Starting from This World

As everyone knew, ninety-nine percent of the time, transmigration happened because the protagonist had a cheat.

Riezel was no exception.

On his first day in this world, Riezel discovered a transparent cube—the "Dimensional Cube."

It could only exist within Riezel's mind. It could not be taken out or examined, and no one besides Riezel could detect its existence.

As its name suggested, the cube's functions were related to dimensions.

"—Dimensional Cube User Manual—"

"1: The Dimensional Cube can automatically absorb energy existing within dimensions. Once a month, it can randomly open a Dimensional Passage for Dimensional Travel."

"2: The Dimensional Cube can convert different forms of Dimensional Power. It can be activated and used at any time."

"3: The Dimensional Cube contains a Storage Space. It can be activated and used at any time."

"4: Opening a Dimensional Passage to a designated world requires ten times the energy."

"5: Carrying items during Dimensional Travel requires consuming an appropriate amount of energy based on the items' value."

"6: Each instance of Dimensional Travel is limited to one day in the original world."

"7:"

Riezel had learned each of these instructions and methods of use when he first came into contact with the Dimensional Cube a month ago.

That was also why he had remained so calm and well-behaved since arriving in this world.

Even knowing that his "Gate" had been completely damaged and that he could no longer use magic, and even knowing someone was secretly watching his life, Riezel could steady himself because of this mysterious Dimensional Cube.

Of course, even without the Dimensional Cube, Riezel would not have panicked, much less waited helplessly for death.

It was merely an attempted murder. He had already grown used to such things back when he had no one and nothing to rely on, let alone now that he had a cheat helping him.

Now—

"My injuries have completely healed, and I've been lying in bed for a full month. The Dimensional Cube's once-a-month random Dimensional Travel should be available now, right?"

Since Yuri and the priest had both told him to rest for another day, he might as well make full use of it.

With that thought, Riezel maintained his closed-eyed posture as he lay there, his consciousness beginning to operate the Dimensional Cube.

"Activate the Dimensional Passage."

As Riezel's consciousness sent the command to the Dimensional Cube, the transparent cube in his mind began to rotate.

"Command received. Beginning activation of the Dimensional Passage."

"Energy sufficient. Constructing Dimensional Passage."

"Construction successful."

In an instant, the transparent cube in Riezel's mind moved.

First, it rotated frame by frame like a 3D animation. Then, every segment detached from the main body, breaking apart into countless transparent blocks that spun and interlocked with one another.

Before long, the spinning, interlocking transparent blocks formed a passageway that extended all the way to the end of his sea of consciousness and disappeared into an unseen void.

"Dimensional Passage activation complete. Information gathering complete."

"Information highly compatible with the world beyond the passage has been found in the user's memories. Organizing now."

"Organization successful."

"Connected world: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?"

"Time ratio: 1:100."

"This Dimensional Travel will take the form of consciousness descent. The user's consciousness will be given physical form. The death of the manifested consciousness will not affect the user, but this Dimensional Travel will officially end upon death. Please proceed with caution."

Riezel received these messages from the Dimensional Cube, and he froze on the spot.

Of course, Riezel had not frozen because of anything else.

Whether it was the form of Dimensional Travel or the difference in time ratios, Riezel had already learned the relevant information from the Dimensional Cube User Manual when he first encountered the Dimensional Cube.

Thus, Riezel had long known that time would pass differently in the two worlds after Dimensional Travel. He had even known that he would descend in the form of consciousness.

That was why Riezel had treated the Dimensional Cube as something to rely on and had never been anxious from beginning to end.

Because of the difference in time ratios, even if the Dimensional Passage only remained open for one day, Riezel would have plenty of time in the other world to explore and develop himself.

Because he would descend as consciousness, even if he died during Dimensional Travel, Riezel would not be affected. At most, this journey would come to an end.

That meant Riezel could use the difference in time ratios and his absolutely safe circumstances to seek power in another world, as well as a way to resolve his crisis.

That had been Riezel's plan.

However, Riezel had not expected the passage opened by the Dimensional Cube to connect to such a world.

"Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?"

"So it's this world?"

Riezel felt both surprise and delight.

He was surprised because the destination of his Dimensional Travel was not some unfamiliar New World, but a world he had once watched, seen, and known.

And that was precisely why he was delighted.

After all, while Riezel could not claim to know everything about the world on the other side, he still knew quite a bit of information about it, including its so-called plot.

This way, Riezel could save himself the time and effort of feeling his way around, relying on his knowledge of this world to obtain what he wanted.

And this world did indeed possess something Riezel wanted.

It was a fantasy world where all races lived together in harmony, mainly populated by humans and demi-humans.

There, humans were not the only intelligent race. There were Dwarves, Beastmen, Pallums, Elves, Amazons, and other races. There were even beings known as "Gods."

In order to play among mortals, these "Gods" left Heaven, where there was no entertainment, voluntarily sealed their divine powers, and came to the Lower World inhabited by humans and demi-humans. By granting people a power called Falna, they attracted people into the Familia factions they had established and gained a foothold on the surface.

"I remember that once someone receives a God's Falna, they can gain Experience Points like in a game by defeating monsters, enemies, and opponents, thereby improving their abilities, raising their levels, and becoming stronger and stronger."

For Riezel, who currently had neither the time nor the opportunity to train slowly, a power with such properties was undoubtedly the perfect thing.

As long as he joined a God's Familia and received a God's Falna, Riezel would have a means of rapidly growing stronger.

Defeat enemies, and he would grow stronger.

Slay monsters, and he would grow stronger.

Train a little, and he would grow stronger.

With Experience Points, he could grow stronger.

"This world for my first Dimensional Travel was practically tailor-made for me."

Understanding this, Riezel was not excited enough to lose control, but his heart still could not help stirring slightly.

"The time ratio is 1:100?"

In other words, one day in this world was equivalent to one hundred days in the other world.

And the time limit for Dimensional Travel was one day in the original world.

With the current time ratio, Riezel could stay in the other world for one hundred days.

"Nearly three and a half months... If everything goes smoothly, can I escape my current predicament?"

Riezel did not know.

But he no longer had any other choice.

So Riezel strengthened his resolve and sent his consciousness into the Dimensional Passage within his mind, allowing it to pass through the passage and head for another world.

As for Riezel himself, he remained lying in bed and fell into a deep sleep.

To an outsider, Riezel was merely sleeping soundly, merely resting.

Little did they know that Riezel's consciousness had already gone to another world and was no longer in this one.

At that instant, time seemed to lose all meaning.

Riezel did not know how long he drifted through the Dimensional Passage, nor did he know how much time had passed before he emerged from it.

He could only feel as though he were a ghost, lightly floating through an Endless Path of light, seemingly flying for a very, very long time.

After an unknown amount of time had passed, Riezel's vision finally brightened, and a heavy sensation suddenly spread through his entire body.

No, it was not that his body had suddenly become heavy. Rather, his previously weightless consciousness had been manifested, regaining weight.

He felt solid ground beneath his feet.

A wave of noisy voices reached him from all around.

Almost by reflex, Riezel opened his eyes and took in the scene before him.

Then, Riezel froze.

A street brimming with exotic charm burst into Riezel's sight.

The bustling street resembled none of the modern scenes in Riezel's memories. Instead, it was filled with a fantastical atmosphere.

Sturdy Dwarves carrying weapons and armor strode past with heavy, ringing footsteps.

Beastmen with animal-like ears and tails chatted and laughed with human women.

Beautiful Elves with pointed ears passed through the street, basking in the praise of others.

Childlike Pallums and brown-skinned girls chased and played with one another.

The surrounding buildings resembled medieval houses, filled with the flavor of history.

A fresh and colorful fantasy world appeared before Riezel amid the clamorous noise, telling him that at this very moment, he was standing on such a street, in such a scene.

Though he had only just arrived in this world and had only just gained physical form, Riezel's arrival did not attract the attention of anyone on the street.

Whether human or demi-human, everyone passed by Riezel naturally, as though he had been on this street from the very beginning, without the slightest sense of being out of place.

That was probably thanks to Riezel's current attire.

His original world was a New World of sword and magic, with an era and style not too different from this one. Its clothing fashion was much the same as well, allowing Riezel to fit into this world without the slightest awkwardness. Everything seemed so natural.

After a long while, Riezel smiled.

For the first time, he smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"Then let's start with this world."

Murmuring those words, Riezel took a step forward.

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