
"Where am I?"
Aaron looked around, confusion etched across his face. Just moments ago, he had been playing a game, then everything went black. Now, he found himself standing in a dense forest, surrounded by towering trees that stretched high into the sky. Suddenly, a torrent of information surged into his mind, nearly knocking him unconscious. The fusion of memories was so overwhelming, so agonizing, that he struggled to breathe. Seconds later, Aaron collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. He muttered to himself, "I... transmigrated. And the body I ended up in is also named Aaron, or rather, Aaron Warwick." His expression twisted with conflict. In his previous world, life had been simple: games, food, and sleep. But this place was clearly stuck in a medieval era, where primitive technology still ruled and magic whispered through the trees. From the memories now embedded in his mind, he recalled that Aaron Warwick was the third son of Baron Alfred Warwick. Worse still, his mother had been a slave, an origin that marked him with shame and stripped him of any real inheritance. He knew he wouldn’t even be granted a manor of his own. Determined not to be forgotten, he made a decision: he would become a pioneering knight, venturing into uncharted lands to carve out a territory of his own. It sounded noble, even romantic, but the truth was far more brutal. To be a pioneering knight meant facing the unknown, battling monsters, enduring isolation... but before he could even start his journey he died in the depths of the Dark Forest. From the memories, Aaron also realized that the person who had killed the previous owner of this body was cloaked entirely in black. The figure resembled an assassin. But what puzzled him was why anyone would want to kill Aaron Warwick. He had no title, no power, and barely any influence. What threat could he possibly pose? "Howl!!" A chilling howl echoed through the forest, snapping Aaron out of his thoughts. His body tensed instinctively. He was still inside the Dark Forest, a place infamous for its dangers. Towering trees loomed overhead, their twisted branches blotting out the morning light. The forest was home to countless species, many of which were hostile to humans. From the scattered rumors of villagers living near the forest’s edge, Aaron recalled tales of monstrous creatures lurking within, some even claimed to have seen trolls. He knew one thing for certain: staying here was a death sentence. "I need to find a safe place," he muttered, scanning his surroundings for any sign of shelter or escape. Aaron looked up at the tall tree and decided to climb it. At least for now, it was the only idea that came to mind. Before making the ascent, he checked his belongings. He still had 15 silver coins, a sword, a dagger, a bow with a quiver of 20 arrows, and the leather armor strapped beneath his clothes. Alongside that, he found a bag filled with dried food and a water bottle carved from wood. He carefully slung the bag over his back and began to climb. To his surprise, it wasn’t difficult, the bark offered enough grip, and the branches were spaced just right. The realization brought a small smile to his face. Halfway up, he froze. A pack of wolves padded silently beneath him, their eyes scanning the forest floor. Aaron held his breath, watching them pass just below. His heart pounded, but they didn’t notice him. He exhaled slowly, grateful for the quick decision that had likely saved his life. Had he stayed on the ground, he might have died again, this time for good. After climbing the tree, Aaron found a thick branch and settled onto it, deep in thought about what to do next. Just then, something strange caught his attention—a faint glow in the topmost corner of his vision. A virtual panel had appeared, displaying what looked like a map. He blinked, confused. "Did I transmigrate into a game world?" "No... I didn’t. From the memories, I clearly know that no one here can access a status screen. If that were common, I would’ve known about it already." "So how do I access it?" As he muttered to himself, he focused on the map, and with just a thought, it opened. Aaron was stunned. A 2-D map unfolded before him, far more advanced than anything he expected. It displayed everything within a 1000-meter radius, while areas beyond were shrouded in black fog. He zoomed in instinctively, and the details sharpened. The map showed not only trees and terrain, but also various useful resources: herbs, fruit trees, spices, animals, ores, and more. Most striking of all were the red dots, moving indicators that marked danger. He tapped into the map’s inspection function and found it could identify objects and creatures, at least at a basic level. His own position was marked in blue. Curious, he focused further, and a status panel appeared: Aaron Warwick (Lv. 2) (30/200 EXP) HP: 30/30 MP: 20/20 STR: 3 DEX: 2 CON: 3 INT: 2 Skills: Lion Breathing Mastery (101/200) Basic Sword Mastery (90/100) Basic Archer Mastery (70/100) Cooking (50/100) Experience Points: 0 Aaron stared at the panel, his mind racing. This wasn’t just a cheat, it was a game-breaking advantage. And if no one else had access to it… he might just survive in this world. Or rule it. The thought alone was enough to make Aaron feel excited. But he took a deep breath, steadying his mind. He glanced up at the sky and saw that there was still some time before nightfall. The sun hung low, casting golden rays through the canopy. "I should make a fire," he murmured. It might not offer complete protection, but it could help keep wild beasts at bay, and give him a sense of warmth and safety in this unfamiliar world. Aaron climbed down from the tree and activated the map once more, carefully inspecting his surroundings. After confirming that no dangerous elements were nearby, he began gathering dry sticks for the fire. Unlike other forests where bushes grew wildly, the Dark Forest was different. The trees here were so densely packed that they blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the ground. As a result, undergrowth was sparse. Only patches of grass and a few hardy wild herbs managed to survive in the dim light.
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Sailing Part 1
Aaron laughed and said in a loud, clear voice, "Listen up, everyone. In my territory, every person will be taught. Whether you learn or not, that’s up to you."Torvald, slightly anxious, said, "Aaron, if you do that then..."Aaron cut in, "You’re afraid they’ll surpass you?"Torvald didn’t want to admit it, but deep down, that was part of his hesitation.Aaron laughed again and said, "Torvald, your thinking is too narrow. If these people are taught, they’ll come up with their own ideas. Didn’t you tell me before we left that I wanted to build a territory where everyone could pursue their dreams?""To do that, we need to teach basic knowledge, so they can think, create, and innovate. That’s how we build the ideal city we dream of.""So we’ll teach everyone how to read, write, and do mathematics."Torvald was stunned. The others looked at Aaron with wide eyes. They had never heard a noble speak like this.For generations, knowledge had been hoarded by the elite kept secret to prevent co
Scale
As the ship sailed smoothly, Aaron once again immersed himself in fishing. With no danger in sight, he finally revealed his cheat ability to its maximum level.Kelly watched in awe as Lord Aaron pulled out colorful fish within just 200 breaths. She was stunned. Even Rita and Rina exchanged confused glances, unable to understand how he was doing it.Torvald chuckled from the side and said, "There’s no one who could surpass you in fishing, Aaron."Then he paused and added, "Aaron, I might need your help."Aaron cast his line again and asked casually, "Oh? What kind of help?"Torvald replied, "To build this diagram accurately, I need to measure things properly. So I need to create a new scale."Aaron responded calmly, "Torvald, I actually have a suggestion for the scale. If you can build it, it might be very helpful."Torvald’s eyes lit up. "What kind of scale?"Aaron handed the fishing rod to Kelly and said, "If the fish bites, let me know."Then he sat beside Torvald and began sketchin
Ballistia
Listening to Aaron’s words, the people on the deck were stunned. None of them had expected Lord Aaron to be so strict at a time like this.While most of the men felt disappointed, the women were quietly relieved.Kelly, the businessman’s daughter, gained a new understanding of Lord Aaron. She began to feel that he might be different from the nobles she had encountered before.-----Meanwhile, in Lord Alaric’s study room…He looked at Moria and asked in a slightly confused tone, "Grandpa Moria, did Aaron do anything out of the ordinary?"Moria shook his head and replied, "No, Master. As usual, he only bought supplies and some slaves for his territory. Other than that, nothing unusual. It seems he’s already prepared to leave by noon tomorrow."Alaric looked relieved, "That’s good. At least we won’t have any trouble during Alice’s marriage ceremony."Moria hesitated, then sighed, "In that case, Master, I’ll go meet Miss Alice."Alaric nodded, "Okay, Grandpa Moria."Moria walked out of th
Talk
Aaron looked at Torvald and said, "Torvald, I need to talk to you about something important."Torvald nodded, "Let’s go talk in the study room."Aaron entered the study and first used the map to scan the surroundings.Once he confirmed no one was nearby, he said in a serious tone, "Torvald, I need you to buy something that will be very helpful in building a powerful weapon against monsters."Torvald looked at Aaron with a serious expression, "Are you sure?"Aaron nodded.Torvald asked, "What do you need me to buy?"Aaron barely hesitated and replied, "Do you know how to make a bow?"Torvald nodded, "Of course I know how to make one. It’s easy. But a bow won’t help us kill monsters, right?"Aaron replied, "Indeed. That’s why I want you to buy strings, elastic and strong, so they won’t break easily."He paused, then added, "If possible, buy monster bones."Torvald looked at Aaron with a curious expression, "How strong should the string be? A normal bow made with jute strings can shoot
Buying Slaves
Aaron thought for a moment and said, "Get me 5 doctors, 10 tailors, 10 blacksmiths, 5 chefs, 5 architects, and 20 carpenters."After saying so, he paused and added, "Do you sell soldiers?"The masked man shook his head and replied, "Nope. But sir, are you sure you don’t want the businessman? Why don’t you meet her first and then decide?"Aaron looked at him and said, "Fine. Bring that person here."The masked man nodded, "Sir, please wait here. I’ll also bring the other slaves according to your request."He left and returned within a few minutes, accompanied by a girl whose face was covered with a veil.Once she arrived, the masked man said, "Sir, this is the person. She’s the daughter of a businessman. If you’re interested, you can buy her for 5 gold coins."Aaron looked at the masked man and said, "Okay."But at that moment, the girl began to sob and said, "Lord, can you buy my sister together with me?"Aaron turned to the masked man and said, "Bring her sister."After saying so, he
Slave Village
"Finally, I need you to buy spices and salts."He stopped and then asked, "What will be the total cost?"Captain Monga thought for a while and replied, "It will cost almost 100 gold coins."Aaron, with a thoughtful look on his face, said, "Follow me. I will pay you 150 gold coins. Buy the supplies first, after that you can buy the weapons, probably swords for self-defense. As for the remaining money, you can buy ale or rum as you like."Captain Monga was stunned and then excited at the same time. He immediately said in a solemn tone, "Don't worry, Lord Aaron. I will follow your orders."Aaron then looked at Torvald and said, "Let's go. We still need to buy slaves for our territory."Torvald immediately said, "Indeed."As they walked forward, Captain Monga said, "Jack, bring half your people. As for the rest, Blake, take them to clean the deck."Both executed his orders immediately.Meanwhile, Captain Monga hurriedly chased behind Aaron.The sailors were excited in their hearts. But so
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