A new conviction

Author's notes: So, guys, I made a simple change to the previous chapter. I was so excited to release another chapter on the day that I forgot to put the before and after of the protagonist's status evolution. So from now on, I'll put the development like this:

Status:

Strength: I 10-> 20

Endurance: I 10 -> 16

Dexterity: I 10-> 19

Agility: I 10-> 19

Magic: I 10-> 25

And I also forgot to post the Goblin's photo, for those who don't know what it is, here's the photo. Well, those were just these warnings. I hope you're enjoying the novel. I have several ideas, I just hope I can put them into practice. Without further ado, today's chapter.

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I felt the sunlight shining on my face. The first thing I tried to do was turn my face, trying to hide my face from the rays of the sun. Realizing it wasn't working, still with my eyes closed, I tried to grope for my cellphone on the bed to check the time. But after searching without success, I got up to see where I had left it, and to my surprise, and almost a scare, I woke up in a completely different room than I was used to waking up in.

After a few seconds trying to understand what was happening, I remembered where I was.

"Oh, it seems that being sent to another world wasn't a dream."

Looking around, I was in the underground room of the church.

"For a second, I almost had a mini heart attack, thinking I had been kidnapped. I'm an idiot haha."

Still lying in bed, I began to recall the events of the previous day, especially remembering Mind Zero. "What a foolish mistake that could have cost me my life. I really wasn't taking the Dungeon seriously. This event must have been a disguised blessing. All adventurers know how dangerous it is to faint inside the Dungeon alone, even under the effect of Stealth. This mistake could have been fatal on lower floors where herds of monsters are running. Imagine how pathetic it would be to be run over by monsters that didn't even notice your existence. If I want to live long, I'll proceed more cautiously in exploring the Dungeon."

In addition, this event made me think of an obvious weakness of my ability. Although people can't feel me at all, my body still exists in the location. If someone accidentally touches me, they will feel that there is something or someone there, or even if I am accidentally hit by wide area effect magic. "I need to plan and check my positioning very well, take advantage of the maximum distance."

Another point I have to be cautious about is that the puppets do not return to the Mystery Box without me using the Recall ability. If any adventurer had passed by at the moment I was unconscious, it would have exposed the existence of the dolls. And even if the adventurers didn't know what the use of the dolls was, it would be unfavorable for me if rumors started to spread about strange dolls appearing in the Dungeon.

Finishing my reflection, I finally got out of bed and went to wash my face. Before going to get something to eat, I decided to test a theory about my ability. I summoned the Mystery Box and made it spit out the Tanker puppet and kept the Warrior puppet stored. Once again, I tried to connect with the puppet, and this time: "Success, as I had imagined, I can connect with more puppets, but at the moment, I can only maintain control of one. It seems that when they are stored in the Mystery Box, I do not consume mana to maintain the bond."

"Success is really as I had imagined, I am able to connect with more puppets, but at the moment I can only maintain control of one. It seems that when they are stored in the Mystery Box, I do not consume mana to maintain the connection.

Now that I am controlling the sturdy Tanker puppet, I was able to analyze its abilities. I controlled the puppet to make simple movements such as moving around the room and the first thing I noticed was how much slower and less flexible this puppet was, completely different from the Warrior puppet.

I also tested its special ability, Taunt, which was actually quite strange. The puppet simply opened its arms and extended them, but nothing else happened. "Hmm, the effects must only appear when used on monsters. I'll have to test it better in the dungeon."

Overall, analyzing the capabilities of the puppet, I found that initially its use would not be as beneficial as the Warrior puppet, unless I chose to enter combat with the puppet to raise other stats. Putting aside these options, I tested the last thing that was left, which was the effectiveness of the wires in tangible mode. Although they were not very large, they were very resistant, making them an option to be used in combat.

Ghrrrr,

'That's my stomach reminding me not to skip breakfast."

Deactivating Ultimate Stealth, I took what little money I had left and began the ascent from the underground room. "My plans for today are to try to get to at least the third floor and get stones to summon the rest of the puppets."

With this plan in mind, I closed the secret door that led to the underground room and left the church. Walking a little, I could already see the daily movement of workers and residents of Orario. The city never slept, and it was possible to see movement on its streets at any time of day.

After leaving the church and heading towards the center of Orario, I passed in front of the Hostess of Fertility Bar again, and this time I saw one of the iconic employees of the bar, Syr Flova, aka Freya/Horn. I didn't know which of them was assuming that identity at the moment.

She was arranging the chairs, and when I saw her face turn in my direction, I held my breath. However, when her gaze met mine, nothing like what happened with Bell occurred. She simply went back to work, not looking at me a second time.

Finally, I was able to relax my breath, and I decided to continue my journey in search of supplies and breakfast to continue to the Dungeon.

"It seems that the Soul Protection skill effect was really working. I'm not sure if the color of my soul would attract Freya's attention, but I also don't want to try my luck in finding out. Not that I have anything against her, knowing her story, but her methods for nurture are not compatible with my abilities."

Putting that aside, I continued on my journey towards the Dungeon.