Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
More than 5 years had passed since the war with the Sulckers. Every adult was conscripted in order to stand a chance at winning against the monsters that had invaded Earth from outer space. Unfortunately, approximately a trillion people perished during the war. Roughly 40% of the world's population had died.The war resulted in numerous children becoming orphans. To help these children, the government decided to pay for the living expenses of those whose parents contributed greatly in the war.The government provided them with the bare minimum of food expenses, and a 10-meter by 10-meter apartment.Erix Miller was an orphan living alone in the apartment provided by the government. When the war started 9 years ago, his parents were conscripted and never returned.4 years into the war, a government official told him that both of his parents died on the battlefield.At that moment, Erix's eyes turned sad and lifeless. Written all over his face was the sorrow of the tragedy caused by th
Unknowingly for Erix, he slept the whole day. He had come home yesterday by 4:30 and had slept till 9:00 am. He was so tired and worn out that he didn't even recall what happened yesterday. "Why does my head hurt so much?" Eric winced in pain, while holding his aching head. He was feeling sick, probably because he had caught a cold from the boy's water ability and the heavy wind outside, but he didn't have anything now. It was as if what happened yesterday was a lie and that today was the start of a totally new life. However, to start his life in a new way as he thought, he decided to take a shower. It was 9 am already and the military was supposed to come pick him up by 10 am. So he had only an hour to prepare before their arrival. He didn't have to take his luggage with him since the military will be providing them everything, and since they would be in uniform there, they didn't need clothes either. Quickly entering the small bathroom, he didn't take shower at once. He first t
As the both of them walked towards the military vehicle, Erix noticed there was a huge height difference between them. He was only 1.65 meters, and so was quite small for a seventeen years old boy. As for the military man, he was probably 1.96 meters in height or more.Erix was quite stressed. It was something that was going to happen soon, a totally new life, so he was scared of the unknown. And as usual, he put his hands on the necklace.However, this time, only what he felt was his shirt's collar, not the inheritance from his parents."What! Where is it?!" Erix shouted and was ready to run back even though he knew it was impossible."We don't have time for that kid. Follow me now or you stay here. Your choice.""Si-" Erix wanted to plead further but beholding the overbearing look on the man's face, he reluctantly agreed and continued walking.'This is strange though.' Erix thought while walking.'Now that I think about it, I haven't seen it since this morning. Nor in the bathroom
After about twenty minutes of waiting, all nervous about how the test would go and at the same time a bit happy that his strength was no longer the same, at least not until he was exposed to sunlight again, he heard an announcement. "All recruits have arrived. Everyone, please head to the test area that corresponds to your group number." During the twenty minutes of waiting, each line was appointed as a group. So like this, Erix's group became the 8th group since they were the 8th in line if numbered from the left. Everyone was confused when they heard the announcement. They were currently in a foggy environment, so there was no way they would be able to find their way anywhere around there. Erix also had the same thought. However, they weren't able to linger on the thought for long, because their surroundings suddenly started to change. From the once foggy grey land, it turned into an ash-colored wasteland. The new arena was brightly lit up, unlike the foggy ground. There was
Erix paled in nervousness the very moment he heard his name. He started moving towards the test area with Shota tailing him closely, and with two other students behind his back. One was a black-haired boy who looked quite grumpy, and a girl with a cold expression. The girl had long red hair tied up into a ponytail that went down her waist. She wore an expensive-looking black dress with a long nape that covered her back. From her actions and expression, she seemed like the strong, talented, and confident rich type. She was really pretty compared to most girls, which even further boosted her ego. The test they needed to do was in this order; Strength, Agility, and lastly, Reflex. "Okay, you four, follow me," Leo said the moment the group arrived in the test area and the group compiled. He took them a little further into the field, though not away from the whole group. They followed Leo until they were standing not too far from multiple machines. Leo stopped suddenly and did a
In this type of society, those who didn't have abilities were seen as disposable people. They were at the bottom of the food chain and were frequently bullied by the strong. So when Leo said Erix didn't have any ability, the reaction of the group was mixed. Some had a disgusted look while some showed no visible reaction at all. Erix gulped down his saliva and stepped forward towards the test arena with a slightly lowered face to avoid seeing the look on other people's faces. However, even with his head low, he could still hear sneer sounds coming from the students standing not too far from their group. "Who the hell is this filthy trash?." "I think maybe he is one of those kids that became orphans after the war." "I won't be surprised if he scores below 50 points, haha." Ambry also began to laugh and trash-talk Erix. He was already doing it before, but for fear that he might be someone with strong ability, he managed to hold back. But now that he knew he didn't have any abili
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
Dear Readers,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with a heavy heart and a twinge of disappointment that I write to you today. As an author, I have always strived to provide you with captivating stories that transport you to different worlds, allowing your imaginations to soar and your hearts to race with excitement. However, circumstances beyond my control have led me to make a difficult decision.As many of you know, life often throws unexpected challenges our way. In my case, it is the relentless demands of academia that have temporarily placed a halt on my writing journey. Yes, my dear readers, the culprit is none other than the formidable beast we call "school."Over the past few months, I have been engrossed in my studies, dedicating countless hours to books, lectures, and exams. The pursuit of knowledge has become my primary focus, as I strive to expand my intellectual horizons and broaden my understanding of the world. In doing so, however, I ha
In the fifth city of the planet of demons, the darkness was absolute. The only source of light was the dimly red light coming from the sky. Amidst this eerie atmosphere, a young lady could be seen walking down the street. Her long red hair fluttered in the chilly wind as she made her way to her destination.The demons on the streets recognized her instantly. She was none other than Tania, the famous saintess of the tenth city. Her reputation preceded her, and the demons knew her for her unparalleled strength and her unwavering respect for the demon laws. They were surprised to see her walking down the street of the fifth city at this hour, and they couldn't help but wonder what brought her out of her abode.As Tania walked past them, she maintained a cold and expressionless face. Her demeanor was as stoic as ever, and it was impossible to guess what was going on in her mind. She continued walking, lost in thought until she finally arrived in front of a modern and decent bungalow.Wi
Lord Julian led Erix, Shota, and Orah up a grand staircase to the second floor of his regal mansion. The walls were adorned with paintings of famous battles and landscapes. Once they reached the top, he turned and gestured towards a door on the left."This will be your room," Lord Julian said. "I hope it'll suffice for your stay here."When they entered the room, they admired the room.The furniture was made from the finest wood on the planet and decorated with intricate engravings. There was a large three-poster bed, a vanity table with a mirror, and a fireplace to keep them warm during the colder nights.Shota nodded with admiration "It's habitable. Not bad."Orah examined the room carefully, old habits from his training, and started to make a list of any potential security risks. When he was finished, he said, "It's perfect. Better than that crappy rubbish from earlier."Lord Julian noticed the absence of Scott and raised an eyebrow. "Where is the servant goblin? Did he not wish to
The ruthless demon towered over the cowering goblin, its eyes glowing red in the dim light of the forest.The goblin had lost all of his comrades in the battle that had been raging for minutes and was now at the mercy of the demon that had led the attack."Please, spare me," the goblin pleaded, his voice trembling with fear. "I surrender."The demon let out a deep, thundering laugh. "Very wise of you, little goblin," Orah growled. "You have made the right choice. I will let you live. But there are consequences."Instead of killing the goblin, however, the demon did something unexpected. He looked the goblin straight in the eye and muttered words in a language the goblin did not understand.Suddenly, the goblin felt a strange sensation coursing through his body. He paled, but at the same time, a strange sense of loyalty blossomed within him. He looked up at Orah with wide eyes and suddenly realized what had just happened."You... you manipulated my mind just like your friend did with Ro
Erix heaved a sigh when he heard what Orah said. Orah had deliberately spoken of the rebellion to give him no choice but to agree with his words, and it had really worked.Definitely, they wouldn't let the goblins go after learning of their plan for fear of being exposed. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean they must kill the goblins to silence them. There are other ways to silence them without actually killing them.As much as Erix had the urge to kill the goblins for the sake of exp, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to gain loyal servants who undoubtedly would bring more benefits than just the immediate gain of exp.Thus, instead of complying with Orah's appeal, he acted differently."No, we won't kill them. They'll be useful to us if we have them as servants. I don't want us to waste them by killing them," Erix told his friends."How are we going to tame these losers anyway? Why don't we kill them now to save ourselves the trouble of doing that in the future?" Shota spoke up, soun
Erix and his friends delved deeper and deeper into the forest as they talked to relieve their boredom.However, that was only until they came upon a group of seven goblins, armed to the teeth.They stopped a short distance away from the goblins before they were seen.The goblins carried spears, bows, arrows, and many other vicious weapons."What should we do now? Go back?" Orah asked in a very low tone."These guys are armed. They are not like any other goblins we have encountered so far. Maybe we should leave before they see us," Erix asserted. In his opinion, he found it pointless to waste their strength fighting the goblins."Come on, it'll be fun to fight these losers. Only I can take them out at once," Shota said with excited eyes. However, seeing that none of his friends reciprocated this enthusiasm, he sighed and said, "Fine, if that's what you want, then... Ahhh!!!" Shota cried out and jumped up in startlement.A few seconds later, a rat ran out from under the ground where he h
In the portal room inside military base two, a purple opening appeared from which five soldiers emerged.The soldiers were the military team that had gone to look for the students who had gotten lost inside a beast planet. However, they had returned empty-handed, believing that the students were no longer there.They saw it with their own eyes as the students dissolved into red, invisible dust."Everyone, except Leo, can go back to their domains and rest. I'll report to the General Staff with Leo," General Stanley announced shortly after they arrived.They all nodded and went on their way. But all of them except Leo.General Stanley looked at Leo and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this? Roaming about Camuti alone is dangerous, you could even die there."Although he was always envious of Leo and his impeccable way of doing things, he didn't wish him death.Leo's face was cold and expressionless. He only nodded but said nothing."If you say so. Just know that you don't have to kill
Josh was a little startled when he heard that. He didn't know why, but Erix's words made him anxious and frightened. He tried to put up a calm facade, but that immediately crumbled as Erix approached him.Erix walked towards him calmly and with a cold expression. He didn't look excited or angry.'But he's only human,' a thought popped into Josh's head. 'What if this is only a technique to intimidate and disorient you? He may have super healing, but he's not invulnerable to death, so be smart. Kill him when you get the chance.'Josh's courage immediately picked up as this thought crossed his mind.He got into a fighting stance and laughed nervously, "Come on, little human. You can't scare me."Erix chuckled when he heard this. He pronto activated his light wing boots and transported himself behind Josh, invisible as a bullet."How about now, are you afraid of me?" Erix asked in a whisper, chuckling. He wasn't attacking Josh yet. He just wanted to scare him a little.Josh was terrified