"Seventeen seconds? I might not even last ten..." Henry whispered trembling, then his gaze shifted to the orc fallen sword.He crawled, fingers stretching. Just as he grabbed it, the orc ripped the arrow from its toe and limped toward him.It loomed above. Snarling, bleeding, and furious."Ahhhh!" it growled, dragging Henry up by the neck and pinning him to the wall.[-1 HP][-1 HP][-1 HP]Henry groaned, barely able to move. Just as the orc raised it's fist, Henry used the opportunity and plunged the sword into its eye.[-9 HP]The beast screamed and dropped him.[Weapon reloaded -1 HP][HP:5][Weapon Ready]"There's still hope" Henry whispered weakly, he tighten his grip around his bow and aim at the orc.The orc staggering, tied to pull the blade from its eye.*Whew.*The arrow struck true, straight into its forehead.The mutated orc went still. Then fell.[You've killed an Orc!][+10 XP]Henry dropped his bow, breath heavily with blood on his lips....Henry stirred, eyes blinking

[Weapon Ready][STATUS][Name: Henry][Race: Goblin][Class: Marksman][SP: 0][Level: 3][EXP: 90/300][Evolution Crystals: 7][HP: 25/25][Strength: 12][Agility: 11][Stamina: 11][Vitality: 11][Skills: Inspect Lv.2]---"Nice increase in experience," Henry muttered under his breath, eyes lingering on the glowing screen.The human beside him blinked. "Are… you talking to me?"Henry stiffened, ears twitching. "No… no. Just talking to myself." He studied the man more closely and activated his skill.[Inspect][Name: ////][Race: Human][Class: Knight][HP: ////][Strength: 8][Agility: 5][Defense: 7][Skills: None]'So Inspect works on humans too… but I can't see their health bar. Interesting.'"My name's Felix," the human said, extending a hand.'Should I tell him my real name?' Henry hesitated, then smiled warmly and clasped it. "I'm Golbin"Felix glanced around the ruined hall. "So… Golbin what's the plan? How do we get out of here?, and what exactly are those items you want to

Henry let out a slow breath, shoulders rising and falling."So now… level five is the goal," he muttered. The words carried more frustration than determination. Each new requirement from the system felt less like guidance and more like betrayal."Graaa…"A faint groan broke the silence.Henry froze. His bow was already half-raised as he turned, scanning the darkness. Although it's was hard for him to see in the dark but soon he spotted it, two figures, dragging their feet forward. Their movements were sluggish, and he could escape easily if he chose to, but he didn't, instead he tighten his grip around his weapon. "Running wouldn't give me experience, fighting would" He whispered as he stepped forward. The moonlight revealed their forms, they were wrapped in filthy white sheets, hanging loosely like burial cloths."Zombies," Henry whispered, taking an involuntary step back. His inspect skill failed because it was too dark and he couldn't see clearly.Another sound came from behin

The morning sun rose high over the village gates, spilling golden light across the stone walls. Ten armored guard stood, their spears gleaming as they kept watch over the long line stretching before them. Adventurers, merchants with rattling carriages, and wandering traders returning from the city waited impatiently to enter. The guards checked each person carefully, eyes sharp on those coming in, yet none bothered to glance at the ones leaving.The peace was broken when a group of rowdy young adventurers tried to harass a female guard. Their laughter was cut short the instant she twisted one to the ground with a swift strike. Moments later, reinforcements came and the offenders were dragged away in chains, their shouts echoing uselessly through the air.From the gate's stepped a towering man clad in heavy armor. His long brown beard spilled over his chest plate, and the sword at his side seemed forged for war. His voice sounded with command."Stay alert. Last night, orcs tested our w

Henry sat under the shade of an old tree, the roots stretching wide like claws gripping the earth. His back pressed against the rough bark, his eyes narrowed at the fading sunlight above the forest canopy. and a heavy sigh escaped his lips."Transformation skill… where are you?" he whispered, almost pleading to the sky.He closed his eyes, letting the fresh air flow into his lungs, the sound of leaves rustling gently around him. For a fleeting moment, he allowed himself to feel calm.*Step* *Step* * Step.*An approaching steps broke the silence.Henry's eyes snapped open, and instinct took over.'Someone's coming…'His gaze darted across the clearing, scanning for cover..'How close are they? Should I climb the tree? Or… hide behind it?' Every thought ran through his mind in an instant. Finally, he moved, swiftly, quietly slipping behind a nearby tree trunk closer to the approaching steps. He pressed his body against it, breathing shallowly. The footsteps grew clearer from the dense