Timescape
The following days blended together into a simple routine: wake up early, complete the system's training, and repeat. Day after day.
Still, I could feel it—it was worth it.
Little by little, I was getting stronger, and that realization filled me with a quiet satisfaction. There was something deeply rewarding about feeling my body improve, even if the progress was slow. That feeling alone made every drop of sweat worthwhile.
Determined to succeed, I devoted myself fully to daily training, pushing my body closer to its limits each day. I spent hours watching instructional videos on different combat techniques, both armed and unarmed. I had practiced karate when I was younger, but that was a long time ago. This time, I wanted something more comprehensive—something practical.
As for the points I earned, I distributed them evenly. Strength and speed and agility received a fair share, while intelligence, perception, and recovery were balanced alongside them. I wanted to become a hexagonal warrior—well-rounded in every aspect. Even back when I played video games, I always favored balanced builds over extreme specializations.
Another thing I couldn't ignore was how fast my body was changing.
I no longer looked like an average teenage boy with a slightly skinny frame. My arms weren't thin anymore, and my legs no longer looked awkwardly short. Muscle was forming at a ridiculous pace, probably thanks to the system. What once were wire-thin arms had become toned, as if I'd been training seriously for months.
I'd even grown taller. Now, I stood at 1.87 meters.
In short, I looked… better. Stronger. Taller. Even more handsome.
I wouldn't lie—it felt satisfying.
After class ended, I walked toward the school entrance and couldn't help but overhear several comments, from several female students.
"Damn! Is that Ren?"
"He looks so good…"
"Did he get taller?"
"He's really in shape now."
"Do you think he'd give me his number if I asked?"
Hearing those words lifted my mood, even if I didn't show it on my face. Still, anyone would feel pleased being praised for their appearance.
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After getting home, I poured myself a glass of orange juice and sat down on the couch. Then I checked today's daily mission rewards.
At the same time, a daily loot box appeared in front of me and opened on its own. This time, instead of something flashy or useless, a key floated in the air.
Raising an eyebrow, I examined it carefully. It was metallic—black, with red details on the handle. Almost immediately, a blue screen appeared before my eyes.
A dungeon key?
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[Notification]
[Info: A key used to teleport to an instant dungeon. Can be used at any subway station in the city.]
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An instant dungeon… huh.
I remembered this concept from Solo Leveling. Dungeons were a fast way to level up and gain experience—but they also came with serious danger.
Before deciding anything, I opened my status window.
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[Player Stats]
Name: Ren Toshiki
Job: None
Title: None
HP: 250/250
MP: 60
Strength: 20
Speed: 17
Agility: 17
Endurance: 18
Perception: 15
Recovery: 15
Intelligence: 18
Fatigue: 0%
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I couldn't help but sigh. Sure, my stats were much better than before, but the problem was clear—I lacked real combat experience. More importantly, these numbers weren't enough to safely clear a dungeon.
"This isn't enough," I muttered.
Closing the status window, I stored the key in my inventory. A few more weeks of training would make a big difference. There was no point risking my life recklessly.
For now, I'd just keep training.
Then, another message appeared in front of me—one that completely caught me off guard.
Unlike the previous notifications, this one was far more significant.
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[Notification]
[It has been detected that the player has the potential to awaken as a Fullbringer.]
[If the player chooses to awaken as a Fullbringer, the system will install the relevant techniques.]
[Additionally, the player may receive starting enhancements.]
[YES / NO]
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"This… this is unexpected."
I never imagined I had the potential to become a Fullbringer.
A Fullbringer is a human who can manipulate the souls that reside in all physical matter—an ability known as Fullbring or Full Manifestation Art. Their powers originate from Hollow Reiryoku, granting them abilities that resemble those of Hollows more than Shinigami.
Like all spiritually aware humans, Fullbringers can sense the Reiryoku of Hollows, Shinigami, and other Fullbringers. However, their origins are unique. Each Fullbringer has a parent who survived a Hollow attack before their birth, allowing traces of Hollow power to be passed down at the moment they were born.
By pulling on the souls contained within objects—no matter how small—Fullbringers can manipulate movement or even alter physical properties. Even simple objects like chairs, lampposts, or water possess a soul. With enough skill, one could walk across water or enhance their attacks by Fullbringing the air around them.
Most importantly, Fullbring is a purely human power.
Without hesitation, I selected YES.
The moment I did, energy surged through my body. It felt like something deep within my soul had awakened—this had to be Reiatsu. My senses sharpened, and my body felt subtly stronger.
If I hadn't felt confident about entering a dungeon before, now… I felt like I could actually do it.
Then the system notified me again.
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[Notification]
[Player Awakening as a Fullbringer has been completed.]
[Fullbringer skills acquired.]
[Knight of Owner: A Knight Does Not Die with Empty Hands]
– Grants instant mastery over any weapon the player uses.
– Allows the player to enhance any weapon to at least D-rank.
– Any object can be used as a weapon.
[High-Speed Movement]
– Enables high-speed movement through Fullbring.
– Movement is accompanied by a dark-blue luminescence.
[Bringer Light (Manifestation Light)]
– A foundational technique for high-speed movement.
– By pulling on the soul of the ground or air, the player can enhance jumps, speed, and striking force.
– Mastery of this technique signifies growth as a Fullbringer.
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Awesome.
My main Fullbring object was my hands—but wasn't this ability similar to Lancelot from Fate?
Either way, it was incredibly useful.
I walked down to the first floor and headed straight into the kitchen. From my inventory, I pulled out a wooden stake and grabbed a kitchen knife.
The moment I touched the knife, I activated my ability.
Instantly, countless memories flooded my mind—knowledge of how to wield it efficiently. When I looked again, the knife's quality had noticeably improved.
Without hesitation, I threw the wooden stake into the air and sliced it apart in a single motion.
…Damn. This was amazing.
Now, it was time to test my other abilities.
Then I grabbed an empty glass and filled it with water.
"I should be able to do something like this…"
Touching the surface of the water with the tip of my index finger, I tried to picture what I'd once seen Ginjo do.
"Like this."
It happened almost instantly. The moment my finger made contact, the water began to glow with a dark-blue light.
I slowly opened my mouth, watching with focused curiosity as the liquid inside the glass lifted on its own and poured neatly inside.
I swallowed the strange-looking, dark-blue substance—only to find that it tasted exactly like normal water.
A smile formed on my lips. Anyone would find abilities like this enjoyable.
That settled it.
Tomorrow, I would enter the dungeon.
After all, nothing honed these skills better than real combat.
To be continued..