Chapter 4
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Chapter 4
Avatar (3)
Got another new skill.
This time, it seemed to be a sub-skill associated with my unique skill.
And upon checking the information, I could finally confirm that the ability I desired had emerged.
The avatar was nothing but another body for me.
While having two bodies had its perks, there were also downsides.
The doubled food expenses were merely a minor issue.
'The fact that I have no choice but to accept Avatar's senses and the emotions it conveys without filtering is fatal.'
Ignoring the senses using Avatar's dormant state was not an absolute ability but something feasible only in situations with minimal external stimuli.
'For instance... like death.'
Or when suffering a fatal injury, it would be impossible to ignore the intense emotions and sensations.
Of course, it might be fine since Avatar can be swapped in dangerous situations.
I also believed in that when I tried to send Avatar to the other world on my behalf.
'But crises can come at any time and in any way. A moment of carelessness could lead to death, and in unexpected situations, I might suffer a fatal injury.'
Even if I didn't directly experience it, I would inevitably suffer a significant mental shock if someone right in front of me suddenly died, given my weaker mental state compared to the average modern person.
In that regard, the skill I acquired this time was incredibly useful.
Through the Hub, it became possible to filter and selectively process all stimuli and emotions through Avatar.
In other words, overcoming dimensional nausea was just the beginning; it meant immunity to all mental contamination, including death.
I could go anywhere and do anything by controlling Avatar as if playing a game.
'All from the comfort of a warm and cozy corner!'
[Avatar's potential is increasing. Growth is accelerating.]
The phrase continued as if to suggest it wasn't the end.
It meant that additional adjustments were given to Avatar's growth.
'But wait, Avatar's conditions were supposed to be just like my original self. If it becomes like this...'
Doesn't it mean it becomes more superior and talented than my original self?
"Well, since Avatar will handle the dangerous stuff anyway, it's good to become stronger. It's good, but..."
A troubled expression flickered with a subtle emotion.
'Not inferior to the main body, but the brain, so it's okay. A commander doesn't need to be stronger than their subordinates. That's settled, now let's see how much Karma is left.'
[Unique Skill Enhancement (500,000)]
[Available Karma - 900,213]
That abundant Karma had decreased by more than half.
Given the increasing rate of Karma consumption, it seemed like this enhancement would be the last.
It might be greed, but I savored the feeling of regret for no reason.
After a moment's contemplation, I finally selected 'Unique Skill Enhancement' for the last time.
It was more efficient than raising other attributes, so there was no hesitation.
[Unique Skill Enhancement (600,000)]
[Available Karma - 400,213]
[Unique Skill has grown, expanding possibilities. All avatars acquire a random skill.]
The final enhancement didn't disappoint my expectations either.
Avatar's skill awakening.
In a situation where there was practically no combat ability, it was truly a godsend.
'Of course, it may not be as good as the unique skill given during the first awakening, but now even a trivial skill is welcome.'
And the change wasn't the only thing.
I became three people!
We looked at each other in turn.
With multiple enhancements and steadily strengthening multitasking and mental strength, along with the help of 'Mind Hub', there was no sense of confusion at all.
'However, with more avatars to come in the future, it might get confusing later on. There had to be a way to distinguish them separately.'
In the end, it's the naming.
"I can't keep calling them Avatar 1, Avatar 2 forever."
"I'm not confident in naming things."
"Names... it's about names..."
Mulling over it with the duplicates, I sighed and shook my head.
Although there were three heads, they all had the same sensibilities, so naming wasn't much help.
"Let's go with 'Hans.' It's easy to say and doesn't sound bad. Yeah."
I pointed to the first avatar I summoned and gave him the name that popped into my head.
What I didn't anticipate was what happened right after.
Zing—
"Huh? What suddenly...?"
A faint ripple brushed through my mind.
There was no pain or discomfort, but instinctively, I felt that something had changed.
-Name: Hans
I trained continuously without rest.
It was somewhat regretful that the effects of the rigorous training only applied to the specific avatar and not to the main body.
But since it was created as a separate entity from the beginning, it couldn't be helped.
'Well, it's just the avatar going to the other world, so it doesn't matter. Plus, the acceleration of growth applies. Besides, it seems like the status enhancement effects from the Karma Store are shared when I resummon the avatar.'
Unlike myself, whose home training had its limits, the avatar could go outside, allowing me to exercise more efficiently.
Due to its transcendent recuperative power, I exercised my body to the limit in the empty gym, avoiding unnecessary attention.
And when I felt like it was getting suspicious, I went out and ran far, increasing my stamina.
The pain from the extreme training could be filtered out through 'Mind Hub,' making the grueling exercises nothing more than mundane repetitive tasks.
Of course, as my main body was comfortably browsing the internet at home, it wasn't actually boring, but having two avatars with the same face made me uneasy.
So, I intensively trained Hans, who was scheduled to go to the other world, and simultaneously engaged in home training and leisure activities with the other avatar.
"Oh! Already cleared the stage boss!"
"Great, keep going!"
With a fantastic breath, while playing two-player mode, Hans, drenched in sweat, entered through the front door and headed to the bathroom.
Seeing him, who had returned from an extreme feat, made me feel a little strange, as if I was doing something wrong.
'It's a bit uncomfortable, but it's not like I'm focusing on one arm and neglecting the rest of my body, feeling sorry for the arm.'
Before Hans came out of the shower, I set the table.
It might have been a trivial problem, but the cost of food was skyrocketing.
With the three of us exercising more than usual people, and one of us almost torturing the body, the calories being burned were beyond imagination.
Thinking about the soaring food expenses brought tears to my eyes, but I decided to consider it an investment.
Bringing back useful items from this other world through the avatar would be enough to make a good sum of money.
'Selling secretly is an issue, but it'll work out somehow later on. After all, the current avatar is optimized for crime.'
Of course, I had no intention of earning money by harming innocent people.
After all, I was in a position to have suffered from such individuals.
I would act in a way that would not embarrass my family in any way.
'That's why there's even more of a need to go to this other world.'
I wasn't particularly strong compared to other returnees, so there wasn't an obvious way to make money on Earth.
Physical labor was the only thing that came to mind right away.
"There's no information about the Outerica Dimension, huh?"
"Is this a place no one went? Or maybe no one has returned yet. Anyway, it's a shame."
It had become a habit to organize my thoughts as if I were having a conversation with the avatar.
Since I had lacked conversation partners for a while...
From now on, as I interact with other people, things will gradually improve.
And some time later.
I checked the heavily armored avatar, just like I did in the beginning.
It wasn't the equipment I had used before; these were newly acquired items.
Going to an unpredictable other world, I couldn't send the items my parents had prepared, although they were prepared for emergencies, they might not be needed in the future.
"Phew... I think everything's done now."
Actually, there was no need to check so many times since I could go back and forth at any time, but I did several checks to relieve the tension.
I knew it was safe, but just the thought of going to another world made me inevitably nervous.
"Well then, shall we go for real? 'Dimensional Transfer Gate Summon.'"
And before my eyes, the transfer gate that I had seen a short while ago reappeared.
***
[The transfer to the Outerica Dimension is complete.]
The process was simple.
I summoned the dimensional transfer gate, stood on it with my avatar, and activated it.
It was so simple that the tension I had felt just moments before seemed completely futile in the face of this straightforward journey to the other world.
When the transfer was complete and I opened my eyes, the landscape of the forest I had seen a while ago was right in front of me.
Or, strictly speaking, it was different from what I had seen before.
The towering trees were familiar, but the surroundings were not clearly visible.
"It's night..."
I was left alone in the middle of a forest at night.
With a time difference of about tenfold, it was an unavoidable issue, but there was nothing I could do about the regret.
I deliberately tried to match the time of the initial transfer, but over time, an error must have occurred.
To think I had to start survival in the nighttime forest immediately.
Even in a well-lit forest, I wouldn't have felt confident.
I pondered for a moment before deciding to move for the time being.
"Generally, recklessly moving in a nighttime forest isn't a good choice, but..."
After a brief hesitation, I confidently took a step forward.
I had confidence in my strengthened physical abilities and 'Rapid Recovery,' but the lack of a sense of crisis was probably the biggest reason.
The dimension sickness I had worried about was also perfectly fine thanks to 'Mind Hub.'
I considered even this risky night hike as an exciting adventure.
With such a light-hearted mindset, as I immersed myself in the romance of this adventure in another world, I looked up at the night sky.
And what I saw first were not the stars, but the yellow-glowing eyes of a fierce beast.
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Chapter 4
Avatar (3)
Got another new skill.
This time, it seemed to be a sub-skill associated with my unique skill.
And upon checking the information, I could finally confirm that the ability I desired had emerged.
The avatar was nothing but another body for me.
While having two bodies had its perks, there were also downsides.
The doubled food expenses were merely a minor issue.
'The fact that I have no choice but to accept Avatar's senses and the emotions it conveys without filtering is fatal.'
Ignoring the senses using Avatar's dormant state was not an absolute ability but something feasible only in situations with minimal external stimuli.
'For instance... like death.'
Or when suffering a fatal injury, it would be impossible to ignore the intense emotions and sensations.
Of course, it might be fine since Avatar can be swapped in dangerous situations.
I also believed in that when I tried to send Avatar to the other world on my behalf.
'But crises can come at any time and in any way. A moment of carelessness could lead to death, and in unexpected situations, I might suffer a fatal injury.'
Even if I didn't directly experience it, I would inevitably suffer a significant mental shock if someone right in front of me suddenly died, given my weaker mental state compared to the average modern person.
In that regard, the skill I acquired this time was incredibly useful.
Through the Hub, it became possible to filter and selectively process all stimuli and emotions through Avatar.
In other words, overcoming dimensional nausea was just the beginning; it meant immunity to all mental contamination, including death.
I could go anywhere and do anything by controlling Avatar as if playing a game.
'All from the comfort of a warm and cozy corner!'
[Avatar's potential is increasing. Growth is accelerating.]
The phrase continued as if to suggest it wasn't the end.
It meant that additional adjustments were given to Avatar's growth.
'But wait, Avatar's conditions were supposed to be just like my original self. If it becomes like this...'
Doesn't it mean it becomes more superior and talented than my original self?
"Well, since Avatar will handle the dangerous stuff anyway, it's good to become stronger. It's good, but..."
A troubled expression flickered with a subtle emotion.
'Not inferior to the main body, but the brain, so it's okay. A commander doesn't need to be stronger than their subordinates. That's settled, now let's see how much Karma is left.'
[Unique Skill Enhancement (500,000)]
[Available Karma - 900,213]
That abundant Karma had decreased by more than half.
Given the increasing rate of Karma consumption, it seemed like this enhancement would be the last.
It might be greed, but I savored the feeling of regret for no reason.
After a moment's contemplation, I finally selected 'Unique Skill Enhancement' for the last time.
It was more efficient than raising other attributes, so there was no hesitation.
[Unique Skill Enhancement (600,000)]
[Available Karma - 400,213]
[Unique Skill has grown, expanding possibilities. All avatars acquire a random skill.]
The final enhancement didn't disappoint my expectations either.
Avatar's skill awakening.
In a situation where there was practically no combat ability, it was truly a godsend.
'Of course, it may not be as good as the unique skill given during the first awakening, but now even a trivial skill is welcome.'
And the change wasn't the only thing.
I became three people!
We looked at each other in turn.
With multiple enhancements and steadily strengthening multitasking and mental strength, along with the help of 'Mind Hub', there was no sense of confusion at all.
'However, with more avatars to come in the future, it might get confusing later on. There had to be a way to distinguish them separately.'
In the end, it's the naming.
"I can't keep calling them Avatar 1, Avatar 2 forever."
"I'm not confident in naming things."
"Names... it's about names..."
Mulling over it with the duplicates, I sighed and shook my head.
Although there were three heads, they all had the same sensibilities, so naming wasn't much help.
"Let's go with 'Hans.' It's easy to say and doesn't sound bad. Yeah."
I pointed to the first avatar I summoned and gave him the name that popped into my head.
What I didn't anticipate was what happened right after.
Zing—
"Huh? What suddenly...?"
A faint ripple brushed through my mind.
There was no pain or discomfort, but instinctively, I felt that something had changed.
-Name: Hans
I trained continuously without rest.
It was somewhat regretful that the effects of the rigorous training only applied to the specific avatar and not to the main body.
But since it was created as a separate entity from the beginning, it couldn't be helped.
'Well, it's just the avatar going to the other world, so it doesn't matter. Plus, the acceleration of growth applies. Besides, it seems like the status enhancement effects from the Karma Store are shared when I resummon the avatar.'
Unlike myself, whose home training had its limits, the avatar could go outside, allowing me to exercise more efficiently.
Due to its transcendent recuperative power, I exercised my body to the limit in the empty gym, avoiding unnecessary attention.
And when I felt like it was getting suspicious, I went out and ran far, increasing my stamina.
The pain from the extreme training could be filtered out through 'Mind Hub,' making the grueling exercises nothing more than mundane repetitive tasks.
Of course, as my main body was comfortably browsing the internet at home, it wasn't actually boring, but having two avatars with the same face made me uneasy.
So, I intensively trained Hans, who was scheduled to go to the other world, and simultaneously engaged in home training and leisure activities with the other avatar.
"Oh! Already cleared the stage boss!"
"Great, keep going!"
With a fantastic breath, while playing two-player mode, Hans, drenched in sweat, entered through the front door and headed to the bathroom.
Seeing him, who had returned from an extreme feat, made me feel a little strange, as if I was doing something wrong.
'It's a bit uncomfortable, but it's not like I'm focusing on one arm and neglecting the rest of my body, feeling sorry for the arm.'
Before Hans came out of the shower, I set the table.
It might have been a trivial problem, but the cost of food was skyrocketing.
With the three of us exercising more than usual people, and one of us almost torturing the body, the calories being burned were beyond imagination.
Thinking about the soaring food expenses brought tears to my eyes, but I decided to consider it an investment.
Bringing back useful items from this other world through the avatar would be enough to make a good sum of money.
'Selling secretly is an issue, but it'll work out somehow later on. After all, the current avatar is optimized for crime.'
Of course, I had no intention of earning money by harming innocent people.
After all, I was in a position to have suffered from such individuals.
I would act in a way that would not embarrass my family in any way.
'That's why there's even more of a need to go to this other world.'
I wasn't particularly strong compared to other returnees, so there wasn't an obvious way to make money on Earth.
Physical labor was the only thing that came to mind right away.
"There's no information about the Outerica Dimension, huh?"
"Is this a place no one went? Or maybe no one has returned yet. Anyway, it's a shame."
It had become a habit to organize my thoughts as if I were having a conversation with the avatar.
Since I had lacked conversation partners for a while...
From now on, as I interact with other people, things will gradually improve.
And some time later.
I checked the heavily armored avatar, just like I did in the beginning.
It wasn't the equipment I had used before; these were newly acquired items.
Going to an unpredictable other world, I couldn't send the items my parents had prepared, although they were prepared for emergencies, they might not be needed in the future.
"Phew... I think everything's done now."
Actually, there was no need to check so many times since I could go back and forth at any time, but I did several checks to relieve the tension.
I knew it was safe, but just the thought of going to another world made me inevitably nervous.
"Well then, shall we go for real? 'Dimensional Transfer Gate Summon.'"
And before my eyes, the transfer gate that I had seen a short while ago reappeared.
***
[The transfer to the Outerica Dimension is complete.]
The process was simple.
I summoned the dimensional transfer gate, stood on it with my avatar, and activated it.
It was so simple that the tension I had felt just moments before seemed completely futile in the face of this straightforward journey to the other world.
When the transfer was complete and I opened my eyes, the landscape of the forest I had seen a while ago was right in front of me.
Or, strictly speaking, it was different from what I had seen before.
The towering trees were familiar, but the surroundings were not clearly visible.
"It's night..."
I was left alone in the middle of a forest at night.
With a time difference of about tenfold, it was an unavoidable issue, but there was nothing I could do about the regret.
I deliberately tried to match the time of the initial transfer, but over time, an error must have occurred.
To think I had to start survival in the nighttime forest immediately.
Even in a well-lit forest, I wouldn't have felt confident.
I pondered for a moment before deciding to move for the time being.
"Generally, recklessly moving in a nighttime forest isn't a good choice, but..."
After a brief hesitation, I confidently took a step forward.
I had confidence in my strengthened physical abilities and 'Rapid Recovery,' but the lack of a sense of crisis was probably the biggest reason.
The dimension sickness I had worried about was also perfectly fine thanks to 'Mind Hub.'
I considered even this risky night hike as an exciting adventure.
With such a light-hearted mindset, as I immersed myself in the romance of this adventure in another world, I looked up at the night sky.
And what I saw first were not the stars, but the yellow-glowing eyes of a fierce beast.
Chapter 4Avatar 3Got another new skill.This time, it seemed to be a sub-skill associated with my unique skill.And upon checking the information, I could finally confirm that the ability I desired had emerged.The avatar was nothing but another body for me.While having two bodies had its perks, there were also downsides.The doubled food expenses were merely a minor issue.'The fact that I have no choice but to accept Avatar's senses and the emotions it conveys without filtering is fatal.'Ignoring the senses using Avatar's dormant state was not an absolute ability but something feasible only in situations with minimal external stimuli.'For instance... like death.'Or when suffering a fatal injury, it would be impossible to ignore the intense emotions and sensations.Of course, it might be fine since Avatar can be swapped in dangerous situations.I also believed in that when I tried to send Avatar to the other world on my behalf.'But crises can come at any time and in any way. A moment of carelessness could lead to death, and in unexpected situations, I might suffer a fatal injury.'Even if I didn't directly experience it, I would inevitably suffer a significant mental shock if someone right in front of me suddenly died, given my weaker mental state compared to the average modern person.In that regard, the skill I acquired this time was incredibly useful.Through the Hub, it became possible to filter and selectively process all stimuli and emotions through Avatar.In other words, overcoming dimensional nausea was just the beginning; it meant immunity to all mental contamination, including death.I could go anywhere and do anything by controlling Avatar as if playing a game.'All from the comfort of a warm and cozy corner!'Avatar's potential is increasing. Growth is accelerating.The phrase continued as if to suggest it wasn't the end.It meant that additional adjustments were given to Avatar's growth.'But wait, Avatar's conditions were supposed to be just like my original self. If it becomes like this...'Doesn't it mean it becomes more superior and talented than my original self?"Well, since Avatar will handle the dangerous stuff anyway, it's good to become stronger. It's good, but..."A troubled expression flickered with a subtle emotion.'Not inferior to the main body, but the brain, so it's okay. A commander doesn't need to be stronger than their subordinates. That's settled, now let's see how much Karma is left.'Unique Skill Enhancement 500,000Available Karma - 900,213That abundant Karma had decreased by more than half.Given the increasing rate of Karma consumption, it seemed like this enhancement would be the last.It might be greed, but I savored the feeling of regret for no reason.After a moment's contemplation, I finally selected 'Unique Skill Enhancement' for the last time.It was more efficient than raising other attributes, so there was no hesitation.Unique Skill Enhancement 600,000Available Karma - 400,213Unique Skill has grown, expanding possibilities. All avatars acquire a random skill.The final enhancement didn't disappoint my expectations either.Avatar's skill awakening.In a situation where there was practically no combat ability, it was truly a godsend.'Of course, it may not be as good as the unique skill given during the first awakening, but now even a trivial skill is welcome.'And the change wasn't the only thing.I became three people!We looked at each other in turn.With multiple enhancements and steadily strengthening multitasking and mental strength, along with the help of 'Mind Hub', there was no sense of confusion at all.'However, with more avatars to come in the future, it might get confusing later on. There had to be a way to distinguish them separately.'In the end, it's the naming."I can't keep calling them Avatar 1, Avatar 2 forever.""I'm not confident in naming things.""Names... it's about names..."Mulling over it with the duplicates, I sighed and shook my head.Although there were three heads, they all had the same sensibilities, so naming wasn't much help."Let's go with 'Hans.' It's easy to say and doesn't sound bad. Yeah."I pointed to the first avatar I summoned and gave him the name that popped into my head.What I didn't anticipate was what happened right after.Zing"Huh? What suddenly...?"A faint ripple brushed through my mind.There was no pain or discomfort, but instinctively, I felt that something had changed.-Name: HansI trained continuously without rest.It was somewhat regretful that the effects of the rigorous training only applied to the specific avatar and not to the main body.But since it was created as a separate entity from the beginning, it couldn't be helped.'Well, it's just the avatar going to the other world, so it doesn't matter. Plus, the acceleration of growth applies. Besides, it seems like the status enhancement effects from the Karma Store are shared when I resummon the avatar.'Unlike myself, whose home training had its limits, the avatar could go outside, allowing me to exercise more efficiently.Due to its transcendent recuperative power, I exercised my body to the limit in the empty gym, avoiding unnecessary attention.And when I felt like it was getting suspicious, I went out and ran far, increasing my stamina.The pain from the extreme training could be filtered out through 'Mind Hub,' making the grueling exercises nothing more than mundane repetitive tasks.Of course, as my main body was comfortably browsing the internet at home, it wasn't actually boring, but having two avatars with the same face made me uneasy.So, I intensively trained Hans, who was scheduled to go to the other world, and simultaneously engaged in home training and leisure activities with the other avatar."Oh! Already cleared the stage boss!""Great, keep going!"With a fantastic breath, while playing two-player mode, Hans, drenched in sweat, entered through the front door and headed to the bathroom.Seeing him, who had returned from an extreme feat, made me feel a little strange, as if I was doing something wrong.'It's a bit uncomfortable, but it's not like I'm focusing on one arm and neglecting the rest of my body, feeling sorry for the arm.'Before Hans came out of the shower, I set the table.It might have been a trivial problem, but the cost of food was skyrocketing.With the three of us exercising more than usual people, and one of us almost torturing the body, the calories being burned were beyond imagination.Thinking about the soaring food expenses brought tears to my eyes, but I decided to consider it an investment.Bringing back useful items from this other world through the avatar would be enough to make a good sum of money.'Selling secretly is an issue, but it'll work out somehow later on. After all, the current avatar is optimized for crime.'Of course, I had no intention of earning money by harming innocent people.After all, I was in a position to have suffered from such individuals.I would act in a way that would not embarrass my family in any way.'That's why there's even more of a need to go to this other world.'I wasn't particularly strong compared to other returnees, so there wasn't an obvious way to make money on Earth.Physical labor was the only thing that came to mind right away."There's no information about the Outerica Dimension, huh?""Is this a place no one went? Or maybe no one has returned yet. Anyway, it's a shame."It had become a habit to organize my thoughts as if I were having a conversation with the avatar.Since I had lacked conversation partners for a while...From now on, as I interact with other people, things will gradually improve.And some time later.I checked the heavily armored avatar, just like I did in the beginning.It wasn't the equipment I had used before; these were newly acquired items.Going to an unpredictable other world, I couldn't send the items my parents had prepared, although they were prepared for emergencies, they might not be needed in the future."Phew... I think everything's done now."Actually, there was no need to check so many times since I could go back and forth at any time, but I did several checks to relieve the tension.I knew it was safe, but just the thought of going to another world made me inevitably nervous."Well then, shall we go for real? 'Dimensional Transfer Gate Summon.'"And before my eyes, the transfer gate that I had seen a short while ago reappeared.***The transfer to the Outerica Dimension is complete.The process was simple.I summoned the dimensional transfer gate, stood on it with my avatar, and activated it.It was so simple that the tension I had felt just moments before seemed completely futile in the face of this straightforward journey to the other world.When the transfer was complete and I opened my eyes, the landscape of the forest I had seen a while ago was right in front of me.Or, strictly speaking, it was different from what I had seen before.The towering trees were familiar, but the surroundings were not clearly visible."It's night..."I was left alone in the middle of a forest at night.With a time difference of about tenfold, it was an unavoidable issue, but there was nothing I could do about the regret.I deliberately tried to match the time of the initial transfer, but over time, an error must have occurred.To think I had to start survival in the nighttime forest immediately.Even in a well-lit forest, I wouldn't have felt confident.I pondered for a moment before deciding to move for the time being."Generally, recklessly moving in a nighttime forest isn't a good choice, but..."After a brief hesitation, I confidently took a step forward.I had confidence in my strengthened physical abilities and 'Rapid Recovery,' but the lack of a sense of crisis was probably the biggest reason.The dimension sickness I had worried about was also perfectly fine thanks to 'Mind Hub.'I considered even this risky night hike as an exciting adventure.With such a light-hearted mindset, as I immersed myself in the romance of this adventure in another world, I looked up at the night sky.And what I saw first were not the stars, but the yellow-glowing eyes of a fierce beast.
