The black steel barrel was less than a meter from his forehead, but Jaka showed no sign of fear. Both of his hands hung casually at his sides.He looked completely calm, as if unbothered by the deadly threat right in front of his eyes."What's going on here?" he asked hesitantly, making his voice sound as innocent as possible.The hooded man tightened his grip on the nine-millimeter weapon, the veins on the back of his hand bulging roughly."You're an outsider. Get out before I shoot you!" the man demanded in a heavy, threatening voice.Jaka glanced at Karina, who stood frozen in the corner near the marble sink.Karina had initially nodded in resignation while hugging herself, but as if struck by a sudden realization while looking at the young man's face, she stared straight into Jaka's eyes."This man is a stalker! Please help me deal with him, and I'll reward you!" the beautiful actress cried out, breaking through her desperation."Shut up! Or I'll shoot you right now!" the man snap

The thin morning fog slowly lifted as golden sunlight illuminated the rolling green hills on the edge of the village.A cool mountain breeze blew gently across the plots of rich soil, carrying the fresh scent of damp earth and the crisp fragrance of dew-drenched green leaves shining like diamonds.With the school reunion over, Jaka returned to his quiet, peaceful daily routine in the countryside.Every day before dawn—even before the roosters finished crowing—the young man headed down to the fields in simple work clothes and a pair of rubber boots.His life settled back into a steady rhythm: sowing choice vegetable seeds into the rich soil, watering the fields with a mixture infused with pure spiritual energy, tending to the green shoots along the raised beds, harvesting crops that grew extraordinarily lush and full of natural nutrients, and selling the high-quality produce to Andini.The business and distribution of the harvest ran much more smoothly now, thanks to a reliable new fac

Silence crept back through the hallway of the wooden house as soon as Dina's bedroom door closed tight. The soft ticking of an old wall clock echoed in a steady rhythm, filling the empty space between the father and son who still stood facing each other.The dim light cast their long shadows, crossing over each other on the floor."Why aren't you asleep yet, either?" Bejo asked Jaka, looking at his son with gentle eyes."Ah, I was just about to go to bed," Jaka replied quietly, stepping closer. "What about you, Dad? Why are you still up? It's almost midnight."Bejo scratched the back of his head—a small habit he always had whenever he felt awkward or was weighed down by heavy thoughts.His sturdy back slumped slightly from exhaustion, but his eyes still carried the quiet calm of a head of the household."I couldn't sleep. So I thought I'd step outside for some fresh air," Bejo said in a low voice."Want me to join you?" Jaka offered.Bejo paused for a moment, looking at his eldest son

As his motorcycle turned into the yard, three women were already waiting for him under the shade of a leafy tree.The moment Jaka set foot on the ground, an invisible ripple of energy swept out from his body through the surrounding air.All three women gasped, staring at Jaka with wide eyes."Did you break through again?" Jeanne asked in shock, her voice trembling.Beside her, Rosa and Selia stood frozen. They couldn't even form a single word in the face of the young man's new aura."Ha ha ha, I just got lucky. Aren't you guys also close to breaking through to the second level of the initial phase?" Jaka said, trying to break the tense atmosphere."We are, but it's still going to take a lot of time," Jeanne replied, sounding disappointed. Her golden hair caught the morning sunlight filtering through the leaves, shimmering softly.Rosa brushed her smooth black hair back over her shoulder and stared at Jaka, her eyes filled with clear admiration."We never see you training, yet you keep

A vast fruit orchard stretched out under the warm morning sunlight. Tree branches creaked and leaves rustled as three shadowy figures darted nimbly from tree to tree.Jeanne, Rosa, and Selia moved with agility far beyond that of a normal human. In the blink of an eye, they picked clean dozens of branches heavy with ripe fruit without damaging a single stem.Large bamboo baskets were filled to the brim in just a matter of minutes. The three women moved with perfect speed and coordination, as if boundless energy flowed through their bodies thanks to their newly awakened tier-two power boost.Their hands moved lightning-fast, grabbing the best fruit and neatly arranging them inside the bamboo containers.Standing at the edge of the orchard path, Hina Yulia stared at the absurd scene in shock while clutching her wooden clipboard tightly to her chest.Her eyes widened in disbelief as she watched the harvest pile high, far exceeding their daily work quota in just a fraction of the time."Wh