Chapter 1: Very, Unlucky Start

[do you wish to proceed to the game to finally finalize the customization?]

Alex took some time to digest all the information given to him by the AI, after awhile, he said "Proceed".

[Very Well, Now for the final customization phase, this will be where you can choose your race.]

The dummy and the weapons disappeared, and what appeared now was 4 holograms of different humanoid beings that have varying features. Here was what could be describe from these different races.

[Humans - Humanoids that don't hold any special gifts nor any racial blessing given to them by a god. However, due to constant warfare, they had been creating new things to counteract many of its enemies.]

[Elves - Similar Stature to the Humans and are blessed by the Goddess of Nature, they are naturally in tune with magic and the spirits and are the sole protectors of the Great Tree. They tend to not trust other beings than their own.]

[Orcs - Humanoid Creatures that are best well known to be Brutal and Savage, blessed by the God of Savagery, they exert strength far more than any other humanoid beings, a few special cases however, shows excellent control over dark magic]

[Dwarves - Dwellers of the Mountains and Caves, these humanoids are very short compared to others, but they have excellent strength and endurance to withstand heat far more deadly to other races, blessed by the God of Craftsmanship, they make weapons far more powerful than other races with their secret techniques]

With the 4 main races laid out for him, he looked at them carefully, weighing his options and choosing what would be useful for him to choose. a few minutes later.

"I choose the Human Race" he said.

[Despite knowing that the other races have special blessings and buffs, you still chose being human?] Matrio said.

"Well yes, but you didn't say a detailed explaination of any of their disadvantages pretty well and considering human's can be considered as "Average" meant that they are more or less normal with no advantages and disadvantages, correct?". He said.

[That is true, however, do know that there is more to it than just that, I cannot explain further for confidentiality reasons.] it said.

"Very Well, the Human Race" he said.

[Human Race, Selected. Before entering the main game, What will be your name?] It says.

"My name..." he thought, before saying "Nevermore"

[Tutorial Completed. Welcome "Nevermore" to Ultima, transporting you to the main world.]

After that, a Blue circle surrounds him in a bluish blinding light. He thought "This might be it, the change I was looking for." then after that, he closes his eyes, preparing for the trip.

- Somewhere Else -

??? : "From what I have observed, these newcomers are immortal beings, they can't be killed in a sense that they revive"

??? : "Truely enviable, but relieving the pain over and over again must be taxing on their minds right?"

??? : "That is correct, but somehow they still are fine after all of that pain, they are the perfect food for 'them'."

??? : "Not a bad Idea, I already see a 'candidate' for that"

??? : "While it may seem as a good idea, but what if they somehow escape that place?"

??? : "Don't worry old friend, I'll simply cast a spell on him that limits his movements, His only job is to 'feed' them from now on".

[Casting Begins, *chanting ancient words*]

??? : "Quite unfortunate of him to be chosen of this fate. But for the greater good of everyone. Be a 'sacrifice'"

- Back to the Main Character -

[Warning! due to foreign influence, you are forced to enter the Realm of Beyond.]

[Warning! you are cursed by an unknown influence, your mana stat has been suppressed and locked.]

What? wait. NONONONO WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!? he panicked. Everything became hectic surrounding him, feeling nauseous of all the movement going on. Until..

[You are in a random location of the Realm of Beyond! Please be advised the danger surrounding this area is Impossible to beat, you are adviced to move carefully.]

[Congratulations! due to being the first player to be able to enter the Realm of Beyond, due to special conditions. Your name will not be announced.]

[Due to the Achievement, the Unknown Curse implanted was nullified, You have earned the title: "The First Explorer of Beyond"]

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[The First Explorer of Beyond]

The Realm of Beyond is a place where even gods do not dare explore due to its inhabitants ferocity, because of their cowardice, every few centuries or so, creatures belonging here will invade the main world. With every battle won resulting in massive casualties, The Gods began using their subjects as as a sacrifice to these beasts.

However, they only have known a small part of it, only through exploration further can someone like you truly appreciate its magnitude and size. Be warned however, the beasts that reside here are very deadly unless you have the appropriate strength.

Effect: Debuff Negation - Maxed | Regeneration Amplifaction - 20x [Stackable]

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[Your stats have been suppressed due to the Realm's power. However, due to the title, the suppression was negated]

A nice title, he thought. However, he felt eyes lurking around him on all sides, his hair stood up and his body stood on high alert.

Suddenly, a shadow pounced onto him, too quick for him to react before it slashed him. Blood Spluttered in all sides as he looks into his gaping wound that slashed him, not even the amplified regeneration could not save him as it devasted his body in one hit. Pain a human could not bear rushed onto his mind before it went blank. The pain was gone but something still felt wrong, he opened his eyes to a place where trees massive to cover the skies was present on his view. He panicked, he remembered that same attack that "killed" him as sweat started to form. And then blank.. again. Everytime he revived he would not last a few second before dying again.

Again and Again and Again. Until he was in a open field, His mind could not bear the torment he faces everytime he was slashed, bitten, mauled or slammed. Slowly but surely, he laughed.

and Laughed, and Laughed until it sounded mad, it was deluded madness that took over his head.

[Due to Repeated Stress, your mind could not bear all of it and it has suffered repeated shock.]

[Due to the overwhelming influx of stimulation, You are suffering "Mental Insanity"]

He thought. WHY? WHY? WHY? why do I have to be this so unfortunate that everything feels tormenting. WHY DO I HAVE TO SUFFER FOR THINGS I DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OVER...

The question Why? kept repeating on his head. It kept going on until his mind could not bear it anymore and he passed out.

[Due to the situation, you have obtained the skill "True Madness"]