Aria began to piece together the details of his earlier experience. He is trying to understand what had triggered the system response. He recalled that the system had said "Absorbable," but he was unsure what that meant or what might have triggered it. He tried to remember everything about his actions and his surroundings at the time.
He carefully mimicked his previous movements. Aria is hoping to recreate the exact conditions. Despite his efforts, nothing happened.
He remembered that he hadn't moved much and had been in a particular pose. It dawned on him that the response had occurred only when he touched the ground—or was it the grasses?
Aria's mind raced as he thought through the possibilities. He decided to investigate further and began touching everything on the ground—soil, various grasses—but found no result.
Just as he was about to give up, he accidentally brushed his hand against a small mushroom growing near the trunk of a tree. He recalled that he had put his hand at the back of his head and stretched it a bit before placing it on the ground as he change position.
It was likely that he had touched the mushroom without realizing it. The mushroom was small, attached to the tree, and not very noticeable.
A small mushroom is nestled against the rough bark of an old tree. The mushroom, no larger than a coin, has a simple and earthy appearance. Its cap is a muted brown, slightly concave and smooth, with a faint, almost translucent edge.
Beneath the cap, a cluster of pale and thin gills extend down the slender and white stem, which is firmly attached to the tree trunk. Despite its modest size and unassuming look, it could actually trigger the system.
Curious, Aria stood up and touched the mushroom directly.
Ding!
[Absorbable!]
Aria was delighted to receive another response from the system. A thrill of anticipation ran through him. He made a concerted effort to contain his excitement. He then cast a discreet glance at the two figures nearby.
The figures were engrossed in their conversation and oblivious to his actions. The tree's massive trunk, gnarled and ancient, provided ample cover for him. The cover allowed Aria to maneuver without drawing attention from Jun.
It was wise to remain cautious.
Aria then tried to focus and found his guess was correct. An interactive interface appeared in front of him and was visible only to him. He saw his information displayed on it.
The information was simple but clear. The layout of the interface was straightforward and intuitive. This made it easy for him to navigate and access the details he needed.
Name: Jin Aria
Attributes: strength 1.0 (the average adult male is 1)
agility 0.9
physique 0.9
spirit 1.2
Aria is overjoyed. It's really a system!
As a visitor from another world, Aria used to like to read online novels. Of course, it is impossible not to long to have a system.
"The rumors traveler must have a golden finger. I thought it was just a legend, but it turned out to be true!" Aria thought to himself.
YOU ARE READING
The Reluctant Small Villain
FantasyAria Jin, a college student was caught in a torrential downpour. He finds his reality upended when a simple library visit turns into an extraordinary adventure. As the storm rages outside, he's suddenly transported into the heart of a novel he'd jus...
