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THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Adeline Is Awake
The hallway stretched before Thenma, sterile and dimly lit, each step echoing softly against the polished floor. His shoulder throbbed with every movement, the pain radiating through his body like a relentless reminder of the fight he had barely survived. His legs felt heavy, his breaths labored, but none of it mattered. Not now. Not when Adeline was finally awake.His fingers gripped the wall for support as he paused to steady himself, his mind racing with a mix of anticipation and relief. He pushed forward again, determined. The thought of seeing her after all these months fueled him, dulled the pain, and gave him the strength to continue.Finally, he reached the door. The plaque outside read ICU Room 14. Thenma hesitated for a brief moment, his heart pounding against his ribcage. He took a deep breath, clenched his fists to steel himself, and pushed the door open.The sight before him stopped him cold.Katarina was sitting beside Adeline’s bed, her figure silhouetted against the di
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM No Face, No Shame
Thenma was taken aback by the sudden arrival of Penelope and Kato. They stood at the doorway, looking at him and Adeline with smug smiles. Their presence exuded an oppressive threat-if not for him, then it was undoubtedly magnified for Adeline.Holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers, Penelope stepped forward. "Sorry it took me so long to visit you, Adeline. I didn't think you'd go to such extremes. But because of that, I see now-you've learned our lesson well."Adeline froze, her face pale, her eyes wide with fear. The usually brave Adeline now looked like a drenched, helpless chick. Thenma grabbed Penelope and pulled her aside, his gaze burning with anger."How dare you... Have you no shame?" His voice was laced with menace and hatred. He couldn't believe Penelope and Kato had the audacity to show their faces in front of Adeline-the very reason she was in this state.But Penelope, unbothered, brushed his hand off."I'm just checking in, damn it. Why are you being such a pain? Kato br
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Become Friends and Cut a Friend
"What do you mean?" Thenma asked, and Katarina answered easily."I’m going to help you with your mission… accompany you? Assist you? I see it as paying you back."Thenma stayed silent for a moment, making Katarina think he was considering it, but then he replied, "No."Katarina frowned in confusion. "No…?""You don’t need to do anything to help me. You know that," Thenma said, glancing at Katarina’s arm, which was wrapped in thick bandages. "This journey is extremely dangerous. I won’t let anyone end up like Adeline just because they tried to help me.""But you’ve already helped me. You freed me from sleepless nights filled with anxiety. I can’t just let you go empty-handed."Thenma looked at Katarina, his cold, faint smile a silent plea for her to understand. "You’ve already helped me," he said. "Getting your father to cooperate with me is more than enough. Or… was that a lie?"Katarina quickly shook her head. "No. My father swore to me he’d help you."Thenma chuckled. He’d only been
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Stronger Than Before
Using his recovery time to train his body, Thenma made people worry about him. He had just been discharged from the hospital, and a fortnight wasn’t enough time to fully recover. But Thenma ignored everyone who told him to rest.He didn’t deny that he still felt pain, especially around the wound from the stabbing. It hurt when he pushed his arm too hard, but he couldn’t afford to relax. His victory over Julian had boosted his confidence for the next step—his revenge plan.Thenma pushed himself to improve his physical abilities, training every day—alone or with the best mentors he could find. He wouldn’t hesitate if it meant advancing his plan. Like a perfect birthday gift, he wanted his revenge to be prepared and delivered in the best way possible.Ding![Congratulations! You just reached Level 42!]Thenma paused when he saw the notification from Reve— the system. In just one week, he had completed numerous side quests to boost his physical sk
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Gingerbread Recipe
Thenma stood in the middle of the chaos, wearing a plain black apron over his casual clothes, his hands dusted with flour. He leaned against the counter, staring at the latest batch of gingerbread cookies cooling on a rack. They looked perfect—golden brown with a crisp edge and soft center—but when he bit into one, his expression soured.“Still not right,” he muttered, tossing the half-eaten cookie into the trash.The taste wasn’t bad—far from it. But it wasn’t her gingerbread. No matter how many times he adjusted the spices or changed the baking time, the result felt hollow. He rested his head on his flour-dusted hands, letting out a groan.The scent of cinnamon and nutmeg brought Thenma back to a simpler time—a cold winter night in their cramped, run-down apartment. Their mother, Mary, stood by the tiny oven, her apron frayed at the edges. She was humming softly, her hair falling in loose strands from the bun she always wore.“Mom, can we help?” young Adeline asked, her voice full o
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Welcome Home, Adeline!
The kitchen was a mess. Flour dusted every surface, bowls and spoons piled high in the sink, and the warm scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger lingered heavily in the air. But amidst the chaos, there was triumph.For the first time since he’d started this maddening quest, the cookies tasted like Mary’s. Thanks to Katarina who added a secret ingredient and finally Thenma discovered the 'magic' his mom used to add into her gingerbread. Also thanks that he let Katarina stuck around. Thenma would finally be relief and took Adeline home with his wish on while Katarina was left in the apartment after she said she would take care of the room before Adeline arrived.The following morning, Thenma stood outside the hospital, waiting for Adeline. His breath clouded the crisp winter air, but his spirits were high. He clutched a thermos of coffee in one hand, already picturing Adeline’s face when she tasted the gingerbread cookies. It had been too long since he’d seen her smile.When she finally
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Be My Special Guest, Mr. Mayor!
The next day, Thenma made good on his word. He headed straight to the store building he bought for his soon-to-be bakery store. But with the paper in his hand, he made a time to look across the street. He glancing at the paper once more. "So this is the place," he murmured.Katarina, walking beside him while looking at the building, now tilted her head as she tried to saw the paper. "What exactly is this event about?""A campaign staff handed me the flyer," Thenma replied casually. "Said I should join."Katarina frowned. "That doesn’t explain much. What kind of campaign?""Guess we’ll find out," he said with a shrug, his tone nonchalant.Katarina sighed but changed the topic. "By the way, about your sudden idea to open a bakery… You didn’t strike me as the kind of person to jump into that line of work.""Why not?" Thenma asked, glancing at her with a faint smirk. "I used to think about small business anyway since I didn't have the money to buy a nerve think about having a big business
THE GREATEST REVENGER SYSTEM Regain A Life
In the dimly lit private room of his apartment, Thenma moved with precision and focus, sweat dripping from his brow as he completed his physical training. The system's translucent panel hovered nearby, tracking his progress with a quiet hum. [Mini Quest Completed: Daily Physical Training. Reward: +2 Endurance Points.] He exhaled deeply, satisfaction flickering across his face. Every step he took, no matter how small, brought him closer to his ultimate goal of revenge. Even mundane tasks carried weight when they played into the system's intricate design. Thenma wiped his face with a towel and glanced at the clock. It was nearing dinnertime. After a quick shower, he stepped out of his room, dressed in casual clothes, and headed to the kitchen. As he passed through the hallway, a soft movement in the living room caught his eye. Adeline was sitting by the large window, a delicate potted flower in her hands—the same one Katarina had gifted her two days ago. She gently trimmed the le
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The weight of Litch’s words hung heavily in the air, oppressive and suffocating. Thenma stood there, his thoughts swirling like a storm inside his mind, threatening to drown him. He could feel the tension in his muscles, the urge to lash out and take action, but he knew better than to let his emotions dictate his next move. In moments like these, impulsivity was a luxury he couldn’t afford. Litch was too dangerous, too calculating, and it was clear now more than ever that there was much more at play than Thenma had first imagined.As the man in front of him continued to speak, his voice a mix of arrogance and contempt, Thenma’s thoughts began to drift back to the one thing he hadn’t been able to shake. The nagging feeling that something—no, someone—was missing from the story. He’d been so caught up in the pursuit of the truth, so driven by the need to uncover the machinations behind Verona Lounge and the women who had been subjected to these cruel experiments, that he had failed to se
Verona Lounge Deepest Secret
Verona Lounge had always been a place of mystery and allure, its velvet-draped walls and dim, intimate lighting drawing in both the city’s elite and those seeking something darker. The low hum of chatter mixed with the soft jazz music played in the background, giving the lounge an air of seductive secrecy. For most, it was just a night out—a drink, a dance, a few hours of escape from the world. For Thenma, however, the air was thick with something far more sinister. Something that could unravel everything he thought he knew.He sat at a corner booth, the smooth surface of the table cool under his fingertips, his eyes scanning the room. His thoughts were fragmented, like shards of glass piercing through the fog of his mind. He had come here for answers, though he hadn’t quite realized it when he entered. But now, as the minutes ticked by, and the murmur of conversations swirled around him, he began to connect the dots in ways he hadn’t before.There was something off about the women he
Suffocating Struggle
The silence that followed the voice’s chilling words was suffocating. Thenma’s pulse quickened, his senses sharpening as the darkness seemed to press in around them. The photograph in his hand trembled ever so slightly, his eyes still locked on the blurry figure. The uncertainty of the moment gnawed at him — the feeling that something monumental was about to unfold, something he was not prepared for. The words “Not who you think” echoed in his mind, and he couldn’t shake the sense that this was just the beginning of something far more dangerous than he could have anticipated.Collin stood frozen, still by the door, his eyes darting around the room as if trying to find the source of the voice. But there was nothing. No one in sight. The air seemed to vibrate with a strange energy, thick with the weight of impending danger.“Who was that?” Collin asked, his voice low and tense. He took a step forward, closing the distance between himself and Thenma, his hand resting near the gun holster
Total Chaos
The drive to Anony was a blur, the city lights outside the car window nothing more than streaks of yellow and red as Collin sped through the streets. Thenma sat in the passenger seat, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, his mind racing. Every second that ticked by brought them closer to a destination that seemed more like a trap than a safe haven. He had a nagging feeling that something far more insidious than what they had already faced was waiting for them in Anony, but what? And why was it that every time they made progress, a new door opened, revealing more danger, more secrets?“Hold on,” Collin muttered under his breath as they hit a sharp turn, tires screeching as the car leaned into the curve. “You still sure about this?”“Yeah,” Thenma replied, his voice steady, though his gut churned with unease. “We have to know what happened at the Highlife apartment. It’s all connected.”Collin didn’t respond. The tension between them hung in the air, thick and oppressive. They had been thr
Play The Fire
The shot echoed, a singular sound that seemed to stretch through the air, freezing everything in its wake. Thenma’s heart skipped a beat as the world seemed to slow, the darkness of the night thickening around them. Time itself held its breath.Edward Montgomery’s expression remained unchanged. He stood there, too still for comfort, his hands resting casually in his pockets. But his eyes — they were cold, calculating, predatory. He knew exactly what was happening, and in some sick way, he was enjoying it. The corners of his mouth curled into that same thin smile, one that had become far too familiar.Thenma’s instincts were razor-sharp, his mind already calculating his next move. But the hesitation lingered. The shot had come from somewhere — from a direction he hadn’t expected. It had been too quick, too precise, and too clean.“Who—?” Thenma began, his voice tight, but the words died in his throat as he scanned the scene. His eyes darted to Collin, who stood just a few steps behind,
No Time To Die
The city peeled away behind them in a blur of dying neon and fractured asphalt. Thenma gripped the passenger side door as Collin wrestled the battered sedan through a sharp turn, tires screeching in protest. Reve’s map flickered across Thenma’s phone, the signal weakening with every heartbeat, a desperate thread of hope unraveling into static."You sure this is right?" Collin asked without glancing away from the road, his jaw set with grim focus.Thenma didn’t answer immediately. His eyes scanned the data, piecing together the broken coordinates, the erratic timestamps. Every instinct he had screamed that they were cutting it dangerously close — that Joey was slipping further beyond reach with each mile they lost."I’m sure enough," he said finally, voice clipped.Collin exhaled through his teeth, muttering under his breath. "God help us."The industrial district sprawled before them like a graveyard. Hollowed factories and abandoned shipping yards sprawled in every direction, shadows
Not Afraid
Atop the Highlife Tower, where the city lights dulled into a distant, worthless smear against the smoked glass, Edward Montgomery stood at the head of a polished mahogany table, his reflection warped and twisted across its surface. The conference room was silent but for the faint hum of machinery hidden in the walls — state-of-the-art security, bulletproof windows, a fortress disguised as opulence.The men seated around him were not businessmen. Not truly. They wore suits, yes, and silk ties, and watches that cost more than a middle-class salary, but beneath the fabric, they were wolves. Predators with polished smiles and bloodstained hands.Edward let the silence stretch, savoring the discomfort it bred.Fear was a useful seasoning. It made men pliable.Finally, he spoke, voice calm, measured — almost amused."Joey Douglas..." He drew out the name as if tasting it, savoring the bitterness. "A minor inconvenience, but one that required addressing."A murmur rippled through the room, n
Mercy
The safehouse walls, once solid and reassuring in their industrial bleakness, now seemed paper-thin as the wail of sirens grew louder, sharper, splitting the night air into shreds of dread.Each second ticked like a hammer inside Thenma's skull.Collin ripped the flash drive from the terminal and tossed it toward Thenma, who caught it with instinctive precision. Without a word, he shoved it into the inner pocket of his jacket, pressing it close to his chest like a talisman — or a timebomb."They must've been tracing the second Joey uploaded these files," Collin said, breathless, wiping his hands on his jeans as he paced back toward the main door. "Goddamn amateurs. They set the alarms off the moment they opened the drive.""Doesn't matter now," Thenma snapped. His eyes darted to the high, grimy windows above. "We need to move."[Reve: Hostiles estimated within 90 meters. Multiple vehicles. Two, possibly three squads.]The system’s emotionless voice cut through the chaos, threading int
Love and Faith Guides You
The minutes dragged like leaden weights in the frozen dark, each second hammering against Thenma’s nerves.The silence around them felt unnatural — too still, too hollow — as if the East Yard itself had been emptied of life, leaving only the scent of rust and death behind.Beside him, Joey Douglas slipped further into unconsciousness. His breaths were shallow now, rattling like broken glass in his chest. Blood darkened the torn fabric at his ribs, stark against the pale glint of streetlight slicing through the gaps between containers.[Reve: Immediate stabilization required. Risk of organ failure at 73%.]"Hold on," Thenma muttered under his breath, wiping a slick of cold sweat from his brow. His mind raced.Collin was fast, but even he couldn’t perform miracles if they were pinned down before extraction.They needed to move — or disappear.The blinking fragment of Lily's image burned in the corner of his vision.It wasn’t just random.It was a message.Or a warning.Thenma gritted hi
