: Once alone, the protagonist notices a strange glow in his eyes and a "black moon" progress bar on his forehead. The black card enters his body, reaching 99% initialization.
: Agents from a security agency arrive to investigate Bing’s disappearance. The protagonist feigns ignorance about the package, but the agents remain suspicious after searching his phone. : Once alone, the protagonist notices a strange
: A system screen prompts him to choose a character name. After naming himself, a 10-second countdown begins, and he is transported into a dangerous S-rank difficulty "Spiritual Realm" based on a local urban legend about a mysterious tunnel. Critical Reception The protagonist feigns ignorance about the package, but
: He discovers Bing has been missing for three days and suspects the disappearance is tied to the black card. Critical Reception : He discovers Bing has been
In of the manga often referred to as The Wanderer (or (1-13) He Awakened In This Life, As A Wanderer In The... ), the story reaches a major turning point where the protagonist enters the "Spiritual Realm". Chapter 13 Plot Summary
Readers often cite Chapter 13 as the point where the series truly "hooks" the audience due to the sudden shift from a psychological mystery to a supernatural survival game. Reviewers from platforms like YouTube and Reddit highlight the immersive atmosphere and the high-stakes introduction of the system-based missions.
: The protagonist receives a package from his missing friend, Bing , containing a black card and a letter. The letter mentions an "uncontrollable power" and calls the package a gift.