Chapter: Chapter 193The crowd swarms City Hall’s steps again. Always with their banners, their chants, their 'hope'. I lean against the stone column, arms crossed. The mic waits. I don’t. “You want a mayor?” My voice cuts through the noise. They freeze. “Pick one. Not me.” Signs drop. Faces crumple. A woman in front—frayed coat, eyes red—steps forward. “But you 'exposed' the rot. You 'know' who’s clean!” “I know 'nobody’s' clean.” I jab a finger at the courthouse. Its cracked dome glints in the sun. “You think I’m your savior? I’m the guy who lights matches. 'You' rebuild.” Murmurs rise. A man shouts, “We 'trust' you!” Others echo. Trust. A fragile word. Brittle. “Trust?” I laugh. Hollow. “Trust got Gregory Tran killed. Trust let Coker fester. 'Trust' is your problem.” I turn to leave. Hands grab my sleeve. Desperate. Clammy. “Please,” the woman begs. “Just… guide us.” I shake her off. “Guidance costs extra.” ''' They follow me home. Petitions piled on my doorstep. Candles lit like a
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Chapter: Chapter 192The cameras flash. Always flashing. Like a strobe light hell. 'Click. Click. Click'. I straighten my tie. Cheap polyester. Scratchy. 'Good'. Reminds me I’m not one of them. The podium’s edge digs into my palms. Cold steel. Biting. The crowd’s a blur. Suits. Lipstick. Teeth. Hungry for blood. “Ladies. Gentlemen.” I let the mic screech. Feedback whines. They flinch. 'Perfect'. “Tonight, we carve out the 'rot'.” A paperweight sits on the podium. Glass. Useless. I hurl it sideways. It explodes against the wall. 'Crash'. The crowd jumps. A reporter spills his coffee. Dark liquid bleeds across the road. 'Symbolic'. I don’t laugh. “Coker,” I say slowly. Let the syllables rot in the air. “Saint of the City? 'Bullshit'.” The screen behind me flickers. Grainy footage. Coker’s docks. Midnight. Shadows slithering. Crates cracked open. White powder glowing. Ghostly. “Drugs.” I click the remote. Next slide: Judge Eleanor Pryce. Diamond earrings. Smug grin. Pocketing an envelope thick as a b
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Chapter: Chapter 191The world was expecting my return My disappearance was all they talked about for weeks, the people, the media. Everyone was growing restless as theories of what might have happened to me were all over the place.The suspense and everything made me happy.I let them talk, I let the suspense build. Staying silent was just the perfect game, one which I was well skilled in.I wanted to make them want me, to make them desperate for my return. Such that when I finally reappear, it would be a hit.And just as I pictured it, it happened.I picked the biggest television in the country as the stage for my grand come back— or whatever the world called it.Every newspaper headline screamed my name “JORDAN SPEAKS!” “THE TRUTH REVEALED WITH JORDAN!” As the countdown to my appearance on tv began.It was all anyone could talk about, all everyone could think of. News anchors debated what I might reveal, social media buzzed with assumptions and most importantly, Mr Coker, the fool trying to work his w
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Chapter: Chapter 190Jordan’s POVFirst, a ding, followed by a mild vibration.A smirk played on my lips as I dipped my hand excitedly into my pocket and brought out my phone. I had been expecting this message and it came at the perfect time.My eyes scanned the notification on the phone after which I unlocked it to view it better.It was from FriendsMe, a secret platform I and Josh created when we were just kids, whispering about taking over the world in hushed tones.Back then, FriendsMe had been a platform where we could dream big and fantasize about anything. It was our safe haven where we could plot our future and plot ideas without anyone watching us.But things had changed— I had changed.“I know it is you. Behind all of this. The accidents. The disappearances. The chaos. It’s you, isn’t it?” Josh asked.I let out a chuckle as I read the message again. Josh had always been smart but he wasn’t smart enough.I left the message on read and wanted to lock it when another message came in.“Listen man, I
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Chapter: Chapter 189Jordan's POVThe scent of fresh paint and polished wood filled the air as I stepped into the Langston Consortium’s main building. Truly it was fascinating how far we have come and I was so proud of myself.Months of silence had been replaced with ringing phones, busy days and nights, we had so many clients that we had to open a waiting list and that still got filled up.I walked through the hall, hands tucked into my pockets, watching the company my grandfather built come alive once more. It was mine now and I hoped he was proud of the slight changes I made.His death didn't go unpunished and I wouldn't let anything happen to this company no matter the cost.Near the entrance, an older man in a faded suit approached, his steps hesitant. His gaze held quiet hope. “Mr. Jordan, I’ve been with this company for thirty years. My loyalty has never wavered. I—”I lifted a hand, cutting him off gently. “The past stays in the past. It’s time for something new.” I uttered in a finite toneHis th
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Chapter: Chapter 188Jordan's POVThe courtroom was filled with tension. No one said a word but you could feel it in the air as we waited for the video to play.Mr. Coker sat stiffly at the defendant’s table, fingers locked together as though he wanted to strangle me.His lawyer whispered something, but he didn’t react. His jaw worked as if grinding gravel, his eyes shifting to the large screen where the next piece of evidence played.It was a briefcase exchanged proving Coker had bribed the inspector. The official took it with a quick glance over his shoulder, counted the cash, then nodded. Mr. Coker’s voice came through as he gave clear instructions. “This needs to be handled. No complications.”Gasps rippled through the courtroom.I leaned forward, hands gripping the armrest of my chair. My throat felt dry. Across from me, Mr. Coker’s wife pressed a hand to her mouth, face drained of color.The prosecutor stepped forward. His eyes flicked to the judge, then back to the screen. “For the record, this foo
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Ezra Echelon Liberation System
Ezra Echelon, lost his family and the entire Echelon sect to the treachery of his former master. Reduced to a shadow of himself and branded as a living trash by the tyrannical Serpent Fang Sect that took over the Echelon sect. Ezra lived a life of torment.
But in the darkness of this despair, a mysterious voice awakens a power inside him: the Echelon System. It promised him vengeance and transcendence, pushing Ezra onto a brutal path of strength and self-discovery. Armed with ancestral combat techniques, driven by the fire of revenge, he begins his journey to dismantle the oppressive sects ruling his world.
Along with Mira, his trusted student, and Halak, the unlikely ally, Ezra must build a rebellion against a world steeped in corruption. He promises to avenge his sect and also set the world back on a right path of truth and justice
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Chapter: Chapter 85: Swift KillEzra didn't even need to remove the Excalibur from its sheath when he began killing off the men who had abducted Mira. With his sword skills, he was able to still slash with the sword still in its sheath!The men who had rushed to attack Ezra didn't know how they were hit when they felt their limbs being slashed off their bodies. They didn't even have the chance to feel pain for more than five seconds before their heads were cut off. This was the most gruesome death they had ever faced!As Ezra killed off the men in a flash, Mira couldn't help but look up in disbelief. All this while her head had been bent low in sadness because Ezra had vanished a week ago, leaving her vulnerable. She had been faced with all kinds of threats ranging from monsters to people but she defeated them all.These men who had been killed like animals had appeared just yesterday and abducted her. No matter how strong she was she couldn't face off several men who were the same level as she was. In the end she w
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Chapter: Chapter 84: AbductedEzra opened his eyes and found himself at the same spot he had vanished from while training with Mira. The first thing he saw was a campfire which had been made some meters away. The fire was slowly burning, illuminating the environment. He could hear the hooting of owls and howling of wolves at the distance, signifying that it was already night.Just how long did I stay in that world? Ezra asked himself, holding his head which seemed a little dizzy. Perhaps it was because the Echelon system forcefully transported him through several worlds to this one. Well, he had no way of knowing the reason for his dizziness and that was only a guess."Finally I'm back," he removed every thought that would have risen in his mind and took a deep breath. He then curled his lips into a very warm smile at the thought of seeing Mira after a long period of time. Although he didn't stay at Camelot which was in another world for more than one day he felt as if he had been gone for several years. This awok
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Chapter: Chapter 83: Farewell"Why do you have such a huge grin on your face?" Arthur asked after noticing the way Ezra was grinning. "Did you gain something from killing the Leviathan? Something we don't know about?Ezra immediately snapped into his senses, wiping the wide grin from his face. He then assumed his serious expression as he said, "You're right. I gained something from killing the Leviathan.""Can you tell us what it is?" Arthur asked. "Maybe I can also gain that thing from knowing.""It's a secret which I can't tell you even if I want to," Ezra said honestly. "And even if I tell you what I gained, there is no way you'd be able to gain it."When Arthur heard this he didn't pursue the matter and placed it at the back of his mind. Ezra had so many secrets which made him very terrifying. But for a long time now he had not shown any harmful intention just like Lancelot did earlier. Hence he decided to trust him and let things be. If he wanted to share his secrets then so be it. If not, why should he bothe
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Chapter: Chapter 82: Reward When Ezra finally opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Arthur's face. It was filled with so much worry, but after he woke up, the young king's face lit up."Ugh..." Ezra groaned as he struggled to stand up. Right now, his entire body was burning, and it felt like it was only a matter of time before he exploded.The amount of energy needed to perform the Sword of Nirvana and use the Excalibur was so overwhelming. If he had not already advanced to the Obsidian Echelon he would have already exploded from the backlash of using a very terrifying sword art and god level weapon."Welcome back hero," Arthur said to him as he patted Ezra's right shoulder. "For a split second, I thought you were going to die."Taking a look at the crater where the Leviathan had been, Ezra couldn't help but take a deep breath as he chuckled painfully, "It will take more than a powerful sword art and god level weapon to take me down."Arthur also took a deep breath before turning to look at the crater. Thi
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Chapter: Chapter 81: Baffling VictoryThe Leviathan, which didn't know that Ezra had an ability which could defend against its fate spell, couldn't help but grin with delight as it looked down on the two demigods. Seeing how the runic symbols had been completely created in the sky, it couldn't help but feel very victorious.There was no way Ezra and Arthur would be able to do anything against the fate spell now that the runic symbols had been completed. They were just demigods with combat abilities, so there was no way they would be able to effectively defend themselves against a fate-based attack. Hence, the Leviathan felt its victory was very imminent!"I must say, you're very powerful opponents," the Leviathan said. "Your ancestors were the only ones who gave me such a tough fight. And to be honest, it was nothing close to this."Ezra, who had already used the Resonance Bond to share his Ebony Shroud ability with Arthur, couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile. He was very much aware that the Leviathan's fate spel
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Chapter: Chapter 80: The Ebony ShroudGwaine finally reached his destination, stopping before a very large rock. On this large rock was a golden longsword bathed in the sunlight. It emanated a very powerful yet soft aura, terrifying and soothing at the same time.Is this the power of the Excalibur? Gwaine thought within himself as he stared at the longsword, which was on top of the rock. Well, this sword wasn't on top of the rock in the real sense. It was actually buried into the rock and would take someone stronger than an average human to pull it out."I'm already an advanced knight, so this is a piece of cake for me," Gwaine told himself as he reached out his right hand to grab the golden hilt of the sword. "All I have to do now is just give a little—"His expression instantly became ashen when he pulled. The longsword, which he had expected to come out of the rock, instantly refused to bulge! It was as if he was pulling something weighing billions of tonnes! How on earth was this even possible?!"I have to try harder,
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Jason and the Enigmatic System
Jason had always been bullied by Dominic and some other tough kids at school, but he didn't let it bother him much. He had something that made him happy - Sophia, one of the hottest girls on campus. He often wondered why she chose him.
One day, after finishing his schoolwork, Jason decided to surprise Sophia. But when he entered her room, he found her with another guy, having the most intense and romantic date ever. Shocked and hurt, Jason's book crashed to the floor as he lunged at the guy, ready to fight. But before he could land a blow, he felt a sharp pain in his side. Looking up, he saw Sophia had stabbed him.
As he lay there, his life slipping away, Jason's phone chimed. It was an app promising to give him money by playing games. With nothing to lose, he decided to give it a try. Maybe he could change his life with some luck, even as he faced death.
Would he succeed in becoming successful with the wealth system?
Could his desire for revenge hold him back?
And how would he treat the people who had mistreated him?
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Chapter: EpilogueThe last ten months with Paulina have been incredible, way beyond what I ever imagined. Every day feels like a new adventure, and even our quiet times are filled with happiness.Still, I can’t help but worry about the Enigmatic System being gone and whether I played a part in that. It was the reason I got to where I am now, and I feel a real connection to it. It’s tough knowing I couldn’t help it, but can a system really be more than just a bunch of codes?I’m not the only one feeling this way; the whole team is mourning the loss since their systems shut down around the same time. No matter how cutting-edge our tech is, it just can’t match the unique intelligence of the system.As I sat in the living room, I opened up to Paulina, who was snuggled up next to me, really listening."I can’t shake this feeling, Paulina," I confessed. "I know it sounds odd, but it feels like I’ve lost a piece of myself. You get it; you were part of it too."She gave my arm a comforting squeeze. "I totally
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Chapter: Chapter 221: Perfect ProposalAfter we got ready, we strolled hand in hand, with Paulina playfully urging me to spill the beans, but I just couldn’t do it. It was a surprise, and I wanted to keep it that way. We left the VIP room, and a staff member gave me a knowing look before leading us down a hidden hallway. Paulina’s eyes were wide with curiosity as we moved away from the usual crowd. At the end of the corridor, we passed through a sleek, unmarked door that opened up to a private elevator.Paulina squeezed my hand, her eyebrows shooting up in excitement. “Jason, what’s happening? This feels like something out of a movie!”I just smiled and stayed quiet, relishing the suspense that was making her even more curious. As the elevator doors closed, I could feel her gaze on me, searching for hints I wasn’t ready to give away.When the doors finally opened, we stepped out onto the rooftop, and there it was—a stunning black helicopter waiting for us, its blades shimmering in the sunlight, with the pilot already on st
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Chapter: Chapter 220: How Much She Meant To MeAs Paulina rested peacefully on the bed, her sleeping face looked even more beautiful than I always knew. In the luxurious VIP suite, surrounded by plush decor and soft lighting, I felt a strange blend of tranquility and anxiety. I wandered over to the mirrored table where the ring I had bought on credit from that Enigmatic System sparkled softly in the glow. Holding it up, I couldn’t help but admire its detailed craftsmanship. The ring was so shiny and seemed transparent, capable of absorbing light. The several beautiful and unfamiliar stones around it made it more beautiful. My eyes sparkled with admiration, but the silence from the Enigmatic System was palpable and a bit unsettling. Not a single word or sound all day, which felt odd. Was it giving me space because I was with Paulina and it understood my plight? Or had my time with it somehow made it feel... more human? That thought left me feeling both intrigued and cautious.I shook off those thoughts; there were more urgent iss
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Chapter: Chapter 219: A Night to RememberThe restaurant buzzed with energy as we arrived. Soft ambient lights wrapped around us, and the rich aroma of gourmet dishes filled the air. As we walked in, I could feel the gaze of other diners on us, and I welcomed it. This was my moment—a chance to reveal the man I had become.“Welcome back, Mr. Lewis!” The hostess greeted me with a warm smile. “Your usual table?”“Yes, please,” I replied, glancing at Paulina. She looked radiant in her elegant dress, her beauty captivating. I felt a surge of pride to be with someone as remarkable as her.er.We were guided to a cozy corner table adorned with fresh flowers and flickering candles. As we settled in, I couldn’t help but admire Paulina. “You look stunning tonight,” I said, reaching across the table to take her hand.“Thank you, Jason. You look charming too,” she replied, her smile lighting up the dim room. “I love this new confidence in you—it’s inspiring.”“Confidence comes with knowing my true worth,” I replied, feeling a surge of emp
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Chapter: Chapter 218: ConfrontationThe tension in the boutique thickened as I faced every John and the woman employee. My coronary heart raced, no longer out of worry but from the boiling anger that surged through me. Here I grow to be a modified guy who has risen from the depths of despair, and those two have been the reason for dragging me back down. "Listen right here," I commenced out, my voice steady but laced with authority. "You haven't any idea who you're talking to. I may have been the underdog, however I’m no longer that character. I will no longer stand idly with the useful resource of while you belittle me or my female friend."John laughed, a mocking sound that echoed through the boutique. “Oh, what are you going to do? Throw a tantrum? You do not scare me, you little peasant. You have to be thankful that a person like her even seems your way.”Paulina had subsequently discovered the commotion. She strode over, her expression moving from interest to venture. “What’s going on right here?” she demanded, eyes
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Chapter: Chapter 217: ProposalAfter picking the case up I tucked it away in my pocket and it to the sitting room. I saw Paulina in the sitting room pacing about. Obviously, she was a bit nervous about the date she was going to have with me. At this moment she didn't look like the bold and confident woman I used to know."Sorry for keeping you waiting," I said with an apologetic smile. "I had to do something.""I know," Paulina flashed a smile at me. She actually understood I could suddenly become busy at times because I was a player."So let's go shopping," I said as I grabbed her right hand and led her out of the sitting room. We got into my expensive Mercedes Benz and drove away.I decided to stop at a five-star boutique and get some new clothes and jewelries which we were going to wear tonight for our date. I'd already set up everything except for the clothes.As expected the boutique premise was already filled with so many flashy cars. Many wealthy people usually came to buy their wears from this boutique. It
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