2025-08-01 03:54:10[ You've contributed to the knowledge of the soldiers and improved their survival rate, EXP +28 ]
[ Level up! ] [ Level 0 ----> Level 1 ] [ First level up achieved, +23 EXP ] Following the series of level up messages, William was greeted with a comforting sensation of his overall strength increasing. The sensation was difficult to explain in simple terms, he simply felt more powerful. As though to test his new level, one of the corrupted humans formerly attacked a group of soldiers latched on to him with its sharp claws. The corrupted human was moving at the same speed his previous opponents were moving out. However, this time, due to his new found strength from leveling up, the movement felt a little bit sluggish. William easily moved out of the way, causing the corrupted human to almost last balance as it had placed all its strength behind its attack. Seizing the opportunity, William lifted his sword and swung down at its neck, decapitating it easily. [ You've slayed X1 Corrupted human, EXP +12 ] "I feel so different, so strong." He was clearly thrilled by this new feeling of inhuman strength, and he did not waste time to impose his superior strength on the annoying corrupt humans. "Fuck! Somebody please help." One soldier cried out for help, drawing William's attention as he was nearby. The soldier was currently on the ground, frantically blocking the claws of three corrupted humans. He swung his sword with all his strength as his life depended on it at this moment, any mistake and he would be just another meal for the corrupted humans. William made a move right away to save the helpless soldier. He got closer without drawing the attention of the three busy corrupted humans, and quickly positioned himself properly behind them. Then with the boost of his swordmaster skill and the newfound strength from his level up, he swung his sword with a move to take out the three at once. SWOOSH! The sound of the blade speeding the arching resounded. THUD! THUD!! In the next seconds, three headless corrupted humans collapsed. [ You've slayed X3 Corrupted humans, +36 EXP ] [ Triple Kill Bonus, +30 EXP ] 'Whoa, there is even a triple kill bonus, that is great!' thought William. He turned to the soldier on the ground and assisted him back on his feet. "Thank you very much, great hero! If it weren't for you, I would've died just now! I owe you my life!" The soldier displayed sincere gratitude with tears steaming down his eyes. William only gave him a nod and warned him to be very careful before moving on to defend another soldier in trouble. The soldier he had just rescued stared at his back with a look of gratitude for a few seconds. Half an hour drove by chaotically since the beginning of the brawl between humans and corrupted humans. The tension of the battle had reduced drastically thanks to the effort of the hero. At the moment, the population of the corrupted humans have fallen from almost a hundred to less than a dozen. The population of the soldiers now overpowered that of their undead foe. Even without the assistance of the hero, ending the battle without another death became extremely possible. Almost two minutes after, the last enemy was decapitated and the battle ended. [ Urgent Quest Completed Successfully, +250 EXP ] [ Level up! ] [ Level 1 ----> Level 2 ] [ Level up! ] [ Level 2 ----> Level 3 ] The feeling of going up two levels at once was even more exhilarating. With this amount of strength, William believes he could easily stand on par with the strongest man back on earth! 'This is fucking awesome! Who would dare bully me with this level of power?' William bathed in the unique feeling of superiority and power. "We won!" "We really won!" "Yeah!!" On the other hand. The soldiers began celebrating their victory, hugging each other and dancing around with joy. They began dancing in circles around William while chanting his name out loud with gratitude and reverence. "All hail the great hero!" "All hail!" King Julian and Osborne, who had witnessed William's gallant display of heroism from the safety of their tents, stepped out to join in the celebration. King Julian was all smiles as he watched the celebration. Seeing how William fought and how his warning saved most of his soldiers from dying, he became even more assured that he would be able to bring down the Gravemind Order. The celebration lasted for about ten minutes before gradually dying down. While the celebration died down, an atmosphere of grief began enveloping the encampment as the soldiers proceeded to perform the funeral of their colleagues. They collected sturdy logs and dry branches from the woods, stacking them into a rough pyramid at the edge of the clearing. When the pile stood ready, they placed the fallen bodies atop the wood, arranging them with care and respect. A hush fell over the group as King Julian stepped forward with a torch. He had a grim expression on his face as he observed the corpse of his gallant soldiers one last time. "May your souls find light beyond this dark night." King Julian spoke audibly with a tone of sadness. The soldiers repeated his chant three times and then a grim silence fell over the place once again. King Julian let out a loud sigh and placed the torch on the wood. It ignited right away, gradually, the bodies were consumed in flames. A soft wind appeared, carrying the dark smoke towards the moonlit sky. The sound of the fire cackling was the only sound that could be heard at the moment. Including William, everyone remained silent to pay their last respect to the deceased soldiers. William slowly moved his gaze around, he could see tears sliding down the faces of the soldiers as the flames reflected in their solemn eyes. A few had solemn smiles, as they seemed to be recalling the past with their deceased comrades. William suddenly felt the urge to tear up as well — On earth, this kind of scene naturally brought sadness to the audience. But it was a different and stronger kind of sad feeling experiencing it first hand. Even though he had only met them for a very short time, this scene was still very emotional. William even swore to himself to prevent death in the future. He did not want this sadness to repeat itself.
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LS: 166 ( The end )
The wind was soft that morning. It carried the smell of grass and dust, a quiet sign that peace had truly returned. William stood on top of a hill that overlooked the small suburb he called home. The golden light of the rising sun stretched across the houses, painting the roofs and fields in a warm glow. For once, there was no smoke, no screams, and no blood. Just the sound of birds singing again after so long. He stood still for a while, watching the world breathe. It was finally over. The long fights, the missions, the endless running from one battlefield to another — everything was done. The people were safe. The demons were gone. The cities were waking up again. He took a deep breath, his chest rising slowly, his heart beating steady and calm. It felt strange. The quiet was unfamiliar, almost too peaceful for someone who had lived so long in chaos. He looked down at his hands. There were still faint scars on them — reminders of every world he had touched, every sou
LS: 165
The crimson storm tore through the sky like a wound that refused to close. Thunder rolled over the mountains, and the air rippled with burning energy that made the skin crawl. William stood before the dark gate of Seredane, the ruins trembling under the weight of what was about to come. Behind him, Lena and Orion steadied their weapons, their faces pale from exhaustion but burning with the same resolve that had carried them this far. The world felt alive—breathing, watching, waiting. The ground cracked beneath their feet as the first blast of dark energy exploded from the storm above. It struck the mountain, throwing debris into the air. Through the raging wind, shapes began to descend—massive silhouettes with wings like torn shadows and eyes that burned a deep, unholy red. The Demon Lords had arrived. There were seven of them, each one a towering presence that bent the very world around them. Their aura was enough to turn stone to dust and make the clouds twist unnaturall
LS: 164
The wind over the Whispering Peaks was sharp and cold. It howled across the cliffs like a ghost that had forgotten how to rest. William, Lena, and Orion moved slowly through the rising mist, their boots crunching against the icy stone. The journey had drained them. The mountain air was thin, and the fog here was not normal—it felt alive, whispering faint voices that tugged at their minds. They had been walking for hours. “Are we close?” Lena asked, her voice weak but steady. William nodded slightly. “Almost. The ruins should be right beyond that ridge.” He could feel it—the strange pull that had started ever since that mysterious figure appeared at the campfire. The closer they got, the stronger it became. It wasn’t painful, just heavy, like something ancient was watching from beneath the surface of the world. The path narrowed as they climbed higher. Broken pillars jutted from the ground like bones. Strange markings glowed faintly across the rocks, pulsing in rhythm with
LS: 163
The wind carried the heavy scent of blood and burning oil across the charred plains. William stood on a mound of blackened soil, the red sky splitting with thunder as he gazed toward the ruins of the once-mighty fortress of Thal’Grim. His sword, slick with ash and crimson, hummed softly — almost like it was breathing. Behind him, his allies regrouped, battered and panting. Lena’s bowstring was snapped, her arm trembling as she tried to tie it again. Orion leaned on his spear, face pale, veins pulsing faintly with traces of demonic energy. “Are we done here?” Lena asked, voice rough and hoarse. William’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the smoldering horizon. “Not yet.” From the shadows of the fallen fortress, a figure emerged. Cloaked in tattered robes, its steps slow and deliberate, the ground beneath its feet seared with each movement. A faint smile curled beneath the hood. “Impressive,” the voice drawled, smooth and venomous. “You’ve slain hundreds of my kin. Tell me, human… how l
LS: 162
The valley still smoked from the war that had nearly shattered the heavens. Charred soil stretched for miles, rivers of ash cutting through the land where forests once stood. The wind carried the scent of iron, burnt earth, and something heavier—the echo of death. William sat at the edge of a cliff, staring down at what used to be a city. The ruins were silent, and beneath the silence lay stories he didn’t have the strength to unearth. His armor was gone. His shirt was torn. Blood painted his arm, dry and crusted, yet he barely felt it. Mirabel sat beside him, her right arm wrapped in a bandage. Her face was pale, her hair a tangled mess. But her eyes—though tired—still glowed faintly with life. Neither spoke for a long time. The only sound was the distant crumble of stone as a tower gave in to gravity. Finally, Mirabel broke the silence. “You could’ve died,” she said softly. William didn’t look at her. “I know.” “You should have died,” she pressed. “That thing kille
LS: 161
The sun rose weakly over the shattered plains of Aerth. Its light broke through the smoke and fog, painting the ruins with gold that struggled to reach the ground. The air still smelled of ash and old blood. William stood at the edge of the broken valley where the final battle had ended. His sword was sheathed on his back, though its blade had long since lost its glow. He didn’t need its light anymore — not for this. Behind him, the survivors of the resistance gathered slowly. Mirabel stood among them, her right arm still bandaged, her movements slower than before but her spirit unbroken. Around her were the remnants of the human fighters who had lived through the long war against the demons. They had lost homes, families, entire cities — yet they were still standing. For a long moment, none of them spoke. The silence was sacred, heavy with memory. William finally turned to face them. “It’s over,” he said simply. The words fell like stones into still water. Some lowered th
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