Chapter 2
Awakening (1)
A noisy square filled with people from all walks of life.
There’s a big event here today.
“I’m finally awake. Heehee. Please come out with an extraordinary skill. ”
“Shit. You’re a hat, so you’ll be intelligently calibrated. Hehehe.”
“Fuck off, man. ”
People who give and take jokes.
Behind them was a young man who looked about 20 years old in a chubby training outfit.
He was obsessed with something else.
‘Ah, I’m tired. I need to get home and make sure my kids are doing okay. ’
Sang-woo was thinking of games rather than events.
He was a dark gamer who made money selling game items.
There’s no such thing as a rough game in a game that says it’s worth a little money.
Then he had a new online RPG game that he started during university holidays, and he fell deeper than he had started lightly for his allowance.
I still have several games on my computer and automated hunting programs.
Because of that, Sang-woo’s head was only worried about the game characters who were going around the house alone.
‘Oh, I wish I had two bodies. ’
If you can do that, you just have to spend another body at this boring event, and you just have to play the game.
It was when Sang-woo was wandering around imagining nonsense.
[Ah, ah, everybody, please pay attention.]
The host’s voice makes the surroundings a little quiet.
[My name is Park Won-tae from Hunter, who is in charge of the 10th portal Awakening Program.]
“Waaaah!”
Twinkle, twinkle.
A thunderous shout and a clap sounded.
Park Won-tae from Hunter.
He’s a celebrity you might have seen on TV.
In the early 30s, I was already a class A hunter skilled enough to represent the guild in a single-seat ranking.
[· · · I wish you citizens a safe and sound Awakening. So I’m going to start now, and I want you to come forward in the first trillion.]
Soon after the boring announcement, the Awakening Program began.
Awakening program.
It is a program in the country that helps people to evolve.
The people exposed to Mana are awakened, but once they cross the portal, they are forced to awaken.
‘You’re finally going in. ’
While waiting in line, it was finally Sang-woo’s turn.
A small portal in front of you as you follow the women chattering in front of you.
Then, no matter how numb and indifferent Sang-woo began to become nervous.
“Here you go, 38 trillion seven Mr. Chungwoo. Is that correct?”
“Yes, it’s me. ”
“Yes, let me help you verify your identity. ”
A liquid crystal controller scanned the bracelet ID on the upper right arm.
[20031213320XXXX, Normal Woo.]
“Yes, we have confirmed it. If the woman in front of you comes out again, you can pass. All right, next. ”
Soon he stands in front of the portal with a gesture of his hand on the other steward.
“Can I just walk? ”
“Yes, there is no harm to the human body at all, so feel free to just pass through. ”
I was a little scared, but Sang-woo reminded me that it’s better to get hit fast.
You step forward and step into the portal.
Pot!
* * *
[Recognizing user.]
[Code OX983ALKQ · · · AJDM76.]
[User: Geographer’s Peak Woo.]
[Authentication Complete.]
[Grant System Permissions.]
[Registration complete.]
Sang-woo was unconscious the moment he crossed the portal.
He wakes up Booth in a message that unfolds before his eyes.
“Ugh · · ·. ”
I feel like my head is going to fall out of my head.
When he opened his eyes, it was a huge concrete wall blocking his vision everywhere.
It looked like some kind of giant, isolated dome.
‘· · · Is this the bunker? ’
But Dom was not used to trap those who participated in the Awakening Program.
A kind of bunker to protect people from this world.
“Eww.”
When I looked at the sound of vomiting, I saw a man holding his side and vomiting.
He looks pretty serious.
Sang-woo was dizzy too.
“Gaaaah! You’re doing great! ”
On the other hand, I saw a woman screaming for joy.
What she made was a bird of flame, and it was so glamorous that it was like watching a fantasy movie with CG.
‘It’s gorgeous. ’
Her surroundings are covered with suits, whether she gets her business card out in a flash.
The recruitment competition seemed intense with Hunter officials.
Sang-woo was staring at it dazed with a little envy.
“Awakening, congratulations. Are you feeling better? ”
A bright and friendly man spoke to Sang-woo.
It appeared to be a guide to the Awakening Program.
“No, it’s not okay. ”
“It’ll be fine soon, though. Have you checked your abilities?”
“No, I’m starting to check.”
“Yes, feel free to check your status. If you don’t think it’s right, just say” Status Window, “and you’ll get out. ”
“Yes.”
Sang-woo also knew some information about the Awakening Program.
‘Status window.’
The moment Sang-woo thought of the status window in his head, a message flashed before his eyes.
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[Normal right]
[Stats]
· Strength: 0.7
· Rapidity: 0.51
· HP: 0.643
· Stamina: 0.539
· Magic Power: 0.130
[Skill]
· [Necromancy (Lv.1)/Casting]
· [Enhanced Identity (Lv.1)/Permanent]
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I took a step by step to look at the expectations that I had when I thought, ’Is this the status window of the Awakened?’
‘· · · It’s really nothing. ’
He did not cross the decimal point and was somewhat disappointed by some very humble stats.
But judging by the protruding belly of your body, it doesn’t seem wrong.
Sang-woo was not disappointed, but continued to examine.
‘But skill was important. ’
Details emerge when I focus on the skill area in the status window.
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[Necromancy (Lv.1)/Casting Type]: Consume Energy to summon a self like self. The number of summoned objects increases depending on the level. Linked to Identity
Currently summoned: 1
Cooldown: 24 hours
[Enhanced Identity (Lv.1)/Permanent]: Increases the body stat reflection ratio of the self.
Current Capability Percentage: 50%
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Renaissance!
A skill that creates the same identity as itself and fights.
‘What is it, Monkey King? ’
Sang-woo, who had been through the game several times, knew how deceptive this ability was.
When you summon the alter ego, your character becomes more powerful by 2, 3, and 1 person.
At that time, one fact aroused Sang-woo’s interest.
‘· · · No, wait · · ·. Besides, you don’t have to fight, do you? That means you can use your identity in real life. ’
Then the possibilities of this self-immolation were endless.
Sang-woo’s eyes flashed as he felt like the ‘Awakening Lottery’ had exploded.
When it comes to games, it was Sang-woo’s habit to dig deep.
“Have you checked the status window? ”
The escort who was also looking at the other Awakenings next door spoke to Sang-woo.
He seemed curious because unlike other Awakeners, he didn’t use any skills.
“Yes, nothing much. ”
“I see. Don’t be disappointed. The initial stats are almost the same, as long as they’re not rookies. Skills are important. What did you find out? ”
The concierge asks, glaring at the wrong size.
Sang-woo was a little annoyed to tell me, but he told me because he didn’t have to hide it.
“I learned a new identity skill. ”
“Oh, yeah · · · ·. ”
But the concierge reacted strangely. I feel sorry for you.
Sang-woo thought that self-immolation was a good skill, so the concierge expected a bit of a surprising reaction, but not at all.
“Is this a bad skill? ”
“Well, there was someone who had a welcoming tattoo skill the other day. I had heard at the time that his personality was an incompetent welcome, so it was no use except for Aggro. ”
I’m not welcome. ’
After hearing that, Sang-woo was silent for a moment, the escort comforted her later to see if she thought Sang-woo was hurt.
“Still, it’s a good start compared to waking up without a skill. Don’t be too upset. If you’re thinking Hunter, you see that right there? If you demonstrate a skill at a Guild Member’s location, they will be able to see it and judge it accurately. ”
Beyond the portal in the Awakening program, Dome Square was swarming with people.
Demonstrate your skills in front of those people?
Sang-woo didn’t like to stand in front of people, so he didn’t want to get noticed by demonstrating his skills in front of others.
‘It may be that your Shinsegae skills are very embarrassing, unlike what I thought. ’
So, we decided to go back home.
“No problem. Where’s the exit? ”
“So you see that search bar over there? You can go there and get it checked out and go back. ”
“Yes, thank you. ”
Looking at the direction the guide pointed, it looked like a cylindrical capsule.
Probably went in there and “scanned” the whole body.
Sang-woo also lined up in a queue with already many people to leave.
Over time, Sang-woo’s turn came.
“Welcome. Awakened. Have you awakened your skills? ”
“Yes.”
“Tell me your skill name. ”
“It’s self-immolation.”
The concierge heard Sang-woo’s skill and didn’t find anything impressive.
Mechanically guided with a grumpy tone.
“Yes, would you mind stepping up on the search bar to confirm your skills are self-immolation? ”
“Yes.”
Following the guide, Sang-woo took a deep breath and entered the search bar capsule in front of the search station.
Immediately after entering, I felt an energy rushing through my body.
And unlike my worries, every search was over in less than a second.
“Yes, Awakening. Skill navigation complete. Come on out. You have 73% chance of having more than one skill. Confirmed. Skill is registered as a Synopsis Skill. Thank you.”
Is it over already? ”
“Yes, you’re done. The Awakening ID has been issued on the identification bracelet. All right, next. ”
The skill enrollment process was somewhat sloppy.
It seems impossible to fully understand what skills you currently possess.
Sang-woo passes through the portal, though his gaze is dull as it ends a bit too fresh.
‘Necromancy · · · What skills? ’
Rather than checking the issued Awakening Ceremony, his mind was filled with joyful anticipation to go home and try a new identity.
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