Summoned with an SSS-Rank Portal Skill

The fishermen's boat was simple but adequate for navigating the waters. William rested his elbows on the boat's rail, gazing at the ocean, the sun, and enjoying the breeze.

He had sailed so frequently that it had become second nature. Yet, he couldn't help but think of his old professor James, Gorn, and the king awaiting his return with the antidote.

Returning seemed increasingly improbable. Would he even find a way back? Or, more importantly, was it worth returning? What if the king had already died? So many months had passed that William was uncertain if the king had survived.

"Lost in thought, huh?" Matthew said, leaning beside William.

"You have no idea."

They stood in silence, savoring the moment. Eventually, the fishermen stopped the boat.

"This is one of our fishing spots," the ship's captain announced. "You can fish with us or not; I don't mind. We'll stop near the island you mentioned in a couple of days."

While everyone prepared their fishing gear for the day, William spoke with the captain to gain some insights.

"Hey, captain," he said, "are there no monsters in the water? I've always wondered."

"No, there aren't," the captain replied. "At least, we've never seen any. Why? Are you new here?"

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William remembered the trio's advice: avoid revealing that you arrived through a random portal.

"In this region, yes. I came from the central part, where there's no ocean," William said.

"Oh, really?"

The captain was impressed that William had managed to leave the central part of the region and reach their location. Only the strong could survive the wilderness against so many beasts.

In fact, even the strong often couldn't. The constant energy drain was the most challenging aspect. Survival required a high Stamina attribute.

William's stamina was decent, but his rapid recovery was what truly distinguished him.

"Captain, do you think there's anything interesting on that island they mentioned? Have you seen it?" William asked.

"You mean the island some fishermen tell stories about? Yes, I have seen it," the captain said.

William had expected the man to dismiss it as just an ordinary island, but that wasn't the case.

"I could have sworn I saw people there, wearing clothes different from what we usually wear. They weren't fishermen, and I don't know who they were. If you're truly going there, be careful, young man," the captain said.

That was the captain's final word before he began fishing. They were all focused on their work. William remained silent, only whispering to Matthew when necessary.

Fishing was their livelihood. William didn't want to interfere with their work.

"He said there were people there?" Matthew whispered, frowning.

"At least when he saw the island, yes. But others have seen it and didn't mention seeing people. The possibility is there, so we must be very cautious," William replied.

William then grabbed a bucket and his fishing rod and said, "If we're here, let's enjoy it."

Two days passed. During this time, the fishermen made several stops, both during the day and night, to fish at specific spots known for their abundance of fish.

William and Matthew also fished. They were doing it for fun and relaxation, while the fishermen were working to provide for their families.

On the night of the second day, they approached the island. The ship halted.

The captain wasn't afraid to be there. He spoke privately with William and Matthew.

"We'll be here for one more day. You can go to the island now and return tomorrow night for a ride back. If not, you'll have to wait for our return," the captain explained.

He didn't want to linger near the island. Not out of fear, but because they needed to return to their families with their catch.

They couldn't afford to stay as long as they wished. Also, the weather was unpredictable, making it unwise to risk staying at sea.

William understood. He only wanted to investigate the island, but he doubted one day would be sufficient, especially if the people the captain mentioned were present.

"If we stay for more than one day, how long until you return?" William asked.

"Two weeks, I think. But you can also try your luck and sail with the small boat, though I don't recommend it. If the weather changes..."

"We get it," William said. "Thank you for everything."

The captain prepared a small wooden boat for them to use to reach the island. They would have to row, which wasn't ideal, but the island was close, which was a plus.

Visibility was poor. The moonlight wasn't bright enough to illuminate the area, and the island was completely dark, making it even more challenging.

Matthew couldn't see anything, but William could. He was the one giving directions.

"There's a small beach there," he said. "We can stop there."

They stopped the boat, pulling it onto the sand to prevent it from drifting back into the water.

"So, what do we do now?" Matthew asked.

The island wasn't particularly large, but exploring it thoroughly would still take time.

"Let's use the cover of darkness to explore some of it. If there are people here, the night will be to our advantage," William said.

Before leaving the small beach, they dragged the boat into a nearby bush, concealing it with vegetation. Because the island was relatively uninhabited, the vegetation was dense, allowing them to hide it easily.

Afterward, they left the beach, heading towards the island's center. The area was quiet but still teeming with life. They spotted a few birds and other small animals on the ground.

"There are animals here," William said. "In other areas, we only saw beasts. I think this place is safe from them."

The other parts of the dungeon floor—the mainland—lacked any animals. The only inhabitants were beasts, killing everything in sight.

William had only seen animals inside the city, where they raised livestock like cattle, chickens, and pigs, and cultivated crops. Outside the city? Only magical beasts.

The beasts survived because the place wasn't natural. They didn't need to eat. If they died, more beasts would spawn after a while.

But the island they were on? It was a secluded place without beasts, which allowed animals to thrive.

"Do you think we'll encounter anyone here?" Matthew asked.

He was anxious since he had heard the captain's account of seeing people. It made the island seem more dangerous.

William had no idea. He wished he could reassure Matthew that they wouldn't encounter anyone, but he wasn't certain.

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They didn't find anyone, but they found something else: a house in the island's center.

William was shocked. He stopped walking when he saw the house. The reason was simple: it was no ordinary house.

Just by looking at it, he knew it was a house from Earth! It had the same architectural style and materials. Not only that, but he even spotted a heliport for a helicopter!

"What the actual fuck?" he thought.

How could something like that be there? He was in another world, a fantasy world, and now he was inside a dungeon, a completely different realm he was still trying to understand.

It made no sense for something like that to exist there. But for the first time, William saw something truly intriguing.

The other summoned heroes who had come with him—his former classmates—were also from Earth, but they had adapted to the new world and had no remnants of their old lives. Hell, they certainly didn't have a helicopter.

"What happened? Are you alright?" Matthew asked, noticing William's worried expression.

For a moment, he thought William had sensed someone inside.

"Yeah, yeah," William said. "Let's explore this house."

As they approached the house, Matthew also noticed its unusual appearance. It resembled modern houses from Earth.

Unlike William, however, Matthew had no knowledge of Earth, so it simply seemed different to him.

"This is such a unique house," he said. "I've never seen anything like it. Could it belong to a different race? Perhaps elves?"

William was fairly certain elves didn't reside in modern houses, but he agreed with Matthew. "Could be."

The front door was a towering structure, nearly 10 meters tall. William could only imagine the house belonging to wealthy tech entrepreneurs from Earth.

His shock intensified when he saw the interior. There was an oven, a microwave, a TV, a shower, and even a laptop.

William was incredulous.

"Does this place have electricity and perhaps the internet?" he wondered.

It was a far-fetched idea, but given what he was seeing, it didn't seem entirely impossible.

But who had built this place? And how? William was eager to explore everything.

"What is this? Do you know?" Matthew asked, pointing at the laptop on the table.

Before William could respond, he saw two people descending from the house's second floor. He hadn't realized they were there.

It was a couple, a man and a woman, both wearing pajamas common on Earth. When they saw William and Matthew, they looked surprised.

"More adventurers," the woman said. "They're coming here often. I think we might have to tighten security."

"Agreed," the man said. "The dungeon is for them to level up, yet they're trying to relax in our home... Do you want to erase their memories, or should I?"

"You do it. I'll find a movie for us to watch."