2026-06-29 00:42:04Xander turned his face to her. His eyes held a calculating coldness mixed with something possessive.
"I was born for this. I just needed the right trigger. And you, Lira? Are you willing to change too? Because if you follow me, you'll see things that the old you might not have been able to handle."
She held his gaze. Her red hair fell over one eye.
"I survived four hours alone against those things. I killed my own neighbor after he turned into one of those drones. I've changed, Xander. And if following you makes me stronger… then I accept the price."
He nodded, satisfied.
They continued cleaning.
Floors 9 through 7 were relatively easier. Only isolated monsters or small groups. Xander reached level 12. Lira reached level 8. They collected dozens of Inferior Blood Crystals, some Leech Tendons, and even a rare item: a[Enhanced Hunting Bow (Uncommon Rank)]which Xander immediately handed over to Lira.
"Better than your makeshift bow," he said.
Lira tested the weapon. The bow was perfect for her. When she fired a test arrow at the end of the corridor, its power and accuracy made her eyes gleam.
Thank you, Administrator.
The formal treatment awakened something in Xander. He liked it.
On the 6th floor they found survivors.
Three people—a middle-aged couple and a young man of about 19—were barricaded inside an apartment. When Xander broke down the door (now with enough force to do so), they nearly had a heart attack upon seeing the two covered in blood.
"You... you are human!" exclaimed the woman, crying.
Xander quickly analyzed them with his skill.
System compatibility: 12%, 8%, and 31%. Pathetic. None of them were worth a future "Grant System." Still, he decided to use them as labor.
If you want to live, come with us. Obey orders. Kill when we tell you to. Otherwise, stay here and die.
The cold, commanding tone left no room for discussion. The three nodded quickly, grabbing knives and pieces of wood as weapons.
With makeshift reinforcements, clearing floors 5 through 3 was faster, though more chaotic. The monsters were more numerous. Xander lost one of the civilians—the young man was caught by a tentacle and sucked down until he became a dry husk. Lira killed the monster responsible with a rage-fueled Mana Arrow.
Xander showed no emotion. He just carried on.
When they reached the ground floor, the sun was already setting. The building's lobby was a battlefield. Sixteen monsters, ranging from levels 4 to 9, had gathered there, drawn by the noise and the smell of blood.
The final battle of the day was epic.
Xander led from the center. His sword was a silver blur. Lira fired from the top of the stairs, blue arrows cutting through the air. The two surviving civilians acted as bait and support, throwing furniture and bottles of alcohol that Lira set ablaze with flaming mana arrows (an ability she had unlocked on her own).
When the last monster — one[Greater Hybrid Drone – Level 12]— He fell decapitated at Xander's feet, a series of notifications exploding in his vision.
[Floor 12 → Floor 1 completely clean.]
[Total number of monsters eliminated in the building: 87][Total XP received: 21,450][Level increased to 14!][Lira Voss has reached Level 9!]
A magnificent golden screen appeared, visible only to Xander, but with some of its glow escaping for Lira to see.
[Title Acquired: Pioneer Administrator]
Effect:+20% experience gained when killing enemies in unclaimed territory.Additional effect:+10% efficiency when creating Safe Zones and Laws.Description:You are the first human to completely clear an entire building after the Awakening. The Harvesters will notice.Xander felt a wave of controlled euphoria. Level 14. He was absurdly stronger than when he had woken up that morning.
He opened his status screen for Lira to see completely this time.
Name:Xander Voss
Level:14 (87/18,200 up to Level 15)Class:System Sovereign (Path Blocked)Titles:The Only Administrator | Pioneer AdministratorMain Attributes:
Strength: 58
Agility: 52
Vitality: 47
Mana: 89
Intelligence: 64
Perception: 51
Willpower: 94
Lira read the numbers silently. Then she looked at him with something close to reverence.
"You're turning into a monster… in a good way."
Xander smiled. A predatory, confident smile.
I haven't even started yet.
They returned to the 7th floor. Xander chose his own apartment (now clean and with the body of the first Blood Leech Hound removed) and spent 50 Authority Points to transform it into the first one.Safe Zone.
A soft blue light enveloped the walls. The air grew clearer. A comforting feeling of safety surrounded them.
[Apartment 703 converted into a Level 1 Safe Zone.]
[Regeneration +200%. Monsters level 15 or lower cannot enter without Administrator authorization.]He spent another 150 points to transform three other nearby apartments — one for Lira, one for storage, and one for the two surviving civilians.
When he finished, Xander sat down on the now-clean living room sofa. Lira sat beside him, closer than necessary. Her defined body pressed lightly against his.
"What comes next?" she asked, her voice low.
Xander looked out the window. Night had fallen. Portals still swirled in the purple sky. Distant screams echoed through the city.
"Now we've consolidated. Tomorrow we'll reclaim the territory around the building. And I'll start building something bigger than just a hideout."
He turned his face towards her. Their eyes met.
"And you, Lira… you're going to be a part of this. My first ally. My archer. Maybe even more than that, if you keep proving your worth."
Lira didn't look away. A slight blush crept up her neck, contrasting with her red hair.
I'll prove it. Every day.
Xander placed his hand on hers. The gesture was both possessive and promising. The Riverview building was clear. The Administrator's first territory had been established, and Xander Voss's rise had barely begun.
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