As the stream of information finally came to an end, Arthur's thoughts began to race.
"What? Summoning Card... Isn't this the full game? Does this mean I only got the new expansion I was working on?" He wondered, disappointment and confusion clashing in his mind.
"If that's the case, it means I won't have access to all the powers and armies available in the original game. Just the expansion... Random Summoning Cards."
For a moment, Arthur felt an overwhelming urge to punch whoever was responsible for this transfer—if they were standing before him.
A deep sense of regret welled up within him as he recalled the opportunities he had lost.
He sat there for a moment, trying to grasp the magnitude of what had slipped through his fingers.
Imagining how much better his situation could have been if he had the full game, he almost drooled at the thought of his potential future.
But he quickly regained his composure, realizing there was no use crying over spilled milk.
In the end, Arthur shook off his negative emotions and began analyzing his new circumstances.
He concluded that he had probably died in the accident, but instead of a tragic end, he had crossed into another world—bringing along the very expansion pack he had been developing.
During the transition, the expansion had seemingly transformed into a system similar to the strange interfaces he had read about in sci-fi novels.
Turning his attention back to the dialogue box, he decided to explore what this card could offer.
"Let's see what this thing can do."
"Now it's time to test it. I hope its capabilities aren't as limited as the full version of the game was."
"But how do I activate it? The Summoning Card is no longer just an icon in a game that I can click on." He pondered, trying to figure out how to trigger it.
Suddenly, a strange material began to form in his hand, as if it was assembling itself from nothing.
In moments, a card appeared—similar to the ones he used to play with as a child, but slightly larger and thicker, with golden edges that shimmered under the dim light.
The card pulsed faintly, as if holding a latent energy waiting to be unleashed.
Arthur felt a subtle vibration traveling from the card to his fingers, as though it was trying to communicate with him.
On its surface, an image of a warrior clad in gleaming armor appeared, surrounded by other figures poised as if ready for battle.
He raised the card to eye level, inspecting its intricate details in amazement.
Suddenly, the inscriptions on it began glowing with a brilliant blue light, responding to his focused attention.
A surge of energy—structured like streams of ones and zeroes—rushed into his mind, instantly transforming into a flood of information that embedded itself within his consciousness.
As he pondered, new notifications appeared before him:
[Summoning Card activated.]
[Selecting random content...]
[...]
[Summoning successful!]
[Summon Origin: Duchy of Negron]
[Character: Sir Jonathan de Caster – 45 years old]
〖Rank: Silver Knight〗
[Additional Units: Three hundred Black Raven Knights – Duchy of Negron]
[Sir Jonathan de Caster, the Loyal Knight of House Caster: One of the greatest and most devoted knights of the Duchy of Negron, he is known as the "Black Duke's Sword" due to his unwavering loyalty to the Duke of Negron. With extensive military experience and exceptional combat skills, he has become a symbol of strength and loyalty within the duchy.]
[The Black Raven Knights:The elite military force of the Duchy of Negron, divided into three main divisions]
[First Division – Shield Knights:A cavalry unit specializing in rapid response defense along the eastern borders against invasions. They are known for their ferocity in battle and resilience against enemy forces.]
[Second Division – Elite Knights:This unit is responsible for protecting the royal family and carrying out covert missions. Its members are selected from among the most skilled and loyal knights.]
[Third Division – Scout Knights: A reconnaissance and skirmisher unit, known for their speed and expertise in guerrilla warfare. They are often deployed to explore enemy territories and conduct swift raids.]
[Would you like to use the card now?]
Arthur stared at the card for a long moment before finally composing himself.
"This is incredible! It seems the card system hasn't changed much—most of its original features are still intact."
In the original game, War of the Eternal Throne, players had to gain experience and grow through farming, logging, and gradually building cities until they became kingdoms and empires.
However, in the new expansion—following player requests and project management recommendations—the Summoning Card System was introduced.
These cards granted players:
Random additional resources .
Unique characters with special abilities and rich backgrounds.
Various military units.
The goal was to break the monotony of slow progression, add diversity to gameplay, and increase excitement with every new summon.
"In the end, this addition was a major turning point in the game. It made every new card a source of thrill—especially when players obtained rare resources or powerful characters," Arthur thought as he examined the card in his hands.
He felt a fleeting joy as he examined the card's information.
Although he hadn't obtained all the features of the original game, only the new expansion component, this did not diminish his happiness.
Instead, it heightened his anticipation of exploring the game's new world with all its surprises.
"Let's see what this card can do!" Arthur said with a smile as he prepared to use it.
"The most important thing is..." he muttered softly, staring at the glowing card in his hands.
The details of the summoned character were clear: the Silver Knight—a rank he hadn't expected to attain so easily.
Arthur, the youngest son of a noble family, knew that his chances of inheriting the family title were slim.
Nevertheless, he received rigorous training in the art of knighthood and practiced diligently until he reached the rank of a trainee knight.
He believed this was the highest level he could achieve, but the card in his hands now was opening new doors.
With his vast knowledge of human kingdoms, he noticed that most nobles or individuals with extraordinary abilities belonged to the path of the Unusual Knights.
These knights were not just ordinary warriors; they possessed supernatural strength, resembling the heroes in the stories from his past life.
However, unlike those tales, where power was often unbalanced and mysterious, the knight system in this world was meticulously structured.
The gap between ranks was significant, and each rank represented a massive leap in power.
In the world of knights, classification depended on the mastery of the Qi Breathing Technique, a spiritual skill that granted knights extraordinary strength.
The hierarchy began with the Trainee Knight, followed by the Knight, then the Bronze Knight, progressing to the Silver Knight, and finally reaching the Golden Knight.
As for what lay beyond the Golden Knight... that was knowledge beyond Arthur's current standing, something he had yet to uncover.
In truth, Arthur himself had been training in the knight system since childhood and had been a trainee knight for years.
At this level, he could lift 150-200 kg, deliver strikes with a force of 500-700 kg, and move at speeds of 7-9 m/s.
He was capable of facing 2-4 trained infantry soldiers.
If he advanced to the Iron Knight—a stage where one forms the Seeds of Life and breaks past initial physical limits—his strength would nearly double.
He would be able to lift 300-400 kg, land blows with a force of 900-1200 kg, and move at speeds of 10-12 m/s. At this level, he could take on 7-10 infantry soldiers or easily defeat a trainee knight.
"It seems that the summoned cards have adapted to this new world..." Arthur mused aloud, gazing at the card.
He recalled that when he first activated this expansion, a message had appeared, stating that there was a data malfunction and that the system would be repaired by referencing the host's environment and data.
"Perhaps this adaptation is part of that repair..." he told himself, feeling a surge of excitement.
"A Silver Knight... that's a powerful rank, especially for someone in my current position."
Arthur paused for a moment, grounding himself in reality.
As the third son of a noble family, he had never expected to have a personal retainer or bodyguard of even a trainee knight's rank, let alone a knight of a higher rank.
In his position, acquiring a loyal personal trainee knight or an absolute subordinate was considered a rare privilege.
"But now..." he whispered, looking at the gleaming card in his hands.
"I have a Silver Knight. And not just any knight serving me for a title or land... but someone truly obedient and loyal to me."
Alongside him were five Iron Knights, divided into three squads.
A vision began to form in his mind—one where he walked alongside Sir Jonathan de Caster, his Silver Knight, with five Iron Knights at his side, attending a gathering of second-generation nobles like himself.
People would look at him with admiration and envy, while he basked in a sense of pride he had never felt before.
"This is just like what the wealthy did in my past life..." Arthur recalled how, in his previous world, the rich would always have bodyguards—not just for protection, but to showcase their status.
It was a symbol of power and prestige, one that others envied, resented, and even feared.
"Now, I will be the one in that position." He smirked, his voice filled with ambition.
"I'll make everyone look at me with those same eyes... eyes of jealousy and envy. Even my brothers won't be able to hide their feelings."
Excitement burned in his gaze, but he quickly reminded himself to be cautious.
Still, he whispered carefully to himself, "Stay low. Stay low."
He knew all too well that excessive excitement could easily lead to reckless mistakes.
"These cards might be the key to achieving what I never even dreamed of before, but I need to plan carefully. I can't afford to waste them on trivial matters."
He looked at the card again, examining its details. "This might be my chance... but I have to be cautious. This new world could be filled with dangers, just as it is filled with opportunities."
Arthur was fully aware of his own nature; in his previous life, he was just an ordinary person, and owning a treasure like a summoning card wouldn't change his essence overnight.
In his first life, he had lived in a small rented apartment, working as a programmer for a modest company, blending into the crowd without anything special setting him apart. His life had been defined by routine and monotony.
Even though the summoning card could provide him with resources and assistance, he still needed time to discover and develop its potential.
He also knew he needed other equally important resources—knowledge and the right experience—to navigate these challenges and turning points on his path to growth.
He was well aware that he lacked strategic skills or combat talent that would allow him to sweep away everything in his path.
He hadn't possessed them in his past life, and he didn't expect to suddenly gain them in this new world.
Even with such a unique opportunity, he wasn't naïve enough to believe he would become like the heroes of fantasy novels, where foolish enemies were easily defeated, and beautiful women flocked to him for no apparent reason.
Arthur had always mocked those stories where the protagonists claimed to be chosen by fate, speaking confidently about controlling their own destinies while facing opponents far stronger and more experienced.
Yet in the end, despite the vast gap in power and background, they would win through sheer plot convenience.
To him, those stories were nothing but pure fantasy, a means to justify unrealistic events.
He knew all too well that acting arrogantly, relying on luck, or making irrational assumptions in an unfamiliar world could lead to catastrophic consequences.
But now… here he was, having crossed through time, and he had no choice but to make the most of his situation.
In this world, supernatural abilities weren't just myths—they were a tangible reality.
Here, combat prowess and magical techniques had reached extraordinary heights, and the world was ruled by kingdoms, organizations, and aristocratic families who wielded power through sheer might.
That meant that even a single mistake could cost him his life. The consequences would be dire if he wasn't careful enough.
True, he had the Summoning Card System, which granted him a way to build a force for his protection, but this world was teeming with hidden powers and deadly threats.
There were countless ways to die, and the slightest misstep could be his end.
At the end of the day, his current body wasn't superhuman. He was still just a man of flesh and blood.