It has been one month since I awakened, and I am trying to gather information about this world.
This world is strange. Humans are everywhere, but there are places called Forbidden Zones where the environment is extremely abnormal. Normal people cannot survive there—stepping into those areas means certain death.
There is only one continent here, called Dustrut. Unlike my previous world, this planet consists of 70% landmass and only 30% water. I checked the oceans, but I found no intelligent lifeforms—only strange sea creatures. They may seem normal to the people of this world, but to me, they look bizarre and amusing.
Currently, I am staying at an inn in the city of Fustara, located in the Sutru Kingdom—the most powerful force in this world. I can sense more than 300 strong auras, each comparable to at least 25% of my power.
I need more information, and the best way to acquire it is by extracting the memories of a powerful individual. However, I must be cautious. If I kill someone and absorb their memories, there is a risk that other powerful individuals will notice—and I do not want that to happen.
For over a month, I have been waiting for the right person to die naturally. Finally, today, one of them is breathing his last moments.
City of Fustara
"Old man, you are dying," a young man said coldly to the frail figure lying in bed, gasping for breath. The room was filled with family members and followers, their expressions a mix of sorrow and hidden anticipation.
Minutes later, the old man took his final breath. Some of the gathered people wept, genuinely mourning the loss of their clan's hope, while others saw this as an opportunity to gain power and influence within the family.
Unnoticed by all, a lone figure stood silently in the room—completely invisible. He watched intently as the old man's soul emerged, a golden wisp rising from the lifeless body.
"This is it," he murmured to himself. Without hesitation, he captured the soul, vanishing from the room, leaving behind a scene of grieving people.
After collecting the soul, he retreated to a secluded cave he had created in a remote part of the world. There, he began the process of extracting memories from the old man's soul.
Hours passed as he sifted through the knowledge. When he had acquired everything he needed, he destroyed the soul and began planning his next move—the hunt for the Origin Cores.
Based on the information he had gathered, he identified three possible locations matching the description of an Origin Core:
A crystal-like orb held by the King of Sutru.A powerful man named Ryu Jand, a wandering powerhouse feared by many.A legendary artifact stored within the Wisdom Library in the City of Wisdom.
His next move was clear. He would pursue the closest lead first.
"Time to meet the king," he said with a smirk, disappearing into the shadows.