." In short, I couldn't fall asleep. My

body was exhausted, but I only managed to doze off slightly

before waking up again. Apparently, sleeping in a tree wasn't as practical as I'd hoped. It was 11 PM,

but I'd still managed to rest for about four hours. The moon shone brightly in the sky, its light

filtering through the forest canopy and creating a surreal, dreamlike scene.

The lord of darkness probably wouldn't appear under such conditions. Maybe. "I'll keep walking." Checking my map, there were

still 320 kilometers left. All things considered, I'd already walked 43

kilometers—equivalent to

one full marathon. "Darkness Fog." I moved forward, layering darkness upon my

steps. Since I had no idea what dangers might lie ahead, I tried to conserve my magic as much as possible

.

Perhaps because I hadn’t encountered any dangerous creatures for a while, I was becoming aware of my growing carelessness. It wasn’t just the flashy threats like that giant ape.

I could be shot with a bow from somewhere unseen.

I might run into a group of monsters.

I could get stuck in an endless swamp.

My skin might rot from poisonous plants.

I could be bitten alive by a swarm of army ants.

A cliff might suddenly appear, blocking my path.

The possibilities were endless.

Unknown land, unknown world.

I truly had no idea what could happen.

"…Though, no monsters have shown up yet…"

It would be better if none appeared, yet the absence itself only heightened my unease.

Anxiety about encountering that massive monster resembling a great ape again.

Still, I don't stop in my tracks.

"Full moon... I wonder if the lunar phases here match Earth's?"

The deity had said this world was 'similar to Earth.' At the very least, it must be similar enough for us 'Transmigrants'—aliens from another world—to survive normally.

Not to mention temperature, atmospheric composition, and gravity; even the Moon is there, roughly the same size (and likely the Sun too). This is almost like another Earth.

Of course, it's possible that our bodies were somehow tuned when we were transferred to this world.

Skills, gifts, and the status board are no different—these are blessings unimaginable on Earth, making it honestly questionable whether 'myself' here on Earth and 'myself' in this world are truly the same person.

"Darkness Fog"

— with just a single word, profound darkness is swallowed by an even deeper, endless darkness.

Whether this power comes from the world or from the individual, it's likely both, but in any case, it feels natural to think of myself as having been reshaped into a being capable of wielding spirit energy.

Walking through darkness. In this fog that blocks even sound, it feels like strolling through a dream. That this is reality—or that I might be devoured by a monster in the next instant—feels nothing short of surreal.

(I'm starting to go numb... this abnormal situation...)

Still, I'm not dead yet.

That "hint" was truly an invaluable "clue to survival." Perhaps even the gods wouldn't find it entertaining if transfer victims died too quickly.

In this forest, it seems monsters that move at night are rare, and I've been able to walk safely—only using shadow magic as a protective charm—since that giant ape.

Of course, it might just be sheer luck…

As I keep walking, pondering such thoughts, I notice a faintly glowing spot deep within the moonlit woods. Not moonlight—something that emits light on its own. It flickers intermittently, like sparklers.

"What could it be… fireflies?"

Approaching closer, I realize it's not that.

"A flower…?"

Beside a large tree, a single plant stood alone. On that plant, two delicate flowers—one blue, one white—bloomed.

And those flowers emitted a mysterious glow.

"……I don’t recall seeing a flower like this during the day."

Despite having been carefully alert to our surroundings, wary of monsters appearing from anywhere at any moment, I couldn’t remember ever having seen such a flower before.

Probably a flower that remains hidden in daylight and only blooms at night.

"A glowing flower… Maybe I could pick it and sell it later?"

Even if I managed to safely exit the forest, the thought of what comes next filled me with despair. It was obvious that my points would be spent on barrier stones, leaving me with nothing, no money, no weapons at all.

Considering that, I might need to gather something useful for survival in this forest. The barrier stones might be sellable, but I have no idea how much they'd fetch.

...In a life-or-death situation, worrying about such things might be pointless, but if I can pick up anything easily, there's no harm in doing so.

"Still, it might be poisonous? Even with poison resistance, a slight illness could be fatal, so I should be careful."

Fortunately, the soil where the flowers bloomed was soft, and using fallen branches nearby, I managed to dig up the roots completely.

The flowers strangely continued to emit light even after being pulled out.

The next moment I hesitantly picked up the flower—

"Congratulations! You're the first transmigrated player to obtain a top-tier rare material. As a first-time bonus, three points have been awarded."

Suddenly, a voice echoed through my mind.

"Gah... I nearly had a heart attack...!"

It's really bad for the heart to have a voice suddenly appear like that—especially in the middle of a dark forest at midnight.

When I opened my status screen, sure enough, the points had increased by three. It seems this flower is what's called a "top-tier rare material," triggering a special bonus.

I'd never heard anything about such a bonus beforehand, so it must be some kind of hidden feature.

"Three points... points!? Not crystals!?"

I never imagined points could increase like this.

In terms of crystals, that's equivalent to ninety. Quite the generous reward, really.

　

Anyway, three points are incredibly significant. Right now, they might as well be my life itself.

I managed to obtain an unexpected three points, but the details of this flower remain unclear. Given that it's classified as a supreme rare material, it's obvious it must have some kind of effect. Hopefully it's a beneficial one, but there's also a possibility it could have a negative effect—something I'd rather not even consider, like attracting monsters.

I decided to spend one crystal to use the 'Item鉴定' ability.

This will also serve as a test to see how much information I can gain from the鉴定, and considering future needs, this investment is absolutely necessary.

From the status screen, I select 'Item鉴定.' One crystal is consumed.

[Silver Moon Ginseng: Normal] (A two-petaled herb that appears only on full moon nights deep within the forest. Its self-illuminating nature makes it easy to spot even in darkness, but due to its manifestation being caused by localized purification of spiritual energy, discovering it is extremely difficult. It emits light through spiritual energy, does not wither even when pulled from the soil, and is highly valued among collectors as a symbol of immortality. It has the ability to stabilize chaotic spiritual energy, and when its roots are boiled, it becomes a cure for spiritual bone connection disorder paralysis. A rare, high-grade material.)

In other words, it's a rare medicinal herb.

It doesn't wither and is definitely quite valuable.

I placed the flower in a pouch made from the sleeve of my shirt.

I've already eaten all the coral sugi, so I'll need to acquire more.

Remaining points: 9

Crystals: 11