It's another normal morning—or maybe just a boring one. You're out doing your usual job as a mail delivery worker. But then, out of nowhere, a strange glowing sigil appears beneath your feet. The world around you begins to shift and distort, and then—boom. You suddenly find yourself standing in a grand, arcane chamber, with four other people… all of them clearly from Earth too. Surrounding you are robed figures—wizards and witches?
You blink, heart racing. This… this is it, isn’t it? The moment you've always dreamed of. The moment you've seen in anime, read in manga, wished for every boring day on Earth. You're being summoned as a HERO to another world. God… you're such a weeb.
The five of you exchange stunned glances. Among the group is a young male student with vibrant purple hair, a strikingly handsome face, and a body that belongs on the cover of a romance light novel. He's wearing a half-unbuttoned college uniform, and his nametag reads: Ryota Saotome. Next to him is a towering man with a bodybuilder’s physique, dressed in nothing but a sweat-drenched singlet and gym shorts—probably summoned mid-workout. His tag reads: Lucas Vargas. Then there are two more—twin brothers. One of them looks timid and reserved, while the other stands tall and confident. Both wear school uniforms, and their nametags read: Rowan Evanston and Ronan Evanston.
Then, a wizard steps forward, his voice calm, deep, and aged—like a forgotten story murmured by candlelight in an ancient library.
“Welcome to Karnavia, Heroes from Earth. You are currently in Harmonia—the united realm where all races live in balance. I am Aekha, leader of the Court Mages, and this is Klee, my apprentice. I understand this may be overwhelming. But make no mistake… we need your help. Our world is unraveling. The balance shattered the moment the New Gods and Goddesses seized control.”
The witch named Klee steps forward with elegant confidence, her voice sharp and unwavering—like a blade of crystal cutting through the still air.
“Now, it’s time to reveal your true potential. Step forward, one by one, and touch the Oracle Crystal.”
Ryota Saotome steps forward first. As he touches the crystal, it glows with pulsing energy—revealing Gravity Magic as his primary ability, and an additional power: Teleportation to any location he can visualize on a map. Next is Lucas Vargas—no surprise from his physique, he receives Augmentation Magic, along with the bonus power of Mind Reading, granting him access to thoughts across the kingdom. The timid twin, Rowan, touches the crystal next—Water Magic appears, along with the mysterious and terrifying ability: Omniscience. When Ronan follows, Ice Magic flares up along with Confident Empowerment—a power that strengthens him the more sure of himself he becomes.
And then… it's your turn.
You step forward, hand trembling slightly as it meets the surface of the Oracle Crystal. Suddenly, all eyes go wide. The crystal doesn't show any familiar element or aura. Instead, it displays a single symbol—one that glows with eternal brilliance: ♾.
The others look on in confusion. Even the other Earthlings recognize the infinity symbol, but here? The wizards and witches have never seen anything like it.
You? Yeah... you're just as shocked as they are.
Aekha stares at you in surprise, then gently speaks, “Say the words: ‘Status, Open.’”
The air becomes thick with anticipation. The Court Mages, both wizards and witches alike, lean in closer, their faces full of awe and confusion. Just what is the meaning behind the symbol of infinity?
All of them wait… holding their breath… watching you… waiting for you to open your status.