**Entering the City**

  Hiro stepped into the city during the day, greeted by crowds of humans and orcs. Approaching the first man he saw, the boy asked:

  - *"Excuse me, do you know where the guild is?"* —H

  - *"Hello there. Aren’t you a bit young for the guild?"* (The man smirked.) *"Well, go straight and turn right. Just in case, tell them Kats sent you."* —K

  - *"Got it, thanks."* —H

  {*Annoying how they treat me like a child, even though I’m seven.*}

  As Hiro walked through the streets, he observed the people. The sky was slightly overcast, and snow piled up in places—though this city sat on the edge of the winter biome. Entering the guild building, Hiro approached the reception desk, where a girl stood.

  {*Huh. The floor doesn’t crumble under my bare feet. So the curse has its own rules.*}

  - *"Hi, I’m Keori. What brings you here?"* —K

  - *"I want to register."* —H

  - *"You want me to register you?"* —K

  - *"Yes."* —H

  - *"At your age, you’d normally need a parent or guardian’s permission."* —K

  - *"Kats sent me."* —H

  - *"Oh, Kats? Alright then. Give me your alias, and I’ll make your card."* —K

  {*That guy called himself an S-rank adventurer, the "Dragon God"—but I beat him. Does that count as a win? Whatever. I’ll pick something cool… Hmm. How about—*}

  - *"God of the Void."* —H

  - *"God of the Void? A bit full of yourself, aren’t you?"* (She laughed.) *"Just kidding. Give me a sec."* —K

  Five minutes later, Keori returned with a copper rectangular tag: *"God of the Void. Rank C."*

  - *"Everyone starts at C-rank. To rank up, complete quests—solo or, better yet, in a team."* —K

  - *"Got it."* —H

  - *"Good luck!"* —K

  Hiro left the guild and wandered further. He stumbled upon a street lined with stalls—one selling jewelry. He sold the merchant teeth from creatures he’d slain on his journey. The man was shocked to see *red dragon fangs* but paid generously: **50 gold and 460 silver coins**. A fortune, apparently—red dragons were no joke.

  ---

  **Two Months Later**

  Hiro had been staying at the guild, occasionally hunting monsters near the city. He’d also bought a map, confirming his location: **northeastern Etheria**. Using mana, he crafted himself durable clothing—black pants, a coat, and boots, all reinforced to resist even sword strikes.

  Just as he was about to pick up another quest, his body **flashed with light**—and he found himself in a different city.

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  {*What the hell? Where am I now?*}

  He approached the nearest man—a brown-haired adventurer laden with pouches.

  - *"Excuse me, where is this?"* —H

  - *"The Kingdom of Ignis."* —???

  {*Where’s that?*}

  Hiro pulled out his map.

  - *"Can you show me?"* —H

  The man pointed. *"Here."*

  The map read: **"Ignis Continent. City of Pyronia."**

  - *"Thanks."* —H

  - *"No problem."* —???

  {*Damn. I’m on the other side of the world. Another curse? I didn’t even bring all my money. Gotta hit the guild.*}

  After locating the local guild, Hiro picked a **goblin-hunting quest**. The receptionist frowned.

  - *"Are you going with a party?"* —???

  - *"No, solo."* —H

  - *"But you’re just a kid! Only B-rank or higher can take this solo. C-rank needs a group."* —???

  Hiro smirked and slid his **gold adventurer’s card** across the counter.

  **"God of the Void. Rank A."**

  (His height was now 150 cm.)

  - *"Wha—?! Already A-rank?!"* —???

  - *"So, can I take it?"* —H

  - *"Uh… sure."* —???

  {*Ah, that reaction. Nothing beats the thrill of flexing a high-rank card. Worth grinding all those hard quests.*}

  ---

  **The Hunt**

  Outside the city, Hiro scanned the grassy plains (where goblins lurked) with his mana sense. Spotting a group, he noticed a boy fleeing from two goblins.

  {*Guess I’ll help.*}

  Two **stone bullets** shot from his fingertips, obliterating the goblins’ heads. The boy—terrified—collapsed. Hiro approached slowly.

  - *"I didn’t ask for your help!"* —???

  - *"Sure."* —H

  - *"I’m a genius, you know! Mastered basic fire magic at eight years old!"* —???

  - *"Congrats."* —H

  Silence. The boy stood up, indignant.

  - *"Why aren’t you impressed?!"* —???

  - *"By what?"* —H

  - *"That I’m a genius!"* —???

  - *"..."* —H

  - *"Ugh, whatever. I’m Kael. You?"* —K

  - *"Hiro."* —H

  - *"What are you doing here?"* —H

  - *"Hunting goblins to get stronger. Duh."* —K

  - *"Looked like the goblins were hunting you."* —H

  - *"Don’t mock me!"* —K

  - *"Why are *you* here?"* —K

  - *"Guild quest."* —H

  - *"What?! The guild? At your age? You’re like, my age!"* —K

  Hiro smirked again and flashed his **gold A-rank card**.

  - *"WHAT?! NO WAY! HOW?!"* —K

  - *"As you can see."* —H

  - *"I… I see."* —K

  - *"Don’t worry. You’ll get one soon too."* —H (*lie*) *"You’re a genius, after all."* —H

  Kael perked up instantly.

  - *"Right! I *am* a genius! I’ll get one for sure!"* —K

  As dusk fell, Kael ran back to the city—while Hiro **charged into the forest**.

  {*His training’s over. Mine’s just beginning! Ahahaha!*}

  All night, **explosions**, flashes of magic, and maniacal laughter echoed from the woods.

  ---

  **Morning After**

  At dawn, Hiro emerged—**drenched in red blood**, dragging a massive sack that dripped gore.

  {*Someone’s getting rich. Someone’s getting *very* rich. What a glorious night!*)

  As he walked, he mused:

  {*These curses are such a pain. One stops me from touching things—fixed with mana-clothes. Another turns me into a walking inferno—fixed by cooling my aura. Now this teleportation nonsense. I asked around—it’s been exactly three months since my birthday. So it’ll happen every month on the 18th? Guess I’m a nomad now. Wherever I settle, I’ll get yeeted across the world. Not ideal, but what can I do? At least I wiped out most of the forest’s monsters. Eyes, teeth, hearts—all sold for potions and gear. Not bad for a night’s work.)

  ---

  **Back in Town**

  After selling his haul (and **amassing a small fortune**), Hiro returned to the guild—where Kael was arguing with the receptionist.

  - *"I said, make me an adventurer!"* —K

  - *"I can’t just hand you a card! You’re too young!"* —???

  {*Wait, that’s Kael.*}

  - *"Hey, Kael."* —H

  - *"H-Hiro! They won’t register me!"* —K

  - *"I see."* —H

  - *"They registered *you*! Why not me?!"* —K

  - *"I *told* you, minors need an adult sponsor!"* —???

  - *"Pyrun?"* —H

  - *"Ugh—yes. My surname’s Pyrun. My father’s a respected man here!"* —K

  - *"So register me!"* —K

  - *"No! Unless…"* (The receptionist hesitated.) *"A high-rank adventurer could vouch for you."* —???

  - *"Hiro, *please*!"* —K

  - *"Fine, fine."* —H

  He flashed his A-rank card again.

  - *"A-rank?! AGAIN?!"* —???

  {*My ego’s gonna kill me one day. But damn, it feels good.*)

  - *"Alright, stay for registration."* —???

  - *"Yes! Hiro, thank you!"* —K

  - *"Sure. Good luck."* —H

  ---

  **Guild Room**

  Hiro retreated to his rented room on the second floor—spacious, with wooden walls, a chest, a bed, and a desk by the window overlooking the city and distant mountains. A journal and a water cup sat on the desk.

  He flopped onto the bed.

  - *"Sigh..."* —H

  {*Not a bad night. Time for a nap.*}