Exploration and the Mission

Ryan removed his backpack. Inside were some basic rations and water, medicine, and the small dagger he had sharpened to a razor's edge—all things he had prepared in the real world and brought in with him. He rolled his shoulders and flexed his knees. The total burden of 500 kilograms still clung tightly to every part of his body, making him feel the aching strain in his muscles with every lift of his hands and feet. Yet the weight felt both familiar and reassuring. He had grown accustomed to wearing it every day ever since he had gone to the Zoldyck Family. It was also a testament to his constant breakthroughs.

Ryan raised his left hand and stared at the silver ring on his ring finger. It was the Game Ring, the key to entering Greed Island and the core medium of the game's system. With a thought, he placed his right hand over the ring and said softly, "Book." The moment his voice fell, white light flashed before his eyes, and a thick hardcover book appeared out of thin air. The cover bore the words "Greed Island" in antique calligraphy, with tiny numbers and patterns engraved below.

"Just as I remember." Ryan murmured as he held the Game Card Book and opened it. Most of his knowledge came from his memories of the original work in his previous life. Now, he needed to verify whether that information was accurate.

The first page of the Game Card Book contained a brief explanation: "Welcome to Greed Island. This game is open only to Nen users. The objective is to collect 100 designated cards. Those who collect them all will win the game. This Game Card Book is divided into designated card slots 0–99 and free card slots. Different cards have different