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In a world where "Treasure World Online" (TWO) is the most popular game, players can find artifacts, treasures, and rare items that can be sold for real money. The game was created by a mysterious genius developer, and millions of people play it to get rich.

Our protagonist is completely broke. He dreams of playing TWO to escape poverty but can't afford the game. One day, he accidentally wins the lottery—but before he can enjoy his new wealth, he gets scammed, leaving him with only a little money. In frustration, he spends his last savings to buy the game.

But something weird happens. Instead of the normal version, he gets a secret Beta Version of TWO, which has:

Exclusive content that no other player has access to.

Unreleased hidden quests, NPCs, and secret locations.

A mysterious system that gives him strange "luck-based" abilities.

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I walked confidently toward where the portal was supposed to be—right where I had entered Ssles with Lora.

I looked left. Then right. Then all around me.

Nothing. Just the busy streets of Ssles, filled with merchants, adventurers, and NPCs selling rare items.

> Me: "Wait, what? Where's the portal?"

> Me (internally): "Did Nina ever tell me how to get back?"

I replayed our conversation in my head.

> Me (internally): "Oh, great. I'm stuck in Ssles."

Since I had nowhere else to go, I made my way back to the elf shop.

The moment I stepped inside, the little elf from earlier glanced at me, then sighed heavily, rubbing her temples like I was giving her a headache.

> Me: "So, uh… funny thing. I can't find the portal."

Her ears twitched in what I could only describe as disappointment.

> Elf: "…How did you even get here?"

> Me: "I teleported with some named Lora, but the portal's gone now."

She sighed again and massaged her forehead.

> Elf: "That's why you have the Lovy Clock. It tells you when and where the portal will appear next."

I quickly pulled out the Lovy Clock and sure enough, the extra hand was pointing to a new location with a countdown timer.

> Portal Appearance: 5 hours, 42 minutes

> Me (internally): "Oh… so I just have to wait. That's easy."

> Me: "Alright, thanks, I'll just—"

I turned to leave, but before I could take a step—

I glanced down to see the elf holding onto me firmly.

> Elf: "Where do you think you're going?"

> Elf: "You asked for information. That'll be 1 CP."

> Me: "What?! I just asked a small question!"

> Elf: "And I answered it. That's 1 CP."

> Me: "You little scammer, you—"

I nearly said something I'd regret.

> Me: "You little scammer, you fla—"

Before I could finish, another handprint burned into my cheek as she slapped me again.

The elf crossed her arms and tilted her head.

> Elf: "Now, since you clearly have no CP, you can pay me back by cleaning the store."

I looked at the broom she shoved into my hands, then back at her smug expression.

> Me (internally): "I just wanted to go home. Why am I cleaning an elf's shop?"

> Me: "Fine. But I'm doing this under protest."

> Elf: "Mhm. Less talking, more sweeping."

> Me: "This beta version is way too realistic."

With a bruised ego and an empty wallet, I started sweeping.

Day 2.5 stranded in Ssles