Looking Forward to Another World Chapter 3: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?

It's a commonly known fact that the primary reason for transmigration or reincarnation phenomena is the protagonist possessing cheats, which accounts for 99% of cases.

Riezel himself was no exception to this rule.

Upon his very first day in this new world, he stumbled upon a transparent cube, which he came to know as the 'Dimensional Magic Cube'.

This cube had the unique characteristic of existing solely within his mind, rendering it impossible for him to extract or inspect externally. Moreover, its existence was imperceptible to anyone but himself.

As its name implies, the cube's primary function was intrinsically linked to dimensions.

[Dimensional Magic Cube's Instructions]

[1: The Dimensional Magic Cube possesses the ability to automatically absorb the ambient energy of the world. Once per month, it can randomly open a dimensional channel, facilitating interdimensional travel.]

[2: The Dimensional Magic Cube is capable of converting various powers from different worlds, making them readily available for activation and use at any given moment.]

[4: To open a dimensional channel to a world of the user's specific choice, a tenfold increase in energy consumption is necessary.]

[5: When transporting items through dimensional travel, energy consumption will be determined by the item's corresponding value.]

[6: Each instance of dimensional travel is limited to a duration equivalent to one day in the primary world.]

[7: ...]

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Armed with the usage instructions and methods he had received a month prior, coinciding with his initial encounter with the Dimensional Magic Cube, Riezel maintained a state of calm, finding himself quite settled in this unfamiliar world.

Even with the knowledge that his 'Gate' was completely ruined and his magical abilities rendered unusable, and despite the watchful eyes of someone secretly observing his life, he managed to stay composed, all thanks to the mysterious Dimensional Magic Cube.

Naturally, even without the Dimensional Magic Cube, he wouldn't have succumbed to panic or inactivity. Attempts on his life were hardly a novel experience for him; he had grown accustomed to confronting such threats without relying on anything from his past life.

'My injuries have completely healed. I've been confined to bed for an entire month. Now, I should be able to utilize the random dimensional travel function, right?'

Irrespective of Yuri's insistence or the priest's plea for Riezel to rest another day, he was determined to make the most of the current day.

Without further hesitation, he closed his eyes, settled down, and initiated the operation of the Dimensional Magic Cube.

'Activate the dimensional channel.'

As his consciousness conveyed the command to the Dimensional Magic Cube, the transparent cube within his mind began to rotate.

[Instructions accepted, commencing the activation of the dimensional channel.]

[Sufficient energy detected, beginning the construction of the dimensional channel.]

[Construction successfully completed.]

Abruptly, the transparent cube residing in his mind shifted.

It started by spinning like an animation in three dimensions, with each individual cell detaching from the central mass. These cells then broke down into countless transparent fragments, which rotated and interwove.

Soon after, these interlaced transparent cells coalesced to form a passage, extending towards the very limits of his consciousness before vanishing into the unseen void.

[Dimensional channel opening complete, information collation finalized.]

[Searching for information on the other side of the channel that exhibits high compatibility with the user's memories. Arrangement process underway.]

[Arrangement successfully concluded.]

[Connected World: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?]

[Time Ratio: 1:100]

[Dimensional travel involves the descent of consciousness; the user's consciousness is materialized in the other world. Should the consciousness perish after materialization, it will not affect the user, but the dimensional travel will conclude at the moment of death. Exercise caution.]

Upon receiving these messages from the Dimensional Magic Cube, Riezel froze on the spot, utterly astonished.

Certainly, the reason for his astonishment was not related to anything else whatsoever.

The form of dimensional travel and the disparity in time ratios were details he had already grasped from the usage instructions when he first acquired the Dimensional Magic Cube.

Therefore, Riezel had been fully aware of the discrepancy in time ratios between the two worlds, even understanding that this journey would only involve his 'consciousness' and not his physical body.

This very understanding was why he viewed the Dimensional Magic Cube as a crucial lifeline, enabling him to remain composed throughout the entire ordeal.

Due to the significant difference in time ratios, even if the dimensional channel remained open for merely one day in his home world, Riezel would have ample time for exploration and self-improvement in the other world.

Furthermore, since the dimensional travel only transported his consciousness, any potential demise in the other world would not have any lasting repercussions for him, at most signifying the end of that specific expedition.

In this manner, he could fully leverage the advantage of the time ratio difference and the completely secure situation to pursue power and find solutions.

This had been his meticulously crafted plan.

However, what he hadn't Pforseen was the specific world to which the Dimensional Magic Cube's dimensional channel would ultimately connect.

'Could it really be that world? Danmachi?'

Riezel found himself filled with both astonishmnet and gladness.

The astonishment arose because the destination of his dimensional journey wasn't an unknown realm but a place he had previously known, experienced, and lived in.

This revelation was the source of his delight.

In this particular world, Riezel possessed a substantial amount of knowledge, including what was considered the 'plot,' even if he didn't know every single detail.

Consequently, he could conserve time and energy by utilizing his existing understanding of this world and securing that which he sought, relying on his prior knowledge.

Indeed, this world contained what he yearned for.

It was a fantasy realm where various races coexisted harmoniously, primarily consisting of 'Humans' and 'Demi-Humans.'

Within this world, humans were not the sole intelligent species; numerous races such as Dwarves, Beastmen, Pallum, Elves, and Amazonesses lived side-by-side. Even beings referred to as 'Gods' were present.

These 'Gods,' in their pursuit of experiencing mortal existence, departed their mundane heavens, which were devoid of any amusement. They willingly sealed their divine powers, known as 'Arcanum,' and descended to the lower world inhabited by Humans and Demi-Humans.

To draw mortals to them and establish a presence in the lower world, they bestowed upon mortals a power called 'Falna,' encouraging them to join their established familial groups, known as 'Familia.'

'I recall that upon receiving Falna, one could enhance their abilities, advance their level, and grow stronger by vanquishing monsters, adversaries, and opponents. This process yields 'Excelia,' akin to the 'EXP' found in video games.'

For Riezel, who currently lacked both the time and the desire for slow, consistent practice, this method of power acquisition was undeniably the perfect solution.

His rapid path to increasing his strength involved joining a Familia and receiving Falna.

Defeating enemies was a means to becoming stronger.

Subduing monsters led to greater strength.

Even engaging in a small amount of training contributed to his growth.

Accumulating Excelia meant becoming more powerful.

'This initial world for dimensional travel appears to be perfectly suited for me.'

Upon this realization, while not overcome with excessive excitement, Riezel couldn't suppress a subtle current of anticipation.

'The time ratio is 1:100, isn't it?'

This implied that one day in the main world was equivalent to one hundred days in another world.

The dimensional travel was limited to one day in the main world. This meant, given the current time ratio, Riezel could spend a full hundred days in another world.

'Can I extricate myself from my present predicament in roughly three and a half months, assuming all goes according to plan?'

Riezel was uncertain. However, he had no other viable option at this moment.

Therefore, with resolute determination, he directed his consciousness toward the dimensional channel within his mind, allowing it to traverse the channel and commence its journey to another world.

As for Riezel himself, he remained lying in his bed, appearing to be in a deep slumber.

To any observer, he would seem merely to be enjoying a peaceful sleep. Little did they know, his consciousness had long since departed for another realm, no longer present in this one.

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Time appeared to dissolve and lose all significance in this fleeting moment.

Riezel had no perception of how long he had drifted within the dimensional channel, nor did he know how much time had elapsed before he emerged from it.

All he sensed was that he was akin to a phantom, lightly floating through an endless tunnel of light, as if propelled through space for an extended period.

After an unquantifiable duration, his surroundings began to brighten, and a sudden sense of weightiness permeated him from head to toe.

No, it wasn't that his physical body had unexpectedly become heavy, but rather his consciousness, previously without substance, had suddenly materialized and regained its physical presence.

A sensation of being firmly planted spread beneath him.

A cacophony of sound erupted around him.

Almost instinctively, he parted his eyelids, allowing the scene unfolding before him to be etched into his vision.

Instantly, he was taken aback.

A street radiating an otherworldly allure abruptly filled his view.

The bustling thoroughfare bore no resemblance to any modern scene he could recall; instead, it was imbued with an unmistakable fantasy essence.

Sturdy Dwarves, clad in weapons and armor, strode with powerful, resonant footsteps.

Beastmen, distinguished by their animalistic ears and tails, conversed and laughed alongside human women.

Elves, possessing pointed ears and exceptionally striking features, were showered with admiration as they navigated the street.

Diminutive beings, resembling children, and a girl with brown skin engaged in playful pursuit.

And all around, structures reminiscent of medieval architecture stood, exuding a palpable sense of history.

A vibrant and colorful fantasy world materialized before Riezel amidst the lively commotion, affirming that he was now standing on such a street, within such a panorama.

Despite his recent arrival in this world and his newly acquired corporeal form, his appearance went unnoticed by anyone on the street.

Every Human and Demi-Human alike moved past him, their gazes sliding over him as if he had perpetually belonged on this very street, leaving no trace of foreignness.

Perhaps it was his current clothing that aided this seamless integration?

Riezel's home world was one steeped in swords and sorcery, its era and aesthetic bearing a striking resemblance to this place. This similarity facilitated his effortless merging into the local populace, rendering his presence utterly unremarkable.

After a brief period, a chuckle escaped him.

It was the first time he had truly laughed.

"Let's begin with this world."

Whispering these words, Riezel advanced, embarking on his grand adventure in this new, foreign land.