I FOUND A DOOR TO TENSURA AND BECAME BROKEN IN THE REAL WORLD TOO-Chapter 21: S Class? What???

"Whew..."

The day after Yuuya met Lexia and her entourage, he still hadn't fully processed everything that had happened. The princess's unexpected marriage proposal, the looming meeting with the king, and the realization that he had somehow become a figure of interest in this world—it was all a bit much. In an effort to clear his mind, he decided to return to the other world and explore, hoping that the solitude and danger of the wilderness would help him regain his focus.

"...I never thought someone would return a favor in such a straightforward way..."

Yuuya muttered to himself as he trekked through the forest. Lexia's confession still lingered in his mind. The genuine warmth in her eyes, the sincerity in her voice—he could tell she wasn't lying. She truly had fallen for him at first sight. Yet, he couldn't help but feel like her feelings were misplaced. It was only by sheer coincidence and luck that he had been able to save her. If he hadn't happened to be in that part of the forest, she and her guards would have been overrun by the goblin elites.

"Was it really love at first sight... or just admiration because I saved her?" he questioned, running a hand through his hair in frustration.

Regardless of her intentions, the whole situation was too overwhelming for him to dwell on right now. His head was still spinning with confusion, so he decided to focus on exploring. At least with monsters, there was no emotional turmoil—just instinct and survival.

With his [Presence Detection] skill activated, Yuuya moved quietly through the forest, scanning for nearby threats. But strangely, he hadn't encountered a single monster yet.

"Hmm... I wonder if I'd see more monsters if I went further inside..." he mused aloud.

There was a time when the mere sight of a monster would have filled him with terror. But now, after all he had been through, he actually welcomed the challenge. Fighting had become a form of therapy—something to clear his mind.

"I've gotten tougher... both in body and mind," he realized, shaking his head with a wry smile. "Still... this is probably a dangerous habit. I shouldn't start using monster battles to avoid thinking about my problems..."

Letting out a soft chuckle, he decided to cut his exploration short for the day. With no monsters in sight and his thoughts still clouded, it seemed like a good point to head back.

"Guess I'll just call it here and head home. It's not like the monsters are going anywhere."

However, just as he turned to leave, a faint sound echoed through the forest—a guttural groan mixed with a low, shrieking wail. Yuuya's body tensed. The sound was unnatural, definitely not human. His instincts immediately kicked in.

"Something's nearby... and it doesn't sound friendly."

He activated his [Assimilation] skill, blending into his surroundings and holding his breath as he moved toward the source of the sound. With each step, he carefully concealed his presence, making himself virtually undetectable.

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Finally, he reached a clearing and peered through the foliage.

"Fugooooo!"

"Kyain!"

There, he saw a massive creature—a humanoid monster with the head of a pig, devouring the corpse of another beast. Its grotesque maw was smeared with blood as it ripped through sinew and bone. The pig-like monster wielded a hefty, well-crafted axe—far superior in quality to what most low-level monsters carried.

"An orc...?" Yuuya's eyes narrowed.

But upon closer inspection, he realized it was far worse than that. Its ornate armor and majestic cape distinguished it from regular orcs. Curious, Yuuya activated his [Appraisal] skill to check its stats.

[Orc King]

Level: 600

Magic: 5,000

Attack: 20,000

Defense: 15,000

Agility: 5,000

Intelligence: 5,000

Luck: 1,000

Yuuya's eyes widened in shock.

"Wha—? Are you kidding me!?" he blurted out internally. "Attack power over 20,000? Defense at 15,000? This thing is way out of my league!"

His own stats were still under 10,000 in every category. Compared to this monstrous king, he was nothing. A single attack from it could likely reduce him to a smear of blood and bone.

"An S-class monster... no doubt about it," he muttered.

The orc king's presence alone made Yuuya's hair stand on end. Every instinct screamed at him to back away. Yet, before he could quietly retreat, the beast's snout twitched, and it suddenly glanced in his direction. Its beady eyes narrowed, sensing something amiss but unable to see him due to his [Assimilation].

Yuuya's heart pounded.

"Damn it... it noticed me."

Thinking quickly, Yuuya made a split-second decision. If he couldn't avoid being noticed, he might as well go on the offensive. His hand slipped into his [Item Box], and he pulled out the [Absolute Spear], the god-tier weapon he had obtained.

Steadying his stance, he crouched low and prepared to throw.

"One... two... Go!"

With all his strength, Yuuya hurled the [Absolute Spear] directly at the orc king's chest. Simultaneously, he leapt out of his hiding spot, drawing his [Omni-Sword] and letting out a defiant battle cry.

"Come on! Bring it on!"

But instead of clashing with the beast, Yuuya froze mid-step. His eyes widened in disbelief.

The orc king... was gone.

The monster's upper half had completely vanished, leaving only its lower torso, which wobbled for a moment before collapsing to the ground and dissolving into particles of light.

".....Eh?"

Dumbfounded, Yuuya turned his eyes toward his hand. The [Absolute Spear], still coated in the orc king's blood, returned to him as if nothing had happened.

"Wait... don't tell me..."

He stared at the weapon in disbelief. The truth slowly sank in—the spear had annihilated the orc king in a single blow.

"...You're kidding, right?" Yuuya blinked at the empty clearing. "That thing was supposed to be an S-class monster... and I just... one-shotted it?"

He glanced down at the spear again.

"What kind of ridiculous weapon is this...?!"

For a moment, he stood in stunned silence. Then, he let out a groan of embarrassment.

"Oh, come on! What about my dramatic battle cry!? I looked like an idiot!"

He buried his face in his hands, cringing at how ridiculous he must have looked.

But despite the embarrassment, he couldn't deny the power he now wielded. The weapons and items left behind by the so-called Wise Man were far beyond anything he could have imagined.

"That wise man... Who the hell was he, really? I'm starting to think he might've been a god or something..."

As the realization sank in, Yuuya's eyes hardened with determination.

"Still... I can't rely on the weapons alone. I need to get stronger. Fast."

The Cardinal World was vast and full of dangers. He had read about the rise of Rimuru Tempest in the future—how the slime would eventually build a powerful nation. If Rimuru had not reincarnated yet, Yuuya still had time. Time to meet him. Time to learn from him.

"But first, I need to get stronger... much stronger."

Clenching his fists, Yuuya made a mental note to create a strict training schedule—balancing his school life with his new responsibilities.

"School, exploration, training... and meeting Rimuru. No more slacking off."

With a resolute look, he sheathed his [Omni-Sword], took one last glance at the now-empty clearing, and turned toward the forest's edge.

His journey was just beginning. And this time, he intended to be ready for whatever came next.