“Joint Warfare is one of the basic tests, but it's always offered last. Once you complete Joint Warfare, you’re done with all the basic tests.”

“What’s the Starting Room?”

“After the basic tests, the Starting Room prepares you for gameplay within DIO.”

The Starting Room was where players would choose their path, the spiritual force area they specialized in, and they would also acquire their basic equipment here. Essentially, it was a place where users would become fully qualified within the world of DIO. Mari further explained.

“Since you’re different from other users, I’m sure Kyle has something special prepared for you. In any case, I don’t think you’ll run into any trouble.”

“Kyle?”

“He’s also a guide like I am, but he outranks me. Also, I can’t follow you into that room, so you’ll have to go in alone.”

“Huh? You can’t follow?”

“Yes. You’re close to the end of this tutorial.”

Mari mumbled the last few words. She seemed to be wistful about something, but Yongno didn’t notice her fleeting show of emotion. He soon opened the door to the Starting Room and walked in.

“This place…”

It was a small room, about 100 square feet. There were weapons displayed on the walls, showing off various types of swords, a bow and arrows, leather armor, magic staffs, and even mystical books. Though Yongno was only a Level 2 user, he could recognize that all the equipment within the room was of high quality. 

“Oh, a custome...