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Mike thought his life was mundane, filled with endless hours of gaming and avoiding the real world. But when he's suddenly transported to a strange new realm, his world is turned upside down. Waking up in a forest with no idea how he got there, he finds himself bonded to Rin, a mysterious young woman with a powerful past. As they journey deeper into this unfamiliar land, they uncover secrets about their world—and Mike's own unusual origins.

Rin, once a captive, is slowly regaining her strength, and the two form an unexpected bond. Together, they navigate a world filled with strange creatures, ancient magic, and long-forgotten powers. But the deeper they venture into the forest, the darker and more dangerous things become. When they unknowingly enter the Forbidden Forest, a place from which no one has returned, they face monsters, lost legends, and the terrifying truths hidden within.

With Rin's knowledge of the world’s lore and Mike’s latent abilities as a Silver Wolf, they must learn to survive and uncover the mystery behind the Great Sage—an immortal hero whose disappearance twenty years ago altered the course of history. As secrets unfold and enemies draw near, Mike must confront his own hidden potential and decide how far he’s willing to go in this new, perilous world.

Will Mike and Rin escape the dangers of the Forbidden Forest, or will they become another lost story in its dark history?

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Mike held the warm, radiating crystal in his hands, and its warmth travelled through them. It felt odd—like it breathed.

Rin watched intently and asked, "What do you think it does?"

Mike shrugged. "I don't know, but assuming it was placed here by the Great Sage, then it must have been important."

Rin nodded. "We must exercise care with it."

Mike placed the crystal in his pocket and then took one last survey of the workshop. There were many items yet to be examined. Old scrolls, tools, and more weapons filled the room.

Scarlethia tweeted and landed on a dusty bookshelf. She knocked over a little book, and it landed firmly in Mike's hands.

"Huh?" He flicked off the dust and took a closer look at the cover. Essence of Fire: How to Connect with Its Energy

Rin leaned closer. "Firepower? That sounds useful."

Mike smirked. "Think I can learn fire magic with that?"

"Perhaps," Rin answered. "But don't burn down the cabin, okay?"

He skimmed through its pages. It was about managing fire, balancing energy, and even directing power through weapons. It looked complicated, but regarding it, there appeared to be a sense of rightness about it.

Scarlethia gave a happy chirp as if to encourage him.

Rin sat at the table, swinging her legs back and forth. "So, then?"

Mike gazed at her, then at the workshop. "We're staying here for now. Learn what we can. Maybe, if the Great Sage left all this here for a reason."

Rin thought for a moment, then chuckled. "Good one, and a pleasure to have a roof over our heads for a change."

Mike chuckled. "Yes, no sleeping in the mud."

They both sat in silence for a little while. It was quiet—just them, and Scarlethia, and the quiet popping of the fireplace upstairs.

Rin abruptly yawned and stretched. "I'm tired."

Mike stood. "So let's call it a night then. We can work out more in the morning."

As they proceeded upstairs, Rin hung back. "Hey, Mike?"

She glanced at him for a moment, then smiled. "Thank you. For everything."

Mike blinked, taken aback a little. Grinning, then, "Going soft on me, Rin."

Rin rolled her eyes and departed, but a faint smile tugged at her mouth, and Mike could detect it even when she'd turned her back to him.

He watched her go, his heart full of a sensation that bore no relation to the flame magic he longed to learn about.

Maybe… just possibly… that journey hadn't been about power at all.

Their day continued without any luck. As they sat around the table, Mike thought about the [store] he had wanted to investigate a while back but never got the time.

"Store," Mike said, as the screen pooped up in front of him.

[you have five unclaimed skills would you like to buy them or gift them to someone.]

Mike was intrigued by this message and called Rin to have a look.

"Wow you can buy skills, I didn't know that," Rin said.

"Me too, and I can gift them to someone close to me" Mike replied.

"We need gold," Mike said as he pulled out a pouch of gold from his storage.

They scanned the skills each of them choosing what they wanted.

Appraisal - a skill that allows the user to see what can not be seen by the naked eye - costs 50 gold.

Sea queen - enables a user to have authority over the seas and increases the mastery of water skill related - costs 80 gold

Authority - allows a user to have authority over dark energy, by gathering the energy for immediate use or can be stored for later use. Usually gets its power from negative emotions and the will of G - costs 80 gold

Beloved maiden - a skill that allows the user to have their wish granted no matter what it is, but it uses the user's energy as the power source - costs 40 gold

Master chef - a skill that can only be used by maid warriors, allows a user to have any outcome they desire - costs 70 gold

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