The EXP Glutton

Seeking escape from real-world feelings of inadequacy, a young man dives into a new VRMMORPG. He gains a unique, double-edged skill that transforms all loot and currency into massive Experience Points, simultaneously tripling all EXP gains and stat points per level. While this grants extraordinary growth, it leaves him perpetually gearless and poor, forcing a challenging solo journey.



A faint purple light enveloped his entire body for a split second. He felt a strange sensation, like warmth flowing inwards. Simultaneously, system messages flooded his vision:

[System]: Starter Tunic detected. Transmuting via Absolute Assimilation... +50 EXP!



[System]: Starter Trousers detected. Transmuting via Absolute Assimilation... +45 EXP!



[System]: Starter Sandals detected. Transmuting via Absolute Assimilation... +30 EXP!



[System]: Crude Wooden Staff detected. Transmuting via Absolute Assimilation... +75 EXP!



[System]: Total EXP Gain from Transmutation: 200 EXP.

Applying 3x Multiplier... +600 EXP!



[System]: Congratulations! You have reached Level 2! +15 Stat Points available. Health and Mana fully restored.

[System]: Congratulations! You have reached Level 3! +15 Stat Points available. Health and Mana fully restored.



Kael stood there, blinking in the dappled sunlight. He was barefoot and clad only in the game's default grey undergarments. His inventory was completely empty.