road, under the relentless downpour that beats continuously on my skin.
The puddles on the sidewalk reflect the dim lights of the street lamps as I desperately search for any edible food that could relieve my hungry stomach.
It's been only a few hours since I arrived in this world. The rain has stopped, and the dark clouds have cleared, giving way to a blue, serene sky with the soft, warm sunlight illuminating the streets and building facades.
Currently, I am in front of a minimarket window, looking at the food displayed on the shelves.
In particular, a chocolate bar with an inviting and tempting appearance seems to be calling me, while my stomach growls insistently.
The chocolate feels like a distant luxury, a small treat I can't afford right now.