Leveling Through Betrayal
Dying a tragic death after being betrayed and used as a mere tool, the young man swore that he would never live for anyone else again if he were ever given a second chance.
Yet, fate threw his soul into the body of Aldric—an illegitimate son of a king, who had been slaughtered at the bottom of the Forbidden Forest's ravine by his very own biological father.
On the brink of death for the umpteenth time, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed inside his head: [Egoist System Activated].
This mysterious system did not require a holy hero. Instead, his power points surged drastically every time he made a selfish and ruthless decision. Forged by the darkness of the cursed forest, he began to crawl his way back up with a black sword in hand, preparing to tear down the royal throne built upon demonic sacrificial rituals.
He did not return to become a savior for this rotten world. He came to seize the highest throne, and to become a monster far more terrifying than the rulers before him.
"For the deepest wounds never give birth to a hero."
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Chapter: CHAPTER 91 — Juggernaut Blueprint ProjectionDing!A new transparent blue interface sheet from the Egoist System manifested instantly right in front of Aldric's pair of pupils, displaying a series of statistical data updates laden with tactical information.[Contract Target 'Darius' Successfully Completed the First Independent Combat Scenario] [Contract Growth Brand: Target's Soul Synchronization and Loyalty Level Increased] [Target's Physical Structure Development Process: Significant Detection] [Muscle Fiber Endurance Indicator: Increased] [Combat Reflex Speed Indicator: Increased] [Real Battle Situation Adaptation Level: Increased] [Target's Potential New Growth Class Selection Path Detected by System]Aldric narrowed his eyes tightly behind the slits of his mask, observing line after line of combat class names now presented by the system screen in front of his eyes.[Target's Future Evolution Class Selection Paths:] [Physical Warrior] Target's Physical Cell Compatibility Level: 87% [Juggernaut] Target's Physical Cell
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Chapter: CHAPTER 90 — Marble Regeneration Effect"Master Aldric... with all due respect, I feel that in the travel council of our small faction... we seemingly need to sit down together to talk over the operational definition of the words 'healthy physical training' for a normal human," Darius said while walking with dragging steps behind his master's cloak."There is no functional matter we need to talk over regarding that regulation," Aldric replied straight."However, I personally feel this matter is very necessary to be evaluated, Master—""I personally do not feel any tactical urgency for that," Aldric cut in coldly.Darius could only throw a look of complete resignation toward Nero, who flew hovering beside his shoulder. The little dragon could only raise both of his front claws into the air, shaking his head with an amused look."Never throw that look full of hope toward my coordinates, Servant!" Nero shouted via his mental transmission with a cheerful tone. "Since yesterday night, I have already deployed my entire energy sup
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Chapter: CHAPTER 89 — Hell Regulation Tomorrow DawnDarius endured the extraordinary pain across his chest, yet a small smile laden with an exceptionally deep sense of pride slowly tugged at the corner of his blood-stained lips. He heard it very clearly; Aldric had just used the phrase 'right hand' to identify the status of his existence. No longer a mediocre contract servant, nor a dirty commodity slave of the lower market. Instead, he was a legitimate right hand beneath the banner of his power.Darius groped the ground, picking back up his small dagger that had dropped. While gritting his teeth to endure the ache, he forced all the muscle fibers of his legs to work, pulling his body axis to stand back up independently. Even though both of his knees still trembled violently beyond normal limits, this time he successfully stood tall on his own two feet without needing external mechanical assistance from anyone.Aldric glanced slightly backward through the corner of his eye, observing the stability of his servant's standing position. "D
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Chapter: CHAPTER 88 — Right Hand QualificationThe monster howled in pain, thrashing its entire giant body structure blindly due to the extraordinary, intense pain. Darius rushed to pull back his handhold, but the sweep of the monster's right tusk still managed to catch the exposed side of his right arm.Slash!The skin of his right arm ripped horizontally, splashing fresh red fluid into the air. "Agh!"Darius gritted his teeth hard until they let out a sharp creaking sound, enduring the ache that stabbed directly into his nerve center. Capitalizing on the space of vulnerability while the monster was staggering, he drove his small dagger in for a second time, aiming for the same eye socket with a deeper level of precision.The monster roared hoarsely once more. Darius knew very well that with his shattered physical status right now, he would never possess a high enough tactical capability just to execute that Rank B monster alone. His main goal since he began moving was not to win the match, but purely to buy a few seconds of surv
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Chapter: CHAPTER 87 — Neural Sensor RecordingHis visual senses indeed did not possess a high enough capability just to capture the entire sequence of Aldric's movements. However, something strange within the deepest structure of his instincts seemed to force him to keep paying attention and analyzing in detail: The way Aldric shifted his center of gravity over the muddy ground, the tilt angle of his sword blade when colliding with bone spikes, the safe distance he left in every defensive movement, all the way to the momentum of inertia he utilized to save his physical stamina supply. Darius tried to record all those tactical visuals into the structure of his brain.Ding!Aldric, who was currently slicing clean through the neck of the seventeenth boar, suddenly found the transparent blue interface belonging to the system manifesting instantly in the corner of his field of vision.[Contract Growth Brand Active] [Contract Target is intensely observing the owner's combat patterns] [Target's Combat Experience Absorption Efficiency:
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Chapter: CHAPTER 86 — The Rhythm of Efficient SlaughterA massive roar from the remnants of the spiked boar colony once again shook the interior of the crater, shattering the vortex of Darius's inner reverie. The instant death of six of their elite members surprisingly did not cause the spiked boars to pull back their tactical steps in the slightest. On the contrary, the scent of fresh blood drenching the ground instead triggered the wild neurotransmitters inside their brains to become even more aggressive, completely losing their sanity.Dozens of monsters moved forward simultaneously from various angles of coordinates. Nero immediately flapped his small wings, flying high into the air to take over the function of a tactical radar."Aldric! Your right sector! Major group of eight lunging together!" Nero screamed from the heights."I can see them," Aldric replied flatly, stepping forward a single centimeter."Behind your rear cloak!""I know.""Three are penetrating from beneath the ground where you stand!" Nero shrieked again with a tight
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Infinite Wealth: Revenge of the Lost Heir
Julian Vance, the business emperor of New York, watched his life crumble in a single night. His luxury car was sabotaged and sent plunging into a deadly ravine by a rotten alliance: his stepmother, his stepsister, his own biological father who had poisoned his real mother for the sake of wealth, and Amber Miller — his materialistic fiancée who was nothing more than a power-hungry whore. But death rejected Julian when the [Revenge System] saved his life just one second before the explosion.
Legally declared "dead" and left without a single penny, Julian hid his identity under the alias "Ian." At his lowest point, he was saved by Chloe Miller, a poor girl working as a waitress in one of the luxury restaurants owned by the Vance family. Ironically, Chloe was Amber’s distant cousin — the girl who had always been humiliated, trampled on, and treated like trash by Amber, the woman who suddenly became rich after allying herself with Julian’s stepsister.
Guided by the System’s missions, Julian built a new empire of wealth from the shadows. He didn’t just reclaim what was rightfully his; using his mysterious identity, he systematically exposed the corruption of his family, uncovered the truth behind his mother’s murder, and secretly became Chloe’s protector. When the night of the Gala Dinner arrived, Julian returned not only to dismantle the Vance empire, but also to lay the entire world at Chloe’s feet — forcing Amber and the whole Vance family to crawl beneath their shadows.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 34"Ah," Arthur quickly changed his expression to one of sorrow. "I mean, excellent because at least my son didn't suffer any permanent physical disabilities."After the medical team left the mansion, Arthur immediately ushered Valerie, Ryan, and Amber into his private study on the second floor.Click. The thick mahogany wood door was locked tightly from the inside.The moment the door locked, Ryan could no longer hold back his satisfied laughter. He threw his body roughly onto the leather chair. "Damn it! I truly thought that bastard was the mastermind behind the crash of our stocks and the seizure of Amber’s penthouse yesterday!"Valerie sat on the sofa, crossing her legs elegantly while adjusting her hair. "Think about it logically, Ryan. Julian is indeed smart in business, but he has never possessed this kind of cyber capability. It means our guess was right... all of these financial attacks are purely the rogue actions of Lawyer Edward Harris operating alone using Julian's name!"Am
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Chapter: CHAPTER 33Julian picked up the photo, brought it closer to his face, then laid it back down with an indifferent shake of his head. "No. But she is the woman who was being very noisy on the steps earlier."Amber’s jaw instantly clenched tight, while Ryan immediately shot her a glaring, mocking smirk.Lastly, Doctor Matthew placed an old photograph that looked slightly worn. The moment that piece of paper touched the table, something deep inside Julian’s chest throbbed sharply.A photo of his mother, Rose Vance.The woman in the photo wore a white dress with the most graceful smile Julian had ever seen in his life. Julian's fingers atop his knees briefly tensed, desperately wanting to caress the surface of the photo. However, a cold voice from the System instantly resonated within his consciousness.[Warning: Heir's Emotional Turmoil Detected.] [AURA ACTING — PERFECT AMNESIA: ABSOLUTELY ACTIVE.] [Stabilizing neural responses... Suppressing blood pressure spikes...]The medical monitor screen in f
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Chapter: CHAPTER 32"I don't want to," Julian rejected flatly, his body stiffening. He immediately tugged at Chloe’s sleeve. "I don't want to be examined unless Chloe comes inside with me."Amber, who had been holding back her annoyance in the rear, suddenly clicked her tongue harshly. "Julian! You are the heir to the Vance family! Why on earth are you dragging that lower-district woman along, even into the medical room?!"Julian spun his body, staring at Amber with a cold, flat gaze entirely devoid of any spark of recognition. "Who are you? Why have you been shouting at me ever since we were at the diner?"Slap!Julian's innocent question felt like an invisible slap landing square on Amber's face right in front of the servants. Amber's face instantly flushed crimson with embarrassment. "I-I... I am your fiancée!"Julian ignored her and stubbornly looked back at Arthur. Arthur, not wanting to ruin this precious moment, immediately shot Amber a sharp glare. "Amber, enough! Chloe, please accompany Julian i
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Chapter: CHAPTER 31Suddenly, the massive front doors swung wide open. A middle-aged woman wrapped in a purple silk gown walked out with hurried steps.Valerie Vance.Valerie’s eyes appeared tearful, and her hands trembled as she cupped her own face, as if witnessing a miracle. "Julian... Oh my God, Julian!"The woman jogged down the steps, spreading her arms wide to embrace Julian. However, right before the edge of Valerie’s gown could touch his shoes, Julian executed a swift, sharp step backward, hiding his tall frame completely behind Chloe’s small back.Valerie’s steps came to an abrupt halt. Her hands hung stiffly in mid-air, creating a tense, awkward silence in the outer courtyard.Julian peeked from behind Chloe’s shoulder with a gaze filled with deep wariness and glaring discomfort. "Don't... don't touch me."A few elderly servants who were bowing secretly glanced up, their eyes flashing with quiet satisfaction. The sweet smile on Valerie’s face cracked for a hundredth of a second before she mana
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Chapter: CHAPTER 30Ryan’s smile widened instantly. He nodded quickly, even letting out a soft chuckle as if deeply relieved. "That's right, Brother. I'm Ryan. The two of us... we have been very close all this time."Very close indeed, Julian thought coldly, while his facial mask maintained its empty vacancy.“So close that you slept with my fiancée, burned my body, and now I will make sure you see for yourself what it feels like to lose your entire world.”Julian lowered his gaze, staring at the floor of the car. "I don’t remember.""It’s alright, Brother." Ryan patted Julian’s knee casually. "We have plenty of time to recover everything."Julian did not answer. He just remained quiet, letting the car drive on. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught the flashing glances exchanged between Arthur and Ryan—a signal of absolute relief that they could not hide.A few minutes later, the Rolls-Royce slowed down. In the distance, a towering black iron gate loomed, with a golden letter V engraved right in the c
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Chapter: CHAPTER 29The black Rolls-Royce glided smoothly, leaving behind the cracked asphalt roads of the lower district. From behind the dark tinted windows, the rows of old buildings, corner grocery stores, and plumes of smoke from small food stalls gradually faded away. The scenery shifted, replaced by a line of mirror-glass skyscrapers and the pristine sidewalks of elite Manhattan.Julian sat quietly in the spacious backseat. Beside him, Chloe Miller sat with a straight back, gently squeezing her worn-out crossbody bag. Julian’s fingers were tightly intertwined with hers, holding the girl’s hand with a slightly trembling grip—a well-rehearsed gesture from his Aura Acting - Perfect Amnesia skill to show that he was terrified and entirely reliant on Chloe.Right across from them, Arthur Vance sat leaning back with his counterfeit dignity, while Ryan took his place beside his father with his legs crossed.Since the car started moving ten minutes ago, the cabin had been dead silent. There was only the s
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