The Unknown Path: A Call Beyond Reality

Chapter Twenty-Five – The Path Begins

Ibrahim and Unknown arrived at the lake they had been at, but they did not notice it. Both Unknown and Ibrahim were deep in thought about what the mysterious person had said.

From Unknown's perspective:

When the transformation of the world around him ended, he noticed a book nearby. Then he heard the voice of the mysterious person say:

"I will gift you a book that will make it easier for you to move forward.

First, as you've noticed, some parts of your body are stronger than others. That's simply because your body is special—it becomes stronger and better when damaged.

But why did what happened in the dream affect reality?

Well, simply put, the dream translated the damage into extreme fatigue. As for why the real-world damage wasn't the same as in the dream—it's because that would harm you… You'd die. The purpose of the dream is to make you stronger, give you combat experience, and help you develop your own techniques by making you fight enemies with different abilities. This will benefit you greatly—especially when you reach the stage where you fight yourself. That's when your development will truly begin.

Now, back to the point. Since the dream understands your body's unique ability, it subjected your real body to extreme fatigue... in order to make it stronger.

Why must your body become stronger? Let me explain…

As you've seen, there are many supernatural abilities and many superhumans. But why are you unaware of this? Because your planet doesn't support it. Quite simply, there's no energy available to absorb (which is essential), and the human race is weak in its early stages. It doesn't possess innate powers like the countless other races out there.

There are several ways to become stronger: one is to absorb energy so your body becomes supernatural—this is the usual method. Another is to rely on special abilities you were born with. And there are countless other ways.

But the best way… is none of those.

Let me break it down. There are power levels: 0, 1, 2... and the rest? You'll understand them when the time comes. Within each of these levels, there are smaller levels—sub-stages within sub-stages.

For example: realm 1 in level 0 is called the "realm of path exploration." Each person has a path unique to themselves—completely unlike anyone else's. Every path is different.

In the realm of path exploration, there are many stages. Each stage gives a qualitative leap in strength to those who reach it. That's why, after a few years, when you move on to another world, you'll realize that realm 1 in level 0 contains many different stages.

Then you'll wonder: how can all of them fall under the same classification when the difference in power is so vast? I'll tell you simply: realms and levels are categorized by what they offer. All the stages in realm 1 – level 0 are centered around discovering the path—hence they're grouped under the same name.

I've gone on at length, but it's important—because the gap in power is massive. For example, the first rank in realm 1 – level 0 is "path exploration," and the one that follows is "walking the path."

The difference between them? Like the difference between a doomsday bomb—like the one Ibrahim told you about—and a child! Imagine the power difference!

Even within a single rank, the gap can be huge. Someone who has discovered a full meter of their path is far stronger than someone who has only discovered ten or twenty centimeters. The former could crush the latter with a blow that isn't even a quarter of their power.

The strength of a path differs from one person to another. But that doesn't mean the weaker person has less potential—they simply need more time to understand and explore their path.

There have been many cases of people who started off as the weakest… and after exploring their paths, their strength became terrifying.

Important reminder...

(his voice became serious)

Do not underestimate anyone's path.

Then he continued:

Now, back to our topic...

I've explained all of this in detail in the book next to you.

Now, why should you strengthen your body?

Because when you train your own techniques, you carve "muscle memory" into your body. This helps you discover your path—and it also helps you in realm 2 – level 0, which is called "integration with the path." (You don't need to know the details now, but it's one of the most critical stages.)

Another benefit: when your body reaches a certain threshold, it will begin producing energy you can control. The source of this energy: your body—and a few other things you'll learn about later.

What's the importance of this energy? You'll understand once you reach the stage between realm 1 and level 0 and realm 2 – level 0, known as the stage of liberation from constraints. A critically important stage… and you'll realize how useful—no, essential—this energy will be.

Now, here's a painful piece of advice… but it will benefit you greatly.

The techniques you used in the dream? Apply them to your other hand and foot—and the rest of your body.

You won't die from this, trust me… but it will be painful. Especially in your brain.

(his voice hardened)

To become stronger… this is nothing.

Once you discover your path, take the book Ibrahim gave you and go to Adam. Open it together. The book will transport you to another realm—one where you can grow and become stronger… and stronger.

And don't forget to enjoy it—with Adam. It'll be a truly thrilling journey.

The book I gave you contains all the information you need for the realm and rank you're in. If there's something relevant from higher realms… it will appear too.

Ah, I forgot to mention:

No matter how powerful you become…

As long as you haven't entered the stage of "path exploration,"

You are classified as levelless.

In this state, everyone who hasn't yet reached the stage of path exploration is placed—no matter how strong they are.

Now… goodbye.

Remember:

Enjoy the journey.

It will be difficult, mysterious…

But that's what makes Unknown's journey so exciting.