This isn’t a story of a noble knight or a savior. This is the tale of a cynical knight in the hack-and-slash game world with the maximum difficulty setting. 

No system to help him.

No status panel to notify his progress.

No HUD to give him hints.

However, one hope remains. The knight “Crow” retains an in-game ability. By shattering objects or defeating enemy leaders, he can summon random game items as if the world itself is still a game. With a pet crow "Cow-Cow" by his side, the Crow Knight trudges through this treacherous land, armed with sarcasm, stubbornness, and a knack for minding his own business until fate decides otherwise.

Also, please do not speak in caps. He hates it.

Oh, did I forget to mention that his pet crow has three legs? What? It isn't important? Never mind, then.

Lia dropped her jaw. She was baffled, and I didn't blame her. Anybody would have been confused if they hadn't known their world was a game.


I scratched my head. How should I explain this?


Originally, the game had a fixed culture, naming some people and some countries with Latin words. Later, the developers added DLCs, including character-bound equipment, weapons, and horses from other mythologies.


Since I didn't want to waste time explaining Chinese mythology and vocabulary, I changed its name to make it easier for Lia to remember.


"Let's just call it Wind Dragon Horse. It could run on shallow water or still rivers for a few seconds. Well, it was a good warhorse."


Lia stepped closer to the horned horse. It turned toward her and lowered its head, allowing her to touch it.


I got envious. I wondered if a mob like me would ever have a character-bound mount like this.


Chapter 34 - Horse and Sandwich