Akira couldn't stop grinning as he walked home from school, his hands stuffed into his pockets. He had spent the entire day playing it cool, acting like his usual inattentive self, but deep inside, he was practically bursting with excitement.
A Gamer System. Quests. Stats. Skills.
This wasn't just some overpowered cheat—this was the ultimate hack to life.
As soon as he got home, he locked his room, threw his bag onto the bed, and pulled up his quest log.
[Quest: First Steps - Completed!] Reward: 100 System Coins, +1 Stat Point
[New Quest Unlocked!] Basic Training - Week 1 Description: A true Gamer must build a solid foundation. Complete the daily training routine for a week.
100 Pushups (0/7) 100 Squats (0/7) 10 km Jogging (0/7) Shadow Step Practice (0/7) Weapon Handling Basics (0/7)
Rewards: Random Skill, 500 System Coins, +2 Stat Points, Bonus Item
Akira's grin widened. The system wasn't just going to hand him power—he had to work for it. But that was fine. He loved a good grind.
'Alright, let's do this.'
Day 1: The Pain Begins
"Ugh… why did I think this was a good idea?" Akira groaned as he collapsed onto the floor of his bedroom, drenched in sweat. His arms burned, his legs felt like jelly, and his lungs were screaming for air.
The system hadn't been lying—this was an actual workout.
The pushups and squats were brutal, but the real killer was the 10 km jogging. He had never run so much in his life, and by the time he finished, he was convinced he was going to die.
[Training Progress: Day 1 Completed] [+1 Strength, +1 Dexterity]
"Nice…" Akira muttered between gasps, a tired smile forming on his face. He checked his stat screen and saw the increase in numbers. It was small, but it was real progress.
Then, there was Shadow Step practice. At first, he struggled. The skill required him to step into shadows and reappear elsewhere, but his control was shaky. Sometimes, he'd teleport too far, other times too short. Once, he even ended up in his closet by accident.
By the end of the night, though, he was getting the hang of it.
[Shadow Step Proficiency Increased!]
He also spent some time handling his knife—his weapon of choice. The system provided basic guidance, and he practiced different grips, slashes, and stabs.
[Weapon Handling Proficiency Increased!]
'This is actually working,' he thought, feeling excitement surge through him again.
And the best part?
[Random Reward Received: Minor Stamina Potion]
A free item just for training. This system was insane.
Day 7: Completing the First Training Arc
One week later, Akira was a different person. His body was leaner, stronger. He wasn't some superhuman yet, but the progress was obvious.
[Basic Training - Week 1 Completed!] Reward: Random Skill, 500 System Coins, +2 Stat Points, Bonus Item
[New Skill Acquired: Quickstep (C-Rank)] Type: Movement
Description: A short burst of speed that allows the user to close the distance instantly. Can be chained with Shadow Step. Cooldown: 3 seconds.
Akira whistled. Now that was a useful skill.
[Bonus Item Acquired: Training Weights (Adjustable)] Description: Increases the difficulty of physical training. Wearing them boosts stat growth.
"Hah, classic shonen power-up," Akira chuckled, strapping the weights onto his arms and legs. It was like he was turning into a real anime protagonist.
Now, he was finally ready for his next challenge.
[New Quest: First Dungeon - Preparation Phase] Mission: Purchase supplies and mentally prepare. The dungeon will begin soon.
Reward: Entry into the First Dungeon.
The first dungeon. His heart raced.
He quickly opened the system shop and browsed through the basic supplies he could afford.
Basic Rations (50 System Coins) ✅ Throwing Knives (Set of 5) (300 System Coins) ✅ Low-Grade Healing Potion (150 System Coins) ✅
After stocking up, he took a deep breath.
[Dungeon Entry Ready. Would you like to proceed?]
Akira hesitated for only a second before grinning.
"Yes."
Dungeon 1: Attack on Titan - The Beginning
The moment Akira confirmed his entry, his vision blurred. It felt like he was being sucked into a vortex, his body stretching and compressing at the same time.
Then, suddenly, he wasn't in his room anymore.
He blinked, adjusting to the new environment. The air was heavy with the scent of wood and dirt. The sound of people talking and carts moving filled the streets.
He was in a village.
[Dungeon World: Attack on Titan] [Assigned Identity: Random Civilian - Shiganshina District]
"Wait… what?!" Akira's eyes widened as he processed the words on the system screen.
He looked down at himself—his clothes had changed. He wasn't in his school uniform anymore. Instead, he wore simple civilian attire, rough and patched up, fitting the setting of Shiganshina District.
He was in Eren Yeager's hometown.
The realization hit him like a truck.
He was in Attack on Titan.
[Dungeon Rules:]
You will live here until the end of the Titan War. NPCs will treat you as a real person. Your actions will have consequences. Death is permanent in this dungeon.
Akira's breath hitched.
Permanent death.
That meant if he died here… he was really dead.
His grin faded slightly as the weight of the situation sank in. This wasn't just a game anymore.
But then, another message appeared.
[Objective: Survive and Adapt] [Optional: Change the Fate of This World]
His heartbeat slowed, then steadied.
This was fine. This was what he had trained for.
A normal civilian wouldn't survive in this world, but he wasn't normal anymore.
He had a Gamer System.
His grin returned.
"Alright then… let's break this game."