章 3: Start from This World
Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, time travel phenomena occur because the protagonist is captivated.
Riegel is no exception.
On the first day he came to this world, Riegel found a transparent Magic Cube – the "Dimensional Magic Cube."
It could only exist in his mind and couldn't be taken out or investigated. No one except Riegel could detect its presence.
The Dimensional Magic Cube's function, as its name implies, is related to dimensions.
[—Dimensional Magic Cube Usage Guide—]
[1: The Dimensional Magic Cube can automatically absorb energy present in its dimension. Once a month, it can randomly open a dimensional channel and travel through dimensions.]
[2: The Dimensional Magic Cube has the ability to alter the power of different dimensions. It can be opened and used at any time.]
[3: The Dimensional Magic Cube has an internal storage space that can be opened and used at any time.]
[4: When opening a dimensional corridor in a designated world, ten times its energy is consumed.]
[5: When carrying items for dimensional travel, you need to consume energy corresponding to the value of those items.]
[6: The time limit for travel in each dimension is one day in the original world.]
[7:...]
Riegel had learned all the instructions and usage methods a month ago when he first came into contact with the Dimensional Magic Cube.
This is also why Riegel has been calm since coming to this world.
Even if he knows that his is completely damaged, and he can't use magic, and someone is secretly watching his life, Riegel can stabilize his mentality by relying on this mysterious Dimensional Magic Cube.
Of course, even without the Dimensional Magic Cube, Riegel wouldn't panic, let alone sit idly waiting for death.
He's used to being on his own. He's accustomed to having no one to rely on, especially now that he has the Golden Finger to assist him.
Now—
"All wounds have healed, and I've been lying in bed for a whole month. Can I use the Dimensional Magic Cube for random dimensional travel once a month?"
Anyway, both Yuri and the priest let him lie down for another day, so let him make the most of today.
Currently, Riegel lies with closed eyes, and his consciousness begins to operate the Dimensional Magic Cube.
"Activate the dimensional channel."
As Riegel's consciousness sends instructions to the Dimensional Magic Cube, the transparent Magic Cube rotates in his mind.
[Received instructions and started activating the dimensional channel.]
"There is enough energy, and the dimensional channel begins construction."
"Successfully built."
Suddenly, the transparent Magic Cube in Riegel's mind moves.
First, it rotates one by one like a 3D animation, and then each grid detaches from the main body, unfolding into countless transparent grids, spinning and intertwining with each other.
After a while, the rotating and intertwining transparent network turns into a corridor, leading to the end of the ocean of consciousness and sinking into an invisible void.
[The dimensional channel opening is complete, and intel gathering is finished.]
[We have searched for information highly consistent with the world behind the tunnel in the user's memory, and we are sorting it now.]
[Successfully completed.]
[Connecting to the World: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka?]
[Time Ratio: 1:100.]
"This dimensional journey is the arrival of consciousness, and the user's consciousness will materialize. The death of the conscious body after materialization will not affect the user, but this dimensional journey will officially end at the time of death. Users are advised to act cautiously."
Riegel's consciousness receives these messages from the Dimensional Magic Cube, making him stunned at that moment.
Of course, the reason Riegel was stunned at that moment was not for anything else.
Regardless of the form of dimensional travel or the difference in time ratios, when Riegel first came into contact with the Dimensional Magic Cube, he obtained relevant information from the guide on how to use the Dimensional Magic Cube.
Therefore, Riegel already knew about the difference in time ratios between the two worlds after dimensional travel, and he even knew about the advent of his own consciousness.
This is also the reason why Riegel considers the Dimensional Magic Cube as his supporter and doesn't rush from the beginning to the end.
Due to the different time proportions, even though dimensional travel only exists for one day, in another world, Riegel will be given enough time to explore and develop.
Because of the form of his consciousness, even if he dies during dimensional travel, he won't be affected; at most, it will be the end of this journey.
In this way, Riegel can rely on the different time ratios and a genuinely safe situation to seek strength in another world and find a way to resolve the crisis.
This is Riegel's plan.
However, Riegel didn't expect that the part opened by the Dimensional Magic Cube would eventually connect to such a world.
"Is this actually this world?"
Riegel is surprised on one side and shocked on the other.
What is unexpected is that the destination he reached through dimensions unexpectedly is not a strange world but a world he has seen and known before.
His surprise is also the current shock.
After all, even though Riegel can't say he knows everything about Danmachi, he still knows a lot of information, even what is called the plot.
In this way, Riegel can fully save time and effort in groping and get what he wants based on his understanding of the world.
This world indeed has what Riegel desires.
It is a fantasy world where all races live in harmony, mostly composed of humans and demi-humans.
There, humans are not the only primates; there are also races like dwarves, elves, Amazons, etc., and even entities like "gods."
To play in the human world, these "gods" left heaven without any entertainment, willingly sealed their divine powers, and came to the lower world where humans and half-humans reside. They gave people the power called to attract them to join the Familia they established.
"I remember that when you receive a god, you can gain experience points by defeating monsters, enemies, and opponents like in a game, thus improving abilities, leveling up, and becoming stronger."
Powers like this are undoubtedly perfect for Riegel, who currently doesn't have the time or energy to train slowly.
As long as he joins the God Familia and receives the god's blessing, Riegel will have the means to become stronger quickly.
Defeat enemies and become stronger.
Defeat monsters and become stronger.
Get stronger with a little training.
He can become stronger with experience points.
"This first dimensional travel of mine was made specifically for me."
Understanding this, Riegel unavoidably feels a little up and down in his heart, even though he's not too excited.
"Is the time ratio 1:100?"
In other words, one day in this world is equivalent to a hundred days in another world.
The time limit for dimensional travel is one day in the original world.
Based on the current time ratio, Riegel can stay in another world for a hundred days.
"If everything goes well in the last three and a half months, can I get out of my current difficulties?"
Riegel doesn't know this.
However, he has no choice.
Therefore, Riegel strengthened his resolve and explored the dimensional channel in his mind, allowing his consciousness to pass through the dimensional channel and enter another world.
Meanwhile, Riegel himself still lay in bed, soundly asleep.
From a third-person perspective, Riegel has just gone to sleep and is currently resting.
His consciousness has shifted to another world and is no longer in this world.
...
Time seems to have lost its meaning at this moment.
Riegel doesn't know how long he has been wandering in the dimensional corridor, let alone how long he has been out of the corridor.
He can only sense that he is like a ghost, floating lightly in an endless tunnel of light, seemingly flying for a very long time.
It's unclear how much time has passed before Riegel's eyes light up, and he suddenly feels a heavy sensation all over his body.
Not because his body suddenly became heavier, but the consciousness that initially had no weight suddenly appeared and became heavier again.
There is a grounding feeling beneath him.
There is an explosion of noise around.
Riegel opens his eyes almost reflexively, letting the scene in front of him come into view.
Immediately, he is astonished.
The charming streets of another world have just appeared before his eyes.
The streets with people coming and going are unlike any modern scene in Riegel's memory but are full of fantasy.
There are sturdy dwarves wearing weapons and armor, walking with strong and loud strides.
There are wild beasts and humanoid women with animal-like ears and tails, talking and laughing.
Elves with pointed ears and exceptionally beautiful appearances stroll on the streets, bathed in the admiration of others.
There are small children and brown-skinned girls chasing each other and playing.
The surrounding buildings resemble medieval houses, full of historical charm.
A fresh and colorful fantasy world unfolds before Riegel along with its bustling atmosphere, telling him that currently, he is standing on such a street and appearing in such a scene.
It is clear that he has just arrived in this world and just materialized, but Riegel's arrival doesn't attract anyone's attention on the street.
Whether they are human or Demi-Human, they all pass by Riegel very naturally, as if he has been on this street since the beginning, without feeling unfamiliar at all.
This may also be thanks to Riegel's current appearance.
The original world is a different world of swords and magic. The style of its time is not much different from this world, and so is its fashion. This makes Riegel not feel strange at all even though he is in this world; everything seems so natural.
After a long time, Riegel smiles.
For the first time, he laughs from the depths of his heart.
"Let's start with this world."
With these words in his mouth, Riegel takes a step forward.
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