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43. Decide Your Role
“How… did you know where I was?”Kael couldn’t shake the question, even as he stared at her in silence.With her back turned, no one should have been able to see the attack coming. The thick, viscous web didn't slow down, not for a moment in its approach. It moved so fast the attack seemed almost impossible to track with the naked eye. By the time most would have realized what was happening, it would’ve already been too late.But her grip on her blade never loosened. Instead, a grin spread across her face.“I followed the explosions,” she replied simply. “Generally a good rule of thumb in life.”“But I'll admit,” she added a second later, “I had my doubts about you, hero. The way you charged into battle to take on a High-end solo? You've got some elite-sized balls.”Then she moved. With one swing of her blade, the viscous web behind her split cleanly in two. The attack meant the eradicate them exploded instead, making her look all the more fierce and the green glow in her eyes ever so
42. A Hand to Stand On
Unlike when he had stared at Vir Ossium’s outstretched hand and deliberated whether or not to take it, this time Kael didn’t pause. He lifted his hand and took hers without question. When it came to his friends, there was nothing to debate. He trusted her.“Yeah,” he said, gripping her hand tightly. “I can rest when I’m dead.”She pulled him to his feet with effortless strength.“Hardcore,” she muttered, watching him silence.Even she could see how hard he struggled just to stay upright, let alone keep himself together. It was like he was trying to cling to the smallest shred of hope, without realizing this was a world where hope went to die.The cockroach before her was battered and broken, blood coming from places she hadn’t even thought possible. But how could she understand? She had never let herself fall that far. Whenever things turned that bad, she ran. That was how you survived. What was the point of a goal if you weren’t alive to see it through? In the end, survival was all t
41. Green Eyes of Salvation
In that moment, anger felt too small a word. Someone weaponizing his past, using it to push their own cause, was something Kael would never tolerate. Still, he proceeded with a gaze fierce enough to rival the devil himself.“You shut your damn mouth. Don’t think I can’t see what you’re doing. Until I see Selena, you don’t get to decide anything for me. You got that?”The man rose slowly to his feet, clearly confused.“Selena… Selena…” he muttered over and over in a voice so profoundly serious as if searching for meaning in the name. “What are you talking about? Is that why you’re so angry? I’m only here so we can share that rage.”The fear in Kael's eyes had never been more real. It was as if the calm, collected side of Vir Ossium had been nothing more than a façade and now, the mask was slipping, revealing the monster beneath.“Is it really that trivial?” Vir Ossium continued, adjusting his headpiece as though his interest in Kael had nearly vanished. “You’re just worried for her… an
40. A Devil’s Pitch
“Take down the world… for real?” Just hearing the words triggered something in his mind. He didn’t know why the image appeared, but his vision was undeniable. The world in flames, just like he'd wanted it. With a past like his where kindness was rare and people only looked out only for themselves, why shouldn't he want it? If the world was this cruel, maybe it deserved to burn. Maybe if everything was destroyed, the bad would finally be gone. Maybe then, no one else would have to suffer the way he did. He wouldn't have to watch his sister walk to the market where she faced people's cruel stares. Maybe, someone would have shown mercy and helped a struggling girl. Just a few pennies could have meant the world, one small act of kindness could have gone a long way. She wouldn't have had to patch their clothes with sore fingers, or skipped meals so he could eat, and maybe, just maybe, she could have smiled, knowing that this time, everything would be okay. Tomorrow might have actual
39. The Throne of Greed
53:02… 53:01… 53:00… Kael drew in a sharp breath as the smoke cleared, only to find the throne completely empty. In that moment, he felt someone standing behind him and a cold presence crept up his spine. He spun on instinct, throwing a punch with everything he had. The force alone was enough to crack stone— —but it struck nothing but air. Vir Ossium stood to the side, having moved with such smooth precision that Kael hadn’t even seen it happen. Kael followed with a second strike, then a third, each punch carrying the last of his strength. And every single one missed. Vir Ossium did not block, nor did he counter. He simply moved the smallest amount necessary each time whether it be by tilting his head, stepping half a foot aside, or leaning back just enough for Kael’s knuckles to pass harmlessly in front of him. His motions were calm and effortless, like a man stepping around puddles in the rain. “You walked into my throne room,” he said evenly, “with that level of streng
38. Vir Ossium Revealed
【 SYSTEM UPDATE 】 ─────────── DIRECTIVE COMPLETED ─────────── EXP ACQUIRED: +10 TOTAL EXP GAINED: 25/40 Kael’s eyes widened as the words appeared before him. He should have felt a sense of victory, maybe even peace. After all, Tucker was down and the fight was over. Yet… he felt nothing of the sort. Instead, a cold realization sank deep into his chest, heavier than any blow he had endured. What followed next didn’t read like a reward, or a congratulation. The words appeared before him as if the universe itself decided he wasn't done. 【 SYSTEM NOTICE: TIME LIMIT UPDATE 】 Target: Vir Ossium Status: ACTIVE – MISSION ONGOING Time Remaining: 01:00:06 Equivalent: 1 hour / 60 minutes / 3,606 seconds Warning: Countdown irreversible. Failure will result in IMMEDIATE TERMINATION A cold pit of dread crawled up Kael's spine. He had thought the worst was over. He had thought he could finally breathe. But no. The system made it clear: his story wasn’t finished. The real
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