Chapter 5: Step-by-Step Guide (2)

It wasn't a familiar window, but I recognized it immediately. The font, the tips, the numbers - it was the screen that pops up when you first install Pick Me Up.

Is this what it feels like to wake up from a dream after the download is complete?

I feel disgusted. It was a dream I never wanted to experience again.

Let's end this quickly. I don't want to stay here for another moment.

[Downloading 537/537: Complete!]

Suddenly, a window appeared in the middle of the room, and a video started playing.

Welcome to Townia, a land where humans and various species coexist.

But now, an unknown enemy has invaded the continent, disrupting the peace and prosperity!

The graphics were simple, with crude 2D designs.

A castle engulfed in flames.

Soldiers resembling paper dolls battling against monstrous creatures.

In the end, the continent was torn apart by the forces of darkness.

Yet, there was still hope.

You, the Master! If you wish to save the world, ascend the tower!

Countless heroes will join you on this journey.

And with that, the video came to an end...

My mouth was wide open as I stared. 

I am Iselle, the fairy here to help you, Master. What is your name?

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[2 to 6 characters, no spaces or special characters.]

PlcKmUp.

[The name already exists.]

It's not what I wrote.

The keyboard wrote on its own, and the letters were stuck.

ImThBst.

[The name already exists.]

ABCDEF.

[The name already exists.]

Anythng.

[The name is available. Would you like to use it?]

[Yes (Selected) / No]

[Welcome, Amkena, to the world of PickMeUp!]

[Would you like to proceed with the tutorial? Completing it will reward you.]

[Yes (Selected) / No]

The choice was made for me.

When I pressed Yes, my vision changed.

Everything was bright.

No time to think.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw a burning village.

[It was the year 351 of the Imperial era when the demons invaded.]

[In a small village in the Heim region, there was a boy named Han Israt.]

The smell of smoke made me cough.

Where am I?

Fire was everywhere.

Houses, fences, sheds, and trees burned together.

People were running away.

G-Goblins!

Run! Don't come!

This way! Hurry!

Looking around, I laughed.

I held an old iron sword.

[Tutorial Quest 1: Defeat the goblins invading the village!]

[Battle will start automatically. Enjoy the hero's AI-controlled combat!]

Kek, keruk!

Green-skinned monsters rushed from the hill.

About 150 cm tall. They wore helmets, held crooked swords, and looked scary.

[Goblin Lv.1]

What are they?

Goblins killed people and set fire to houses.

It was scary.

[Han() feels fear! All attributes decrease by 30%.]

[Tips: Heroes sometimes get scared.]

Hero Han?

I had to run. I climbed the hill. Maybe I'd find safety.

Thunk.

I couldn't move.

Why?

The people around me moved freely.

I reached out, but hit an invisible barrier.

"You damned thing!"

I tried to push through, but my shoulder screamed in pain, and I fell.

Quickly, I got back up.

"I'll go sideways!"

Thunk.

An invisible wall stopped me.

I pushed hard, but it didn't budge.

I was stuck.

"What the hell are you guys?"

I shouted at the passing refugees.

"Where am I? Can you hear me? Answer me!"

They ran past, ignoring me.

I tried to grab a man's shoulder, but the invisible wall blocked me again.

Goblins approached from below the hill.

[Han() is panicking! All attributes decrease by 50%.]

[Master, use the fear prevention potion on the hero! It can be bought for 50 gems, but the first one is free.]

[Would you like to use it?]

[Yes (Selected) / No]

Suddenly, a purple bottle appeared.

It opened, and I drank it.

Ah-choo!

Bitter liquid flowed down my throat.

Cough, cough!

It burned like chili powder.

"If you're gonna make me drink it, make it taste good!"

A cold feeling spread through me, clearing my vision.

"Sh*t."

I cursed.

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