Kimama ni Tokyo Survive

Goto was a salaryman who enjoyed a life of minimal effort. One day, during his lunch break, he noticed a strange buzz in the air. People were discussing incidents while he headed to his favorite ramen shop. He met his kouhai Uryu in line, and they talked about the rumors. Suddenly, a panic erupted. A hooded man with a knife, accompanied by a beast with severed heads, appeared. The man's body was stained blue, with an outline blurry and crude eyeballs scattered on his body. He held a knife with a patterned handle. The man attacked Goto, slashing his neck and severing his carotid artery. As Goto lay dying, a system interface called Guide materialized, listing skills. He saw Continuous Healing among the options and selected it with no incantation. Steam gushed from his wound, healing him. The hooded man, a Transcender, offered Goto a choice: surrender to his military gate or die. Goto refused, and the man walked away, leaving Goto to recover. Uryu was crying over him, but Goto survived. This event marked the beginning of his transformation.

After the incident, Goto discovered he had 5 remaining Skill Points to acquire abilities. He learned from Guide that monsters would appear in the world within six months. Determined to survive, he used Swift Foot for enhanced mobility. He tested it in a park at night, wearing his old school tracksuit and running shoes. He first ran normally, then activated Swift Foot. His vision distorted, and his steps became longer. He felt the weight on his legs increase. He counted steps, realizing the skill used steps rather than seconds. He stopped after three steps, and the countdown paused. He tried zigzagging and found it easy. He kicked a playground structure and jumped two stories high. Through use, the skill leveled up, granting Night Vision automatically. He also discovered that skills like Continuous Healing could be upgraded with experience. Guide provided details about the skill system, dividing abilities into Attack, Recovery, and Other. Goto focused on practical skills for survival. He noted that magic was unavailable in his worldline and that skills required points for acquisition.

To prepare for the monster threat, Goto purchased a camping axe from America, praised for its durability. He ordered it online, along with survival gear like fire starters and water filters. He window-shopped at a home improvement store to look at items like sleeping bags and knives but preferred online orders for quality and price. He skipped work to train and prepare, ignoring calls from HR and his company. He reflected on the hooded man's words about the military gate and felt that vague statements were hard to deal with. He realized that his life would change drastically and began accumulating resources for the coming apocalypse.

The first monsters, Gizmo, appeared in a park as predicted. They were collective dark attribute monsters that grew by feeding on life force. Their nest was the core, and they had flying minions with spike-covered bodies that could kill easily. Goto arrived at the park armed with his axe. He followed the Night Guide into the woods and saw the nest and the small minions crawling on trees. He approached cautiously, and his initial strike on the nest dealt 21% damage. This angered the swarm, and during the battle, two police officers arrived and were killed by the monsters, which leveled up to level 3. Goto used Swift Foot to escape but decided to return and defeat them. He had only 22 steps remaining. He planned to use hit-and-run tactics, but the monsters adapted by forming a defensive barrier. Guide offered a navigational route via a visual link, which Goto accepted.

Goto's competitive spirit drove him to continue. He could not accept defeat. He acquired the Challenger title from Guide. Despite his fear, he steeled himself for the fight. The battle against Gizmo tested his skills and determination. He used his axe and Swift Foot to navigate the battlefield, seeking to destroy the nest. The encounter marked his transition from an ordinary salaryman to a survivor, facing increasing threats in a world where monsters and Transcenders posed constant danger. His journey had just begun, with each challenge forging his path.