[SYSTEM INFORMATION]Name: CharlesRace: HumanSex: MaleLevel: 15Alignment: Lawful Neutral[End Of Information][SYSTEM INFORMATION]Name: TashaRace: HumanSex: FemaleLevel: 21Alignment: Neutral[End Of Information]Looking at these sets of information, it was easy to deduce that neither the Camp Leader nor his Assistant had the capability to damage me from the start.Their Stats were weaker, and their Skill slots, level of mastery, as well as everything else were on the lower end.Yet, Charles had been able to see right through me and view my Status Window, and the woman, Tasha had damaged me.The whole thing sounded ridiculous, however, there was a reasonable explanation.“Gifts, uh?” I mumbled.‘The guy, Charles, must have a truth seeing Gift, while the assistant must h
Charles displayed surprise at my actions, horrified that I was making myself so comfortable while a woman died in front of me.This surprise turned into anger, and for a moment, he forgot his place and barked.“W-why are you doing this? Would you really let her die?!” The burning look in his eyes confirmed my earlier suspicion. He did care a great deal for her after all.‘Girlfriend, maybe? No. He seems a little too old for that. Plus, he has a ring on his finger, and for a man his age, that probably means he’s married. She’s his wife…?!’ My mind rang in amusement.Things were about to get interesting.I gave Charles a dirty look, and instantly he froze.“Don’t blame me, Camp Leader. I remember you attacking me first.” I shrugged.It was only natural to be merciless to one’s enemies.“T-that was only because you… you…” Charles appeared hesitant to speak. Of course, he would. No matter what he said, it didn’t change anything, and it only wasted time as his wife died.“Even if you wer
There wasn’t much time. In a few seconds, Anne would see the carnage, and my whole plan was going to be plunged into ruin.I couldn’t have that!Entering into a state of excitement, my body went into overdrive. Everything around me slowed down and I used this window to rush toward where Tasha’s body was, tapping her instantly.She was marked and immediately taken into [Subspace].I also did the same with her blood, transporting all traces of carnage into my convenient storage dimension.The door creaked open, and Anne was already close to barging into the office.Using the rest of the time at my disposal, I raced back to where I sat, slightly altering the position to the front of Charles’ desk, and took a submissive position.>Bam!< The door was flung wide open and Anne entered.‘Haaa… Haaa… I barely made it!’“Charles, we need to have words!” Anne loudly declared as she entered the office.Charles looked in her direction after I gave him a threatening glare to act natural. I also tur
Tasha was my hostage. As long as I had her, Charles would never revolt against me.Besides, it wasn’t like I was lying to him about Tasha’s safety. There was no safer space for her to be in than [Subspace]. Time was completely stagnant there, so no matter how long Tasha remained within my Gift’s storage space, she wouldn’t be in any danger.‘If anything, I’m being generous here…’ “Charles, you should understand by now that the only reason you’re still breathing is that I see some value in keeping you alive. Since your source of motivation is that woman, I won’t bring any harm to her… I can promise you that.” I spoke honestly.“So, speak. You must answer my questions honestly. All of them!”Charles gulped as he thought about my statement. If he refused me, he would die, same with his wife. In such a situation, there was really only one choice left for him.Absolute Obedience!-------------------------------------
“Tell me more about this, Charles,” I demanded, excitedly gazing into the flustered man’s eyes.He did as I instructed, not sparing the details of the whole narration given to him by the Camp’s Ace.“So, it was Adam’s team that defeated them, eh? Hobgoblins…” I mumbled amusedly.During my earlier conversation with Charles, he had told me about Adam and his expedition team. Apparently, he was their ace, and the one with the highest level thanks to his Gift.‘At least now I know who that bitch, Chloe, is leeching off of.’The most surprising aspect of the discovery was Adam’s sudden change. While I hadn’t met him yet, I got all I could about him from Charles. I also saw his Status Information from the book he had given me, which confirmed it.“Adam… is now a good guy…?!”My shock was very great since I never expected things to turn out this way. Usually, the protagonists meet their bullies after so long, and
I paused, noticing that his facial expression appeared conflicted. Perhaps I needed to pry even further.“This Camp won’t last much longer, and there’s no telling what could happen in the future. Besides… with your wife’s ability and your brains, I don’t think it will be impossible to survive out there. So, tell me Charles… why do you remain bound here? Why are you intent on leading this failed venture and supporting those useless maggots that merely take up space in this place?”His fists tightened when he heard my last statement, but I didn’t care. What else would one call a bunch of useless liabilities that only knew how to do domestic work.“This is a sinking ship, Charles… and you know it. It’s only a matter of time before it all comes crashing down.” “You think I don’t know that?!” He finally burst out, unable to control himself anymore.A smile formed on my face since I had finally gotten the reaction I wanted.“Why then?” “Huu… It’s none of your business…” He said in a low t
“Why don’t you just kill some people off? That way your supplies will last you till then… What do you think?”An eerie silence crept across the office as none of us spoke for a moment.“W-what are you-?!” Charles stuttered in shock as he looked at me.He appeared incredibly astonished that I had mentioned murder like it was nothing.“Oh, don’t look at me like that. It’s an option and a very good one at that!” I responded, now feeling like the weird one in the room.“H-how can you even suggest that? What do you think human life is?” He responded, gritting his teeth as he spoke.This made me sigh in disappointment. I thought Charles was a rational man, capable of doing the most expedient thing to ensure his survival, but it appeared that I had overestimated him.‘As expected, the concept of morality still shackles him… How unfortunate.’It was evident that the camp had reached an impasse, and they were in a very difficult situation. If they didn’t solve the problem of food and water fas
I understood Charles’s stance.Larry was a wild card, but he was a card nonetheless, and one that didn’t seem too smart at that. “Besides, he helps out in the Camp and his ability is quite useful. There’s no merit in being too impatient and prematurely ejecting him from the Camp.” Charles added.“I see. The reason you also placed him in Anne’s group is because of her contradicting Alignment, and her stiff desire for justice. If he acts out of line or behaves suspiciously, she’ll take action instantly.” I stated.Charles nodded. “Well, I guess that’s acceptable. My curiosity has been satiated for now. I should probably leave now before those guys get worried. I’ll be dropping by later though.” I replied, opening the door to take my leave.“W-wait…” Charles beckoned.I paused, turning to look at him.“What is it?”My question made him look hesitant, but he clenched his fist and summoned the courage to ask me anyway.“M-my wife… please can you let her go now?” He asked.I remained sile
In the quiet aftermath of the tumultuous ARMAGEDDON, I found myself standing at the precipice of a new reality. The remnants of the battle lingered in the air, and I could feel the residual power and (G) Essence coursing through the fabric of existence. As I gazed upon the aftermath, a solemn determination settled within me – a resolve to forge a reality free from the influence of both Demons and Gods.With newfound purpose, I raised my hands, drawing upon the remnants of power that swirled around me. As I concentrated, the very fabric of existence seemed to warp and bend to my will. The Demons and Gods, the Administrators of this chaotic universe, were to be left behind in the debris of ARMAGEDDON.In a surge of cosmic energy, I began to shape a pristine reality, one untouched by supernatural forces. The skies cleared, the land became fertile, and the seas calmed. I meticulously crafted a world where the laws of nature reigned supreme, untouched by the meddling hands of higher bei
"Oh well, there's nothing else I can do…" Even if I was annoyed about the whole thing with Arthur, it was still a fact that he lost.Thanks to their emergency escape, the Pariah party missed their chance to challenge the Hidden Floor of the Tower Of Conquerors.Not only that, but their plan to use Leah and the others as hostages didn't work. They were in my [Subspace].'It's not like they matter to me at this point…'I could simply keep them as (G) Karma Point banks.Now that I could once again resort to farming (G) Karma from people, wasn't this the perfect opportunity to gain as many points as I could?'Ah, but I need quite the number of Points to advance to B Rank…'My Gift was currently in C Rank. While the abilities were pretty broken at this point, I couldn't help but wonder what awaited me if I could get a higher Rank.'With this whole gods business, I need to get as strong as possible…'With a smile, I gazed upon the warbling portal in front of me."Speaking of stronger… I sh
What happens when a person keeps climbing the Tower?Yes, with each Level Up, wounds heal and the body is restored. However, mental fatigue is something that piles up. The strain a person has is something that gathers over time.The Rankers knew this quite well, so they all agreed to climb together. It was very obvious what they were planning on doing.—Letting the other person die!In this world, there were many ways to get stronger. It was also possible to use certain loopholes in the System—especially if one wasn't an Evil Aligned yet.Since the Rankers were in a Party, they must have been very certain of their Alignments, making them completely 'trust' one another.But, these things could be deceptive.Just as I managed to kill a bunch of people without a change in my Chaotic Neutral Alignment, the same applied to a lot of people—especially in a dangerous place like the Tower.As they fought monsters, it was certain that Rankers would get weakened. Then… if, by chance, some 'accid
[SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT!][The Tower Of War Has Been Cleared!]Torrents of thoughts flowed in my mind as I looked at the System Window displayed in front of me.'What the hell…?'Why?How?Who?It didn't make any sense.The average Level for the current denizens of the world was 50. The strong ones were about to reach Level 100, but I didn't expect anyone to have attained Level 150 talk-less 200.The Levels and Grades of the monsters climbed as one advanced through the Floors, and since the Towers had similar difficulty, I expected others to receive the same treatment I experienced.No one could have succeeded in that venture, but me. It wasn't pride… but reality!However…'Could it be.—?!'Perhaps it was something I failed to consider. I had always suspected it, but after the Tutorial ended and I kept a watchful eye on the Leaderboard, Auction, Tower Updates, and several other elements of this new world, my doubts were cleared.There shouldn't have been anyone else who was granted somet
"Rise and shine, sleepy head." A voice greeted Abhoth as he opened his astral eyes.His vision blurred, but it only lasted for a moment.Soon, he could see everything around him. It was the exact scene he remembered before dying—the underground room where he was brewing his Elixir.Did he not die? Had he managed to survive?Countless thoughts lurked in Abhoth's ghost-like body… until he realized the fact… that he was in a ghost-like body.He nearly shrieked, seeing as he had a near-transparent form, and floated like a ghost. A purple aura emanated from him, and his body was incorporeal—well, nearly.He was made of energy, and he could even see his actual body—his corpse—lying on the ground.Abhoth didn't need a prophet to tell him that he was dead.'Ghost Magic…?!' His thoughts rang, and imaginary cold sweat broke out on his forehead.He was a ghost, so he couldn't really sweat.Still, Abhoth understood the implications of what had happened to him. As an expert in Magic, he knew of th
The audience was astonished!Sweat fell from their brows and their bodies shuddered. Even though they were protected by the sturdy pink layer, none of them were immune to the chill that coursed through their bones.The group had thought they saw the full extent of the Masked Man's powers—or at least close to it. However, his current actions shattered their preconceived notion."I-impossible…""This can't be real… right?""I can't believe this… is he really human?""Masked Hero! You're so amazing!"They all had different ways of expressing their shock.For starters, the group didn't know how it was possible to clear the battlefield of corpses. They had seen so many dead bodies—like an insurmountable sea—yet, in an instant, the Masked Man cleared them all.It was a feat like none other.As if that wasn't amazing enough, a massive Dragon suddenly emerged from a dark cloud and soared into the sky. The Demon—a being that far surpassed anything they had seen up until that moment—charged bri
There were many ways to win.I knew that from the get-go. I could use [Subspace] to shave off parts of the Dragon's body, reducing its health until it completely fell apart.I could use my purification to severely weaken it and blast the monster to kingdom come. An easy solution would also be to use the seventy-one Treasures OF War to impale the beast on all ends. If I added my Mana to them and increased their efficiency, the monster stood no chance.I could keep going on and on as to how I could win, but what was the point?Once in a while, a person needed some excitement in their life—I was no exception."COME!"My declaration prompted the Dragon Of Storms—or rather, what was left of him—to charge at me with frightening speed.>WHOOOOSSHSHHH
The area around the beast was charred, and nothing but black, sooty grounds surrounding it. Impaling it were several weapons; ranging from spears to blades.They all looked very powerful and valuable.There were seventy-one of the weapons that pierced the monster's body… most likely what killed it.My eyes narrowed on the dead beast, and a wry smile appeared on my face. It now made sense why I sensed such powerful energy from beyond the gate back then.This monstrosity was the cause.Laid on the ground, surrounded by destruction and carnage was one of the most powerful races of Demons that existed.—A Dragon!Judging from the battle scene, I had a fair idea of what transpired here… at least what the narrative of this Floor was.A battle occurred, and the several races combined forces. They had a common enemy, and that was the fallen beast at the center of the battle. I had an idea of the difficulty if seven hundred thousand individuals ganged up on the creature.'It's at least a Grade
I realized my childish body was too inefficient.In so many ways, the fact that I was below average in height and build was going to impede my future plans… which was why I decided to solve the problem.Using Lara’s Gift, now my Skill, I could shape-shift into any form I desired. However, it consumed Mana, and it also had a duration despite how much I maxed it out. Since I couldn't maintain it for too long, the ability was useless as a permanent solution.Scouring for a solution in the SHOP, I finally found my answer. It was a Potion known as the Perfect Growth Compound. After reading its description, I understood its function.The potion simply elevated whoever drank it to their ideal, most perfect physical state. As a result, it could take me to the peak I could ever attain physically.I was a little worried that I was going to remain short, but seeing as there was also a Reversal Potion being sold, I decided to take my chances.Who would have thought… it actually worked!I grew to