All Chapters of AFK System: Level Up By Doing Nothing!: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
13 chapters
Chapter 1: The Curse of Sleepiness
"Austin Carter! Step forward immediately, or your name will be disqualified from the selection!"The booming baritone voice from the loudspeakers at the end of the grand hall made Austin flinch. His eyelids, which felt as heavy as a ton each, lifted with great effort. All around him, thousands of eighteen-year-olds stood tall, their eyes sparkling with ambition, their faces radiating youth and vitality.As for Austin? He was slumped against a marble pillar, his breath shallow, his face as pale as a freshly dug corpse. Dark, heavy circles heavily shadowed the skin beneath his eyes."Austin! Are you even listening to me?!" A rough slap landed on his shoulder. It was Leo, his only friend from the same orphanage. "Don't embarrass yourself. Today is the Awakening! The registration for the Mythic Tower Academy, 'The World Tree'! If you fall asleep now, you'll be deported to the outer zones as a manual laborer!"Austin let out a massive yawn, not even bothering to cover his mouth. "I know, L
Chapter 2: The First Nap, The First Kill
The neon-blue glow of the holographic panel reflected in Austin's widening eyes. The silence of the academy's infirmary felt heavier now, contrasting sharply with his sudden, wildly racing heartbeat. He rubbed his eyes repeatedly, hoping that this was merely a hallucination from the anesthetics or a lingering nightmare from fainting on the stage earlier.However, the text in front of him refused to disappear.[Status Panel][Host: Austin Carter][Realm: Mortal (Level 1)][Class: The Ultimate Slacker][Mana: 0/0 (100% Blocked)][Current State: Awake (0% AFK Efficiency)][Current Location: Safe Zone - Academy Infirmary]"An... AFK System?" Austin whispered under his breath, staring at the words floating above his white blanket. "Is this some kind of joke? I don't even have mana, how can a system bind to my soul?"[Ding! Responding to Host's inquiry: The Cosmic AFK System is a high-level conceptual blessing. This system does not require conventional mana circulation from the Host. Instea
Chapter 3: The Compulsory Trial
The sunlight pierced through the gaps in the foliage at the academy gardens, warming Austin’s body as he slowly began to stir from his nap. He stretched his muscles, which now felt far more elastic and vigorous, a remarkable anomaly for a body that had previously felt as though it might fall apart at any moment.Kring! Kring!A magical announcement echoed throughout the entire academy area. The voice was deafening and authoritative, shattering the tranquility Austin had only just begun to enjoy."Attention to all new students of this year's batch. Relaxation time has ended. Assemble immediately at the Main Gate of The World Tree Tower. The Floor 1 Elimination Trial will begin in exactly 30 minutes. Failure to attend will result in permanent expulsion."Austin groaned softly, staring up at the sky with an annoyed expression. "I was just starting to get a good sleep, and they're already calling again."Though he was lethargic beyond words, Austin knew he couldn't ignore this order. His
Chapter 4: Sleeping Through the Danger
Sarah squeezed her eyes shut. She had surrendered to her fate. Behind her closed eyelids, she could imagine those sharp fangs of the Mist Wolves tearing through skin and flesh with brutal force. The sound of their nearing growls made her skin crawl, and the sensation of hot air from the monsters' breath felt as though it had already brushed against her skin.However, as seconds ticked by, the pain she anticipated never arrived. There were no fangs piercing her, no claws rending her uniform, not even the slightest sting. There was only an eerie silence, a stillness that seemed to press heavily against her eardrums.With trembling hands, Sarah mustered the courage to open her eyes, just a crack.What she saw made her heart nearly stop dead in its tracks.The four Mist Wolves that had lunged toward Austin, the ones that should have been closest to his neck and body, appeared to be frozen in mid-air. They weren't falling; they weren't mauling their target. Instead, they looked as if they
Chapter 5: Who Did It?
The rustling of leaves blown by the forest wind sounded incredibly loud in Sarah's ears. She remained frozen, sitting on the grass that was now damp with the splattered blood of monsters. Her mind was blank. The sight before her, four Mist Wolves that had been the most terrifying predators just moments ago, now reduced to nothing but piles of unidentifiable, mangled flesh, felt like a scene from an extreme nightmare.Beside her, Budi was still shaking violently. The chubby youth tried to cover his mouth with both hands, struggling to suppress his vomit from the pungent scent of blood piercing his nose."S-Sarah..." Budi finally managed to find his voice, though it was hoarse. "W-what just happened? Did you see anything? Something like... you know, high-tier magic or something?"Sarah swallowed hard with great difficulty. She looked toward where Austin was lying. The youth still had his eyes closed, his breathing remaining deep and steady. It was as if the burst of energy that had obli
Chapter 6: The Idle Loot Shop
Selena Vance stood deep within the shadow of the massive trees, her breath caught in her throat. Her sharp eyes remained locked onto Austin, who was currently and gleefully plucking wild apples, taking casual bites out of them. Selena felt as though she had just run into an invisible wall."How is this even possible?" Selena whispered to herself. "He’s just a support faction student. There’s no way he was the one who wiped out that pack of wolves."Selena closely observed how Austin chewed his apple, looking completely oblivious and entirely indifferent to the remnants of the battle that still reeked of blood nearby. To Selena, Austin’s innocence appeared far too natural. If Austin truly was the one behind that energy burst, he was a world-class actor. But if he wasn't, then who was it? Could a hidden Grandmaster be cloaking themselves and watching over this "leftover team"?Selena decided to pull back. She could no longer detect anyone else's presence within a one-kilometer radius. U
Chapter 7: High Society and Low Expectations
The Main Hall of the Tower Academy was a magnificent architectural marvel, designed in a neoclassical style fused with futuristic, magical touches. Its vaulted ceiling soared thirty meters high, adorned with mana crystals that radiated a soft, golden light, projecting an oppressive aura of authority and grandeur. Thousands of seats were neatly arranged in concentric rows, and on the front stage, an obsidian podium stood firmly, awaiting the academy's top officials.Austin stepped into the hall, attempting to blend into the crowd. His grey uniform, which signified his low status in the "Support Faction," contrasted sharply with the pristine white uniforms of the genius students, accented with gold or silver. Even so, Austin didn't care. He kept scanning the room, searching for the darkest and quietest corner in the very back rows—the most ideal spot, in his opinion, to continue his afternoon nap."Look who it is," an arrogant, familiar voice shattered the chatter in the hall.Austin le
Chapter 8: The Shadow Avatar Upgrades
Jaxon Cross's booming threat back in the Main Hall left absolutely no impression on Austin's mind. For him, the only real problem with the duel challenge was figuring out how to get through it with the absolute bare minimum amount of effort. Standing in an arena, incanting spells, or swinging weapons in front of thousands of loudly cheering spectators sounded like an incredibly exhausting form of physical torture."If I have to train hard for seven days straight just to punch that blonde guy, I'd rather just fake another faint," Austin muttered as he pushed himself up from the park bench outside the hall.However, he knew Jaxon wouldn't just let him off the hook. If Austin didn't prepare, his days of sleeping peacefully at this academy would be ruined forever by constant harassment from the 'Pantheon Guild' faction. Fortunately, Austin possessed his own unique method of "training" one that didn't require a single drop of sweat.Instead of returning to his dormitory, which was starting
Chapter 9: Gathering of the Wolves
The atmosphere on the fifth floor of the academy library was dead silent, a tranquility usually enjoyed only by the handful of students who actually intended to study. To Selena Vance, however, this stillness felt suffocating. She stood tall, concealing her presence behind a massive bookshelf stacked with ancient tomes detailing the history of the tower. Her eyes remained locked onto the figure of the young man fast asleep on the worn leather sofa in the corner of the room.It was Austin Carter.Selena still couldn't shake the bizarre occurrence back in the Mist Forest. An energy burst so pure, so destructive, happening right next to Austin’s position. And now, seeing how deeply this youth slept, as if he were in his own private quarters rather than a space accessible to anyone, made her suspicions reach a fever pitch."What are you actually hiding, Austin Carter?" Selena whispered, her voice barely audible.She took a deep breath, trying to focus her mind. Selena was an S-Rank Valkyr
Chapter 10: Arena Day: The Slacker vs. The Genius
The morning at the Tower Academy’s Main Simulation Arena had never been this packed before. The colossal colosseum structure, capable of holding up to ten thousand spectators, was bursting at the seams in every single corner. The loud roar of chatter, betting calls, and mocking laughter echoed through the air, creating a raucous atmosphere that could be heard miles away in the outer academy grounds. For the vast majority of the students, today was not a suspenseful duel. It was a day for a free comedy show, an entertainment spectacle where an elite aristocrat genius would deliver a "bloody lesson" to a mana cripple who was deemed too arrogant to know his place. "Hey, what’s your bet on that trash Carter?" a lanky student laughed, waving his digital betting slip in the western stands. "A bet? Don't make me laugh! The bookies didn't even open an option for Austin's victory!" his friend replied with an equally loud chuckle. "The only option available is how many minutes Austin can las