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2024-10-29 19:42:56As I gazed out over the misty horizon, the wind whipped around me, sending a shiver through my body. It was one of those nights that felt like a memory slipping through time—detached but familiar. I could recall standing on this very spot before, with echoes of past events swirling in my mind.
*"What the hell is that?"* I muttered back then, turning to see if anyone was behind me. But no one had been there—just the wind and the house that seemed to hum with its eerie life, the kind that crept under your skin. "I'll be back, Master. I need to go somewhere,"_ Sesy’s voice, smooth and reassuring, had echoed in my mind, though it was just as much a part of me now as my own thoughts. I remember turning again, this time seeing the ghoul butler and the Evil Spook. They had both nodded before vanishing into the shadows, leaving me standing alone. "My lord," the ghoul butler had said before disappearing, "I also need to leave for a while. Too many spirits are causing disturbances. You cannot come with us, not until you've met the Lucist Elders." The house felt heavier after they left, pressing down on me with its silence. It was almost suffocating. _"This place is definitely haunted,"_ I muttered to myself. But for all its dark and foreboding aura, I was still thankful. _"At least my father gave me this place."_ Back in my room, I eyed the plastic bag of canned food and instant noodles—my makeshift dinner. Hunger gnawed at me, so I opened one of the cans and ate quietly, each clink of the spoon against metal echoing in the silence. Curiosity had gotten the best of me after a while. Setting the food aside, I cleared my throat and said, _"Status,"_ with a confident tone, even though part of me wasn’t ready for what I might see. --- **[STATUS]** > **Profile** Rank: F Rank Title: Page Tamer (Trainee), Esquire Medic Healer (Candidate) Title: Head of Lucist Family, Loved by His Powerful Grandfather, Master of Butler Ghouls, I Can Tame Even the Evil Name: LU SHIAN Age: 21 Race: Human > **Stats** Strength: 3 Agility: 1 Intelligence: 28 Health: 11 Endurance: 6 Charm: 2 Magic: None Mana: 6 > **Skills** Clerical Magic: 2/1000 Miracle Manipulation: 5/1000 Possession Resistance: 6/1000 Rune Manifestation: 3/1000 Sealing Bolts: 1/1000 Space-Time Magic: 400/1000 Cutting: 3/1000 Throwing: 4/1000 > **Ability** Magic Merging: 0/1000 Combat Merging: 100/1000 > **Pets:** None (Available Stat Points: 0) > **Currency** Gold: 600,000 Coins: 50,000 Wealth: Unknown I frowned at my stats. _"This system looks cool, but what's with my stats?"_ I grumbled. My journey had only just begun, but the numbers staring back at me felt like a frustrating reminder of how much further I had to go. And then came that familiar sound— *Ding*—breaking the quiet. **[Assigned Quest!]** An upgraded house is equal to an upgraded person. Upgrade your house and become the first person in centuries to achieve this. **§ Reward:** 100,000,000 gold, Title: I'm the Great Head *"A hundred million gold! Is this for real?"* I had exclaimed, my heart racing with excitement. The reward felt unreal. "And no consequence this time? Not like that beginner quest..."_ But reality quickly settled in. _"How do I even upgrade the house?"_ Right on cue, the system responded. **[House upgrades are available in the System Market. To open the market, simply say "market market."]** I took a deep breath, letting the cool night air fill my lungs. Closing my eyes briefly, I muttered, _"Market market."_ The hologram flickered to life, revealing a list of options. **[System Market (open)]** **Currency** Gold: 600,000 Coins: 50,000 > **Market** - Skills - Magic Potions - Combat Weapons - Armor - Food - **House Upgrade** *"Ho... so many choices,"* I had murmured, intrigued. But then, in classic Lu Shian fashion, I decided to check the **Food** category first. _Priorities, right?_ **[Food]** Breakfast Lunch Dinner **Snacks and Drinks** Others I chuckled to myself. _"I should focus on the house upgrade... but food first!"_Scrolling through the snacks and drinks, I couldn’t help but indulge my curiosity. *"Only 10 coins? I’ll buy everything here!"* I grinned, excitement bubbling up inside me. Sure, the house upgrade was important, but I couldn’t resist. _"I'm happy I checked the food first,"_ I had thought with a small twinge of guilt. After the purchase was confirmed, I waited patiently as the system prepared to send my items. **[Successful purchase! Your items will be sent to your inventory shortly.]** The system instructed me to raise my hand and imagine retrieving the items. I followed the directions, and within moments, my purchased snacks and drinks appeared. *"Ho... so much food!"* I marveled. Then, out of nowhere, the system chimed again, almost as if it were mocking me. **[Heh... Gullible.]** _"What? Gullible? Wait... the system spoke?"_ I asked aloud, looking at the screen in disbelief. **[Of course, Light Headed.]** *"Yes, people call me that, but my real name is Lu Shian,"* I replied, smirking. Taking a sip of the strawberry lemonade, I was pleasantly surprised. "Wow... this tastes like a drink that would cost $276." [Frivolous daft, don't forget your quest. It's a one-day process. If I had known this would happen, I would've added a deadline.] *"You should have!"* I said, still distracted by the chocolate bar I was unwrapping. But now, as I stood here, in the present, I realized how distant that memory felt, like a dream. Everything that had happened—it was real, yet it was as though I had just stepped out of the past. I blinked, the weight of time settling around me. The misty horizon no longer seemed so far away. It was Nero’s voice that pulled me back. [Finally, we are back. Do you know what happened] I exhaled, letting the present moment sink in fully. No matter how far I’d come, or how many memories felt like a blur, one thing remained certain what happened a while ago is not real. “Nero?” I called out, half-expecting the familiar voice of my system companion to answer me. A moment of silence passed before his voice echoed in my head. [You're back in the present now." I exhaled slowly, letting his words sink in. "I know, it's all from the past right?" I asked, though part of me already knew the answer. The vivid memories, the status screen, [Not exactly] I paused, processing his words. "So, I’m living in the past and the present at the same time?" [In a sense, yes. Time is flexible for us now. What you went through was both a memory and reality. It's how the system works. You're learning, growing, and moving forward, even if it feels like you're going back.] I stood there, silent for a moment, trying to wrap my head around it. I wasn't sure if I fully understood, but I trusted Nero. I always had. As I scrolled through the system a new set of instructions appeared on the screen, neatly laid out in glowing text **[System Currency Overview]** *There are three main currencies in your system:* - **Gold** - **Coins** - **Neither Gold** **[Gold]** Gold is the primary currency, and it can be used in three different ways: 1. **Convert to Neither Gold** - *Neither Gold* is a specialized currency that can only be used in the 'New Underworld,' 'Underworld,' and 'Neither World.' 2. **Convert to Coins** - Coins can be used to level up skills, buy stat points, or acquire various system perks like gotcha tickets to boost your physical and mental capabilities. 3. **Convert to Real Money** - One Gold can be converted into real money, which will be transferred to your bank account. *One Gold is equal to $1 million or 50,000 Coins, and 100,000 Neither Coins.* **[Coins]** Coins are versatile and can be spent to purchase upgrades or boost your abilities within the system. **[Neither Gold]** Neither Gold is exclusively for use in the 'New Underworld,' 'Underworld,' and 'Neither World.' It cannot be converted back to Gold or Coins. **[Important Rules]** - You can convert Gold into Neither Gold or Coins, but you **cannot** convert Neither Gold or Coins back into Gold. - Real-world money can be converted into Gold, but the exchange rate is steep: *$500,000 is equal to 1 Gold.* **[Note]** You can earn more Gold, Coins, and Neither Gold by completing various system-assigned quests. "I see, even the currency change" I mumbled, [That's right, it was just two ways before but I think it's still like that to others] "Then aren't I too spoiled then?" [(+_+) yeah well, anyways I kind of feel un real why not look at your status now] "Fine.... Status" [•Status Window•] •Profile• ✓VIP-King Name: Lu Shian Nickname: SPHYNX Titles: 'King of new underworld 'Head of Lucist Family' 'Loved by his powerful grandfather' 'Master of Butler Ghouls' 'I can Tame Even the Evil' Level: 100 Rank: Page Tamer (Trainee), Esquire Medic Healer (Candidate), 1st Class: Summoner 2nd Class: N/A Species: Miracle Human Gender: Male Age: 21 Height|Weight: 185.5cm|75.5kg *Skills** Double Screen [Level 500]+500 Charme [Level 150]+150 Focus [Level 100]+100 Mist [Level 200]+200 Mana Refill [Level 100]+100 Fire Magic [Level 100]+100 Earth Magic [Level 100]+100 Water Magic [Level 100]+100 Wind Magic [Level 100]+100 Purification [Level 100]+100 Clerical Magic: [100/1000]+100 Miracle Manipulation: [500/1000]+500 Possession Resistance: [600/1000]+600 Rune Manifestation: [300/1000]+300 Sealing Bolts: [100/1000]+100 Space-Time Magic: [4000/10000]+4000 Cutting: [300/1000]+300 Throwing: [400/1000]+400 **Ability** Magic Merging: [10/1000]+10 Combat Merging: [1000/10000]+1000 [Hp: 20000/50000]+20000 [Mp: 25000/30000]+25000 [Strength: 1500/5000]+1500 [Vitality: 1600/2000]+1600 [Agility: 15000/100000]+15000 [Intelligence: 6000]+6000 [Luck: 2500]+2500 [Life Force: 50000]+5000 *You have unspent Attribute Points* [Remaining Points: 150000]+150000 **Since you have a ‘Double Screen’ skill, all skills, stats, and remaining points will be x2. You will also have 2 different classes, which is only possible for you.** "The fuck!?" [The Hell] Nero's voice trembled with shock as the status window displayed numbers that made no sense. [Error!]
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The remnants of the room whispered of chaos as I reappeared in a blinding surge of light, standing tall amidst the wreckage. Every fiber of my being hummed with raw energy, my body thrumming with a power I could barely recognize. My muscles felt denser, my mind sharper, and each breath I took resonated like the echo of a storm, as if my lungs had been infused with the essence of the Exorcist World itself.I clenched my fists, the sensation of power surging through me intoxicating, yet controlled. The air around me crackled faintly, reacting to my presence as though acknowledging a shift—a transformation that couldn’t be undone.Slowly, deliberately, I opened my eyes. My gaze swept over the room, taking in every detail, every fragment of shattered wood and fractured stone, but most of all, the faces of my family. They were stunned, their expressions betraying a mixture of disbelief, fear, and something else I couldn’t quite place. Was it awe?This was the first time they were seeing me
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The system’s voice faded, leaving me standing there, scowling at the glowing screen. My stomach let out a loud, undeniable growl.The spirit beside me snickered, though his voice carried an icy chill. “Hungry already?”“Shut it,” I muttered, rubbing my face. “You’d be too if you hadn’t eaten in... well, however long it’s been.”The kitchen was still tense, but the frost had completely disappeared. The head chef’s suspicious gaze softened—probably because his pans weren’t frozen solid anymore. He gestured vaguely toward a long table where some dishes sat cooling.“You want food? Help yourself. Just… don’t let the boss catch you.”“The boss?” I arched a brow.The chef waved me off. “Don’t ask. Just grab something before you get booted out of here.”Fair enough. I was halfway to the table when I realized the spirit was floating silently at my side, his form flickering slightly. He seemed less imposing now, though the blue glow in his eyes hadn’t faded.“What’s your name?” I asked over my
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[Aspirant Exorcist has safely come back.] The announcement echoed in my head like a bell, sharp and inevitable. My body felt heavy, though I wasn’t injured. I blinked a few times, looking around. Fog. Endless fog. The air was so thick it was suffocating. Beneath me, sharp stones waited like knives eager to stab me if I dared to move carelessly. I stayed still, squinting upwards. Black clouds swirled ominously, as though mocking me from above. [Preparing for Lu Shian’s Second Nomination.] I rolled my eyes. “So what’s next? Can’t I get a break? A nap would be nice…” My voice was quiet, swallowed by the fog. I rubbed the back of my neck, tension building in my shoulders. ‘So this is how it’s going to be, huh? One soul test after another. No room to breathe, no time to think. Just trial after trial.’ I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. “I get it. I’m strong. You want me to keep proving it? Fine.” I didn’t move from my spot, though. I’d learned my lesson. The grou
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Everyone had gathered in the conference room. I was seated in the middle chair like some sort of puppet on display, with people flanking my sides. To my left sat my father, Lu Urcel Pion, along with my family, two guests, and Elder Chen Lu. The right side was led by Elder Chen Lu as well, joined by other elders and seniors. On my left stood Butler Ghoul, and to my right, lounging arrogantly on a high chair, was that evil spook Sesy. This is so embarrassing. Who the hell made me the head of this clan? [Nero: The only thing I can say is... it’s not me.] My father, Lu Urcel Pion, rose from his seat. The movement alone silenced the room as all eyes turned toward him. He cleared his throat and pointed a firm hand in my direction. "This is the new head of our clan. He was blessed by the Exorcist World. If you have any objections, feel free to take it up with them. Not that anyone here has the ability to set foot there." The tension shifted. Some seniors clenched their fists while the
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*Connecting to the Creator...* *Connection established successfully.* "It happened again...." I muttered to myself, watching as everything around me froze. The colors drained from the world, turning everything black and white. It was like time had come to a halt, leaving me trapped in this eerie, lifeless landscape. *Receiving your system profile file link...* *Link received...* *Please open the system profile.* “Nero... you still there?” I asked, though I wasn’t really expecting a response. The silence reminded me of the last time we had this conversation—back when Nero and I had argued over his name. I smirked, remembering how close he had come to being stuck with the name *Daftian* just because the system lagged. He hated it. Without thinking, I clicked on the file link. "Should I mess with you again and name you *Daftian* this time?" I chuckled to myself, shaking my head at the memory. It was ridiculous, but at the moment, it was hilarious. *If not for the glitch, you'd
