Chapter 49: It's you, it's really you, Alex.

Before I could fully grasp the situation, another virtual screen appeared, bringing a sudden shift in my mood.

It proclaimed, "Congratulations to the host for gaining portal use for one time."

The words lingered on the screen, and a surge of happiness replaced my earlier anger.

A sense of accomplishment washed over me as I realized that, despite the bizarre and embarrassing encounter with the bear, there was a purpose to it.

The hidden quest completion granted me a valuable reward – the ability to use a portal.

Excitement filled the air as the virtual screen faded away, leaving me with new possibilities.

I turned to the system and asked, "Portal use? What does that mean?"

The system explained, "Host, you now have the privilege to create a portal to another location. Simply envision the destination in your mind, and the portal will transport you there but only for one time."