After tossing the old book aside, Pramit stared at the cave ceiling, arms folded behind his head."Another isekai guy before me… guess I'm not that special after all," he muttered with a grin.
Still, curiosity poked at his half-asleep mind."If that guy built this cave… maybe he left something else behind."
He sighed and stood up slowly. "Alright, fine. A little exploration won't kill me."
As he walked deeper inside, the walls of the cave glowed faintly, as if sensing his presence. The air grew warmer, humming with gentle energy.
Near the back of the last room, Pramit noticed a stone door he hadn't seen before.It was sealed shut, covered in strange runes.
"Hmm… hidden door, glowing symbols, mysterious vibe. Yep, definitely important," he said lazily. "Let's see what happens if I… touch it."
The moment his hand brushed the surface, the Earth Manipulation skill activated on its own. The runes flared brightly, and the door slowly rumbled open.
Inside was a small chamber — circular, quiet, and filled with soft golden light.At the center stood a stone pedestal, holding a single crystal orb and a silver ring engraved with the same Chakma script.
Pramit raised an eyebrow. "Fancy stuff again, huh? Let's see…"
The system interface appeared:
[Legacy Detected — Inheritor Confirmed][Item 1: Earth Soul Ring | Rank: A | Function: Enhances Earth Skill Efficiency, Auto-Defense Barrier (Passive)][Item 2: Memory Crystal | Contains Records of Previous Isekai Traveler]
Pramit stared for a second. Then his lips curved into a slow grin.
"Auto-defense? That means I can nap safely? Heh… finally, something made for me."
He slipped the ring onto his finger. Instantly, a faint brown light shimmered around him, like a protective shell.
[Earth Defense Barrier Activated | Auto Mode]
"Perfect," he muttered, already satisfied.
Then he picked up the crystal orb. It pulsed faintly, and a voice echoed — calm, familiar, and full of wisdom.
"To whoever finds this… I was once like you — a soul from another world. This cave was my refuge, my peace. But I failed to stay lazy for long. The world will call for you, too. Be ready."
Pramit blinked, unimpressed.
"Yeah… no thanks. I'll stay lazy as long as I can."
He placed the orb back on the pedestal and stretched. "Still, this guy had good taste. Sofa, hot water, and now a self-defending ring? We'd get along."
The cave lights dimmed back to normal as he walked out, humming softly.
"Maybe I'll take a bath next. Being a chosen one is exhausting."
He yawned again, making his way toward the luxurious bathroom. The system softly chimed in the background:
[New Skill Bonus: Earth Mastery +1%][Safe Zone Protection Enhanced]
And with that, the laziest hero of another world continued his peaceful life — blissfully unaware that his calm days wouldn't last forever.
The night air outside the cave was cool and still. Moonlight slipped through the trees, silver and soft.Inside, Pramit was sprawled across the sofa, half-asleep, one arm hanging off the side.
"Ahh… peace and quiet. Just how I like it," he mumbled.
But peace never lasts forever.
From deep within the forest came a low growl — deep, rumbling, almost shaking the ground. The animals went silent. The wind itself seemed to hold its breath.
Then, the system pinged softly.
[Warning: Hostile Creature Detected — Class: B | Species: Stonefang Beast][Approaching Safe Zone Perimeter — Distance: 80 meters.]
Pramit groaned. "Oh great… just when I got comfortable."
He turned on his side and pulled the blanket higher. "Let it come. I'm not going out there."
Outside, the trees rustled. Heavy footsteps shook the ground. A huge beast emerged — a creature with stone-like skin, glowing red eyes, and massive claws that cut through earth and rock.
It roared, shaking the air — then lunged toward the cave.
The moment it crossed the invisible boundary, the Earth Soul Ring activated automatically.
[Auto-Defense Barrier: Activated]
The ground split open in front of the cave. Sharp stone pillars rose from the earth, slamming into the beast's chest and hurling it backward. The air boomed with the force.
The creature howled in pain, thrashing wildly. Each time it tried to move forward, the barrier summoned another wave of earthen spikes and walls, throwing it farther away.
Inside, Pramit yawned again. "So noisy… can't a guy nap in peace?"
He snapped his fingers lazily. "Earth skill… quiet mode."
The system obeyed. The cave's walls sealed themselves with a thick layer of stone, muffling the chaos outside.
[Safe Zone Sealed — External Threat Neutralizing.]
Minutes passed. The beast's roars faded into whimpers, then silence. When everything was still again, the barrier slowly deactivated.
The system chimed:
[Threat Eliminated | Reward: EXP +350 | Monster Core Acquired.]
Pramit's half-open eyes drifted toward the glowing text. "Exp, huh… maybe I leveled up. Eh… I'll check in the morning."
He rolled over and muttered softly,
"Thanks, ring… you did the hard work. I'm proud of you."
Then he went back to sleep, completely ignoring the crater and the smoldering monster remains just outside his luxurious cave.