2026-07-16 22:51:13"Sigh..." he sighed as he closes his eyes. "There's two task to go..." he said while looked to these book in front of him.
Although it was already midnight, he decided to finish his homework so he could go to sleep, but before he could get to his book, a noise came from his phone. beep-beep-beep Realize there was calling from his phone, he then took his phone which was next to the books. He looked at his phone and saw a name who calling him, it was Olivia Eleanor. She was his girlfriend's so he quickly accept the call. He still remembers the first time they met. They met accidentally during the rainy season and because neither of them brought an umbrella, so he decided to asked her name to know each other. But no one knows what fate has in store, from there they became closer, they often played together like playing games, watched movies, and so on until one moment where he decided to confess his feel to her at a place recommended by his friends. Luckily, Olivia accepted his feelings and from then on they officially started dating. It has been one years since that day, and he still remembers it like it was yesterday. She means a lot for him. Back to the this situation where suddenly Olivia calling him in middle of night. "Hello, babe?" he was the first one who started the conversation even though Olivia the one who calling him. "Umm... Daniel...?" Olivia said in a hesitant tone. "Yes...?" asked Daniel, who was called by his girlfriend in a hesitant tone, and he started to get nervous. "Actually... i don't know what should i do right now..." Hearing those strange sentence from his girlfriend's mouth, he then trying to calm her down. "What's wrong...?" he don't know why but he could feel something going to happen, so he preparing himself. "Umm... so..." "... y-you know that my dad not welcome to you right...?" she said in a trembling tone. "Hm... i knew..." he answered with an unpleasant expression. Yeah, actually, he himself knew the differences between her and him. They shouldn't be together. Olivia Eleanor was born with a wealthy and reputation family that could grant her every wish, while Daniel had a meager family, and he himself struggling to support himself. On his family side, there only Daniel and his mother. He know that, but he still loves her. He can't denied his feelings. That's why he settled to confess his feeling on that day. The reason why their relationship has lasted this long, for a year, is because her's mother tried to give Daniel leniency and persuade Olivia's grandparents and her husband. Eleanor's family actually has a unique tradition that has been passed down through generations: each descendant must have a spouse that has a equal background. This tradition been around for a long time, and Olivia's grandparents want to passed it on into Olivia's generation. "... and for the condition...?" "Bought a luxury estate, right? I knew it's difficult even if they gave me 5 years, but I'll sure there a way for this one. What's wrong?" Her mother's trying her best to persuade her husband and their parents. Love after all can't be determined solely by a person's background, so with her mother's persuasion, her's family set conditions for the two to continue dating until mariage. That was Daniel had to buy Olivia a luxury estate within five years, and she cannot help in any chance. "Hmm.. it is, but actually, there's been a change in the condition..." Hearing those makes he started listening seriously then he said, "Tell me." he started to tighten his grip. "So it was changed not long ago, and the change is that you have to bought me a luxury estate from the original within 5 years to only 2 years..." she said while her tone getting quieter as the sentence ended. Suddenly he felt his heart stop for a second when he hearing the words that came out from his girlfriend's mouth. .... ... .. "Huhhhh???" "Changed from 5 years to 2 years?!" he shouted. He started thinking deep into his own mind. Intially, he thought the five-year term was already insane, but he was willing to endure it to woo his beloved. Now, its been changed to just two years. Its three years apart from before. He only do one part-time job for now, and that was as minimarket cashier on the night shift. He started from 6 a.m finish in 12 p.m and it just enough to supply himself, thus he not work everyday since he was also a student at a university. "Maybe i should accepted more part-time jobs? But then what about university? Dropout? Wait wait wait, mom will angry if she hear that..." Not ended with just that, he continued his nonsense talking, "I watched some reels yesterday, they'd trading...? Maybe i can try that? But firstly, i need big money to began with..." then he started to planning a masterpiece roadmap for his future. Out of the blue he started feel bit of headache crawling on his head. "...ba..." "...be..." "babe..." "Babe!!" Realizing his girlfriend's yelled at him, he looked again to his phone. "Ah... I'm sorry, i just confused right now. Can you... leave me alone?" he said while ruffling his hair. "I know, that hard right... sigh... i'm not forcing you, but whatever happens I'll still support your choice. I'll ended the call. I love you~" "I... love you too..." then she ended the call. Knowing that he placed his phone on tabel in front of him like before. He went to the bed and started lay down. He don't know what exactly was happen at this midnight, its out of nowhere. "Sigh..." "Olivia..." he remembering every moments when they were together as he closed his eyes. Every words that came out from her mouth, her smile, and other moment that were etched in his heart began to roam his mind. He then opened his eyes, "No matter what, we will together." with confidently, he stated. But when he was still thinking about his future plan, out of nowhere there's a mid-air hologram interface in front of him. [Initialization... done] [Operation Tower of Awakening...] [... begin] "Huh?"
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Chapter 15 – Mist-Stalker
They stood back-to-back in the damp dirt. The freezing wind carried the thick white mist, swirling it around their boots and obscuring the dark treeline. Elian kept his spear raised tight against his side. The young man scanned the dense fog, his eyes darting across the empty spaces between the massive ironwood trunks. He waited in silence, keeping his heavy right arm raised. He felt the cold iron of his new gauntlet chilling his skin. "These things are Ironwood Mist-Stalkers," Elian said. The young spearman kept his voice down to a harsh whisper. "I heard stories about them from the veteran scavengers back in the Hub-World slums. They are native only to the second floor. You will never find them outside of this specific forest. The name comes from their hunting ground, but their true terror lies in their passive skill." He listened intently. Knowledge meant survival in this death game. He kept his eyes locked on the gray void ahead. "What kind of skill?" he asked. "They use the t
Chapter 14 – Reasons to Survives
They pushed through the damp undergrowth for what felt like hours. Every step dragged heavier than the last. The thick fog of the Ironwood Forest offered no comfort, only a freezing chill that bit into their skin. Neither of them spoke a single word. The silence stretching between them carried the heavy weight of the massacre they had just witnessed. Eventually, the endless rows of ironwood trees broke, revealing a massive, overturned tree root. The hollow space beneath the jagged wood provided a natural, hidden cave. It was secluded enough to block the biting wind and obscure them from the main path. He gestured toward the hollow. Elian gave an exhausted nod. They crawled into the dark space and collapsed against the damp dirt walls. They did not light a campfire. The risk of drawing attention in this cursed forest was too high. They just sat in the dim gray light, catching their breath. He leaned his head back against the cold earth and closed his eyes. But closing his eyes offe
Chapter 13 – Not even A Minute Passed
His boots pounded against the damp soil of the Ironwood Forest. Every breath felt like inhaling crushed glass. The thick white fog clung to his skin, chilling him to the bone. He pushed his exhausted legs harder, dodging thick, twisted roots that threatened to break his ankles. The realization hit him again, crashing down on his mind with the weight of a physical blow. This world was terrifying in a way he had never anticipated. When he first arrived, he thought the monsters were the ultimate threat. He thought surviving the Undead Warden meant he was beginning to understand the rules of this death game. But the truth was far more twisted. The beasts born of dark mana were predictable. The real nightmares were the human challengers wandering these endless floors. Elian dragged him by the shoulder, forcing him to keep a grueling pace. The young spearman kept looking over his shoulder, his eyes wide with a primal, instinctual panic. "Keep moving, Daniel! Do not even think about looki
Chapter 12 – Run!
"What...?" he muttered, looking at the frozen faces of the men around him. The air in the clearing turned dense and heavy. The four furious men, who just a moment ago wanted to spill blood, stood still like statues. Even Elian gripped his spear with white knuckles, his face drained of color. He did not understand the situation at all. He glanced back and forth between the cloaked stranger, the terrified men, and the beautiful girl on the ground. The campfire flickered, casting long, eerie shadows across the Ironwood trees, yet no one dared to make a sound. "Elian!" he yelled, breaking the suffocating silence. He pointed his heavy gauntlet at the girl. "Who is the person in front of us?" Elian swallowed hard, a loud gulp echoing in the quiet mist. "Right, of course you would not know this person since you are not from here..." Elian stammered, his eyes never leaving the girl. "But this girl in front of us... she is a genuine monster." He felt a chill crawl up his spine. His grip on
Chapter 11 – Alisa
"What...?" he muttered, his eyes widening in surprise. He looked closely at the figure sprawling on the damp soil. Despite the dirt and the panicked, hesitant expression masking her features, her beauty was undeniable. She had long, disheveled hair, striking facial features, and a slender, lean body that could easily make any ordinary man lose his consciousness just by staring. But this was the Tower of Awakening. It was a brutal death game where survival was the only rule. He and Elian both knew that not everyone in this place was kind. In fact, they were certain there were far more evil people hiding in the shadows than good ones. Before making any rash decisions, he kept his newly acquired [Rusted Knight's Gauntlet] raised, maintaining his vigilance. They needed to ask questions to fulfill their curiosity and figure out the situation. "Hey, calm down," Elian said, taking a cautious half-step forward while keeping his spear lowered but ready. "Take a deep breath. Who is chasing
Chapter 10 – 2nd Floor Trial
The warm morning sun felt incredible against his skin. A gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers and freshly brewed coffee. He stood on a perfectly paved driveway, looking up at a massive, three-story luxury estate. The white pillars gleamed in the sunlight, and the lush green lawn was perfectly manicured. Standing right next to him was Olivia. She was wearing a beautiful white dress, her hand resting softly in his, a bright, loving smile on her face. Just a few steps away, Olivia's parents were nodding at him with genuine approval. They had finally accepted him. He had fulfilled their impossible condition. He turned his head to look at the garden, and his heart swelled with an overwhelming sense of peace. His mother was there. She wasn't wearing her faded, worn-out uniform from the minimarket. She was wearing a comfortable, elegant dress, laughing as she watered a bed of vibrant roses. She looked so healthy, so well-rested. There were no more night shifts, no mor
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