Chapter 2: Forbidden Codes

Arnold walked through the forest near the sailors' village, exhausted, his shirt drenched in sweat and torn.

Arnold:

— Aha... Real missions are way more annoying than just clicking...

But at least... I’m starting to notice something...

He pressed his stomach and felt something different.

— I’m… getting thinner! Hahaha! This is like a forced workout. Level 5 — that’s what matters!

Suddenly, the system lit up with a sharp digital chime.

[ACCESS GRANTED: SPECIAL CODE SYSTEM UNLOCKED]

[WARNING: Real game codes cannot be used in this world.]

Arnold (grumbling):

— Oh, come on. Not even gem, coin, or fruit codes? That’s just cruel!

Then a new line appeared in the system, as if responding to his thoughts.

[Unique Code Detected: X-Player001]

[Activate exclusive special code?]

Arnold:

— Of course! Maybe it’s a bug and gives me something overpowered...

[CODE ACTIVATED]

[REWARDS RECEIVED:]

Ability: Double Jump

Power: Energy Armament (Level 1)

Sword: Supreme Starter Blade

Bonus: Boosted to Level 10

1,000 Silver Coins

Golden lights enveloped Arnold’s body. A sword materialized in his hand — a glowing blade of brilliant purple crystal. Energy surged through his arms, and his body felt lighter than ever.

Arnold (looking at his hands):

— This… this is next-level! My whole body’s vibrating!

He jumped—and realized it wasn’t just one leap. A second jump mid-air!

Arnold:

— Hahaha! Now this... this is what I call being online for real!

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[Farming Mode Activated]

[Description: Automatically damages hostile NPCs on approach.]

Arnold entered a new area populated by Level 7 and 8 pirates. As he neared, a dark pulse emanated from his arm.

[NPC "Savage Pirate" received 23 damage!]

[NPC "Savage Pirate" defeated!]

[XP +150]

[Coins +15]

Arnold:

— This is beautiful! Auto-farming! I just walk—and they explode!

— I’m an XP bulldozer!

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Minutes Later…

Arnold, now Level 13, strutted forward with absurd confidence. His sword rested across his back, his arms beginning to show muscle definition. His original outfit hung loosely on him.

He stopped before a village with a tower at its center. A crimson symbol appeared in the sky:

[Boss Zone - Entrance]

[Boss: Marine Lieutenant – Level 15]

Arnold (reading):

— Oh boy... things are about to blow up.

Suddenly, the tower burst apart as the boss leapt from the smoke. A towering man clad in metallic armor and dual swords landed before Arnold.

Lieutenant:

— You have exceeded the allowed farming rate. Termination authorized.

Arnold:

— What is this, the Marine's anti-cheat system?

The boss charged. Arnold dodged mid-air with a double jump, twisted, and activated his Supreme Blade. The system pulsed:

[Ability: Cross Slash Activated]

Two purple energy slashes shot toward the Lieutenant. The ground erupted — but the boss endured, countering with a crushing blow that hurled Arnold into a tree.

Arnold (on the ground, bleeding):

— Oof… that actually hurt...

[DAMAGE: -32 HP]

[PASSIVE: Chunky Resistance (Level 2) Activated – Damage reduced by 10%]

Arnold:

— Even my fat is saving me... Alright then. All or nothing!

He rose, energy armament flaring around his fists, and shouted:

— “Berserker Mode—let’s see if you can handle this!”

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Final Battle of the Chapter

The fight exploded into chaos. Arnold’s sword gleamed with violet light while the Lieutenant unleashed wide-range strikes. Arnold stayed airborne with his double jump, spinning his blade and firing energy waves.

Finally, he channeled all the energy into one decisive thrust:

[Special Skill Unlocked: Energy Impact]

The strike pierced through the Lieutenant’s chest. Time slowed as the boss collapsed to the ground, dissolving into golden pixels.

[BOSS DEFEATED]

[REWARD: Gold Coin, 5,000 XP, Elite Cloak]

Sweaty and scratched up, Arnold burst out laughing.

— This… this is incredible! I’m gonna beat this world too!

END OF CHAPTER 2