The forest around him rustled with a gentle breeze, the scent of pine mingling with the quiet whisper of the wind threading through the leaves. Rony sat still, perched atop a moss-covered rock, his glasses dimmed, and his thoughts caught in a whirlpool of wonder and disbelief.
He exhaled a long breath and whispered, "So, the glasses... an artifact?"
His brows furrowed as he looked down at the bag by his feet, the earbuds humming softly in his ears. Something gnawed at his mind. If the glasses were some kind of magical artifact, then what about the rest of the things he carried?
Driven by curiosity and a trace of nervous excitement, he finally asked, "System… If these glasses are an artifact… does that mean everything I have with me is an artifact too?"
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[SYSTEM RESPONSE INITIATED]
> Query recognized… Searching for associated artifact data... Request for area scan detected. Confirm permission for a radius scan within 50 meters of host?
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Rony paused for a moment, hesitating only slightly before answering aloud.
"Yes… permission granted."
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[SYSTEM RESPONSE]
> Permission accepted. Initializing environmental scan within 50-meter radius… Host presence confirmed. Beginning artifact recognition protocol...
[SCANNING...] . . .
> 1 artifact(s) detected... 2 artifact(s) detected... 3 artifact(s) detected... 4 artifact(s) detected...
[SCAN COMPLETE]
> Total detected artifact items: 4
[DISPLAYING ARTIFACT DETAILS]
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1. ITEM NAME: [Spectral Satchel]
TYPE: Utility Artifact
APPEARANCE: A modest black backpack, seemingly ordinary in make, with faint glowing threads embedded along the seams that pulse when touched. Lightweight and comfortably rests on the host's shoulders.
ABILITIES:
Infinite Spatial Storage: Can store limitless items regardless of size or mass without affecting weight.
Auto-Arrange System: Items are organized and easily searchable by thought command.
Time-Stasis: Contents stored are preserved without aging, rotting, or degrading.
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2. ITEM NAME: [EchoSense Earbuds]
TYPE: Sensory Artifact
APPEARANCE: Sleek black earbuds with a thin silver band wrapping around the edge. The inner surface softly glows blue when active.
ABILITIES:
Active Audio Field: Automatically detects and relays any sound within a 10-meter radius that may pose a danger to the host.
Selective Hearing Filter: Allows the host to isolate specific voices, sounds, or frequencies by intent.
Universal Translator: Instantly translates all heard languages directly into the host's preferred language.
System Audio Interface: Channels all system notifications and commands via sound.
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3. ITEM NAME: [SpectraCam Device] (formerly Phone 1)
TYPE: Analytical Artifact
APPEARANCE: Appears as a modern smartphone with a semi-transparent screen and minimalistic buttons. Its surface glows faintly with mana.
ABILITIES:
Visual Capture Mode: Takes photos or videos of the environment, creatures, or objects.
Language Analyzer: Translates written language within captured images into the host's language.
Auto-Notekeeper: Automatically logs spoken or written content it observes.
CURRENT STATUS:
> ERROR – Insufficient energy. Please recharge to access functions.
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4. ITEM NAME: [TrailSeek Navigator] (formerly Phone 2)
TYPE: Search Artifact
APPEARANCE: Thinner and more compact than the SpectraCam, designed for utility. The surface is dark matte with glowing runes etched into the frame.
ABILITIES:
Archived Knowledge Access: Retrieves and guides the host using previously known Earth data stored in its memory.
Resource Locator: Can locate specific basic resources (plants, materials, etc.) recorded in its database.
CURRENT STATUS:
> ERROR – Insufficient energy. Please recharge to access functions.
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As the glowing text faded one by one in the air before him, Rony stared in awe, his thoughts caught between reality and fantasy. The forest around him seemed to grow quieter, the birds' chirping distant, like the world itself was watching him grasp the depth of this revelation.
He leaned back against the stone, exhaling softly. "So… I'm surrounded by artifacts. But why? How did these even come with me?"
There was no answer.
But his heart whispered louder questions, the kind that wouldn't let him rest.
The glasses—the earbuds—the bag—the phones... All of them felt too perfectly tailored to him. He felt his pulse quicken as he muttered, "This isn't some random isekai."
He looked up at the flickering canopy of trees and closed his eyes for a moment. A cool gust brushed past his face.
"Alright…" he whispered. "Time to figure out what the hell this world wants from me."