《The Magic Academy’s Cheat Player》 Chapter 1: Reincarnation, Gacha, and Fate鈥檚 Wild Game The screen of Hoshigaki Ryuuto¡¯s gaming rig flickered as the stream chat bombarded his feed with a sea of emotes, all caps, and the occasional demand for his next move. ¡°Alright, alright! This is it, boys! The hardest boss in the game is right in front of me!¡± Ryuuto grinned, tapping away at his keyboard with the precision only an elite gamer could possess. His stream was live, and the chat was buzzing. [KappaMaster123: LET''S GO RYUUTO, YOU GOT THIS!] [GachaGoddess: THIS BOSS IS INSANE, ARE YOU SURE YOU CAN BEAT IT?] [SuperJellyfish69: OMEGALUL, THIS IS GONNA BE LIT!] Ryuuto adjusted his headset and leaned in, a smile tugging at his lips as he prepared for the big showdown. ¡°You guys don''t know the half of it,¡± he said with mock seriousness. ¡°This boss is a joke for someone of my caliber. Watch this.¡± He activated a special buff, his fingers a blur on the keys, each movement synced perfectly with the characters on screen. The colossal boss appeared, a hideous, towering monstrosity dripping with glowing red symbols. Its massive, gnarled hand reached down, and just as it began its attack, Ryuuto¡¯s fingers flew across the keyboard, inputting a series of rapid combos that would make most players'' heads spin. The chat erupted with excitement as the massive boss¡¯s health bar started to dwindle at an alarming rate. [GamerGal123: HOW IS HE DOING THIS?!] [ProGamerX: THIS GUY IS A GOD] [UnbeatableHero69: THIS IS UNFAIR LOL] Ryuuto grinned, his eyes glinting with the familiar thrill of a challenge. ¡°Alright, now watch this! Glitch casting for the win!¡± he muttered under his breath. With a couple of keystrokes, the screen flashed, and a glowing word appeared in the corner of his HUD: "REWRITE". For a moment, the world around him seemed to warp, and the game¡¯s code bent at his will. [ChatHacker69: WHAT DID HE JUST DO?!] With an explosive roar, the boss¡¯s health bar plummeted, and the massive creature fell with a dramatic crash, disappearing in a flurry of pixelated sparks. [GachaGoddess: WHAT WAS THAT?! A GLITCH?!] Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. [NoobMaster99: THAT WAS INSANE, RYUUTO!!!] Ryuuto leaned back in his chair, stretching as the ¡°Victory!¡± screen flashed across his monitor. He swiveled to face the camera, a cocky smirk on his face. ¡°As expected. That was nothing.¡± [KappaMaster123: WHAT A LEGEND] [GamerGal123: WHEN''S THE NEXT RUN?] [TheRealProGamer: Ryuuto, are you even human?] With a quick wave to the camera, Ryuuto clicked the ¡°End Stream¡± button, the screen shifting to a ¡°Stream Ending¡± screen with a cute fox logo. ¡°Alright, that was fun. See you all next time for more ¡®unbeatable¡¯ runs,¡± he muttered, shutting down his rig with a satisfying click. His stomach growled in protest, reminding him that while he¡¯d just conquered a virtual world, his real-world hunger was still very much alive. Ryuuto groaned, rubbing his stomach. ¡°Man, I can¡¯t eat another bowl of ramen. I swear, if I see another packet of instant noodles¡­¡± He trailed off with a sigh, reaching for his jacket. ¡°Guess I¡¯ll go out and get something real to eat.¡± The evening air was cool as Ryuuto made his way down the street, his hands shoved deep into his pockets. It was a peaceful night, the city bustling with the usual lights and sounds. He passed a few shops, not really paying attention to his surroundings, until something caught his eye. A girl, no older than twenty, was walking briskly down the road. She was engrossed in her phone, her back turned to the oncoming traffic. Ryuuto¡¯s eyes narrowed, noticing the headlights of a truck speeding towards her. A blur of motion. Without thinking, Ryuuto¡¯s body moved on its own, adrenaline surging through him. He dashed forward, shoving the girl to the side just as the truck swerved out of control, its tires screeching against the pavement. The girl let out a surprised scream, but Ryuuto didn¡¯t hear it¡ªhis focus was on the truck now. The impact was inevitable. The truck slammed into him with brutal force. Pain shot through his body like lightning, and everything went black. --- When Ryuuto opened his eyes, he expected to be in some kind of hospital, the pain lingering. But what he saw was... something else entirely. He stood in a vast, endless expanse of clouds, soft golden light spilling from an ethereal source above. There was no sound, no sensation of time passing. It felt... peaceful. Almost unreal. Is this... heaven? he wondered, feeling strangely detached from his body. As he tried to collect his thoughts, a soft presence filled the air, and before him appeared a woman. She was tall, radiating an aura of calm grace, with flowing robes that shimmered like moonlight. Her face was serene, her eyes a soft golden hue that seemed to pierce through to his soul. She gazed at him with kindness, the faintest of smiles playing on her lips. ¡°You are in no heaven, young one,¡± she said, her voice melodic and warm. ¡°I am Soteria, Goddess of Protection, Healing, and Judgment.¡± Ryuuto blinked. ¡°Wait, so I¡¯m not dead? This isn¡¯t heaven?¡± Soteria chuckled softly. ¡°No. You are not dead. But you were... chosen. I have tasked you with saving the world, not from a demon king, but from the brink of war.¡± Her golden eyes glimmered with purpose. ¡°The kingdoms of Eldoria stand on the edge of chaos, and only you can guide them to peace.¡± ¡°Wait a minute,¡± Ryuuto interrupted, raising an eyebrow. ¡°You¡¯re telling me this is some kind of isekai situation?¡± She nodded. ¡°Indeed. I shall reincarnate you, but you will not have the status of a hero. You will begin as a peasant.¡± Ryuuto scratched his chin thoughtfully. ¡°A peasant, huh? I can live with that, as long as it¡¯s interesting. But... I want a challenge. Don¡¯t hold back. No hand-holding, no easy rides. Make it hard for me. I¡¯m not here for some boring, easy life.¡± Soteria¡¯s smile deepened, a hint of amusement in her eyes. ¡°As you wish. You shall be reincarnated as a peasant in Eldoria. The world will be as challenging as you desire.¡± Before Ryuuto could respond, everything around him seemed to dissolve, the clouds swirling into nothingness. --- [SYSTEM MESSAGE] [Transporting to Tutorial Realm... Please prepare for your journey.] Ryuuto closed his eyes as the world shifted again, anticipation building in his chest. Whatever awaited him in this new world, he was ready. This was going to be fun [End of Chapter] Chapter 2: The Tutorial Nobody Wants [SYSTEM MESSAGE] [Transporting to Tutorial Realm¡­ Please prepare for your journey.] Ryuuto¡¯s vision blurred as he felt an odd sensation of weightlessness, like being pulled through a vortex. Then¡ª THUD. He landed unceremoniously on his feet, stumbling slightly as he took in his surroundings. The "Tutorial Room" was exactly what he feared: a large, sterile-looking white space with glowing blue symbols floating in the air. Everything about it screamed generic beginner tutorial. Ryuuto groaned, rubbing his temples. "Oh, come on¡­ It¡¯s this kind of tutorial?" Before he could complain further, a floating blue window popped up in front of him. [Welcome to the Beginner¡¯s Tutorial!] [To proceed, please follow the guided instructions step by step.] Another screen appeared, listing basic actions. [Step 1: Move Forward] [Press ¡®W¡¯ to¡ª] "Don¡¯t you dare finish that sentence," Ryuuto grumbled. He took a step forward, and the screen dinged happily. [Step 2: Look Around] "Bruh." He rolled his eyes and moved his head side to side in an exaggerated motion. [Step 3: Jump] He jumped. [Step 4: Open Inventory] A new menu popped up, revealing his barebones starting items: - Basic Sword (A dull iron blade. Might give an orc a mild paper cut.) - Basic Shield (Looks sturdy. Probably couldn¡¯t stop a strong breeze.) - Beginner¡¯s Cloak (It''s a piece of cloth. Congrats.) Ryuuto sighed. "This is pain." But the tutorial wasn¡¯t done yet. It forced him through a painfully slow series of basic actions¡ªswinging his sword, blocking with his shield, and even "How to Open a Door!" If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it. "Just let me out already!" he groaned, dragging his feet through the final section. After what felt like an eternity, a final screen popped up. [Congratulations! You have completed the tutorial!] "Finally." But before he could celebrate, another system message appeared. [Trial Dungeon Selection: Choose Difficulty] - Easy (For those who need to be hand-held.) - Normal (A balanced challenge for beginners.) - Hard (For those who enjoy suffering.) Ryuuto¡¯s eyes locked onto the last option. He cracked his knuckles and smirked. "No hesitation." [Hard Mode Selected.] The world around him shifted again. --- Trial Dungeon: "The Depths of Endurance" When Ryuuto opened his eyes, he was no longer in the sterile tutorial room. Instead, he stood in a dimly lit cave, the air thick with moisture. Flickering torches barely illuminated the rough stone walls, and in the distance, the sound of shuffling footsteps echoed ominously. Before he could move, another window appeared. [Reminder: Stats and items gained in this trial will NOT carry over. Only skills will be permanently acquired.] Ryuuto grinned. "So, you''re telling me the only thing that matters is skill grinding? Good." He quickly pulled up his status window, hoping for something good.
Player Profile Name: Ryuuto Progress Rank: F Stats: - Strength (Str): 10 - Dexterity (Dex): 10 - Intelligence (Int): 10 - Wisdom (Wis): 10 - Vitality (Vit): 10 - Luck (Luc): 10 Skills: - None Passives: - Gamer''s Instinct: Instinctively understands the underlying mechanics of magic, able to find the most optimal solutions for problem-solving. - Quick Learner: Gains experience in skills, magic, and combat faster than most, especially if approached with an unconventional method. System Evaluation: "A completely average newbie with no special advantages¡­"
Ryuuto snorted. "Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence." As he dismissed the screen, another one popped up. [Main Quest: Complete the Trial Dungeon] He stretched his arms, rolling his shoulders. "Alright, let¡¯s see what this place has to offer." Stepping forward, he noticed movement in the shadows. His eyes narrowed as he made out the figures of humanoid creatures wielding rusty swords and clubs. [Lesser Goblin] (Hostile: Red Name Tag) "Yeah, no surprise there," Ryuuto muttered. In RPGs, red name tags meant they were stronger than him. And knowing how these trials worked, even a ¡®lesser¡¯ goblin could probably one-shot him if he wasn¡¯t careful. "Alright, let¡¯s not fight fair." --- Instead of charging in, Ryuuto threw a small rock at one of the goblins and immediately hid behind a nearby stalagmite. The goblin screeched and rushed towards the sound¡ªexactly as he planned. As soon as it passed his hiding spot, Ryuuto lunged forward, slashing across its back. [New Skill Acquired: Basic Swordsmanship (Lv. 1)] "Nice!" The goblin staggered, but before it could retaliate, Ryuuto bashed it with his shield, knocking it off balance. [New Skill Acquired: Basic Shield Bash (Lv. 1)] The goblin barely had time to recover before Ryuuto finished it off with another slash. [Skill EXP Gained!] The other goblins started approaching cautiously now, realizing their companion had been taken out. "Alright, time for some cheese." --- Ryuuto backed up towards a narrow tunnel. The goblins followed, but due to their numbers, only one could fit through at a time. Perfect. He positioned his shield at an angle, creating a natural bottleneck. The first goblin lunged forward, and Ryuuto blocked at just the right moment¡ª [New Skill Acquired: Basic Blocking (Lv. 1)] The goblin recoiled, and before it could react, he parried its attack with a well-timed sword strike. [New Skill Acquired: Basic Parry (Lv. 1)] The goblin staggered, and Ryuuto finished it off before the next one could push through. "Man, AI behavior is so predictable," he muttered, repeating the process again and again. --- By the time he reached the next chamber, he had leveled up multiple skills, his combat movements now much smoother. A heavy-looking door stood in front of him, intricate carvings of battle scenes adorning its surface. [Mini-Boss Room Detected.] Ryuuto smirked, rolling his shoulders. "Finally, time for the real test." He placed his hand on the door. [Entering Mini-Boss Room¡­] As the heavy stone door groaned open, he stepped forward, a gleam of excitement in his golden eyes. This was just the beginning. [End of Chapter] Chapter 3: The Art of Mob Farming As Ryuuto stepped into the mini-boss room, the heavy stone door slammed shut behind him with an ominous boom. The chamber was wider than the previous tunnels, torches flickering against damp stone walls. At the far end of the room stood a hunched figure clad in ragged robes, gripping a crude wooden staff topped with a pulsating red gem. [Goblin Shaman] (Mini-Boss) Ryuuto narrowed his eyes. "A summoner? Tch, these types are annoying." Sure enough, the goblin raised its staff, chanting in a guttural language as red glyphs formed in the air. "Nope." Ryuuto sprinted forward at full speed. If this thing was going to spam summons, then he just had to stop it before it could! His iron sword came down in a wide arc¡ª CLANG! A sudden, invisible barrier repelled his attack, sending vibrations up his arms. The goblin let out a wheezing cackle, its spell completing. [Summon Lesser Goblin] A magic circle flared beneath the goblin¡¯s feet, and in an instant, three smaller goblins materialized, brandishing rusted weapons. Ryuuto clicked his tongue. ¡°So it¡¯s that kind of fight, huh?¡± --- Most games had a summoner boss type with the same basic pattern: 1. Summon mobs to overwhelm the player. 2. Stay behind minions for safety. 3. Repeat until dead. But there was a fatal flaw in their design¡ªif the player didn¡¯t kill the summoner, it would keep producing enemies. Which meant¡­ Unlimited farming potential. Ryuuto¡¯s lips curled into a grin. "Oh, you poor thing¡­" This book''s true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience. Rather than finishing off the shaman, he turned his attention to the newly spawned goblins. SLASH! His sword carved through the first. SHIELD BASH! The second stumbled backward. PARRY! The third¡¯s attack was deflected, leaving it wide open for a counter. [Skill EXP Gained!] Another summon circle flared. [Summon Lesser Goblin] New goblins replaced the fallen ones. Ryuuto chuckled. "Oh yeah, this is free real estate." --- Ryuuto began grinding his combat skills at max efficiency. Step 1: Block attacks ¡ú Level up Basic Blocking. Step 2: Parry strikes ¡ú Level up Basic Parry. Step 3: Counterattack ¡ú Level up Basic Swordsmanship. Step 4: Shield Bash ¡ú Level up Basic Shield Bash. Repeat indefinitely. His skill levels skyrocketed. [Basic Swordsmanship ¡ú Lv. 3!] [Basic Shield Bash ¡ú Lv. 4!] [Basic Parry ¡ú Lv. 3!] Meanwhile, the Goblin Shaman kept summoning, completely unaware that it had become nothing more than an EXP generator. Ryuuto cackled as he farmed like a man possessed. [Basic Swordsmanship ¡ú Lv. 5!] [Basic Shield Bash ¡ú Lv. 5!] DING! A new message popped up. [System Notice: Abnormal EXP Farming Detected. Intervening...] Ryuuto blinked. "Huh?" The Goblin Shaman suddenly froze mid-motion. Then, without warning, it disintegrated into particles of light. "WAIT, WHAT?!" [Mini-Boss Deleted by System.] Ryuuto''s eyes twitched. "YOU CAN DO THAT?!" The system stole his infinite EXP farm, just when things were getting good. "YOU COWARDLY DEV¡ª!" A new window popped up. [Dungeon Progression Unlocked. Proceeding...] The walls of the room shifted, revealing a new path forward. Ryuuto exhaled sharply, massaging his temples. "Alright, alright. Whatever. I got what I needed." He checked his skill list.
[Updated Skills] - Basic Swordsmanship (Lv. 5) - Basic Shield Bash (Lv. 5) - Basic Parry (Lv. 5) - Basic Blocking (Lv. 5)
With all the combat grinding, something was still missing¡ªfootwork. "You can¡¯t just stand there and expect to win in a fight." So, he started practicing dodging and sidestepping enemy attacks. He found more goblins along the way and began testing different movement patterns. - Sidestep Dodge ¡ú Basic Footwork (Lv. 1) Acquired! - Backstep Evade ¡ú Basic Footwork (Lv. 2)! As he continued refining his movements, the system suddenly sent a new alert. [Skill Evolution Detected.] [Multiple Skills Share Similar Traits. Combining¡­] [Basic Sword & Shield Technique (Lv. 1)] - A fundamental combat style utilizing both offense and defense seamlessly. Improves combat flow and efficiency. Ryuuto¡¯s eyes widened in excitement. "Hold up. This thing auto-combines skills?!" This was huge. Instead of managing a bunch of separate combat skills, they were now condensed into one evolving technique. That meant faster progression, stronger combos, and better adaptability. "Alright, now I¡¯m really motivated." With renewed determination, Ryuuto went on another skill grind rampage. [Basic Sword & Shield Technique ¡ú Lv. 2!] [Lv. 3!] [Lv. 4!] By the time he reached the final boss room, he had fine-tuned his movements to near perfection. --- A massive set of ornate stone doors loomed before him, carved with images of battle and bloodshed. The moment he stepped forward, his instincts screamed at him¡ªsomething inside was different. The system confirmed it. [Warning: Final Boss Detected.] [Threat Level: Black Name Tag.] Ryuuto stopped in his tracks. A black name tag? Enemies with red name tags meant they were stronger than him. But black name tags? Those were on a whole different level. His grin widened. "Now this¡­ is gonna be fun." He placed his hand on the door. [Entering Final Boss Room¡­] The doors slowly creaked open, revealing the dark chamber beyond. With a mix of excitement and anticipation, Ryuuto stepped forward¡ªready for the real challenge. [End of Chapter] Chapter 4: Adapt or Die The doors slammed shut behind Ryuuto, sealing him inside the massive chamber. At the center of the room stood a hulking figure, its silhouette barely illuminated by flickering torches. Then, the system revealed its name. [Bloodfang Hobgoblin - Corrupted Variant] (Hostile: Black Name Tag) HP: ??? Ryuuto¡¯s stomach dropped. A black name tag. That meant this thing wasn¡¯t just strong¡ªit was stupidly strong. --- The hobgoblin moved first. A blur of red eyes and monstrous muscle closed the distance in an instant. Ryuuto barely raised his shield in time¡ª CRACK! The impact rattled his bones. His shield absorbed most of the force, but he still got launched across the chamber, skidding across the stone floor. "Ow." His HP bar had plummeted from one hit. "Okay. First impressions? This boss is a cheating bastard." Ryuuto pushed himself up, eyes narrowing as he focused on the hobgoblin¡¯s movements. This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it. Boss fights always had patterns. He just had to find it. The hobgoblin roared and charged again¡ªsame movement, same speed. Ryuuto braced his shield, but this time, instead of taking the hit head-on, he angled his body¡ª The monster¡¯s claws scraped off the shield¡¯s edge, sending sparks flying as Ryuuto sidestepped. His sword lashed out¡ªa counterattack to the ribs! CLANG. The blade barely left a scratch. Ryuuto grimaced. "Great. It has armor-like skin." If slashing didn¡¯t work, he had to find another way. The hobgoblin lifted its claws for another swing. Ryuuto¡¯s mind raced. "Think¡ªwhere''s the weak spot?" The moment the monster attacked, he rolled low, avoiding the claws completely. That¡¯s when he saw it¡ªthe knees. Unarmored. A soft target. With a sudden burst of speed, he slammed his shield into the hobgoblin¡¯s leg. [Basic Shield Bash (Lv. 7) Activated!] The impact made the monster stagger¡ªjust long enough for Ryuuto to slash at its Achilles tendon. The hobgoblin snarled, stumbling for the first time. "Hell yeah!" Now that he had some control, Ryuuto looked around for any usable terrain. The chamber was filled with rubble¡ªbroken pillars, loose stones, even hanging chains from the ceiling. His eyes flicked to the torches along the walls. A crazy idea formed. "Time to get creative." The hobgoblin recovered and lunged again¡ªthis time, faster. Ryuuto led it toward a pillar, baiting it into a predictable attack pattern. As expected, the monster swung too wide¡ªits claws embedded into the stone. "Gotcha." Before it could rip its arm free, Ryuuto grabbed a torch from the wall and threw it onto the monster¡¯s fur. WHOOSH! The dry patches ignited instantly. The hobgoblin shrieked in rage, thrashing wildly. [New Status Effect Applied: Burning (Moderate)] --- Despite the fire, the hobgoblin still moved¡ªerratic and unpredictable. It abandoned its previous attack pattern. "Shit." The boss switched to a berserk state, flailing in all directions. Ryuuto got clipped by a backhand¡ª His vision blurred. His HP bar dipped into critical red. "One more hit and I¡¯m dead." He stumbled, barely staying on his feet. The hobgoblin lunged¡ªits burning form a streak of death. "If I can¡¯t beat it conventionally¡­ I¡¯ll just cheese it." Ryuuto¡¯s eyes flicked toward the hanging chains. The moment the hobgoblin leaped at him, Ryuuto dove to the side, rolling into position. At the same time¡ª He swung his sword at the chains. SNAP! The massive iron links came loose, crashing down onto the monster. BANG! The hobgoblin was slammed into the ground, momentarily pinned beneath the weight. "NOW!" Ryuuto rushed forward, raising his sword¡ª [Critical Hit!] The blade pierced through the hobgoblin¡¯s exposed throat. The monster convulsed, screeching¡­ then finally went still. Ryuuto gasped for breath, his whole body aching. He did it. He beat the boss. But before he could celebrate¡ª His vision darkened.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE ] [Trial Complete.] [Player Status: Unconscious.] [Initiating Reincarnation Process¡­]
Ryuuto¡¯s last thought before losing consciousness? "I better not wake up as a slime." [End of Chapter]