I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

Although the system had announced the mission, Rein's cowardice took effect. Fearing attack from monsters, the system's voice kept ringing in his ears, its mechanical and cold tone echoing repeatedly: "Mission accepted failed, try again?" Each time the system's voice sounded, it was like a heavy hammer blow to Wang Xiaoyi's heart. His face was ashen, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. His hands clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he couldn't dispel the fear within him. He felt as if he were trapped in a dark abyss, surrounded by endless cold and loneliness. The system's constant repetition seemed to mock his incompetence and cowardice. How he wished he could be like a hero, bravely facing all challenges, but reality was so cruel.

Wang Xiaoyi inexplicably recalled the seed of courage that the hero had planted in his heart when he was a child, and the "Sword of Stars" that symbolized hope and power. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner fear. Actually, he wasn't afraid of anything; what he was afraid of was Ren. How could this cowardly debuff, which took effect in battle, also trigger in daily life? What exactly was the mechanism?

However, when the system notification sounded again, fear gripped his heart once more. His legs felt as heavy as lead, making it impossible to take another step. He knew he couldn't accept this mission; he was afraid of being attacked by monsters, afraid of death.

The system voice still echoed in his ears: "Mission accepted but failed. Do you want to try again?" Wang Xiaoyi felt utterly desperate and helpless. How he wished he could possess the courage and strength of a hero, but reality made him feel so powerless.

A precious memory resurfaced: Renn was once just an ordinary fisherman's child in a quiet village, living a simple and happy life with his family. However, their peaceful days were shattered by a monster attack. A group of ferocious, foul-smelling monsters stormed into the village, leaving chaos in their wake.

Just when despair seemed to have reached its peak, a hero arrived. Tall and imposing, the hero wore armor that shimmered with a holy light and wielded a longsword radiating a powerful aura. That sword was called the "Sword of the Stars," its blade forged from meteorite iron from outer space, its hilt inlaid with a magic crystal that emitted a ghostly blue light. This crystal was said to possess a mysterious power, enhancing the sword's might and amplifying the wielder's courage. In the hero's hands, the "Sword of the Stars" seemed to come alive; each swing unleashed a dazzling beam of light, cleaving monsters in two wherever it passed. With the sword and his own immense strength, the hero swiftly repelled the monsters and saved the entire village.

As the hero left the village, he saw Renn huddled to the side, trembling. The hero walked up to Renn, knelt down, and smiled as he handed him the "Sword of Stars," saying, "Child, this sword is for you. I hope you can become as brave as I am, protecting everything you cherish." Renn took the sword, and at that moment, his young heart was filled with hope and longing. Watching the hero's departing figure, he secretly vowed to become a powerful and respected hero.

Legend has it that this sword has a legendary story. In the ancient war of the gods, its owner fought against them, its blade cleaving the sky, severing the thorny chains of the god of darkness, and saving the world from darkness. After countless ages, the sword fell into the hands of a reclusive blacksmith, where it was forged and refined, constantly absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, eventually becoming the "Sword of the Stars" we know today.

When learning about adventure at the school, the instructors repeatedly emphasized the importance of strategically allocating attribute points, allocating them reasonably according to one's career plan and combat style. However, Renn's situation was completely different. His fear level was too high. Every time he thought about the possibility of being in mortal danger, he fantasized that he should put all his attribute points into health. This strong obsession led Wang Xiaoyi to be born into this world as Renn, and his attribute points could only be allocated to health. Now, Renn's attribute status is appalling. Apart from his 250 health points (initial health of 50 points, plus an initial attribute point bonus of 20 points), his attack power, magic attack power, defense power, and magic defense power are all 0.

After watching Rein's memories, Wang Xiaoyi shook his head helplessly and said, "In another world, with attribute points allocated like this, you have no attack power and no defense power. How are you going to take on quests and fight monsters?" But since things had come to this, he could only take it one step at a time.

The system notification sounded again without warning: "Since you have not become an adventurer, all quests have failed to be accepted. Please register as an adventurer at the Adventurers' Guild before accepting quests."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoyi was instantly enraged. His eyes widened, staring incredulously ahead as if the system might appear at any moment. He loudly complained, "What kind of lousy system is this! What kind of logic is this? If I can't accept missions, why are you issuing them? Are you deliberately messing with me? It's like giving me a tempting fruit, then placing it on a high cliff and telling me I can't pick it without wings—isn't that ridiculous?"

Wang Xiaoyi snorted angrily and went to the Adventurer Guild registration office, where he saw a staff member in a guild uniform sitting behind a table, looking at the documents in his hand with a bored expression.

Wang Xiaoyi stepped forward and asked, "Hello, I would like to register as an adventurer."

The staff member looked up at Wang Xiaoyi and said lazily, "Register to become an adventurer, okay? But be prepared, this won't be an easy thing. First, you have to pass a simple test to make sure you have basic adventure abilities."

Wang Xiaoyi nodded. He didn't want to be tricked by this inexplicable system anymore; he wanted to become an adventurer first.

The staff member stood up and led him to a spacious hall. On one side of the hall were some strange props and weapons, and on the other side was a huge magic circle.

The staff member pointed to the magic circle and said, "All you need to do is stand inside this magic circle and let me see that you have a certain level of physical fitness and reaction ability. If you can't even do that, then you should give up your idea of ​​becoming an adventurer as soon as possible."

Without hesitation, Wang Xiaoyi stepped into the magic circle. At the staff's command, the magic circle began to flash, beams of light weaving around him. Wang Xiaoyi felt his body become lighter, but at the same time, an invisible force was pulling him back. He struggled to maintain his balance, his eyes fixed intently ahead.

Hearing the staff member's words, Wang Xiaoyi's heart was filled with joy and anticipation. He had finally become an adventurer; this was the first step towards his dream. The staff member's voice echoed in their ears: "Hmm, you're qualified. You're now an Iron-level adventurer and can accept the corresponding quests. Also, go to the front desk to collect some basic equipment and items, which will be of great help to you in future quests."

Wang Xiaoyi took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement. Even though he was already a middle-aged man, becoming an adventurer in the adventure world was still a very exciting thing. A good start is half the battle. He said to the staff, "Thank you. I'll go to the front desk to collect my equipment and items."

The staff member nodded, a smile appearing on their face. Upon arriving at the front desk, a friendly receptionist greeted Wang Xiaoyi with a smile.

"Welcome to Iron-level Adventurer," the receptionist said. "These are your basic equipment and items as a beginner." The receptionist continued, "After becoming an adventurer, you can also obtain various rare equipment and items by exploring ruins and defeating powerful enemies, which will greatly help your growth."

She handed Wang Xiaoyi a backpack filled with various items. Wang Xiaoyi opened his backpack and saw a leather armor, a short sword, a bag of dry rations, a water bag, some healing potions, and a simple compass.

The leather armor, though rudimentary, should provide some basic protection. The short sword, while not an expensive weapon, was sufficient for their current needs. Rations and water pouches would ensure they wouldn't starve or die of thirst during their adventure, healing potions would provide emergency treatment in case of injury, and a compass would help them orient themselves.

Wang Xiaoyi nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself, "The guild is quite considerate of newbies."

Just then, Wang Xiaoyi suddenly remembered the "Sword of Stars" that the hero had once given to Renn. That sword was the hero's weapon, and equipping it should solve his current predicament, allowing him to dominate even low-level and mid-level quests. He quickly opened his system inventory to equip the "Sword of Stars".

Wang Xiaoyi quickly opened his system inventory, his heart pounding, eagerly anticipating the legendary sword appearing in his hand. However, when he saw the "Sword of Stars" in his inventory, he froze. He tried to pick it up, but failed several times.

Wang Xiaoyi was puzzled. He carefully read the equipment's description and was instantly furious. It turned out that the "Sword of Stars" had a strict level restriction, requiring the user to be level 80 or higher to equip it. He felt a surge of helplessness and anger, cursing inwardly, "This hero is really something! Couldn't he have given me equipment without a level restriction? Giving me such a high-level sword, when will I ever be able to use it? It's like giving me water from afar—it's not a solution to my immediate thirst!"

Wang Xiaoyi stood in the Adventurer's Guild's quest hall, the atmosphere somewhat awkward and helpless. He had just learned he couldn't use the legendary "Sword of Stars," and his heart was filled with disappointment and anger. Just then, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in their ears, as if the system was mocking his naiveté.

"Raine, you're too naive." The system's voice was devoid of any emotion. "The sword the hero gave you is powerful, but the level restriction is to protect you. If you could use such a powerful weapon now, you might lose control due to excessive power, and it could even cause you greater trouble."

Wang Xiaoyi was stunned, his face filled with surprise. He hadn't expected the system to proactively explain the matter.

The system's voice continued: "Every powerful weapon has its unique conditions and limitations for use. This is to ensure that the user can unleash its maximum power at the right time and under the right conditions. If you force yourself to use the 'Sword of Stars' now, not only will you fail to unleash its true power, but you may also cause unpredictable consequences due to loss of control."

Hearing the system's words, Wang Xiaoyi was still unwilling. "I'm a miserable person in the real world, and I finally came to this other world hoping to have some fun, but I'm still restricted everywhere. It's so frustrating!" he thought. "I won't need the hero's sword for a while, so I'll just leave it."

Wang Xiaoyi took a deep breath, feeling his mindset become more peaceful and resolute. He looked at the worn-out equipment in his hands, then at the unattainable "Sword of Stars" in his backpack, filled with helplessness.