Don't Want to Be Ordinary Even Though I'm an Extra Character

After lying motionless on the stiff inn bed for what felt like hours, I finally decided it was time to shift my focus from the chaos of the day. The best way? Delving deeper into the system I'd barely scratched the surface of.

Sitting at the edge of the bed, I exhaled heavily and fixed my gaze on the ring on my finger. Tentatively, I touched it, as if calling for something. Instantly, a faintly glowing, transparent window appeared before me.

[System Guide Active]

[Welcome Back, User]

I tilted my head, intrigued. "Alright, let's see what I can actually do with these skill points."

As if responding to my voice, another window popped up, this one containing a more detailed menu.

[User Status]

Name: Arkan

Skill Points: 50

Physical Condition: Stable

Mental Condition: Fluctuating

[Main Menu]

Attribute UpgradesUnlock New SkillsTutorials and World KnowledgeInventory and Resource Management

I squinted at the menu, a mix of admiration and uncertainty creeping into my mind. It was organized better than I expected, but I wasn't entirely sure what I should prioritize.

"Let's start with the basics," I muttered, selecting Attribute Upgrades.

[Attribute Upgrades]

Allocate skill points to improve core abilities:

Strength – Physical power, striking force, carrying capacity.

Endurance – Stamina, toughness, resistance.

Agility – Speed, reflexes, flexibility.

Intelligence – Problem-solving, skill efficiency.

Charisma – Social influence, negotiation ability.

Each attribute requires 10 Skill Points per upgrade.

I stared at the screen with a mix of fascination and deliberation. It was like stepping into an RPG game—assigning skill points to define your strengths and weaknesses. My total? 50 points. That meant five upgrades total—or focusing everything on just one or two areas.

Curious but hesitant to commit, I shifted over to the Unlock New Skills menu.

[Unlock New Skills]

Skill points can be used to unlock specialized abilities.

Survival Basics:

(Navigation, Trap Making, Wild Food Preparation)

Cost: 20 Points

Combat Basics:

(Blunt Weapons, Daggers, Hand-to-Hand Combat)

Cost: 30 Points

Crafting Basics:

(Creating Tools, Material Processing)

Cost: 20 Points

Negotiation:

(Improved Charisma, Diplomacy)

Cost: 30 Points

I sighed, tension easing slightly as I read through the options. Every skill seemed useful—but my points were limited.

With curiosity mounting, I ventured into the Tutorials and World Knowledge section.

[Tutorials and World Knowledge]

The system provides guidance on:

Social Structures: (Kingdoms, Nobility, Trade Hierarchies)Types of Monsters and Threats: (Survival Tactics)Economy and Currency Values

I leaned back against the wall, overwhelmed by the sheer scope of possibilities. Each path offered potential advantages, but I couldn't do everything at once.

"Alright… Forget attributes for now," I muttered. My attention shifted back to Unlock New Skills. Survival and crafting caught my eye as the most practical options.

"I'll need more than raw strength to get by here. Real skills, things I can use every day."

I tapped the skill icons for Survival Basics and Crafting Basics.

[Confirm Skill Choices]

Survival Basics (Cost: 20 Points)Crafting Basics (Cost: 20 Points)

Remaining Points: 10

[Unlocking Skills… Complete!]

The system displayed a new list, showcasing the abilities I had just unlocked.

[Survival Basics]Basic Navigation: Use stars, the sun, and natural markers to determine directions.Simple Trap Making: Build basic traps for small animals.Natural Food Preparation: Safely prepare ingredients found in the wild.[Crafting Basics]Simple Items: Create basic tools, containers, and household items.Material Processing: Transform raw materials into usable forms.Tool Repair: Fix broken tools with makeshift resources.

I stared at the list, a small wave of hope settling into the storm of my thoughts. It was like having a comprehensive guide to survival at my fingertips.

"Alright. Let's see the tutorials," I said, opening the Tutorials tab.

A new display appeared, breaking down concepts visually. Choosing Basic Navigation, I watched as holographic stars and images of the sun during different times of day appeared. A mechanical voice explained:

[Basic Navigation]

"Use the sun's position to identify east and west during the day. At night, locate the North Star for direction. Observe natural signs like moss growth on shaded sides of trees."

It was straightforward but invaluable. Similarly, the Material Processing tutorial showcased how to repurpose basic resources into useful goods.

[Material Processing]

"Wood and scrap metal can be repurposed into tradeable items such as storage boxes, kitchen utensils, or basic weapons."

"Interesting," I muttered, committing each detail to memory.

Over the following days, I immersed myself in mastering these new skills. Like a child learning to walk, I stumbled through mistake after mistake—but each error taught me something new.

I transformed scraps and wild resources into items that were surprisingly useful for trade. Armed with the system's guides, I adapted modern problem-solving to this medieval world.

Creations So Far:

High-Quality Candles

Made from animal fat and herbal oils, they burned longer than average candles and attracted local merchants.

Improved Paper

Using fibers from plants, I crafted clean, durable paper that stood out compared to the coarse parchment used in this world.

Soft Cleaning Cloths

Refined from local materials, my cloths were softer and more effective than the rough options available in this world.

These weren't revolutionary by my standards, but here, they were innovations.

I learned a critical truth about this world: efficiency wasn't a priority for most people. They settled for what worked, unaware of how much better things could be. That gap in their knowledge became my opportunity.

Every step I took, every item I tried to craft, was accompanied by the ever-present guidance of the system. Though I was immensely grateful, a seed of unease had begun to sprout in my mind.

"Can I even survive without this system?"

It was a troubling thought.

This morning, I sat at the small wooden desk in my inn room, staring at a sheet of paper I had made myself. It was covered in sketches and notes, designs for future products that might not only be useful but profitable.

"Alright, let's see what else I can come up with," I muttered, summoning the system window.

[System Guide]

Recommendation: Focus on Expanding Your Network and Market.

I frowned as I read the message. "Expanding my network? Does that mean I need to start finding people to work with?"

The system displayed a new suggestion box:

[Suggestions for Network Expansion]Engage with small merchants in the market.Identify the urgent needs of the local population.Build connections with influential figures.

I sighed. "So now I'm supposed to start selling these items directly?" I muttered. It wasn't an easy task, but deep down, I knew this was the next step I needed to take.

I packed a few of my handmade goods into a small bag—candles, paper, and cloth—and made my way toward the bustling marketplace.

This was the beginning of something bigger. All I needed to do was try.