2024-12-08 15:23:01Kael’s heart pounded in his chest as he ran. He couldn’t afford to look back. His legs burned with every step, but his instincts pushed him forward. He had no idea where he was going; all he could see was the dense greenery of the thick forest ahead.
Behind him, the devil angels were yelling in fury. The bottle he had thrown fell faster than they could catch it. Kael could hear the pounding of their feet as they drew closer.
[Warning: Host energy at 10%. Survival chances decreasing. Immediate action required.]
“Not now, whatever you are,” Kael cursed under his breath, pushing himself harder. He dodged a low-hanging branch, the sound of his ragged breathing filling his ears.
He knew he was in serious trouble, especially after breaking the vitalis of that monster. Everything was happening so fast. Only a few days ago, he had lost his family and expected death. Now, he was fighting to survive in a prison world.
The ground beneath him was uneven and rocky, threatening to trip him, but Kael couldn’t afford to stumble. His vision blurred, but he forced himself to focus on the path ahead. Where it led, he didn’t know, but anywhere was better than being caught by the barbarians chasing him.
[Host’s best chance: Find shelter before the body shuts down. Locating nearby safe zone… analyzing.]
“Stop analyzing and just help!” Kael snapped, on the verge of losing his mind.
He burst through thick trees, the forest swallowing him whole. The shadows seemed to close in as the devil angels' shouts grew louder and his body slowed.
[Location found: Abandoned cave. Host will have limited protection.]
Kael’s eyes widened as he spotted the entrance to a dark cave ahead. It was a long shot, but it was his only option. He turned sharply and darted into it, his muscles spasming in protest.
[Warning: Host body instability detected. Immediate rest needed.]
Kael gritted his teeth, crawling deeper into the cave, not knowing what might be waiting for him inside. He collapsed occasionally as he moved, but something urged him forward. That decision turned out to be the best he’d ever made.
The devil angels regrouped outside, frantically searching for their prey. They completely ignored the cave, knowing every cave in Lorodia had an occupant one had to fight to claim. Surely Kael wouldn’t risk entering one. How wrong they were.
Kael’s consciousness began to slip away, the system’s warnings fading as his body finally succumbed to exhaustion.
[Ding… Survival reward trial activated.]
[Task: Confront and overcome weakest memory.] [Reward: Full system integration and recovery.]Unaware of the happenings around him, Kael drifted into unconsciousness as the world shifted. The cave walls dissolved into a blinding white void, and a scene from his past unfolded before him. He found himself in his younger teenage body, cowering before his father.
It was a scene he knew too well. Even as he relived it, the fear, trembling, and emotional chokehold were as overwhelming as before. Kael had always feared his father, enduring his abuse while desperately trying to please him.
“You little piece of trash! How dare you embarrass me like that? Why didn’t you fight back?” his father thundered.
“Of all memories, you chose this…” Kael mumbled to himself, unable to stop his younger self from crying.
Roku kicked him to the floor, pressing his boot on Kael’s head as if trying to crush it. “What do you have to say for yourself?!”
Kael whimpered in pain and fear. This was one of his worst childhood memories. That day, there had been a fight between his siblings and their cousins. His cousins, older and gifted, had overpowered his brothers. To make them stop, Kael had agreed to kneel and beg. Unfortunately, Roku and his brother had witnessed the humiliation.
The system’s voice interrupted the memory:
[Task: Stand up to your father before the marking. Face your fears or perish.]
Kael’s mind flashed to how Roku had stood idly by as his grandfather murdered his wife. That memory shattered him. His teenage body morphed into his older self, his form rippling like lightning in a storm.
“No more,” Kael growled. “No more weakness.”
He pushed himself up from under his father’s foot and stood. His fists clenched, his heart pounding in his chest. He was no longer that weak boy.
The image of his father twisted, transforming into a shadowy figure with glowing eyes. It lunged at him, but Kael roared and met it head-on, throwing punch after punch fueled by all his pent-up rage. Within seconds, the shadow dissolved into nothingness.
[Trial complete.]
[System integration continued...] [Reward: Full recovery and access to Level 1 Godspeed, Vitalis Sight, Minor Soul Shield.]As the void dissolved, Kael found himself back in the cave. His wounds began to heal, his body faintly glowing with electric blue light. He felt stronger and more alive than he had in days.
The system spoke once more:
[Welcome, Inheritor. The path to ascension begins now.]
“What are you?” Kael asked, his voice low.
[I am your Godseed system,] the system replied, its tone calm and indifferent.
Kael frowned. “Godseed? That’s not an answer. What does it mean?”
[I am a fragment of divinity embedded in your soul, inherited through your bloodline. A spark of godly power left dormant until you forced it to awaken.]
Kael froze, his mind racing. Divinity? Bloodline? It felt like a cruel joke. “Divinity? Me? Forced it awake? That doesn’t make sense. Are you saying I’m some kind of god?”
[You are not a god—yet. You are a descendant, a godseed born with the potential to ascend. The godseed within you is the key to claiming that path. Your awakening was triggered when a dormant gifted transferred their powers to you.]
Kael’s heart sank. “What are you saying? Di-did my wife give me her powers instead of saving herself?”
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The system paused, its tone shifting to one of measured neutrality.[Affirmative. Your wife made an irreversible choice in her final moments. Her dominant gift was transferred to you, ensuring your survival. The energy she gifted was sufficient to awaken your full potential.]Kael’s chest tightened as the weight of the revelation crushed him. “She… she gave up everything… for me?” His voice broke, the storm within him roaring.[Correct. Without the blast of gifted energy, your godseed would have remained dormant, and you would not have survived the events that followed.]“Why?” Kael’s fists clenched at his sides. Guilt gnawed at him like a relentless predator. He suddenly felt as if he had a hand in his wife’s death. “Why didn’t she save herself? Why waste it on me?”[It was not wasted,] the system replied, its voice calm and resolute. [Your wife’s gift could never unlock on its own, unlike your godseed, which would have activated over time due to your unique bloodline. In the given c
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Its massive frame blocked out the moonlight, casting a chilling shadow over Kael’s trembling hands as he struggled to keep them steady. Its eyes—if they could even be called that—glowed like polished obsidian catching the light, fixed solely on him. The creature's muscles twisted beneath its shifting skin, as though it wasn’t fully anchored in this world. Every few seconds, a haunting, chittering sound rattled from its throat.Its mouth remained shut, but Kael could see the razor-sharp teeth hidden behind its lips—teeth that looked like they could pierce through steel. Clawed fingers flexed, and the grinding of its bones filled the air like the slow creak of breaking stone.Kael’s breath hitched as he fought to keep calm. Every instinct screamed at him to move, but his limbs felt as though they had been shackled by invisible chains, weighed down by sheer terror.Run.But where? His speed was nothing compared to this thing’s. If it wanted him dead, it wouldn’t stop until it had him. He
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Kael’s grip tightened on the bag, his pulse steady despite the threat looming before him. With his newfound ability to assess energy levels, he could feel Herold’s power radiating—a Gifted, and a formidable one at that.“Still mad about the Vatalis bottle?” Kael smirked, blood dripping down his chin. “But why? It was never yours for the taking.”Herold’s face twisted into a venomous snarl. “I fucking hate your kind,” he spat, stepping forward, the tension in his movements clear. “I can’t wait to taste your Vatalis, you Gifted piece of shit.”Kael raised an eyebrow, almost amused. Herold despised Gifteds when in reality, he was one himself. “Tell you what,” Kael said, his voice low and calculating. “You can have the bag, but I still need my head.”“Fuck you, you little piece of shit. Do you think you have the upper hand here?” Herold growled, his energy crackling as he prepared to strike.Kael’s smirk faded, and for a split second, he stopped pretending to be fearless. His heart was
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Kael crouched behind a jagged rock, his breath hitching as his sharp senses, amplified by the system, picked up faint footsteps and low whispers ahead. He cautiously peered through the darkness, straining to make out the figures.They looked human, but something about them was disturbingly off. Their bodies emitted unnatural steam, and their eyes gleamed with a crazed intensity, as if they had been abusing some narcotic. One of them flexed hands that ended in jagged claws. Kael’s stomach churned—these weren’t ordinary prisoners.“What are those?” he whispered internally, his heart pounding.[Humanoid prisoners affected by the mutations of this place and prolonged exposure to Vitalis crystals. Host is advised to avoid engagement in the current state,] the system responded.“Great,” Kael muttered under his breath, the sarcasm doing little to soothe his fraying nerves.His eyes darted around, searching for any route that might keep him out of sight. The drop zone was tantalizingly close,
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The system paused, its tone shifting to one of measured neutrality.[Affirmative. Your wife made an irreversible choice in her final moments. Her dominant gift was transferred to you, ensuring your survival. The energy she gifted was sufficient to awaken your full potential.]Kael’s chest tightened as the weight of the revelation crushed him. “She… she gave up everything… for me?” His voice broke, the storm within him roaring.[Correct. Without the blast of gifted energy, your godseed would have remained dormant, and you would not have survived the events that followed.]“Why?” Kael’s fists clenched at his sides. Guilt gnawed at him like a relentless predator. He suddenly felt as if he had a hand in his wife’s death. “Why didn’t she save herself? Why waste it on me?”[It was not wasted,] the system replied, its voice calm and resolute. [Your wife’s gift could never unlock on its own, unlike your godseed, which would have activated over time due to your unique bloodline. In the given c
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Kael’s heart pounded in his chest as he ran. He couldn’t afford to look back. His legs burned with every step, but his instincts pushed him forward. He had no idea where he was going; all he could see was the dense greenery of the thick forest ahead.Behind him, the devil angels were yelling in fury. The bottle he had thrown fell faster than they could catch it. Kael could hear the pounding of their feet as they drew closer.[Warning: Host energy at 10%. Survival chances decreasing. Immediate action required.]“Not now, whatever you are,” Kael cursed under his breath, pushing himself harder. He dodged a low-hanging branch, the sound of his ragged breathing filling his ears.He knew he was in serious trouble, especially after breaking the vitalis of that monster. Everything was happening so fast. Only a few days ago, he had lost his family and expected death. Now, he was fighting to survive in a prison world.The ground beneath him was uneven and rocky, threatening to trip him, but Kae
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Kael’s body vibrated with raw energy as the system coursed through him. His muscles burned, but he forced himself to stand. His desperation to survive outweighed the pain. The Mebitor lunged, its pincers snapping with enough force to crush a rock. Kael leaped, barely dodging the attack. He paused briefly, staring at his hands. The speed at which he moved felt foreign. He had never felt this kind of power before. Everything was sharper, clearer… better. [Godseed infusion active: physical enhancement initiated. Host current power level: 50%.] [Chances of victory: 50%.] Kael clenched his fists, feeling energy crackling through his fingers. But it wasn’t enough to defeat the Mebitor. It was only enough to survive—if he played it right. The beast roared again, its many legs slamming into the ground, causing tremors. But Kael stood firm. His heart pounded as he took a stance, ready to fight. He surprised even himself with his audacity. The power surging through his body was intoxi
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Kael’s body hung limply, wrists bound to the cold iron rod behind him. Blood pooled beneath him, dripping steadily from the gaping wound in his abdomen where the devil angels had driven their blades multiple times. The air stung with the acrid scent of iron and sweat, mingling with the silence of a predator’s den.He had been captured moments after his arrival, ambushed by survivors desperate to lure their prey. Now, he dangled like fresh meat in their cruel trap.Kael’s vision blurred, the edges darkening as his body screamed for release. But in the depths of his shattered mind, the faces of his children burned like brands. Their cries. Their helplessness.“I can’t... die... here,” he rasped, voice barely more than a whisper.[Warning: Host life functions critically low.][System integration at 35%... Stabilizing.]The monotone voice echoed in his mind, distant against the roar of pain. Kael’s lips curled into a weak smile, bitter and defiant. Even in death, I’m haunted by whispers.
