That Night…
The cold night air enveloped the worker's district of Silvermist City. As usual, Eldric sat on the rooftop of his house, gazing at the massive, glowing tower in the distance.
"One day… I will definitely become a Player…"
And then—
"Help…! Someone… please help me!"
A piercing scream echoed from afar. Eldric flinched. That was the voice of a little girl!
Without a second thought, he rushed toward the source of the sound. In a narrow alley within the worker's district, a young girl was cornered.
Her small body trembled, tears streaming down her cheeks.
In front of her stood a Berserk Troll Lv.10, its massive body towering over her, its glowing red eyes filled with madness.
The monster raised its huge hand high, ready to smash the girl to pieces.
Eldric stopped a few meters away. His heart pounded. Fear took hold of him.
"I… I can't fight that thing…"
"I'm not even a Player…"
If he charged in now, he would most likely die. But—The girl would die if he did nothing. Eldric clenched his fists, his body trembling.
"I may not be a Player, but… I'm not a coward either!"
Ignoring his fear, he dashed forward.
"HEY, YOU DAMN MONSTER!"
The troll paused for a moment, turning its savage gaze toward him.
Eldric pushed the girl out of harm's way, making himself the target instead.
And at that moment—
The monster's claws slashed through his stomach.
THWACK!
An unbearable pain tore through him.
Blood poured from the deep wound on his body. He collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.
"Damn it… Am I going to die…?"
No. He couldn't die now.
Not when he had done nothing for his family.
Not when he hadn't become a Player.
Not when he hadn't saved that girl!
"NO!"
At that moment, a mysterious voice echoed in his mind.
[Welcome to the world of Tower Colossus.]
[You have been chosen to become a Player.]
[Adjusting body… Identifying talent…]
[Role Granted!]
A burst of blue light erupted from Eldric's body—just like those who had awakened their abilities before.
The Berserk Troll, about to finish him off, was sent flying back by an invisible force.
Before Eldric, a transparent window materialized.
[Player Status]
Name: Eldric Vaelin
Age: 18 Years
Starting Role: ??? (Undetermined)
Unique Class: Omni-Domain (Limit: Lv.1 – 5-Meter Area)
[You have been granted "Omni-Domain."]
[Ability: Select and change Roles within the Domain, but size and level limitations apply.]
Eldric stared at the status window, eyes wide with shock.
"I… have become a Player?"
But now was not the time to dwell on it.
The troll was getting back up, growling in rage.
Eldric clenched his fists.
Now, he had power.
And for the first time in his life—he would fight.
Level Limit
The cold night air now felt like it was burning. Eldric panted heavily, staring at the floating status window. His body felt light, but the pain in his stomach was still sharp.
In front of him, the Berserk Troll rose once again, its fiery red eyes filled with fury. It slammed the ground with its fists, causing cracks to spread across the stone pavement.
"I have to fight… But how?"
Eldric swallowed hard. This was his first time having the power of a Player. But… what was he supposed to do?
[Ability: Omni-Domain Activated]
[You can select and change Roles within a 5-meter radius.]
[Select Role:]
[Vanguard] – A tank with high defense.
[Gladiator] – A close-combat fighter who relies on brute strength.
[Arcanist] – A destructive mage who commands elemental magic.
[Phantom] – A swift assassin who specializes in speed and stealth.
[Sentinel] – A long-range archer with deadly accuracy.
[Mystic] – A healer with powerful recovery abilities.
[Tactician] – A battlefield manipulator who controls the flow of combat.
"I can choose a Role…?"
There was no time to think.
The troll swung its massive claw at him!
"Damn—!"
At the last moment, his instincts screamed at him.
[Role Selected: Phantom]
[Active Ability: Shadow Step]
SREEKK!
Eldric's body vanished in an instant, leaving behind a dark shadow. He reappeared a meter away, right at the troll's side!
"What was that?! I… moved so fast!"
The monster roared, confused as it lost sight of him. Eldric didn't waste the opportunity. He raised his fist, attempting to strike.
But—
"ARGH!"
His punch landed on the troll's body with no effect. It was like punching solid rock.
"Damn… I don't have a weapon!"
[Warning: Your physical attack is too weak!]
The troll spotted Eldric again and swung its arm!
BOOM!
The ground shattered from the impact. Eldric barely managed to dodge, but his movements still felt sluggish.
"I need a Role that can fight back!"
Desperately, he tried to switch Roles.
[Role Selected: Gladiator]
[Warning! Level too low to switch Roles!]
[Reach Level 15 to unlock Role-changing abilities.]
"Damn… I need to level up first?!"
"No choice… I have to focus on this fight!"
Eldric glanced around, searching for a weapon.
That's when he spotted a kitchen knife among the ruins of a collapsed building.
Without hesitation, he grabbed it.
Using Shadow Step, he dashed toward the troll—then stabbed it with all his strength!
"ARRRGH!!"
Then, with the speed of a shadow, he struck the monster's face with a powerful punch!
THUD!
The troll staggered back.
"This is it! I can hurt it!"
Eldric didn't let the moment slip away. With newfound battle instincts, he leaped onto the troll's body, stabbing its head over and over.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Finally, he drove the blade into the monster's eye, making it roar in agony. But even then, the creature refused to fall.
"Damn it, this thing's endurance is insane!"
Eldric jumped back, trying to think fast.
"I need balance… Something that can attack and defend at the same time…"
The troll charged again.
This time, Eldric didn't retreat.
He spotted an old sword nearby—one much stronger than the knife he had been using.
Gripping the sword tightly, Eldric attacked with all his might.
SWOOSH!
And finally—
With a powerful slash, he severed the monster's head.
The troll's massive body collapsed.
Victory.
For the first time, Eldric had defeated a monster as a Player.
"Hah… So this is what it feels like to be a Player?"
A small smile formed on his lips.
For the first time—he felt like he belonged in this world.
"Hah… Hah… I… have finally awakened as a Player. This… is my first victory!"