Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 25: A Restless Night, an Awkward Dinner, and Travel Plans.

Alex, somehow back in the real world, alive and healthy, breathes in the cool night air. He notices yellow tape nearby, close to the traffic light where "it" happened. Behind it, car parts are still scattered all over, and part of the street is blocked off.

Alex walks toward the scene of the accident and spots blood on the pavement. "Guess Robin ended up dying in that accident. At least, as far as the real world is concerned," he mutters. He searches for the exact spot where the car hit him. Strangely, despite the darkness, his eyes can make out every detail on the street.

Even after scanning the area frantically, there's no sign that hints at his own presence at the scene of the accident.

[Host is back in the real world. As host already knows, you are not allowed to reveal anything related to the Fantasy Realm. Since host is familiar with this, this system will not waste its valuable time explaining it again.]

"That's your job though, isn't it?" Alex interjects.

ZAP "What the..."
[It feels good to be back, doesn't it? Without the constant observation from the main system, I have reclaimed my power. You better think long and hard before disrespecting this system next time.]

Alex decides it's probably not worth responding. Silence is the safest option.

[Since the host seems to have learned something, this system feels generous enough to reveal some information the host should know. Your inventory doesn't work normally here in the real world. You can't take out items the Fantasy Realm recognizes or carry them through the portal. However, your skills and abilities work without restriction. But this system would like to STERNLY remind the host that, for example, if you conjure a grenade in front of a camera and blow something up, it will be treated the same as revealing direct information about the Fantasy Realm.]

Alex nods. "I guess that makes sense. Still, it's good to have my abilities for safety reasons. With all the buffs from my basic skills and my grenade as a last resort, I should be able to handle any trouble for now. If I'm attacked and have no choice but to defend myself, using my skills won't be my fault, right?"

[Host can freely use his abilities. However, if the host takes actions that reveal the existence of the Fantasy Realm, the host will face consequences. If it's not the host's intention to reveal anything and circumstances force the use of abilities, the Fantasy Realm will avoid taking drastic actions as long as the information leak is limited. This system, unfortunately, has no control over such situations.]

"Thanks, 1337. It's good to know you're at least on my side."

[This system does not need to be thanked. It merely enjoys the host's struggles and hopes to witness a human finally reach a level where they can ascend.]

Alex laughs, "Ascension? With my current level, I'm as far from that as you can get. Unfortunately, I've got more pressing issues." He pulls out his smartphone from his pocket as he walks home. "Missed calls... Hmm, two from Mom, one from Dad, and a message inviting me to dinner."