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Gunfight — Part 2 “I’m going to kill you!” Roe Deer roared. Crack. He gripped his pistol so tightly that it was on the verge of crumbling in his hand. But it didn’t matter. Roe Deer, now fully awakened as a Level 1 superhuman, was as dangerous as a rifleman armed with an automatic rifle….

Gunfight — Part 1 What’s going on? I don’t know. Maybe I’m overreacting. It’s possible he’s just reaching for a business card or an invitation. But everything I’ve been through since falling into this strange world is sounding alarm bells in my head. “Ugh!” I turned and bolted. Teeth clenched, I kicked off the ground….

Escape from the Goshiwon — Part 3 I didn’t need a big, fancy weapon. Something suitable for dealing with Level 0 or Level 1 threats would be enough. It would be even better if I could get some armor too. ‘In the end, it all comes down to money.’ No matter what, I needed money….

Escape from the Goshiwon — Part 2 Gwanak District, Seoul. In a real estate office, I sat across from the agent, a desk between us. “So, security is your top priority.” “Yes. After going through some rough experiences, safety became my number one concern.” “As you probably know, homes with good security are quite expensive….

Escape from the Goshiwon — Part 1 — “Ugh, I feel like I’m dying.” I threw myself onto the old, worn-out bed. The bed creaked, as if it were screaming in pain. I wasn’t any different. Every muscle in my body ached, and each movement felt like my muscles were crying out in agony. The…

Hedgehog — Part 2 — Roe Deer’s eyes trembled. “This can’t be real.” His gaze then locked onto my face as if nailed there. “A… a superhuman? You’re really a superhuman?” His tone had changed a bit. I shook my head. “Not yet.” If I wanted, I could summon the Mutant trait and instantly become…

Hedgehog — Part 1 — “No!” A scream filled with horror and despair echoed through the tunnel. The men were watching from a distance, too far away to do anything. No one seemed to be dead or seriously injured—at least not yet. But it was only a matter of time. “Kikikikik. Kikikikikik.” The Hedgehog mutant…

Dungeon Cleaning — Part 3 — [Acquired the trait: Endurance.] In the game, it was a simple ability that reduced all damage. It seems to work similarly in this world. The nauseating stench of drugs and the groaning sounds around me felt significantly weaker now. To be precise, it wasn’t that they were weaker, but…

Dungeon Cleaning — Part 2 — The men’s jaws dropped open. “Am I dreaming?” “This is crazy. Totally insane.” “What the heck.” “You really do live long enough to see everything.” Hedgehog Head’s hands trembled. “Are you… a superhuman?” I quickly turned my head. The men’s eyes were practically glowing. That word had tremendous power….

Dungeon Cleaning — Part 1 — “So, this bastard’s our new recruit?” Roe Deer gave me a once-over, clearly unimpressed. Didn’t like what he saw? Well, the feeling’s mutual. “Don’t mutate. If you do, I’ll kill you.” With those words, he closed his eyes. I shrugged and found a seat near the front of the…