Chapter 147

The weight of his battle with the Midnight King still hung heavily on Dexter’s shoulders as he returned to the waking world. Exhaustion gnawed at him, but there was no time to rest. He could feel it in his gut—Dead Skull wouldn’t let this insult go unanswered. The system’s cold, calculating voice echoed in his mind, urging him forward.

"New Mission Incoming: Survive. Eliminate incoming enemies. Prepare for Dead Skull's wrath."

The air around him felt thick with tension. Dexter knew what it meant—Dead Skull, one of the most powerful awakeners alive, wouldn’t just sit back. And the worst part? This was only the calm before the storm.

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At school the next day, Dexter forced himself to blend in, trying to ignore the growing dread gnawing at him. Despite everything, he hoped for just one normal day—no missions, no fights. But deep down, he knew better.

The day progressed uneventfully until lunch. Dexter was sitting alone at a corner table in the cafeteria when a group of upper-tier awake
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