THOOM.

THOOM.

THOOM.

The footsteps inside the darkness stopped completely. Terror spread across the tutorial chamber.

Nobody stood still instinctively.

Even the glowing blue walls around the arena felt it was shaking.

Then....

Two massive glowing eyes opened inside the darkness beyond the gate watching him. A low growl echoed outward.

GRRRRRRRRRR...

Nobody slowly pointed toward the entrance without looking away. "...Ren."

The rabbit coach sat casually on the couch again. "Yes?"

"...Tell me honestly. What the hell is that?"

Ren smirked faintly. "Your first lesson."

The giant gate fully opened and something massive stepped out.

BOOM.

The floor shook.

Nobody’s eyes widened immediately. "...Oh you gotta be kidding me."

A giant orc monster emerged from the darkness. It was nearly ten feet tall.

Its entire body was covered in thick green muscle layered with scars. Rotten leather armor hung across its shoulders and waist. Iron chains wrapped around one arm like trophies from previous kills.

One crimson eye glowed unnaturally while the other was covered by a deep scar. Its tusks curved upward from its mouth. And resting on its shoulder was a gigantic iron cleaver nearly the size of Nobody himself.

The creature exhaled heavily. Hot steam escaped its nostrils. Then its monstrous gaze locked onto Nobody.

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[Monster Detected]

Name: Brutal Orc Soldier

Threat Rank: D+

Status:

Extremely Aggressive (つд⊂)

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Nobody stared blankly. "...D plus?? My as*. That thing looks like it eats 10 Nobodys for breakfast."

The orc suddenly slammed its cleaver against the floor.

BOOOOOOM!!

Cracks spread across the metallic arena.

Nobody immediately jumped backward. "OH HELL NO! Is it planning on making me smashed potato?"

Ren casually rested his chin against one hand. "Your objective is simple."

Nobody pointed aggressively at the monster. "THAT THING IS NOT SIMPLE!"

Ren ignored him. "Survive."

The orc roared violently.

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!

The pressure alone shook the chamber.

Nobody looked horrified. "...Why does every enemy I meet scream like they have some old animosity against me?!"

The monster charged instantly.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Each step shook the arena.

Nobody panicked immediately. "WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!" He turned and ran.

The orc swung its massive cleaver downward.

SLAAAAAM!! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The floor exploded behind him. Metal debris scattered everywhere.

Nobody screamed while running. "WHY IS THE FIRST TUTORIAL MONSTER BUILT LIKE A LEVEL-99 BOSS?!"

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[System Notification]

Combat Trial Active.

User survival probability:

18% ( ༎ຶ⌑༎ຶ )

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"...ONLY EIGHTEEN?!"

The orc roared again and swung horizontally this time.

Nobody ducked barely in time.

FWWWWOOOSH!!

The giant blade passed over his head with terrifying force. The wind pressure alone sent him sliding across the floor. "GAH...!" He crashed against the ground hard.

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[Minor Damage Sustained]

[HP: 410 → 330]

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Nobody quickly stood again. "...Okay....This thing is way stronger than the bear."

The orc charged again instantly.

Ren watched quietly from the couch.

Nobody glanced toward him desperately. "AREN’T YOU GONNA HELP?!"

"No," Ren said.

"...USELESS COACH!"

The monster reached him again.

Nobody barely dodged sideways.

BOOOOM!!

The cleaver slammed into the floor again.

This time the shockwave itself threw Nobody backward.

He rolled twice before stopping.

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[Impact Damage Sustained]

[HP: 330 → 298]

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"...Ow..."

The orc pulled its weapon free slowly while growling deeply.

Nobody’s breathing became heavier. "...Think. Think. How do I fight this thing?"

The system window suddenly appeared again.

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[Tutorial Hint] (ง⌐▀͡ ̯-▀)=/̵▬▬ι═══════ﺤ

Large enemies possess slower directional recovery after heavy swings.

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Nobody blinked. "...Oh." He looked toward the orc carefully now.

The monster lifted the giant cleaver again.

"...Wait....So after swinging...it needs time to recover."

Ren smirked faintly from afar. "Finally, using your brain..Huh..."

The orc charged once more.

Nobody stayed still this time. Sweat rolled down his forehead. "...Okay...Timing..."

The monster roared and swung vertically.

SLAAAAAM!!

At the last possible second....

Nobody jumped sideways. The blade crashed into the floor.

And this time....

The orc actually paused briefly trying to pull the weapon free.

Nobody’s eyes widened.

"...NOW!" He rushed forward instantly and punched the monster directly in the stomach.

THUD!!

The orc slowly looked downward.

Nobody slowly looked upward. "...Ah....That did absolutely nothing."

The orc grabbed him immediately.

"OH FAARAAAK!!"

The monster lifted him with one hand and threw him violently across the arena.

BOOOOOOM!!

Nobody crashed through a metallic pillar.

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[Heavy Damage Sustained]

[HP: 298 → 200]

Warning:

Internal injuries detected.

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Nobody coughed violently. " Why the hell is the healing skill not working...!"

Pain spread through his entire body. His office shirt was torn now. Blood dripped lightly from his forehead.

The orc approached slowly this time. Like it already knew the fight was over.

Nobody forced himself upward while breathing heavily. "...No...I didn’t come all this way just to die like this."

The orc roared again. Then charged.

Nobody’s eyes moved quickly."Weapon...Need weapon...Anything." Then he noticed broken metal debris nearby from the shattered pillar. Nobody grabbed a sharp metallic rod instantly. "...Okay. Crowbar it is."

The orc swung downward again.

Nobody rolled under the attack barely in time.

SLAAAAAM!!

The floor exploded.

Then he stabbed the metal rod directly into the monster’s leg.

SCHKKK!!

The orc roared violently.

GRAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!

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[Critical Strike Successful]

Damage Inflicted: 18

Enemy HP:

282/300

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Nobody blinked. "...WAIT I ACTUALLY DAMAGED IT?!"

The orc backhanded him instantly.

BAAAAM!!

Nobody flew across the floor again.

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[Heavy Damage Sustained]

[HP: 200 → 100]

Warning:

User condition unstable.

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"...Everything hurts..."

Ren finally spoke again. "Good."

Nobody looked offended while laying on the floor. "HOW IS THIS GOOD?!"

"You’ve stopped panicking."

Nobody froze slightly. Then he realized Ren was right.

At some point during the fight...His fear became focus.

The orc charged again.

This time...

Nobody stood his ground with a steady breath, watching the orc with sharp observation.

The monster swung.

Nobody dodged.

The giant cleaver missed by inches.

Then he counterattacked instantly.

STAB!

STAB!

STAB!

The metal rod pierced the orc’s side repeatedly.

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[Combo Attack Successful]

Damage Inflicted:

11

14

13

Enemy HP:

244/300

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The orc roared in rage and grabbed Nobody again. But this time Nobody reacted faster. He kicked directly against the monster’s wrist and escaped the grab mid-motion.

Ren’s crimson eyes narrowed slightly. "...Hm. It seems Bowlcut is adapting." A small grin appeared.

Nobody landed roughly but stayed standing. Sweat dripped down his face. Blood stained his torn office shirt.

Yet he was more excited. "...Okay...Maybe this tutorial thing isn’t complete bullshit."

The orc roared louder than before.

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[Warning]

Enemy entering Rage State.

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Nobody’s excitement disappeared instantly. "...Ah....Never mind."

The orc’s red eye burned brighter. Veins bulged across its massive neck and arms as dark red energy began spreading through its body like boiling blood.

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

The roar shook the entire tutorial chamber.

Nobody instinctively covered his ears. "OH COME ON! WHY DOES IT HAVE A SECOND PHASE?!"

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[Warning]

Enemy has entered:

[Rage State] џ(ºДºџ)

Attack Power Increased.

Movement Speed Increased.

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Nobody stared blankly at the system window. "...You people seriously hate beginners."

The orc ripped its giant cleaver out of the floor with one hand now. Before, it required both. But now it did it with just one.

Nobody immediately noticed. "...Nope....Nope nope nope..That’s not fair..Your cheating."

Ren watched quietly from the couch, one leg crossed over the other. His red eyes gleamed with interest. "Now the real tutorial begins."

Nobody pointed aggressively toward him while backing away. "YOU CALL THIS A TUTORIAL?! This is like taking advantage of my innocent greed!"

The orc suddenly disappeared from its position.

BOOOOM!!

The floor behind where it stood exploded.

Nobody’s eyes widened. "...WAIT WHERE...!"

A massive fist slammed toward his face.

BAAAAM!!

Nobody barely crossed his arms in time before the impact launched him across the arena. He bounced violently against the metallic floor several times before crashing into another pillar.

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[Heavy Damage Sustained]

[HP: 100 → 40]

Warning:

Critical condition approaching.╭(°ﾛ° ")╯

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"...Cough....!" Blood spilled from Nobody’s mouth. His entire body screamed in pain now.

Even breathing hurt. "...This thing...hits like a truck..."

The orc slowly approached again. Steam escaped from its nostrils violently. Its muscles looked even larger now during rage state.

Nobody forced himself upward using the broken pillar. His legs were trembling. But he still stood.

Ren noticed immediately. "...Interesting. Most beginners at this stage would already be mentally broken and beg me to stop the tutorial training. Yet this human still tried standing."

Nobody wiped blood from his mouth roughly.

"...Okay..."

"...Think..."

"Fast enemy."

"Massive damage."

"Very tanky."

"...This is complete bullshit. How in actual hell thinking can defeat this giant bastard."

The system window appeared again.

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[Tutorial Hint] \(๑•́o•̀๑)/

Observation:

Enemy rage state reduces defensive awareness.

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Nobody blinked. "...Defensive awareness?"

The orc suddenly charged again at more faster speed.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The entire chamber shook from each step.

Nobody gritted his teeth. "...Fine then!" He ran forward too.

Ren raised an eyebrow slightly. "Oh?"

The distance closed instantly.

The orc swung horizontally.

FWOOOOOSH!!

Nobody slid underneath the giant blade at the last possible second. The wind pressure still sliced part of his sleeve apart. "...TOO CLOSE!"

But this time instead of retreating he stayed close.

The orc’s massive body actually struggled to angle attacks properly at close range.

Nobody immediately noticed. "...You bitc*...You can’t swing properly up close." He grabbed the broken metal rod again and stabbed repeatedly into the orc’s side.

SCHKKK!!

SCHKK!!

SCHKK!!

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[Rapid Strike Successful]

Damage:

9

11

8

Enemy HP:

216/300

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The orc roared violently and attempted grabbing him.

Nobody jumped backward instantly. Barely escaping the massive hand.

The monster’s grip alone cracked the floor beneath it.

"...No thank you!"

The orc slammed its cleaver downward again in pure rage.

SLAAAAAM!!

Shockwaves spread across the arena.

Nobody rolled sideways desperately.

Still the impact clipped him slightly.

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[Damage Sustained]

[HP: 40 → 20]

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"...Ah...I’m cooked." His vision blurred briefly.

The system window flickered urgently.

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[Critical Warning]

User condition unstable.

Recommendation:

Avoid direct impacts.

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"Nice advice! Why didn’t you say that earlier?!"