OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
My vision gradually returned after the light disappeared. I'm now standing next to a pond. It was surrounded by colorful flowers and butterflies and had sparkling water that reflects the clear blue sky. The birds' tweets, the brush produced by the grass as it swayed in the breeze, and the water cascading from the small waterfall can all be heard. It creates a relaxing atmosphere.
I took a deep breath and glanced up at the bright blue sky. It was refreshing. When I got closer to the pond, I felt an urge to take a bath. Everything was beautiful until I saw my reflection.
"I really regret this." I really do look like a cute and harmless 8-year-old kid. I have fluffy black hair and innocent eyes. Is that cute? How about in this world? I let out a long sigh. Maybe taking a bath would help me relax.
I'm dressed in a white shirt, black shorts, and black shoes. For the second time, I really look like a kid. Just in appearance though. I stripped naked and soaked my body.
"Oh~ that feels good~" My thoughts are beginning to clear. The water feels warm, maybe due to the heat from the sun.
Is he a god? But he said that he is the protector of this world. I think that is similar right? What do I do now? Save the world? Kill those monsters? Be a hero? No, no, no. He didn't even explain everything to me. He just tossed me here out of nowhere. This is too much for me.
Wait, what if there are monsters out here preying on me?
I looked around in panic and soaked my body deeper to hide. This is a safe spot, right? I mean that god or something will not put me here and got eaten alive immediately.
"It feels good~ I'll stay here for the rest of my life."
I got out of the pond after 20 minutes because I was getting sleepy and put on my clothes. I was so engrossed with the pond that I did not notice the large trees that surround it.
When I turned around, my eyes were drawn to bright light. It was a gleaming object that reflects the sunlight. As I approached it, I saw a long thin sword lying on the ground.
"Oh! My sword! Wow! Now, this is what I call a cool-looking sword! I'm sorry for forgetting about you." I grabbed the sword from its grip and lifted it.
I lifted the sword higher. I thought it was heavy, but it's so light that I thought I was gripping a stick. I can also hold it with only one hand.
The grip was black and long, with ten red diamond-shaped ornaments. It was thin enough for me to carry in my hand. The sword guard was shaped like a flower with six red petals, adorned with gold waves on its edges. Finally, the blade itself. It was very long and curved. The blade appears as black as the night sky and gradually fades into dark red as it meets the sharp edge. It looks badass. It was as if it was designed to be deadly. Well, it was a sword. It kinda looked like a katana.
I brought the blade closer to my face, and I can clearly see my reflection. Like I'm holding a long mirror. This sword was longer than me, possibly four feet or more. Each time I look at it, I can't help but give a grin. I felt like a kid playing with his favorite toy. Well, I'm a kid, so yeah.
Each swing produces a pleasing "Shing" sound but I got exhausted after three full swings. My stamina was also reasonable for my age.
I sat down beside the pool and rested while wiping the sweat off my face.
I took another look at my lovely sword and wiped away the sweat from its blade.
*Fwoop*
Suddenly, a rectangular-shaped panel appears in the air.
"Hm..."
I focused my attention on it. It resembles an augmented reality (AR) feature in video games.
[Status] [Inventory] [Skills] [Map]
Name:
Age: 8 Sex: Male
Level: 1 Exp: 0/10
Title(s):
HP: 15/15 MP: 6/6 Stamina: 6/6
Strength: 2
Agility: 3
Magic: 2
[Status Points: 10]
"Hmm... Yeah... I'm too weak. That is to be expected from an 8-year-old kid. Also, I don't have a name. I need a cute name. A cute name for a cute and innocent 8-year-old boy. Hmm… Cute... Cuticle? Just kidding."
After a long period of serious thought, an idea occurs to me. "Orion! A cool name. Look at that!"
[Name: Orion]
I have ten free status points that I can use, so I will do it later.
I can access the menu by tapping.
Next was my inventory. It was divided into ten grids. I had my clothes and my sword with an "E" attached to them, which represents equipped items.
An AR display appeared as I stare intently at my sword.
[Name: ] [Type: Long Sword]
[Unique Skill: Unending Possibility]
[It gains strength in parallel with its wielder. (+1 all attribute per level)]
[Allows the wielder to take control over their power.]
[The sword can only be used by its wielder.]
"Hohoho... O sword of heroes! Heed my call, for I, Orion, your great wielder name you, "Orionmaru"! Perfect!"
I believe the second point refers to the status point allocation. Some columns were blank. Maybe it will reveal itself as I raise my level. Probably.
I noticed another section in my inventory. There was an [1,000,000] in the bottom left corner.
"What, a million? But how do I get it?"
A gold coin appeared on the grass in front of me.
"Is this enough?" *Ping* Then, two zeroes are added. It was now 100,000,000.
"Eh? What if... I WISH I HAD A CUTE AND SUPPORTIVE BIG SISTER!!!!" I yelled as loudly as I could, but nothing happened.
"I guess it was a wish that just couldn't come true after all." Even in this world, I'll be living alone. Sigh.
The Skill bar was empty. Maybe I will acquire skills as I raise my level. Probably.
Except for this place, the map was black.
"Hmm... this is the pond."
[Pond]
It registered as "Pond" now, which I think was a good feature because it allows me to recognize every location I visit.
I'll try distributing my points and explore this place.
Name: Orion
Age: 8 Sex: Male
Level: 1 Exp: 0/10
Title(s):
HP: 35/35 MP: 6/6 Stamina: 21/21
Vitality: 7 Strength: 6
Agility: 5 Magic: 2
[Status Point(s): 0]
"Time to move out."
The gold went poof as I think of putting it in my pocket.
*Rustle*
I instinctively turned around.
"Who's there?"
I looked around to find where the sound came from.
*Rustle*
I gripped my Orionmaru with both hands and waited for it to appear.
After a moment, A blue blob pounced from the bush. It had a blue translucent body that reaches as high as my hip. In the middle of it, a white ball floats unsteadily.
The AR appeared on top of it.
[Slime] [Level 1]
"I-I guess you're... a little big for a slime, right?" I'm feeling worried.
The slime begins to wiggle and pounced at me. I tried to dodge but it hits my right shoulder.
"Aw!"
The blow pushed me out of my butt. The slime begins to wiggle its body once more, ready to strike. If I don't get up, I'm going to die here. Sweat is now dripping from my face.
I got to my feet and gripped my sword firmly. I turned to face my enemy, who was continuing to wiggle.
"Haaa!!!" I roared as loudly as I could and charged into the slime. My blade, which was expected to split the slime in two, bounced off. My arm stiffened after five swings. I'm feeling the fatigue.
Looking at its AR, its HP did not even decrease. I'm not able to scratch this thing. What am I going to do?
If I can't swing, I'll just stab him in its heart. I have a longer range. That was safer than swinging my sword wildly. This slime has no brain anyway, so it won't realize what I'm planning to do.
I aimed my sword at the slime and braced myself from a body slam. I backed up cautiously while fixing my gaze on my opponent.
*Blop*
Just as I expected, it pounced at me. I aimed my sword straight at its heart.
My sword cut its heart in two, and the slime began to wiggle until it vanished like a mist along with its heart.
"Haaaaa..." I breathed deeply to calm my body. That was dangerous. I forgot I had a kid's body.
As I sat down to rest...
*Blop* *Blop* *Blop* *Blop* *Blop*
Five slimes revealed themselves from the same bush where the first slime appeared.
"E-Eeeeh!?"