Linda's POV
"Now that you've interacted with the orb, you can simply say the word
Sure enough, a magical screen materialized, showing a variety of statistics. Damn, it felt like I had been transported to Tolkien's world, but now it seemed more like I was stuck in some game. This was irritating. As I glanced at my stats, I noticed several categories like Class, Strength, and Magic. Whoa, my strength is impressive!
After we examined our stats, the king, visibly pleased, spoke with a wide smile:
"Now, since you lack significant combat experience, allow me to present a series of training sessions I've prepared just for you. These sessions will be overseen by the commander of the knights, Arthur."
A knight with long blonde hair, clad in white armor adorned with golden engravings, stepped forward. He had large, piercing green eyes, stood tall and strikingly handsome, and carried a long sword strapped to his waist. He looked like the quintessential chivalrous knight you'd read about in Arthurian legends. Absolutely stunning!
"Greetings, heroes. I am Arthur, the commander of the knights of Yarum. It is my honor to oversee your training," he said, bowing gracefully. Truly noble!
"I had initially planned to discuss future battles, but seeing your extraordinary power has inspired me to begin training right away. If this does not inconvenience you, please follow Arthur," the king instructed.
We followed the charming knight, all while everyone buzzed with amazement about their stats. After a while, we entered a large chamber—a massive hall filled with countless chests, weapons, and armor scattered all over. Every type of weapon imaginable was there. I'm not exaggerating; there were weapons I'd never even seen before. This was unreal.
"This is the armory of the palace. Allow me to guide each of you to the weapon most suited to your class," Arthur said.
"Wow, this place is incredible!" Kevin muttered.
"Every kind of weapon you could think of is here. Unbelievable!" Susan exclaimed.
We were all stunned by the sight of the armory. As I mentioned, every type of weapon was present in this grand chamber with its high ceiling and rounded windows. Shields, helmets, spears, swords, bows—there were even weapons whose names I didn't know. All of it was here.
"Alright, who among you has the Archer class?" Arthur asked.
"Me!" Malin replied, raising his hand.
Arthur proceeded to assist everyone, providing them with weapons suited to their classes. Then it was my turn. Since I was the Hero, Arthur led me to another room. I followed him, feeling incredibly nervous. The room we entered was small and narrow. Oh my goddess, does this handsome knight want to have sex with me? I would never say no!
"This is the Hero's Chamber. The Hero class is sacred, so its armor and weapons are uniquely crafted," Arthur explained, pulling back a curtain to reveal something extraordinary.
Before me stood a green suit of armor adorned with golden trims, featuring large wings on the back. Its boots extended up to the thighs, and it came with black gloves embroidered with golden details, as well as a lightweight helmet with wing-shaped designs on the sides. Accompanying the armor were two spears: a long spear with a sharp blade and another with dual blades resembling an axe. My goddess, this was beyond epic!
"This is the Valkyrie's Gear. A sacred equipment dating back to the Rune Ages, when Valkyrie warriors banished demons to the island of Diablos. Now, it is yours, miss. Once you've finished equipping it, please come out," Arthur said before leaving the room and closing the door behind him.
I suited up and stepped out, greeted by the stunned gazes of everyone in the hall. Some looked amazed, while others couldn't hide their jealousy. This was incredible. I was standing out so much! Just like my father always said: "You are special, my girl." Yes, father, I am special. Suddenly, Susan started clapping, and soon everyone joined in—even Arthur.
"My goddess, this is legendary armor!" Malin exclaimed.
"You truly are a hero!" Susan added.
"Thank you," I replied with a smile.
"You look stunning in that armor," Stephanie whispered shyly as she approached me.
"And you look great too, Stephanie," I said, glancing at her kind face.
"Fuck, how does a girl get that kind of armor while my buddy Tom, a knight class, gets a silver armor and a disgusting black-bladed sword?!" Sebastian exclaimed, his face twisted in frustration.
"He's right! This isn't fair!" added his short, obnoxious friend Tom. God, I hate these two—they're absolutely insufferable!
"Sorry about that, but those are the weapon rules," Arthur responded, his handsome face a stark contrast to the two unsightly ones.
"Alright, follow me. Training begins now," the knight added as he headed out of the hall.
We exited the palace, marveling at our outfits as we walked. Outside, we found ourselves in a vast garden where noble children played. They looked at us with joyful smiles, shouting, "It's the heroes!" Their innocent excitement was heartwarming.
The weather outside was breathtaking, making me smile instinctively. The grass, the flowers, the sunlight piercing through the trees, illuminating the garden—it all felt magical. We continued following Arthur, excited for the next event, until I noticed the sad look on Stephanie's face and approached her.
"What's wrong, Stephanie?" I asked.
"I want to go back to Earth," she replied, her voice filled with sorrow.
Her words reminded me that we couldn't return to Earth until we saved the kingdom from the demons. The thought filled me with despair, and I felt the sting of tears welling up. My parents, my family, my life, my dreams—all of it felt like it had vanished. Shit. Shit. Shit. But at least... there's hope.
"Don't worry, we'll save this stupid kingdom as fast as we can and return to our world. Our favorite Korean dramas are waiting for us, right?" I tried to console her, forcing a smile.
"Yeah," she said, forcing a smile in return.
As we talked, we reached a massive wall with towering gates guarded by two soldiers. The stone wall was so tall it blocked out the sunlight, casting us in shadow.
"See this beautiful garden? Once we cross this wall, it will turn into a dangerous forest filled with monsters," Arthur announced, turning to face us.
The guards opened the gates, and we stepped through the colossal wall. The forest beyond resembled the garden but with taller trees that barely let the sunlight through. What light did filter through was faint, creating a serene but slightly eerie atmosphere. The shadows of the trees mixed with the vibrant green foliage, and the air was warm. Yes, this was the classic fantasy forest setting.
"Alright, now we'll search for some goblins for you to fight," Arthur said.
"Goblins?! That's so fantasy!" John exclaimed.
"Yeah!" I replied enthusiastically.
We continued deeper into the forest, searching. Suddenly, Tom screamed, "Wolf!"
Hearing his shout, the wolf turned toward us, baring its sharp teeth and charging at Tom with incredible speed. Its claws were massive, and it was nothing like the ordinary wolves back on Earth.
In a flash, Tom swung his black-bladed sword, slicing the leaping wolf clean in half. My God, that was terrifying. The wolf's bisected body hit the ground, its innards spilling out as blood gushed everywhere. The sight was utterly disgusting, so much so that Stephanie closed her eyes, unable to bear looking at it.
"That was amazing, dude," Sebastian repeated, patting Tom's back.
"This is the 'Dark Lord's Blade'. It's a blade made from the claws of the giant desert Behemoth, a rare species of Behemoth found only in the center of the continent of Bardel," Arthur repeated.
After that, we continued our progress until we encountered a group of goblins, about twenty in total. They were short, with very, very, very ugly faces and large noses, carrying daggers and wooden clubs, wandering around.
"Alright, go ahead and kill them all!" Arthur shouted loudly.
Then, Sebastian raised his magic staff, gathered a large amount of dark magic, and released it on the group of goblins. After that, Kevin drew his two short swords from their sheaths and rushed toward the goblins. Oh my God, where did they get this courage from?!
One of them tried to hit Kevin with his club, but Kevin parried it with one of his swords and stabbed him with the other. Then, another goblin jumped at him with his dagger, but suddenly that goblin fell away from Kevin as an arrow pierced its head.
"Whoa, I'm really good at archery!" Malin exclaimed with a proud smile.
After that, John and Susan joined the battle. Susan stabbed one of the goblins, and then John decapitated him. Suddenly, Kevin tripped and fell to the ground. A goblin jumped on him with its dagger and tried to stab him, but Kevin rolled away quickly, avoiding the goblin's attack. Then, Tom intervened and killed the goblin quickly by stabbing its back. Even though Kevin avoided the goblin's attack, he was still wounded in the shoulder.
"Priest class, heal the wounds!" Arthur shouted.
Then, Stephanie stepped forward, extended her hand toward Kevin's wound, and said in her soft voice,
So, this is the another world.
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Life in this other world is a mix of awe and thrill, where fates intertwine between moments of glory and fear. The battle against the goblins revealed the team's strength and determination, but more importantly, it exposed their human sides—their fear and courage, their impulsiveness and hesitation.
Watching Sebastian confidently unleash his dark magic, Kevin charging forward fiercely despite stumbling, and Susan, John and Tom fighting in harmony, offered a glimpse of the team's diversity. Malin, with his skilled archery, and Stephanie, with her radiant healing, were more than just contributors; they were heroes bearing an uncertain fate.
As for you, you observe all of this with eyes filled with wonder and questions. This new world is unlike anything you've ever dreamed of or read about. There's no room here for hesitation or weakness; you must prepare to join them, to face the mysteries and dangers ahead.
This isn't just an adventure; it's a true test of your will, your relationships, and even your humanity.
am I special?
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STATS :
Linda
Lvl: 1
Class: Hero
Weapon: Poleaxe/Spear
Armor: Valkyrie's Gear
Attack: 170
Defense: 129
Strength: 99
Magic: 80
Agility: 70
Skills: Valkyria Slash + Golden Caster
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Sebastian
Lvl: 1
Class: Mage
Weapon: Staff
Armor: Wisdom Cloak
Attack: 154
Defense: 170
Strength: 40
Magic: 95
Agility: 33
Skills: Black Wave + Dark Ball + Night Shield
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Kevin
Lvl: 1
Class: Assassin
Weapon: Two Short Swords
Armor: Light Armor
Attack: 149
Defense: 70
Strength: 69
Magic: 35
Agility: 99
Skills: Daggers Storm
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Tom
Lvl: 1
Class: Knight
Weapon: Blade
Armor: Silver Armor
Attack: 139
Defense: 140
Strength: 71
Magic: 12
Agility: 55
Skills: Slash + Cutter
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John
Lvl: 1
Class: Warrior
Weapon: Great Sword
Armor: Heavy Armor
Attack: 120
Defense: 166
Strength: 80
Magic: 8
Agility: 25
Skills: Crusher
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Susan
Lvl: 1
Class: Lancer
Weapon: Spear
Armor: Silver Armor
Attack: 115
Defense: 100
Strength: 77
Magic: 30
Agility: 59
Skills: Fire Stabs + Tornado
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Malin
Lvl: 1
Class: Archer
Weapon: Bow and Arrow
Armor: Leather Armor
Attack: 117
Defense: 75
Strength: 50
Magic: 25
Agility: 79
Skills: Wind Arrow
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Stephanie
Lvl: 1
Class: Priest
Weapon: -
Armor: Blessed Robe
Attack: 50
Defense: 49
Strength: 20
Magic: 88
Agility: 20
Skills: Heal + Light Shield