My heart thumped, making a noise that was so audible to my ears that it made me uneasy.I still felt the pain of loss coursing through me, but what was this other feeling of excitement that flowed in my body? Even though I had just mercilessly killed someone so dear to me… why was I overcome with a sudden feeling of anticipation?Somehow, I knew the reason deep within my heart.“I win!” My lips curled as I formed those words and stared maniacally at the Angel lady.The floating enemy gave me a deep glare that told me of her dissatisfaction, no disgust, toward my actions.Apparently, she did not approve of my execution of Lara.“You are truly a despicable existence. A being like you should not be allowed to live.” She gave a bold verdict as several feathers appeared around her.They were in their hundreds, probably toppling a thousand. It seemed the Angel had decided to stop messing around.“However, your foolish actions have guaranteed your death. Singularity, Damian Stark, this is th
What should I have done? Accept death? No way!No matter what, I wanted to live. That was why I had done so many unsavory things—committed atrocities that would cause many to label me a monster. I did them all so I could live!Yet, my life was going to end even as I was confused as to the reason. No, I couldn’t accept that!Even as I stared at Lara back when she suddenly appeared thanks to , a dark thought crept into me.I initially hesitated in executing it, but the allure became irresistible in the face of certain death.It was at that point that I realized that no matter how much I loved a person or claimed to care about them… in the face of my own survival… I would completely abandon whatever sentiments had been built in my heart.My (G) Karma Points were 9,899… just a bit before I reached the required amount for a [Subspace] Upgrade.If I could kill just a single person more, the number would add up. Despite my hesitation, the first individual that came to mind was Katie . Unfor
Something I had just realized after losing Ana, sacrificing Lara, and nearly losing it all, was that my journey was one of solitude.To completely become what I intended and survive this wretched world, I needed to completely tear myself from any form of attachment—Lily was no exception!I had to do what only benefited me, but that didn’t include taking this young girl who would need to rely a whole lot on emotional satisfaction, something I couldn’t give.Killing her would also be too detrimental for me since I had to get rid of the ‘Evil’ Alignment I had before it was too late.The Penalties that came with it made me restrain myself from overdoing it. At the moment, I needed to refrain from taking lives unless absolutely necessary. If I wasn’t careful, I could slip further down the ‘Evil’ Alignment spectrum.That would be bad!“I suppose it’s settled then…” I muttered, dropping my hands as I walked away from the girl.“I won’t kill you… but I can’t take responsibility for you as wel
Katie was drowned in a world of black.Her entire senses entered a lull state as she completely succumbed to the allure of sleep… no, it wasn’t really sleep.She was simply unconscious.Surprisingly, her entire self seemed to be perfectly awake. She realized the world she was currently in, was a vast, empty space filled with nothing but darkness.Finally, the black curtain hanging around her slowly began to lift and instead of the absolute blindness that enveloped her, the area turned grey.Black and white colors glittered around Katie as she opened her eyes.Looking around her, she could somewhat tell what kind of plane she was in. The girl wasn’t in the realm of reality, at least not yet. This was simply a dream—a lucid one.The way her thoughts trailed as she observed her surrounding made her completely recognize the scene.It was a hospital ward.A girl lay on the bed, a life support machine by her side. The constant beeps of the device kept ringing in the room—having intervals be
Katie remained frozen.Sweat dripped from her trembling body as tiny squeaks could be heard from her.For someone who had not seen the outside world in years to be greeted with this sight of horror in mere minutes… it was beyond traumatic.[Danger!]A System Alert suddenly popped as she got a closer visual of the monster.Then… the next thing she experienced was a System Window.[System Information]-Name: Sin Eater Spawn-Level: 3-Race: Demon (Lesser) – Grade: 1-Age: 29 days[Stats]-HP: 130-MP: - --Strength: 45-Agility: 90-Vitality: 60-Intelligence: 10[Status Condition]-Ignores bystanders and focuses on predetermined targets.[End Of Information]It was as if her brain would explode.Katie knew her current Stats were barely on the average Level since she had already checked. Not only was this monster superior to her in Stats, but the terror it exuded was even too great for the girl to think of fighting.In essence, this was the end of the line!For a few moments,
Katie could only see the legs of the one who moved closer to her thanks to the state she was currently in.Her head was flat on the ground, helplessly transfixed on a single location.Judging by the tight pants that clung to the intruder’s legs, and his well-furnished boots, this person was human.“Don’t push yourself…” A voice suddenly sounded, making the girl suddenly feel at ease, instead of fear.“You should rest…”Katie’s eyes felt heavier than expected, and she slowly began giving in to the allure of sleep that had gotten stronger.If the girl didn’t know any better, she would think the voice—at least the owner—was actually the one inducing this. Her consciousness faded, and Lily melted away into her sleep.Seeing that the girl was already unconscious, the mysterious figure knelt before her and carried her unmoving figure.Met with no resistance, the figure—like that of an adult man—took Katie’s smaller body on his shoulder and began walking away.His dark cloak swung in respon
[System Alert]~You Have Acquired The Most Karma Points~You Have Received The Title 'Collector'~You Have The Most Achievements Out Of All Gifted~You Have Received The Title 'Overachiever'~You Have Performed Impossible Feats~Karma Points Will Be Given As A Reward~You Cleared The Tutorial Scenario 'Survive'~Karma Points Will Be Given As A RewardI nodded, looking even further down at the other information that was shown.[SYSTEM UPDATE]~As One Who Has Survived The Harsh Tutorial, The System Congratulates You.~You Have Received A Ranking In The LeaderboardYou Have First Place In The RankingsYour Default Name Has Been Placed To Represent Your Person~You May Change Your Anytime You Want~I smiled wryly to myself. Of course, I would alter it. But, that wasn't the present concern. After the whole announcement and rewards had been given, I knew what would be coming next.[SYSTEM UPDATE]~The Main Scenarios Will Now Commence~~There Are Seven Waves Of ARMAGEDDON, Divided Into Se
SHOP had three major functions.The Grand Store was one section where one bought items.The Selling Area was the place where Gifted sold their stuff to the System in exchange for Karma Points.Then the Auction Zone was where Gifted could put up their items for display and also see the items of other Gifted who did the same. As a result, people could buy from other people in exchange for Karma Points or Specific Items.Since it was all being monitored by the System… there was no room to swindle!It was as a result of this feature, and the fact that Gifted could use it with such ease, that would make everyone's life in his hell just barely bearable. Food, clothing, items, whatever a person required could be found there!However, one factor existed that nearly turned that hope into despair-Karma Points!Karma Points, which were completely useless in Tutorials, were granted to Gifted for completing tasks. For example, if a person killed his first Demon, or killed a whole bunch at once, Ka