chapter 1

Alex's eyes fluttered open as he slowly regained consciousness. He sat up and took in his surroundings, but nothing was familiar. Instead of his small apartment, he was in the middle of a dense forest.

Panic began to set in as he tried to remember how he got there. But no matter how hard he tried, his memories were hazy and incomplete.

Suddenly, a voice rang out in his head, clear and distinct.

"Welcome, Alex, to the world of Tenebris. I am the Gamer System, and you have been chosen as the hero of this world."

Alex's head spun as he tried to make sense of what was happening. The voice continued to speak, explaining that he had been transmigrated into a world of magic and monsters. The Gamer System would guide him on his journey and provide him with the tools he needed to become stronger and defeat the evil that threatened the land.

As the voice spoke, a window appeared in front of Alex. It was like something out of a video game, with a status bar and level indicator at the top. There were other options, but they were all locked.

Curiosity got the better of Alex, and he clicked on the status window. His eyes widened in shock as he saw his stats.

Name: Alex

Race: Human

Level: 1

HP: 100/100

MP: 50/50

Strength: 10

Agility: 8

Intelligence: 12

Charisma: 7

Luck: 5

Alex rubbed his eyes, thinking that he was hallucinating. But when he opened them again, the window was still there.

"How... How is this possible?" he asked the voice in his head.

"The Gamer System has granted you the power to become stronger and survive in this world," the voice replied. "Through battle and experience, you will gain levels and become more powerful. Your stats will increase, and you will unlock new abilities."

Alex couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had been a normal guy living a normal life, and now he was thrust into a world of magic and monsters.

Alex continued to walk through the forest, still in disbelief over what had happened. As he walked, the voice in his head began to speak again.

"Alex, as the chosen hero of this world, the Gamer System has granted you a starter pack. Please open your inventory to access it."

Alex did as he was instructed, and a menu popped up in front of him. He saw that he had several items in his inventory, including a basic sword, a small shield, a leather tunic, and a small pouch of gold coins.

As he inspected the sword, he noticed that it had an attribute attached to it: +2 Strength. He wondered what that meant, and the voice in his head explained that the attribute would give him a bonus to his strength stat when he wielded the sword.

Excited to see what else the Gamer System had in store for him, Alex began to explore the different menus in his inventory. He discovered that he had access to several skills, such as Sword Mastery and Shield Bash, and that he could use his gold coins to purchase new items from the shop.

He also noticed a tab labeled "Quests" and clicked on it. He was surprised to see several quests listed, each with a reward and a difficulty rating. The voice in his head explained that completing quests was a great way to earn experience points and level up.

As he continued to explore the Gamer System's menus, he came across a tab labeled "World Travel." He clicked on it, excited at the prospect of exploring this new world, but was disappointed to see that it was locked. The voice in his head explained that he would need to reach a certain level before he could unlock the ability to travel to new locations.

As Alex wandered through the forest, he suddenly heard a rustling in the bushes ahead of him. He readied his sword, and a group of goblins burst out of the underbrush, their beady eyes fixed on him.

Without hesitation, Alex charged forward, brandishing his sword. The goblins were no match for him, and he dispatched them easily. As he looted their bodies, he noticed that one of the goblins had left behind a small orb. He picked it up and examined it, and the voice in his head informed him that it was a loot orb, containing various items and gold coins.

Excited by the prospect of finding loot, Alex continued his journey through the forest. He encountered more monsters along the way, including giant spiders and ferocious wolves, but he dispatched them all with ease. With each victory, he felt his strength and abilities growing stronger.

After completing a particularly difficult battle with a group of trolls, Alex heard a notification sound in his head. He opened the Gamer System's quest tab and saw that he had completed a quest without even realizing it.

The voice in his head informed him that he had earned a reward for completing the quest, and he felt a surge of excitement as a list of items and attributes appeared on the screen in front of him. The rewards were in a darker shade, indicating their rarity and value.

Alex quickly took stock of his new rewards, which included a rare shield with a +3 Defense attribute, a potion that could restore his health in battle, and five free attribute points that he could use to improve his stats.

With each passing moment, Alex felt himself growing more powerful and confident. He knew that he had much to learn about this new world and the Gamer System that governed it, but he was excited to discover what lay ahead.

Little did he know, his journey was only just beginning, and the challenges he would face would be more difficult and dangerous than anything he had ever imagined.