I chose Luck and was given Infinite Luck

The Dungeon of Fortune

1. The First Step Into Fantasy

The moment Tom crossed the shimmering threshold of the dungeon gate, the air around him shifted.

The warmth of the outside world vanished, replaced by a chilling, damp atmosphere. The scent of moss and wet stone filled his lungs. Faintly, in the distance, something growled.

The dungeon stretched before him—a vast underground cavern lined with jagged rock formations, bioluminescent fungi clinging to the ceiling, casting eerie green and blue hues over the landscape.

A small group of hunters had entered with him—young, fresh-faced, just like him.

And yet, something felt… off.

It was all too familiar.

The exact type of dungeon he had seen in countless manhwa. The perfect beginner's challenge.

And he knew what would happen next.

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2. The System Speaks

A golden screen materialized before his eyes.

[Welcome to your First Dungeon: The Cave of Lowland Wolves]

Objective: Defeat 10 Monsters and Survive Until Extraction.

Reward: Random S-Rank Equipment Drop.

Tom swallowed hard.

He was used to system messages. Too used to them.

And yet, as he read the text, his heart pounded with something dangerously close to anticipation.

It felt so real.

The instructor's voice broke through his thoughts.

"Stay close, everyone! This is a beginner-level dungeon, but don't underestimate it. Work together, and you'll make it out in one piece."

Tom exhaled slowly.

There was no going back now.

He was in the game.

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3. The Hunt Begins

The first wolf appeared within minutes.

It was exactly as Tom expected.

A monstrous creature—larger than any normal wolf, its fur bristling with dark energy. Its eyes glowed red as it prowled forward, baring fangs.

One of the hunters panicked. "T-this thing is huge!"

The instructor barked, "Stand your ground! Attack together!"

A boy with a spear lunged forward—too slow. The wolf pounced—

—and tripped.

Tom's breath caught.

The wolf's own momentum worked against it. It stumbled, skidding across the cave floor, its claws snagging on a rock.

Then—CRACK.

The wolf's head collided with a jagged outcrop, impaling itself instantly.

The group froze.

Silence.

Then—

[You have defeated a Lowland Wolf.]

[+300 XP]

[Rare Item Drop Acquired: Wolf Fang Necklace]

The other hunters stared at Tom.

"…Did you do that?"

Tom's pulse raced.

No.

No, he didn't.

But his luck did.

The system was working exactly as it should.

Exactly as the manhwa stories had always described.

Tom clenched his fists.

The illusion was getting stronger.

And the worst part?

He wanted it to be real.

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4. The Jackpot Effect

The group continued forward, slaying more wolves as they advanced.

Tom never once attacked.

He didn't have to.

Every time a monster lunged for him, something went wrong.

A wolf would leap—only to get caught on a stalactite and break its own leg. Another would pounce—only to slip on a puddle of cave water and impale itself on the rocky ground.

Each time, the system rewarded him.

[Loot Acquired: Rare-Grade Hunter Boots]

[Loot Acquired: Uncommon-Grade Wolf Hide Armor]

[Loot Acquired: S-Rank Skill Book – Phantom Step]

The other hunters were in awe.

"…He doesn't even have to fight," one whispered.

Another gasped as Tom picked up the S-Rank Skill Book.

"That's impossible! S-Rank items almost never drop in beginner dungeons!"

The instructor's eyes gleamed. "Tom, your ability… it really is something special."

Tom gritted his teeth.

It wasn't.

It wasn't special.

It was a lie.

But every step deeper into the dungeon…

Every reward, every level-up, every perfect outcome…

The lie became harder to reject.

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5. Stacy's Wish

Back in the real world, Tom had spent his life surviving disaster after disaster. The Wheel had never been kind to him—only useful.

But here?

Here, the Wheel was fair.

It gave him exactly what he needed.

Nothing more.

Nothing less.

And as he watched the other hunters struggle while he breezed through, a sickening thought crept into his mind.

What if this is how it was always supposed to be?

What if the universe had finally given him a fair deal?

His hands shook.

But before he could dwell on it further—

A notification appeared.

[A New Challenger Approaches!]

Tom's heart stopped.

A second Awakening Crystal materialized at the center of the dungeon.

And stepping toward it—

Eyes bright with excitement—

Was Stacy.

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6. Stacy Awakens

"Tom! I made it!" Stacy grinned, bouncing on her feet.

Tom's breath came shaky. "How… how did you get here?"

She tilted her head. "What do you mean? Everyone gets an awakening ceremony, right? And since you already awakened, it's my turn!"

The Awakening Crystal pulsed with light.

Tom froze.

This wasn't right.

He knew how this would go.

Stacy would touch the crystal—

She would awaken a power.

And then she would never want to leave this world.

Just like him.

His mind screamed at him to stop her.

To break free of the illusion.

To wake up.

But Stacy…

She looked so happy.

She had never had a chance before.

Never had power.

And Tom…

He wanted to see what she would get.

The world tightened around him.

Stacy reached forward.

Her fingers touched the crystal.

And golden light engulfed her.

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7. The Chains Grow Tighter

A system notification rang out.

[Awakening Complete: S-Rank Ability – Void Sovereignty]

Tom's eyes widened.

The same ability Stacy had in the real world.

A perfect replication.

The dream was reinforcing itself.

And Tom…

Tom didn't stop it.

He should have.

But instead, as Stacy turned to him, eyes shining with joy—

Tom smiled.

And for the first time—

He let himself believe.

Just a little.

Just enough for the illusion to take hold.

The world whispered around him.

Stay.

This is what you always wanted.

And Tom, against his better judgment—

Didn't say no.

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