Chapter 1: A Million Years AFK, and I’m Finally Awake!
"Breaking news: This year, 12.35 million people in our country participated in the Awakening, an 11.3% increase from last year. Out of these, approximately 3.952 million successfully awakened as professionals, marking the highest record since the arrival of the 'Otherworld' on Earth 110 years ago!"
"This year also marks the centenary of Dragon Nation's strongest warrior, 'Asura,' who sacrificed his life in the Otherworld to protect our country. At the memorial service held the day before yesterday in the capital, top-tier professionals such as Seraph, Moon Scar, and Ice Emperor all attended to pay their respects."
"Meanwhile, on yesterday's Awakening Day, Japan witnessed the birth of a Legendary-tier professional, the 'Jedi Warrior.' Prime Minister Kudo announced at the press conference that the country would devote 10% of its resources this year to nurture this Jedi Warrior, aiming for a spot on the global Tier 0 professional leaderboard."
"International news: At dawn today, Beacon Nation successfully conquered the Otherworld's 95th world, 'Nightfall Nation.' As of now, they still hold the top spot in the global conquest progress..."
Zhang Yue sat on the couch, watching the news on TV, feeling absolutely indifferent.
One hundred and ten years ago, the Otherworld descended upon Earth.
Countless monsters surged from the Otherworld into reality, attacking human cities with relentless fury, bringing about a great catastrophe.
At the same time, mysterious marks appeared on the back of every human's hand.
Upon turning eighteen, each person could awaken their mark on the annual Awakening Day, allowing them to choose a profession and step into the Otherworld. By slaying monsters, completing missions, and clearing dungeons, professionals gained strength to fight back against the Otherworld's threat.
Thus began the age of mass job transitions for humanity.
In the Otherworld, professional tiers are divided into Common, Elite, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic.