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

I have to say, this system is rude—way too rude!

I started this so-called "gym" with hopes of slowly building my body according to the mission. But the reality? The mental pressure I faced hurt far more than my muscles, which now felt like they were going to shatter into pieces.

This system didn't just provide guidance—it threw sharp jabs at me every time I dared to take a break.

[Stopping push-ups at 20? Come on, even a newborn baby would put you to shame!]

[Your sit-ups look like someone waking up from a nightmare! Fix your posture, weakling!]

[A squat isn't a bathroom break! Focus, idiot!]

"Ugh! I can't take this anymore!" I shouted, collapsing onto the ground, gasping for air like a fish out of water. This morning, I had pushed my body through push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and a few weird improvised movements—reaching numbers I'd never even come close to back on Earth.

Every muscle in my body was screaming in pain. Muscles that had probably never been used before were now exacting their revenge.

Staring up at the pale blue sky while catching my breath, sweat dripping down my face and clothes, I groaned, "Damn… What kind of beginner workout is this? This is beyond unreasonable, System…"

Yet despite it all, I couldn't stop. This pain was proof—proof that I was moving forward. I was no longer just an insignificant extra character without meaning.

As I lay sprawled out on the grass, my mind drifted back to the core story of Warrior Destiny. If I was right, after buying herbal medicine for his wounds in this village, Rainer would flee southward.

The reason? He was avoiding the imperial soldiers hunting him. The empire blamed Rainer as the cause of the failed dragon's nest subjugation expedition at the border. The mission hadn't just failed—it had turned into a complete disaster, resulting in thousands of casualties.

And Rainer? As the sole survivor, he had become their scapegoat.

Closing my eyes, I tried to recall the details of the novel. "If that's true, then in a few days, the imperial forces will probably arrive in this village looking for him…"

My heart beat a little faster. If that really happened, my existence—or rather, my shop—could get caught up in the chaos. And I wasn't even sure if this so-called system could help me face imperial soldiers.

"No, no! I need to stay positive. If I know the plot, I can use it!" I muttered to myself, trying to quell the creeping panic inside me.

I got up slowly, my body still feeling like a rag drenched in water, but my mind started turning. If Rainer was heading south and the imperial forces were coming here, then I had two choices:

Leave the village before the chaos arrived.Stay and take advantage of the situation—whether that meant gathering information, gaining opportunities, or just grabbing material benefits from the soldiers.

I looked toward the peaceful village in the morning light. Farmers were hard at work, children were playing in the streets, and my small shop still stood quietly at the center, as though no storm was on the horizon.

Clenching my fists, I stared at the worn ring on my finger—the thing that had somehow set all of this in motion. "Alright… Let's see how I can survive and use this to my advantage. If this system wants to break me mentally, I'll shatter the 'story script' with my own plan!"

It would take about two months for the imperial soldiers to reach this village—a period that seemed long, but I knew better than anyone that time could slip away far faster than expected. Before trouble came knocking at my door, I needed security. Without preparations, I'd just end up a collateral casualty in the mess I already knew was coming.

Leaning against a wooden stick in the backyard of the shop, I struggled to stay upright after the exhausting morning workout. This region wasn't entirely under imperial control—that was my one and only advantage right now.

"If I remember correctly…" I muttered, looking toward the south. "This village lies on the border between the empire and a small kingdom called the Kingdom of Lurenthia."

The Kingdom of Lurenthia was a small nation often overlooked in Warrior Destiny. In the novel, this area was rarely mentioned except as a background for Rainer's escape journey. However, I remembered a few crucial details that made this kingdom interesting:

Ambiguous neutrality: Lurenthia wasn't an ally of the empire, but neither was it their enemy. Due to its small size, they survived by maintaining a neutral stance—avoiding involvement in larger conflicts while remaining vigilant.Minimal imperial influence: In border regions like this, imperial power wasn't very strong. They might search for Rainer, but they wouldn't act recklessly under Lurenthia's watch.Remote, fertile countryside: Despite its size, the kingdom boasted fertile lands and relatively prosperous residents. However, being far from any central authority, laws were weak, and the lifestyle was often as free as it could get.

I exhaled deeply, trying to put a solid plan together in my head. Two months wasn't a long time if I wanted to build something—be it a reputation, a security net, or just a small network to make myself more valuable to whoever came here.

"Alright, step one…" I said to myself, clenching my fists and glancing toward my small herbal shop. "I need to make the most of this shop. If I can get the shop's name out there, I might be able to attract minor nobles or local rulers. That way, I'll have a 'protector' if the imperial forces arrive."

I looked down at the ring on my finger, which felt warmer than before, as though responding to my determination. The system hadn't given me a new mission yet, but I knew it was time to take action.

"Security, huh…" I muttered with a small smirk. "If I can create something that doesn't exist in this world, I can level up faster. And if that works…" I clenched my fist firmly. "I'll no longer be a worthless extra they can ignore."

I glanced once more at the quiet village, then at my tiny herbal shop. Two months. That was enough time to make a change.