My Level Zero System

"The final challenge for all of you... is to enter the first floor of the Medium Dungeon, and bring back the body of the monster guarding the first floor."

"In this challenge, you will all have to act alone or in teams, without life protection, and without assistance. The time limit is one month. After one month, if If you don't bring back the guardian monster's body, you'll be considered as failing the exam."

A very simple speech, but it made nearly everyone's faces turn pale.

Kain is no exception. After knowing that the final challenge of the entrance exam was inside the Dungeon, he predicted three possible scenarios.

Situation one, practice with monsters in the Dungeon. This is the safest situation.

The second situation is to survive in the Dungeon for a certain period of time. Although this situation is difficult, it is not impossible to complete.

The third situation, conquering the Dungeon, is limited to the first floor of the Dungeon. This is also the most dangerous situation.

While all the contestants were buzzing, Toris continued speaking.

"I know, you probably don't understand why a test wants to put you to death. But this is exactly what's going on, nothing is free, and nothing is wasted. Everything you spend is worth it."

"Now, I will give you one day to prepare and make a decision. One day later, you will gather here, those who decide to give up do not need to come."

After Toris finished speaking, she turned and left.

Suddenly, a hand was raised.

That's Kain.

"Do you have a problem?"

"Sir, I just want to ask what the guardian monster's body is like?"

"Just like the Adventurer Guild rules."

"Thank you sir."

After Kain asked, he immediately fell silent. Although the others felt confused by this action, they did not care too much.

…

Kain, Myra and Mera gather together again.

"Worst case scenario."

"Clearly."

"So what do we do now?"

Kain thought for a second then spoke.

"The supervisor has said that we can still operate in groups or independently, which means our plan does not need to change."

"However, some things still need additional preparation, such as food, water, clothes and provisions."

Myra nodded in agreement, the possibility of them having to live in the Dungeon for a long time is very high, the things Kain just mentioned must also be prepared.

Only Mera seemed unenthusiastic directly. Thinking about not being able to lie on a soft bed but having to sleep on the ground for a whole month, her body started to itch again.

"Okay, we have to get ready. See you later."

"Goodbye, see you tomorrow."

Kain left, he immediately went to the fabric and clothing store to buy large sheets of fabric to go with the clothes. Next he rolled and tied these cloths into a large bundle.

There are many uses for these fabrics, and they can be used depending on the situations you may encounter.

Kain also bought an extra pair of boots, considering the dangerous terrain he might encounter while in the Dungeon, a pair of sturdy, waterproof boots was essential.

Kain checked all his equipment to see if there was anything missing. When his eyes glanced at the bandages, Kain immediately remembered something.

Alcohol.

Whether it is to clean wounds or relieve pain, alcohol plays a very important role.

At this point, Kain considered completing his preparations.

He looked out the window and discovered that the sky had now turned black.

The inn's dinner was also served. Kain quickly finished dinner, then he went out.

Compared to morning, the city at night is still very busy, but the atmosphere is very different. It seems slower, calmer, perhaps because this is also a rare time when people can relax after a tiring day of work.

The pubs and restaurants were bright with lights, now filled with people sitting there, they ate, they drank, they talked, some were happy, some were excited, some were excited. Some people are angry, some people are sad.

Walking in this landscape, experiencing countless different lives, Kain feels like he is truly alive.

He went into a small restaurant, ordered a plate of hot lamb and began to enjoy it. Feeling the fresh flavor of meat marinated with salt and spices, Kain's taste buds were stimulated.

From tomorrow there was a high possibility that he would only be able to eat dry food for the day, so he thought he should go enjoy it a bit.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in Kain's sight. Seeing this person, Kain became surprised.

But when Kain recognized this person, he also recognized Kain. Toris walked over and sat across from him.

"Supervisor..."

"Just call me Toris."

"Sir Toris, why are you… here?"

Kain was very curious, maybe as the supervisor for their test, Toris was certainly not a needy person to the point of having to eat at a small restaurant like this.

Toris didn't answer Kain's question right away, he looked off into an unknown place, seemingly recalling his memories.

"Thirty years ago, I was just like you."

"Young, full of ambitions and dreams. I was also fortunate to become a student at Kanzax Magic Academy, which was also the turning point that changed my life."

Toris was served a hot plate of lamb just like Kain's.

"Kain, is that your name?"

"Yes, sir."

"You have… potential, don't waste it."

Many question marks appeared in Kain's mind. He seemed to feel that Toris's words had some hidden meaning. However, Toris finished eating his lamb and left.

Toris walked out, he looked up at the night sky, where the moonlight was shining down.

"So… it's been thirty years?"

Toris whispered.

Thirty years ago, he had also been here, peeking at the diners inside that small restaurant and longing for the plates of lamb on their tables. Also thirty years ago, I was here, eating the first plate of lamb in my life. I will never forget that happy feeling.

Now, thirty years later, Toris has returned here again. There, he saw a teenager with an ordinary background, but with an extraordinary quality. It was as if Toris had seen himself in the past.

Same position, same expression, same plate of lamb.

That's why Toris volunteered to say a few words to Kain, but he originally didn't like to talk. He even wanted to reveal a little information about the test to Kain but restrained himself.

Thinking about the question Kain had asked him this morning, Toris thought that Kain would get over it.