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TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES Chapter 5: The Town's Odd Rewards and New Challenges
Trevor walked back into the small, bustling town of Draethor, his legs sore from the goblin battle, and his mind still reeling from the strange series of events. Sir Clucksalot was happily perched on his shoulder, clucking every now and then as if gloating over its fiery victory. As they entered the town square, Trevor noticed the usual hustle and bustle of market stalls and townspeople haggling. But everything felt a little... off. Was it the weird clothes everyone was wearing? Or maybe it was just the fact that he was now a frying pan-wielding hero with a fire-breathing chicken companion. GL1TCH buzzed from his pocket. "Well, congratulations! You just slayed four goblins, got a mana crystal, and didn't die. That’s a pretty good first day on the job." “Right,” Trevor muttered, running his fingers through his hair. “Except I have no idea what I’m doing here, and now I have this ridiculous chicken on my shoulder that keeps catching fire. Who thought this was a good idea?” “You’re
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES Chapter 6: Enter the Rogue and the Secret Map
Trevor leaned against the jagged stone wall of the dungeon corridor, his breaths echoing in the silence. The flickering light of a torch barely illuminated the narrow path ahead, casting shadows that danced like specters. His trusty sword, Bob, was strapped to his back, humming faintly as if eager for action. “This whole dungeon life thing is overrated,” Trevor muttered, taking another swig from his water flask. He glanced at the crumpled map he’d found in the last dungeon—its edges burned, and the markings on it cryptic at best. The scroll mentioned "breaking the rules," but the only rules Trevor wanted to break were the ones forcing him into another dank, monster-infested cavern. “Why couldn’t the system drop me into a nice meadow or, I don’t know, a beachfront resort?” Before he could lament further, a faint rustling sound reached his ears. Trevor stiffened, his hand instinctively reaching for Bob. The sound grew louder—a mix of hurried footsteps and... jingling coins? Sudden
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES Chapter 7: The Rogue’s Bargain
Trevor sat cross-legged on the cold stone floor, staring at the Fragment of Ascension glowing faintly in his hand. The weight of it felt far heavier than it should, as though the fragment was aware of the destiny it carried. Across from him, Lyra paced back and forth, her leather armor creaking softly with every step. "So," Trevor began, breaking the silence. "How exactly does this thing work? Do I rub it like a genie lamp or—" "Don’t be stupid," Lyra interrupted, rolling her eyes. "The fragment doesn’t work on its own. You need all of them to activate the Ascension Gate." Trevor frowned. "And how many are there?" Lyra paused, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. "Seven." "Seven?" Trevor groaned. "That’s a lot of running around for someone who’s still trying to figure out how not to die here." "Welcome to the system," Lyra said dryly. "It’s not exactly forgiving." Trevor sighed, tucking the fragment into his inventory. "Fine. So, where do we start?" Lyra smirked. "
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES Chapter 8: The Thief’s Gambit
Trevor had learned quickly that nothing in this world was as it seemed. The sky above him was the kind of blue that could have been lifted from a dream, while the air felt unnervingly light, as though every breath could be the last. After securing the second Fragment of Ascension in the temple, the three of them had made their way down the mountainside and into a town called Willowbrook. It was nestled in a valley, surrounded by misty forests and sparkling streams, giving it an almost surreal beauty. Yet, as they walked through the town's cobbled streets, Trevor couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. The people who bustled around them seemed to have an air of secrecy about them, eyes darting behind closed doors, whispering when they thought no one was listening. “This place feels off,” Trevor murmured, glancing around. Lyra shot him a look, though it was hard to tell if it was one of agreement or annoyance. "It’s not the people, Trevor. It’s you." "You can’t blam
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES Chapter 9: The Heart of the Ancients
The deal had been made, but the unease that followed it lingered in Trevor’s chest like a knot he couldn’t loosen. Zane had told them just enough to make them realize how dangerous this new mission could be, but not enough to fully trust him. After all, anyone who knew about the Heart of the Ancients had to be powerful—and more than a little dangerous. The Heart, Zane claimed, was located somewhere deep within the Emerald Caverns, a labyrinthine system of caves that ran beneath the city of Solace, a place no one dared to venture into for centuries. Trevor didn’t like the sound of that. He wasn’t sure if it was the vague threat in Zane’s voice or the fact that the man had seemed far too calm for someone who was supposed to be handing over an artifact with so much power. But they didn’t have much choice. As far as Trevor was concerned, the faster they retrieved this artifact, the sooner they could get back on track with their true goal: finding the remaining Fragments of Ascen
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES Chapter 10: Into the Abyss
The first light of dawn had barely broken over the horizon when Trevor, Lyra, and Kael set off towards the Emerald Caverns. The map, now carefully rolled up and secured in Trevor’s backpack, was the only guide they had. Solace was behind them, its golden spires barely visible through the trees as they made their way deeper into the forest, toward the rumored entrance to the caverns. The air was thick with humidity, the scent of wet earth and moss creeping up their nostrils with each step. They had been walking for hours, the only sounds being the occasional rustling of leaves or the distant call of birds. But it wasn’t the natural sounds of the forest that kept Trevor on edge. It was the oppressive silence of the world around them—like the forest was holding its breath, waiting for something to happen. “This is taking longer than I thought,” Trevor muttered, adjusting the strap of his bag as his feet sank into the thick mud beneath him. Lyra glanced back at him, her face unr
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES The Guardian Awakens
The voice echoed through the cavern, its chilling tone reverberating off the walls and sending a shiver down Trevor’s spine. He turned toward Lyra, his mouth dry. “Tell me that wasn’t a ghost.”Lyra didn’t answer. Her eyes were wide, her lips pressed into a tight line. She was staring at the pedestal, where the Heart of the Ancients still sat, glowing faintly, as if mocking them.Kael’s sword was already drawn, its steel gleaming in the dim light of Lyra’s magic. His gaze darted around the room, searching for the source of the voice. “We need to leave. Now.”Trevor opened his mouth to agree, but before he could, the ground beneath them trembled once again. This time, the tremors were more violent. Cracks spread across the floor, and chunks of stone fell from the ceiling, crashing to the ground with deafening booms.From the shadows at the edge of the chamber, something stirred.Trevor’s heart sank as a massive figure emerged, its form shrouded in darkness. It was tall—easily three tim
TREVOR KING AND SYSTEM MISADVENTURES The Clash in the Cavern
The Guardian’s colossal fist crashed down, shattering the floor where Trevor and Lyra had been standing mere moments before. Dust and shards of stone exploded into the air, making Trevor’s eyes water as he stumbled backward. His heart pounded in his chest as he grabbed Lyra’s arm and yanked her out of the way of another devastating strike.“Move, move, move!” Trevor shouted, his voice breaking with panic.Lyra’s grip on the Heart of the Ancients tightened as she scrambled to keep up. The artifact glowed faintly in her hands, almost as if it were feeding on the chaos around them. “We can’t keep running!” she shouted back. “We need a plan!”Trevor ducked as another swing from the Guardian came perilously close to turning him into a smear on the cavern floor. “Oh, sure! Let me just consult my Manual for Surviving Giant Murder Golems! Oh wait—I don’t have one!”The Guardian roared, its fiery red eyes locking onto Lyra. It lunged forward, its massive arm swinging down again. Lyra barely ma
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System play
Trevor jolted awake, sweat clinging to his skin. His apartment was dark except for the neon glow from the city outside. He had been here for days, delivering packages, eating cheap takeout, and pretending the past few months hadn’t happened.But they had.Flashes of a world filled with cracked skies, shadowy monsters, and Lyra’s determined face haunted him every time he closed his eyes. At first, he had convinced himself it was just a dream. A side effect of exhaustion, maybe. But deep down, he knew better.The system world was real. And somehow, he had been ripped away from it.His phone buzzed on the nightstand. Another delivery request.Trevor sighed, rubbing his face. Maybe if he focused on work, he could drown out the nagging feeling that something was missing.The streets were quiet as he rode his motorbike, weaving through the late night traffic. The city had never felt so empty before. Or maybe he was just seeing it differently now.His next stop was an upscale apartment compl
System power
Trevor took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing thoughts. The empty void around him stretched endlessly, but now he had a direction. He had a purpose. Lyra was still out there, trapped in the remnants of the system, and if he didn’t act soon, she would be lost forever.He clenched his fists, his mind still struggling to accept what Other-Trevor had told him. The Rift was the source of everything, the core of the system’s power. If he could reach it, if he could close it, maybe this nightmare would finally end.“How do I get there?” Trevor asked, turning back to Other-Trevor.The figure’s eyes darkened. “The system still has a hold on you. It won’t let you leave without a fight.”Trevor scoffed. “Yeah, well, it’s not like it ever made things easy.”Other-Trevor smirked slightly. “That’s why you have to be ready. You need to find a way back into the system, but this time, you’re going to do it on your own terms.”Trevor frowned. “And how exactly do I do that?”Other-Trevor steppe
Race against time
Trevor’s vision blurred as the world around him shattered like glass. The moment his hand touched his doppelgänger’s, reality collapsed into a swirling void of colors and static. It felt like falling but in every direction at once.His stomach twisted. He squeezed his eyes shut, but the dizziness only got worse. Then...THUD.He hit the ground hard.Trevor groaned, rolling onto his back. The surface beneath him was solid cold metal, smooth like a hospital floor. The air smelled sterile, like disinfectant and machine oil.Slowly, he forced his eyes open.And immediately wished he hadn’t.He was in a room. But not a normal one. The walls were massive digital screens, flickering with images and numbers. His own face appeared on some of them different versions of him. Some looked like past selves, wearing his old delivery uniform. Others… weren’t him at all. Twisted, monstrous versions with glowing eyes and jagged smiles.Trevor pushed himself up, heart pounding. "Okay. This is officially
The Man who was me
Trevor’s breath hitched. His mind screamed that this wasn’t possible, but the proof stood right in front of him.Him.Same face. Same messy hair. Same everything.The only difference?The other Trevor had a cold, knowing smirk like he had all the answers Trevor didn’t."What the hell is this?" Trevor demanded, fists clenching.Other-Trevor chuckled. "Straight to the point. I respect that."Trevor glared. "You look like me.""I am you."Trevor’s stomach twisted. No. That wasn’t possible.He took a slow step back, scanning his surroundings. The world around them was… broken. Like a half-loaded video game. The ground flickered between static and concrete. The air itself buzzed with an unseen force.A glitch.Trevor’s mind raced. The system had been messing with him, rewriting reality but this?"I don’t buy it," Trevor said. "If you were me, you’d be freaking out right now."Other-Trevor grinned. "You underestimate yourself."Trevor narrowed his eyes. "Then prove it. If you’re me, tell me
loop
Trevor barely slept.Every time he closed his eyes, his brain replayed the events of the day the identical deliveries, the scripted responses, and the man in the black hoodie.That had been the only change.A glitch in the system’s perfect repetition.Trevor had spent half the night staring at his phone, waiting for another message, another clue. But nothing came.So if the system wasn’t going to give him answersHe’d have to force them out.7:00 AM.His alarm blared. Again.Trevor slammed it off, staring at the cracked ceiling. If today was another reset, then his phone would be...He checked the screen.Boss: Yo, we’re short on drivers today. You can pick up extra shifts?Trevor exhaled sharply. Same day. Same message.Not for long.He got dressed quickly, grabbed his keys, and bolted outside.Today, he wasn’t following the script.Trevor skipped his first delivery.Instead, he went straight to the café.He knew what he was looking for. Lyra.And there she was.Sitting in her usual
Deja Vu
Trevor forced himself to step back from the café.Every instinct screamed at him to walk up to Lyra, shake her, demand answers. But the last time he had tried, the system had glitched and thrown him into darkness.This wasn’t just a reset.It was a test.If the system had rewound time, then he needed to play along—to see if it would make him relive everything exactly the same way, or if he could change something.His phone buzzed.Boss: Yo, we’re short on drivers today. You can pick up extra shifts?Trevor exhaled sharply. Same message. Same day.So the loop wasn’t just in his head.Trevor turned away from the café and headed for his bike. If the system wanted to mess with him, fine. But he wasn’t going to sit back and wait for it to break him.He had work to do. he has to earn money.The city was already bustling as Trevor wove through traffic. The streets, the people, the way the air smelled—it was all exactly as he remembered.His first delivery took him to a corporate office.A ma
glitch
Trevor’s paranoia didn’t ease as he rode through the city streets. He kept glancing over his shoulder, half-expecting that shadowy man to reappear. But the roads remained empty, the only sounds being the hum of traffic and the occasional shout from pedestrians.Still, something was wrong.His mind kept replaying the moment at the café. Lyra’s face, her confused expression, the way she had looked at him like he was a stranger.Had the system erased her memories? Or… was this even the same Lyra?Trevor turned onto a quiet alley, stopping to take a break. He pulled out his phone and checked his messages. Nothing unusual. His boss had sent him a few reminders, and there were some spam texts, but—Then, his screen flickered.Just for a second.Trevor frowned. He tapped the screen, but everything seemed fine now. Probably just a glitch.Then it happened again.This time, the screen filled with static before flashing a message in bold red text:"SYSTEM ERROR: MEMORY RETRIEVAL INCOMPLETE."Tr
a normal day
Trevor pushed open the door to the small, dimly lit convenience store, the familiar chime of the bell ringing overhead. The air smelled of instant noodles and cheap coffee—just like always. He had made his delivery, gotten a half-hearted "thanks" from the customer, and now he was here, grabbing a quick snack before heading back to work.Everything was… normal. Too normal.As he stood in line, waiting to pay for his energy drink and bag of chips, he found himself tapping his fingers on the counter absentmindedly. His mind was still racing. The system world, the monsters, the Rift, the Nexus—had it really just vanished like that?He glanced at the cashier. Just an average guy scrolling on his phone, completely unaware that Trevor had just been fighting for his life in another reality. He let out a breath and shook his head. Maybe he really was losing it."You gonna pay, or just stand there looking confused?" the cashier asked, raising an eyebrow.Trevor blinked. "Uh. Yeah. Sorry." He fu
Thrown back!
Trevor and Lyra had barely taken a few steps after the Guardian’s ominous warning when something strange happened. The air around them seemed to distort, bending as if reality itself was warping. The ground beneath their feet wavered, and the shadows, which had been so oppressive just moments ago, began to flicker and dance as if alive.“I don’t like this,” Trevor muttered, instinctively reaching for his sword, though he knew it wouldn’t be of much use here.Lyra looked around, her staff raised, ready for whatever was coming next. “Something’s not right. I feel—”Before she could finish her sentence, the ground beneath their feet seemed to vanish. A dizzying sensation of freefall gripped them as if they were being sucked into a vortex. Trevor tried to call out, but the words caught in his throat as the world around him twisted and turned.In the blink of an eye, the chaotic energy of the system world vanished. The oppressive darkness, the ominous cavern, the Guardian—they were all gon
