Rei came to with a face full of grass, a notification ringing directly inside the skull like an overexcited alarm clock.�[System Notice: Congratulations, Host! You have successfully descended into the Mortal Realm with a 0.2% survival landing. Title acquired: "The One Who Dares to Faceplant."]�Rei groaned, rolled over, and realized two things:One, this was definitely not the cramped hostel room from last night.Two, Rei was sitting on something soft, squishy, and making very offended bubbling noises.�The "something" wriggled free: a palm-sized blue slime with big, watery eyes, trembling like it had just seen its whole lineage die.[System Notice: Host has subdued a Local Apex Predator with a single surprise attack. Passive skill unlocked: "Natural Tyrant Aura (Beginner)."]�"…Apex what?" Rei blinked, staring at the slime, who now stared back in pure worship.The slime hopped closer, then suddenly bowed so low its jelly body flattened against the ground. The forest edge rustled—three low-level adventurers, who had been quietly hunting, froze as they watched a mysterious robed figure (Rei), glowing with faint system light, "command" the region's rumored Slime King.��One of them dropped his sword. "D-did you see that? The Slime King submitted without a fight…"�Another whispered, "And that pressure… he must be at least… mid-tier calamity."��Rei, who just wanted to stand up without grass in the mouth, tried to wave awkwardly. "Um, hello? I think there's been a—"[System Hint: Host is attempting Diplomatic Intimidation. Charisma too low. Automatically optimizing speech for maximum deterrence.]��Rei's casual wave twisted mid-air into a slow, ominous gesture. The voice that came out was not the panicked student's but a calm, chilling tone that echoed in the clearing:"Leave your blades. Leave your lives. Leave."��Silence.The adventurers dropped everything—including their dignity—and bolted, screaming about an awakened overlord.��Rei stared after them, horrified. "WAIT, THAT'S NOT WHAT I—"[System Notice: Intimidation successful. Reputation updated: "Local Threat." Fame +100 in 'Backwater Forest & Surrounding Villages.']��The slime hopped onto Rei's shoe.
It sparkled."Kyuuu! Supreme Overlord!" it squeaked, eyes full of stars."…No. Absolutely not. Put that title back where you found it."[System Notice: Host has been recognized by a Regional Monarch. Hidden Title unlocked: "Misunderstood Calamity." New Quest generated: "Try to Explain Yourself (Impossible)."]���