Free Web NovelChapter 67: Arrival at Another World
FLASH.
Blue particles scattered across the air. Nobody felt the familiar sensation of teleportation fade away. His feet touched solid ground.
THUD.
"...Huh?" He slowly looked around.
The scenery immediately felt different from every tutorial stage he had experienced. Massive mountains stretched toward the horizon. Ancient forests covered the valleys below. The sky had a strange reddish tint despite it clearly being morning. A cool breeze moved through the grasslands. Everything looked far too real.
Nobody blinked. "...This isn’t a dungeon. This looks completely different from how I had imagined the place."
The system window appeared.
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[Location Confirmed]
World: [1EOjk]
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Nobody stared at the notification.
"...One E..."
"...Oh..."
"...Jay..."
"...Kay?"
The system remained silent.
Nobody pointed at it. "That is not a world name."
[system window] ’....’
"Seriously. What kind of name is 1EOjk?"
[system window] ’.....’
"...You’re not helping... you know"
The system simply disappeared.
Nobody sighed. "Of course."
As he continued observing the landscape.....
Another notification appeared.
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[Notice]
Additional Tutorial Trainees Have Arrived
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Nobody blinked. "...Others?! What do you mean?"
The next moment....multiple blue lights appeared nearby.
FLASH.
FLASH.
FLASH.
Several people materialized.
Nobody immediately stepped behind a nearby rock. "My instinct says observe first. Let’s see what type of trainees they are."
The first trainee appeared. He looked like a humanoid goblin. Green skin, red hair, strong build, heavy armour. A sword rested on his back.
The second trainee appeared beside him. A young man with white hair, light leather armor, two daggers hanging from his waist. His eyes constantly scanned his surroundings.
The third trainee appeared moments later. A girl wearing wizard-like robes. She carried a wooden staff decorated with glowing crystals. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
The three looked around cautiously.
Nobody remained hidden. "...Interesting."
The white-haired guy spoke first. "Uh...Are you guys trainees too?"
The goblin nodded. "Yeah...I am." He proudly placed a fist against his chest. "My name is Julias. I am a warrior. The tutorial space invited me so that I can become stronger."
The white-haired guy’s eyes lit up. "Dope, man!" He pointed at himself. "I am Ethius. I’m from a world where I do assassination jobs."
Julias immediately looked concerned. "...Are you a bad person?"
Ethius looked horrified. "What? No! Of course not, man!" He waved both hands dramatically. "I only assassinate thugs and bastards in my world."
Julias immediately relaxed. "Oh. That’s good."
Ethius nodded proudly. "Professional ethics."
The goblin looked impressed. "Respect."
Nearby....the wizard girl watched the conversation quietly.
Then both men turned toward her. "So what about you?"
Julias asked. "Why are you here?"
The girl adjusted her robes. "Well...My name is Mayra. I am an elemental magic user." A small flame appeared above her finger. Then transformed into water. Then disappeared.
Ethius immediately looked amazed. "Whoa...Magic."
Mayra smiled slightly. "I wanted to become stronger. The tutorial space invited me for training."
Julias nodded. "Looks like we’re all here for similar reasons."
Nobody listened from a distance. "...Interesting."
Unlike him, these people seemed to come from completely different worlds. One was a warrior, one was an assassin and one was a mage. And somehow all of them had entered tutorial space.
Nobody scratched his head. "...Guess I should introduce myself too."
After all...they were probably teammates.
He stepped out from behind the rock. Then started walking toward them.
One step.
Two steps.
Three steps.
The group immediately noticed movement. Everyone turned.
Nobody raised one hand. "Hey guys."
The reaction was instant.
Ethius froze. Julias froze. Mayra froze. All three stared.
Nobody smiled. "Nice to meet...."
Ethius suddenly screamed. "AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" The assassin immediately jumped behind Julias. He grabbed the goblin warrior’s shoulder like a terrified child. "A GHOST!! A SLENDERMAN!!
Nobody stopped walking. "...What?"
Julias drew his sword halfway. "W-Where?!"
Ethius pointed directly at Nobody. "THERE! THE FACELESS GHOST!"
Nobody looked around. Then pointed at himself. "...Me?"
"YES YOU!" Ethius looked genuinely terrified. "HE DOESN’T HAVE A FACE!"
Julias immediately took several cautious steps backward. "...Oh. You’re right."
Mayra raised her staff nervously. "...That’s actually very concerning."
Nobody’s shoulders dropped. "Guys...Come on."
Ethius peeked from behind Julias. "Don’t come closer! I may look strong but my heart is weak!"
Nobody looked offended. "I’m a person!"
Ethius immediately responded. "That’s exactly what all ghosts say!"
Mayra nodded. "Fair point."
Nobody stared. "...Seriously?"
Julias tightened his grip on his sword. "What are you?"
Nobody sighed. He had experienced this before. Still it feels annoying. "My name is Nobody."
The group blinked.
Ethius blinked twice. "...Nobody?"
"Yes."
"That’s your name?"
"Yes."
Ethius slowly looked toward Julias. "I think the ghost is malfunctioning."
Nobody groaned. "I AM NOT A GHOST."
Mayra cautiously raised her staff. "...Can you prove it?"
Nobody looked stunned. "How am I supposed to prove I’m not a ghost?" Nobody thought for several seconds. Then an idea appeared.
He immediately punched himself.
THUMP.
"Ow."
The group stared.
Nobody pointed proudly. "See? Ghosts don’t usually complain about pain."
The three exchanged glances.
Julias looked uncertain. Ethius looked even more uncertain. Mayra looked slightly less uncertain.
Ethius slowly peeked out from behind Julias again. "...You’re really a trainee?"
"Yes."
"Not a spirit?"
"No."
"Not a cursed entity?"
"No."
"Not an Slenderman?"
"...No."
Ethius relaxed slightly. Then pointed. "...You still look terrifying."
Nobody sighed deeply. "Great. First impression achieved as ghost."
To his surprise....
Mayra suddenly laughed.
Julias looked confused. "What?"
Mayra smiled. "Nothing." She pointed at Nobody. "He doesn’t seem dangerous. He kinda reminds me of my little brother."
Ethius immediately replied. "That’s how dangerous things trick people!"
Nobody pointed at Ethius. "I already dislike this guy."
Ethius pointed back. "I am protecting the group!"
Julias finally started laughing.
The tension gradually faded.
For the first time....the four trainees stood together beneath the red morning sky. A warrior, an assassin, a mage.
And ghost boy carrying a bunny summon.
Mr.Nobody: I am not a ghost bitc*!!!
Nobody looked around at the group. Then toward the distant mountains. Something told him Stage Five was going to be very different from everything that came before.
And somehow....that feeling made him both nervous and excited.
Nobody with a smile said,
"Let’s go, guys!"
