Fangyan stood at the edge of the forest, watching the Hunters as they prepared to enter the dungeon.
He thought for a moment.
"If I get closer, they'll start asking too many questions. And that would just waste my time."
One of the things he avoided the most was unnecessary involvement. He didn't need extra attention from the people in this world.
"Forget the dungeon. I need information first."
So far, he only had a rough understanding of this world based on the conversations he overheard at the academy. But if he wanted to live comfortably here, he needed a deeper grasp of how the system worked.
And the best place to find information was the library.
Without hesitation, Fangyan turned and leaped, shooting out of the forest at high speed. Within moments, he had reached the outskirts of the city.
Zenith City Library
The city was far larger than he had expected. Towering skyscrapers, hovering vehicles, and countless holographic displays filled every corner of the streets.
Fangyan had no interest in any of it.
Quickly, he found the building he was looking for—the Zenith City Library, a grand structure with modern architecture, surrounded by neatly arranged gardens.
He stepped inside without hesitation.
The moment he entered, he was greeted by a calm atmosphere. Tall bookshelves lined the walls, and numerous holographic screens displayed digital catalogs. A few individuals sat at reading tables, engrossed in their research.
Fangyan approached a search terminal in the center of the room. He tapped on the holographic screen and began looking for basic information about this world.
Search Categories:
Hunter System
Dungeons & Gates
Economy & Currency
Laws & Regulations
He decided to start with the Hunter System.
[Basic Information on the Hunter System]
What is the Hunter System?
The Hunter System is a global system granted to humans to combat the monster threat from dungeons. Every registered individual has a status, skills, and level that can grow over time.
How does the system work?
It automatically evaluates a person's strength and assigns them a Rank, ranging from F (weakest) to SSS (strongest). Hunters can increase their levels by hunting monsters inside dungeons.
Does everyone have access to the Hunter System?
No. Only those chosen by the system can become Hunters. Those without it can still live normal lives, but their strength will always be limited.
What are the main functions of the system?
Assigning status and skills to users
Providing Quests & Rewards
Managing dungeon & gate access
Controlling the distribution of items & artifacts from dungeons
Fangyan quickly absorbed this information.
"So, this system isn't just a tool for combat—it's a mechanism that controls the entire world's economy."
This explained why there were no wild animals in the forest earlier.
If food and resources were controlled by the system, then it made sense that humans no longer needed traditional hunting. They obtained everything from dungeons instead of nature.
Fangyan narrowed his eyes.
"This world is completely governed by the system."
He continued reading about Economy & Currency.
[Economy & Currency]
Primary currency: Credit (CR)
Hunters earn money by completing Quests or selling dungeon materials
Consumable goods like food and clothing are regulated by the distribution system
Market prices fluctuate based on dungeon conditions & monster activity
Fangyan let out a quiet sigh.
"So this world doesn't have an economy based on farming or hunting. Everything is dungeon-dependent."
That meant his earlier idea—hunting and selling meat—was not a viable option.
"I need another way to make money."
He closed the holographic screen and started thinking.
His Options:
Option 1: Become a Hunter
But this required official registration, and he didn't want to be bound by the system.
Option 2: Get a regular job
But that was a waste of time.
Option 3: Sell something valuable
But he didn't know what had high value in this world yet.
Fangyan fell into deep thought.
He didn't want to work under the rules of this world, but he also couldn't completely ignore how its system functioned.
"I need quick money. But I also need to stay outside of their system."
Then, suddenly, an idea formed in his mind.
"What if I sell something that doesn't come from this system?"
Something unique.
Something the system itself couldn't create.
Something only he possessed.
A faint smirk appeared on Fangyan's lips.
"Interesting… I might have just found a way to make money without being tied to their system."
With that thought, he left the library—ready to take his next step.