From 0 to the world's one and only dimensional walker

nizing with the building's aesthetic. Murmurs, carefully balanced, echoed through the well-furnished interior. The simp

-a tear in the very fabric of space and time! The transition felt like a surreal daydream; one moment they were in his dorm room, and with a snap of Kurayami's fingers, they found them

with actual living species that we don't know about?" Takumi mumbled in complete disbelief, with a s

Earth," she responded, taking a small sip of her drink. Then, she turned to

ore agreeing to everything the demon offered. After all, a demon was a demon.

; there were others, such as Etheria, which could be simplified as the realm of elves, orcs, and humans. Despite wanting to dismiss it as mere fantasy, Takumi found

threat to the three races, prompting them to form alliances in an attempt to eradicate the entities. However, their efforts proved futile, as the Ethereals seemed to be infinite in number. Consequently, the races isolated them into groups and hives, buryin

umi, it felt like he was living in a video game, registering, defeating enemies, acquiring loot, and earning rewards. Viewing it this way helped ease his tension, if only slightly. However, it couldn't mask the fact that he was essentially i

istration booth echoed in the room, followed by instant silence. Everyone's a

female voice announced from within the boot

formation she possessed was crucial to them. Acknowledging her success in gaini

so I am here to advise you all to abide by the kingdom's rules and guidelines, lest you find yourselves on the wro

y the raid today. May the Goddess' light brighten your path and purify your bounty. The

conveyed. Kurayami, similarly oblivious to the announcer's words, focused solely on o

different. From growing up watching anime shows where the main character effortlessly dispatched monsters, to being reborn j

He exclaimed in a low tone, dropping his head

e your new abilities, maybe even help you hit a jackpot with them," Kuraya

al when I'm about to get pounded by a beast I've never seen in my life?!" Tak

word?" A female voice called out from the other end of

much different from a regular human, though they were undeniably more attractive. However, it was the atmosphere around her that Takumi

or the High-Level Hive entrance license?" she inquired, her gaze

noyance evident as she continued to drink. However, she remained

eces of brown-colored paper from a waist pouch and slid them onto the

What we need to clear this application is a simple power test, es

ntly, knowing there was no way

a combat test, the best he could do was some self-defense skills he learned f

hive will be the first to open in a few minutes," she responded, gesturing towards a separate section with fewer people. "It wou

rayami had already finished her drink and

cloak's hood and dragging him towards the section the announcer had indicated. This left the female announcer wondering whether they were e

positioned at one end of the room, each guarded by two medieval knights clad in i

energy emanating from them in a peculiar manner, almost soothing him. Was this effect a result of his demonic abilities?

r the right one?" Kurayami mutte

our certification with the low-grade crystals," the female expl

regal red pillow cradling two finger-sized crystals-a disappointment for Kuray

d, donning a pair of short white leather gloves

irmly. The crystal will draw out your energy to determine your gra

d at Kurayami, who nodded encouragingly. Knowing there

from the crystal in Takumi's grasp. To the surprise of many, including the lady, he had passed. It was a rarity to encounter individu

." the female announcer began be

nsformed into a deep crimson, sparking speculation. Was it malfunctioning before their eyes, or was the holder somehow influenci

blinding light, spilling out of the building a

A

a blast, followed by the swift dimming

. Takumi knew he was in trouble as he stared at the cr

ord to replace it," Kurayami slyly remarked, her tone dripp

afford the cheapest E-coin, let alone a crystal he had never see

is... normal, isn't it?" Takumi blurted out, the mere

ock, sir. No need to worry about it... I guess," the female replied,

discovered prodigy! Meanwhile, Takumi could only breathe a sigh of relief at her response. Financial matter

tests but still motivated by her duties. Despite her uncertainty, a small part of her felt reassured-the second crysta

O

sion. The sequence of events mirrored that of the low-grade crystal: first, a dim azure glow, lingering longer than before, then a sud

him, he had become an enigmatic figure, his true power remaining a mystery even after testing against the medium-grade crystal. Even the lady hesitated to allow

ates to the high-level hive swung open, with Kurayami by his side. Left to ponder what he had truly gott