So Hyun sat under a tree, still breathing hard.
He looked at his bloody hands, then at the dead goblin.
"I killed a living thing," he whispered. "But… I don't feel regret. This world is kill or be killed."
He opened his status window again.
> Name: Jin Haru
Level: 4
HP: 130/130
MP: 65/65
Strength: 8
Agility: 7
Intelligence: 5
Vitality: 10
Unused Stat Points: 5
He touched the stat window and smiled.
"In this world, I can grow stronger. Just like a game."
He thought for a moment, then said:
"Add 2 points to Strength, 2 to Agility, and 1 to Vitality."
Ding!
> Strength: 10
Agility: 9
Vitality: 11
He stood up and stretched his arms.
His body felt lighter. His grip on the sword felt stronger.
Even his legs moved faster when he took a step.
"This is amazing. I really can shape my future."
So Hyun picked up the goblin's dagger and put it in his pouch.
Then he smiled.
"One kill down. Let's find more."
He stepped deeper into the forest, ready for the next fight.
So Hyun walked carefully between the trees.
The moonlight shined through the branches. Leaves rustled in the cold wind.
His sword was ready in his hand.
"This place is quiet… too quiet," he whispered.
Suddenly, he heard footsteps.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
He crouched behind a rock and used his skill.
"Enemy Scan."
Ding!
> Target: Forest Goblin x2
Level: 3 and 4
HP: 90 / 100
Danger Level: Medium
Two goblins stood near a tree. One had a spear. The other had sharp claws. They were bigger than the first one.
So Hyun's heart beat faster.
"This won't be easy… but I need to try."
He picked up a stone and threw it far to the left.
Clack!
The goblins turned toward the noise.
Using the moment, So Hyun rushed in from the right—straight toward the one with claws.
Slash!
His sword cut across its back. The goblin screamed and fell forward.
The other one turned and attacked with the spear.
So Hyun jumped back, barely dodging.
"Two at once is hard… I need to think fast."
He gripped his sword and moved again, ready for a real fight.
The goblin with the spear charged forward.
Stab! Stab!
So Hyun dodged left, then right. The spear scraped past his chest.
The other goblin with claws growled and got up, blood dripping from its back.
So Hyun now faced both enemies at once.
"Too risky if I wait. I need to move first!"
He ran toward the clawed goblin. It swung at him.
He ducked and stabbed deep into its side.
Slash!
The goblin screamed and fell again—this time not moving.
But the spear goblin came fast and stabbed.
Stab!
The spear scratched So Hyun's shoulder. Pain shot through his arm.
"Argh!"
He fell back, but held his sword tight.
The goblin grinned and charged again.
So Hyun looked at the ground—then smirked.
He kicked up dirt into the goblin's eyes.
Poof!
The goblin screamed and swung wildly.
So Hyun dodged, stepped in, and stabbed the goblin in the belly.
Stab!
The goblin stopped moving.
Ding!
> You killed 2 Forest Goblins!
You gained 100 EXP.
Level Up!
+5 Stat Points Earned.
So Hyun dropped to one knee, breathing hard. His shoulder burned.
"I won… again."
He looked at the two dead goblins, then at his sword—covered in blood.
"I can do this. I just need to stay smart."
He opened his stat window with a tired smile.
So Hyun sat under a tree again. His body hurt, but his eyes were sharp.
He opened his status window.
> Name: Jin Haru
Level: 5
HP: 100/140
MP: 70/70
Strength: 10
Agility: 9
Intelligence: 5
Vitality: 11
Unused Stat Points: 5
He thought for a moment.
"More power… I need to kill faster next time."
He added 2 points to Strength, 2 to Agility, and 1 to Intelligence.
> New Stats
Strength: 12
Agility: 11
Intelligence: 6
His muscles felt tighter. His steps felt faster. His mind felt clearer.
"I'm getting stronger. Bit by bit."
He looked at his bloody clothes.
Then, he smiled.
"Jin Haru was a joke. But now... I'm not him."
He stood up and looked toward the moon.
"In this world, I'll live my own story. I'll fight. I'll grow. And I'll win."
He turned back toward the academy, walking with steady steps.
Not as Jin Haru the bully.
But as So Hyun—the man who now held power in his hands.