Chapter 3: Night and Sin

Night had fallen.
The moon hung low in the sky, casting a pale light over the rotting streets. The wind blew cold and sharp, slipping through the alleys like a whisper.
But none of it mattered.
The hero’s body ached.His chest felt like fire.The curse wasn’t stopping—it was spreading.
He walked without direction. Every step drained what little strength he had left.
He didn’t know where to go.He had no place to sleep. No food. No money.And he was getting weaker.
That’s when he remembered what was in his bag.
He sat down in a dark corner and opened it slowly.
Inside—A wrapped sandwich.Two packs of apple juice.A phone charger.A spare shirt.His wallet.
He let out a dry laugh.
“This is my legendary isekai starter pack…”
His voice cracked.

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A shadow passed by.
The hero looked up and saw an adventurer walking alone—Dressed far too nicely for a place like this.
Clean armor. Good boots. A sword.He looked strong. Rich.
And alone.
The hero’s mind raced.His own clothes stood out.He looked weak. Like a target.
And in this world, weakness was dangerous.
He needed to blend in.
So he made a choice.

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He followed the adventurer.
The man stopped to fix his hair in a broken mirror.
“Damn it… wasted so much time on that girl…”
He was distracted.
The hero stepped forward.
Wrapped a charging cable around the man’s neck.Pulled.
The man kicked. Struggled. Tried to scream.
But the hero didn’t let go.
(Please don’t break—please don’t break—)
It felt like it lasted forever.
Then, silence.
The man stopped moving.

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The hero backed away, breathing hard.
He stared at his hands.
“I just… killed someone.”
The words didn’t feel real.His stomach twisted.
But there was no time.
He stripped the man’s armor, clothes, and money.
Switched outfits.Put the sword on his back.Dragged the body deep into the alley and left it there.
Gone.

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He leaned against the wall, shaking.
He hated everything about what he had done.
But he was still alive.
And in this world—That was enough.
“Survive first,” he whispered.“Think later.”
And with that,He disappeared into the night.