Absolute Cheater-Chapter 141: New World New Life

The next day, Asher woke up, gazing at the same wooden ceiling. As he looked at it, he mumbled, "I guess that wasn’t a dream."

Yesterday, he had learned a lot of things.

This world, much like his own—Volarisa—had the same power system, meaning they were at least in the same universe. Second, the world’s power limit was much higher than what he had previously known, reaching the peak of the Transcendent Realm.

Back in Volarisa, he had only known of two realms: Foundation and Awakener. But now, he had learned of a third—Transcendent Realm.

And if he wanted to return to his own world, he had to reach the third sub-stage of the Transcendent Realm.

" And I am now D Rank too" he mumbled looking at himself, " well lets get going"

Getting ready, Asher stepped out of the house and joined the other youngsters. Today was an important day—Site Day—when new blood would leave the village to become adventurers.

In this world, there were no large-scale invasions, so people didn’t join the military like in Volrisa. Instead, they had the freedom to choose their own paths. Here, in Mint Leaf Village, kids of age would go to the city to become adventurers.

"Hey! White Menace, I’m here!"

Asher’s lips twitched at the nickname Serena had given him. He turned back and saw her approaching with her usual bright smile.

"Don’t call me that," Asher said flatly.

Serena shrugged. "Remove that frown and constant mean expression, and I’ll stop calling you that," she replied mischievously, playfully patting his shoulder.

"Serena, get away from him!"

A voice interrupted them, and Asher turned to see Max, one of the many guys in the village who liked Serena. Max was one of the stronger ability users in the village and had been trying to win Serena over for a long time.

Seeing her with another guy—especially a newcomer like Asher—only made his irritation worse. Your adventure continues at novelbuddy

Asher glanced at Max, his expression remaining indifferent. He could already tell what type of person he was—someone who saw himself as the strongest among the village youth and disliked competition.

Serena, on the other hand, just sighed. "Max, don’t start," she said, crossing her arms. "You always act like this."

Max frowned, his gaze locking onto Asher. "Who even is this guy? He just shows up out of nowhere, and now you’re acting all close with him?" His voice carried an edge of hostility.

Serena rolled her eyes. "He’s someone my father saved. And he’s recovering, so don’t go picking fights with him."

Max scoffed. "Tch, whatever. Just don’t come crying to me when he turns out to be trouble." With that, he turned and walked away, clearly not happy.

Asher watched him leave, his expression unreadable. "Is he always like that?"

"Pretty much," Serena said, shaking her head. "He’s just jealous."

"Jealous?"

"Yeah," Serena grinned. "Because you’re new, and I talk to you. He’s been trying to impress me for years, but I’ve never really been interested."

Asher didn’t respond to that. It wasn’t his problem.

"Anyway, let’s go," Serena said, grabbing his wrist and pulling him along. "The ceremony is about to start!"

Asher allowed himself to be led toward the village square, where the other youths had gathered. The atmosphere was lively, filled with excitement and nervous anticipation. Some of them were about to set off on their journeys, while others were simply there to celebrate and watch.

At the center of the square, the village elder stood on a raised wooden platform. He was an older man with a long white beard, his presence exuding wisdom and authority.

"Today," the elder spoke, his voice strong despite his age, "marks the beginning of a new journey for many of our young ones. You leave behind childhood and step into the world as adventurers, as seekers of strength and knowledge."

The crowd listened intently as he continued his speech, offering words of encouragement and wisdom. Asher, however, was only half-listening. His mind was already elsewhere.

He needed to grow stronger. He needed to find a way back to his world.

And this was just the beginning.

As the village elder finished his speech, the gathered youths cheered. Some were brimming with excitement, eager to set off on their adventures, while others wore nervous expressions, unsure of what awaited them beyond the safety of the village.

Serena stood beside Asher, her arms crossed. "So, what are you going to do now?" she asked, tilting her head.

Asher remained silent for a moment, staring at the horizon. He had no interest in becoming a simple adventurer. His goal was to reach the peak of strength and return to his own world. But for now, he needed a path forward.

"I’ll become an adventurer," he finally said. "It’s the best way to get stronger."

Serena beamed. "Good choice! Then I guess we’ll be traveling together, huh?"

"You’re going too?"

"Of course!" she grinned. "I might not look like much, but I’m a great healer, you know? Besides, my father always said that if I want to become a proper healer, I need real experience outside the village."

Asher nodded slightly. He didn’t mind having a healer around—especially considering his injuries had only just recovered.

Just then, the village elder’s voice rang out again. "Those who have decided to leave will receive their first adventurer badges and a map to guide them to the nearest city."

A group of village guards stepped forward, distributing small bronze badges with the emblem of the Adventurer’s Guild. One of them handed Asher his badge, giving him a once-over before moving on.

Max, who had been watching from the side, scoffed. "Hah, you? An adventurer? Don’t make me laugh. You probably don’t even know how to fight properly."

Asher didn’t respond, simply pocketing the badge and walking away.

Serena shot Max a glare. "You’re being a real pain today."

Max ignored her, instead smirking at Asher. "You won’t last a week out there."

Still, Asher said nothing. He had nothing to prove to someone like Max.

Serena sighed and followed after him. "Just ignore him. He’s always like that."

"I already did."

Serena blinked, then let out a small laugh. "Right, I guess you did."

Asher glanced down at the map he was given. The nearest city was Pallax City, which was known for its bustling trade and strong adventurer presence. It would be a good place to start.

"Let’s get ready to leave," he said. "We’re wasting time."

Serena nodded, excitement clear on her face. "Alright! Let’s go on an adventure!"

Asher and Serena gathered their belongings and left the village with a group of other young adventurers. The dirt road stretched before them, leading through dense forests and rolling hills toward Pallax City. The journey would take about three days on foot, but the excitement of leaving home for the first time kept most of the group in high spirits.

Serena walked beside Asher, humming a tune as she looked around. "It feels strange, you know? I’ve never left the village before," she admitted.

Asher remained quiet, his gaze scanning the surroundings. Unlike Serena, he wasn’t excited about the journey—he was focused on his goal. But even so, he knew this was necessary.

"Just don’t let your guard down," he said finally. "We’re outside the village now. Anything can happen."

Serena pouted. "You’re too serious. We haven’t even seen a single monster yet."

As if fate had heard her, a sudden rustling in the bushes made the group freeze.

"Watch out!" one of the other adventurers yelled as a pack of wolf-like beasts emerged from the underbrush, their glowing red eyes locking onto the travelers.

"Shadowfang Wolves!" Max shouted, drawing his sword. "Stay together!"

The wolves wasted no time lunging forward. Asher reacted instantly, summoning his blood-red scythe in a flash of crimson energy. He spun the weapon in his grip and slashed at the nearest wolf, cutting it down in a single blow.

The others weren’t as efficient. Max swung wildly at a wolf but barely managed to injure it, while another adventurer was knocked to the ground by a wolf’s charge.

Serena stepped back, raising her hands as a faint green glow enveloped them. "Healing Light!" she cast, sending waves of restorative energy toward the injured.

Asher, meanwhile, continued his assault. His movements were precise, his scythe cutting through the wolves with terrifying ease. Compared to the battles he had faced before arriving in this world, these monsters were nothing.

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Within moments, the last wolf collapsed, leaving only silence in its wake. The other adventurers stood in stunned silence, their weapons still raised.

Max clenched his jaw, glaring at Asher. "What… what the hell was that? No normal person fights like that!"

Serena looked at Asher with wide eyes. "That was amazing! You didn’t even hesitate!"

Asher simply shrugged. "Let’s keep moving."

The rest of the journey continued with heightened vigilance. Everyone was more cautious, especially after witnessing Asher’s combat skills firsthand.

By the time they reached the gates of Pallax City, the sun was beginning to set. The towering stone walls loomed over them, and beyond the gates, the bustling streets of the city were alive with activity.

"We made it," Serena said, stretching her arms. "Now the real adventure begins!"