Chapter 1: The Enigmatic Transfer

In the bustling city of Eldoria, Ye Chen's life seemed to be trapped in the monotonous routine of a government servant. At the age of 30, he found himself wearied by the ceaseless demands of his job. His only escape from the dreariness of reality was his cherished hobby – playing RPG games. Among them, "Realm of Ascendance" was his sanctuary, where he rose to the stature of a max-level player.

One fateful evening, as Ye Chen was on the verge of conquering the game's final floor, an unexpected jolt surged through his computer, enveloping him in a cascade of bluish light. The next moment, he found himself in the heart of an eerie forest, a stark contrast to the urban sprawl he knew so well.

Confusion gripped him, and just as panic set in, a voice echoed in his mind. It was the system – the same system he encountered in the game. It unveiled the unbelievable truth – he had been transported into the very world he spent countless hours exploring through his character.

The initial shock subsided as a distant cry reached his ears. Following the sound, Ye Chen stumbled upon a scene that mirrored his RPG adventures – F-rank slime monsters were closing in on a vulnerable elf girl. Without hesitation, he drew upon the combat skills he honed in the virtual world and leaped into action, dispatching the slimes with calculated precision.

Grateful and astonished, the elf introduced herself as Laria, a denizen of this fantastical realm. She revealed that the forest was but the first floor of a towering structure comprising a thousand floors, each harboring its own unique challenges and dangers. Laria, it seemed, was the key to advancing through this mysterious realm.