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A notification chimed in my mind, snapping me back to the present. [Task ??: Your girlfriend is about to arrive. Act like you don’t want her to break up, but let her do it anyway.] I sighed, adjusting my blue hoodie, feeling the fabric's comfort against my skin. “So, now is the time, kids stay here you all can't control your appearance” "okays!" I glanced outside to see Wang Li waiting by the gate, a mix of apprehension and resolve etched across her face. As I opened the door, I forced a smile, though it felt heavy on my lips. “Why didn’t you say you’d come? You should come inside,” I said, my voice steady, though my heart raced. After I got back I found out something, the time in that game and here is different. I might stay for a lot of time in that New Underworld, but it only last 3 days here. Though, I still don't know where the fuck is my friend. Nevermind, I know he will go here if I messaged him tomorrow. Why tomorrow and not now? I'm still thinking about how I will explain everything and I'm still confused about everything. Wang Li and I have been dating for more than 4 years, I already know that she's using me for my brother but the most funny thing is she never entered this house. But of course. You wouldn't enter, because my brother is in the car waiting for you to mess me up. [Dear Host! Don't forget to act like you don't know everything...] [Successful Rate to complete Task ?? : (5%)] I rolled my eyes as I saw what the system said. For goddess sake, is that even needed? I don't want to see her face. I was trying not to cry, because even what she did to me hurt me so much. I still know to myself, that I still love her. I already know about my girlfriend and half brother cheating on me. But I love her so much. "Lu Shian, I'm pregnant. I'm sorry, I'm cheating on you with your brother Aden." She said. Not even looking at me. Well, I already know that it's my child. Don't worry, I'll take that child from you. In my past life. I found out that it's my child, after I was awakened as an Exorcist . And become the head of the Lucist Clan. There was an item in the Exorcist System. That can take your own child, in the body of a person. And put the baby in the womb incubator. I succeeded in my past life. But that time. I regretted that I did that to her. And told Wang Li what I did. Then, that's how I died in front of my 4 year old twins. And also There was a different system at that time. It's a system, but it doesn't feel like a system. Because they have feelings, Kinda miss Nero. I bite my lip as I suppress myself to cry. But to be honest, I don't feel like crying at all. "I'm the father. Right? It doesn't matter if you cheated. Wang Li, I do love you" I said looking at her. [Successful Rate to complete Task ?? : (50%)] I know my brother was hearing our conversation. I'll make sure he won't break up with you. And the day he will betray you? Is the day I'll celebrate. "Wang li..... I know you love me.... Right? You love me right?" I said as I shook my voice. Of course she doesn't love me. I mean she never did love me. [Successful Rate to complete Task ?? : (65%)] I acted like I felt chest pain, like my heart was squeezing little by little. And to make it better, I made my tears fall on my cheeks. [Successful Rate to complete Task ??: (80%)] She shook her head. "I.... I didn't love you, I just used you so I can talk with Aden," She said. As she looked to another way. I can't help myself, but to smirk. Yeah, you just used me. I am the person who loves you the most. Take care of you, when you're down. You just use me, so you can talk to him. I acted like I was shocked by what I found out. "What? Four years? You used me for four years, and you are telling me that you didn't love me? That's impossible Wang Li. Don't lie please" I said. I kneel in front of her, so that she can think that I'm really into her. [Successful Rate to complete Task ??: (94%)] I hugged her, I really don't care what people might tell me. Or what might they think about me. the only important thing to me was the successful rate of my task. [Successful Rate to complete Task ??: (97%)] Wang Li Pushed me. The nerve to Push me. I ended up sitting on the pavement. Argh! This sucks. "What the heck! Don't just touch my legs, I just said that I didn't love you, you should be thankful that I slept with you" She said, as she turned around and left me. I looked at her back. She's really an idiot. She didn't know that while she was cheating on me. My brother was also cheating on her. "You should just ask for a breakup, you didn't have to slap me with the word you cheated on me. And you just used me to get close to my brother," I said as I watched her enter my brother's car. Yes. Go on. Destroy yourself. You're just nothing to me, from now on. [Successful Rate to complete Task ?? : (99.9%)] "Ha! You will regret it Wang Li. The moment you regret it. I will treat you, the same way you treated me" I said loudly, enough for her to hear. [You acted like you don't want to break up. But let her break up with you flawlessly.] [CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING TASK ??: Acting I don't want to break up. But I'll let you break us!] [The rewards: Cash Card X3, Soul Purification X15 has been sent to your Item Inventory] Yes! I finally did it. As I pushed my arm down in the air. I closed my arms and looked at the system. "Item Inventory..?" I confusedly said. This system was not my system before. To be honest, in my past life nothing like this occurred to me. It's probably because I go back in the past. That's why a lot of things change. As the Item Inventory shows up, in front of me. I already saw the items that I got. [Soul Purification Beer: Promotes Soul Strength, and activates soul activeness if the person who drinks was sleeping, and spiritual awareness during battle time, and can enhance the level of any creature including humans. 2 drink is enough. Further consumption is ineffective.] Lucky! This is what I really need. Only as fierce as a dragon, can be called a giant boss. As I get two glasses of Soul Purification Beer. I can't help but to smile. "They said. Cook as long as the embers of fire is hotter than usual or else. You'll regret it." I chug the Soul Purification Beer, without thinking twice. The taste was surely good, they will like this. [Congratulations host!][Ding!] [SOUL PURIFICATION BEAR USED.] [Soul Strength +10] [Soul Strength +10] [Congratulation! Soul Activeness. Activated!] [Soul Activeness Rank Up +5] [Congratulations! Your Soul Activeness is now Rank 5] [Spiritual Awareness +15] [Spiritual Awareness +15] [Spiritual Force +200] [Spiritual Force +200] [You've Attained Spiritual Awareness and can now use the Attribute Panel] [WELCOME EXORCIST!] (Squeak) "Ha?" I confusedly looked at my surroundings. I smirks and closed my arms. De ja vu? Really? Is this suppose to happen now? As far that I remember, this is not supposed to happen now. Nevermind. Let's do what we do last time, I don't want to change everything. Anyways, this is kinda exciting. "Hmm... Hello? Fuck what I'm even doing? What do I mean, hello? I'm the only one here," I said, fearingly walking. Come on speak now, well I should act like I'm scared. 'The next head can't see us? ' Oh! There they are. This is so unbelievable, in my past life I can
"Dang! There's no food," I muttered, glancing at Sesy, who was watching me intently. "How can you see us?" he asked, puzzled. I crossed my arms, feigning seriousness. "Since the time you came?" "I didn’t say when. I'm asking how," he pressed. I smirked, enjoying the banter. "After you ask how you’ll ask when. My time is precious." Just then, the kids’ voices piped up from the living room. "Dad! Do you not want your girlfriend to leave you?" Ciemon asked, his big cat eyes wide with concern. I sighed, knowing the truth. "I was waiting for it." Dervin's bounded over, ears perked. "But if you're waiting, why were you crying so loud yesterday? It sounded like a storm!" He dramatically mimicked the sound. I took a deep breath, trying to hold back my emotions. "Because I loved her for four years, and it hurts to know she’s with my brother." "But you’re hungry, right? Is that why you’re going to the market?" Favon asked, his fluffy tail twitching nervously. "Exactly. I need somethi
I opened the door to my house, stepping inside with Fel Yang trailing behind me. The warmth of the place greeted us, and the familiar sound of the kids laughing echoed from down the hall. “You really weren’t joking about the kids, huh?” Fel’s voice carried an amused tone, but I just sighed, shrugging. “Yeah, they’re all here. Let’s hope they don’t act up tonight.” Of course, as if they heard me, three of them came charging down the hall, faces lighting up when they saw me. They stopped short when they noticed Fel, curiosity filling their eyes. “Dad! Who’s the lady?” one of them asked, wide-eyed. I could already sense the chaos brewing. Fel Yang bent down, smiling at the kids. “I’m an old friend of your dad’s. You all must be hungry, huh?” They nodded like little soldiers awaiting orders, and Fel glanced over at me. I felt my jaw tighten a bit, unsure how to handle this situation. She was making herself at home too easily. “I’ll handle dinner,” Fel said, looking at me with th
As I stood in the dimly lit room, memories began flooding my mind. It felt like a flashback, distant but vivid. The first quest. That weird encounter. [Beginner Quest: Say hello to the spirit in front of you.] § Reward: 50,000 coins and 100,000 gold. § Penalty: High fiver for 1 month. “Hello? Umm... I’m sorry, I don’t know what’s happening, I’m... kind of speechless,” I had stammered back then, looking at the translucent figure before me. [Congratulations: You completed the quest.] [Congratulations! You will receive 100,000 gold.] [Congratulations! You will receive 50,000 coins.] I had stared blankly at the system’s notification. That was when things started spiraling out of control. The butler ghoul, and then *him*—Sesy the evil spook. I had looked seriously at both of them, trying to piece it together. The evil spook was the one who had bumped into me, and the butler ghoul seemed oddly respectful. For some reason, they acted like they knew me, or at least my line
As 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. Yo
[Error!] [Unable to access full system data for user: Lu Shian.] [Retrying...] For the first time, the system seemed rattled, and I could feel the hesitation in its responses. I blinked at the screen, completely caught off guard. "Wait, what's going on?" As I stood there, staring at the misty horizon, the wind howled around me, carrying the weight of that strange encounter. I had no idea what kind of chaos was unraveling within my system. "Status," I called again, half-expecting everything to look normal, but instead— *Ding* [Error! Neither System, New Underworld System, Exorcist System…conflict detected.] [Cannot access the status window.] "What the hell…?" I blinked in confusion, watching the error messages flash across the screen. My status window was glitching out, a garbled mess of numbers and symbols I didn’t recognize. “Uh, Nero? What’s going on?” I asked, feeling a growing sense of unease. Nero, normally so calm, seemed equally taken aback. [It’s… unu
[You acquire Double Body] [Welcome to Sixth Close Global Menace] [Title of the Dungeon: Underworld Food Resto] [Task: Work harder and survive for 7 days] [Players in the dungeon: 11] The moment the system announcement ended, I found myself surrounded by darkness, a deep red glow pulsing faintly from the bloody, cracked walls around me. I took a deep breath, trying to ground myself in the reality of this bizarre place. "So this is the Underworld Food Resto," I muttered, surveying my surroundings. The smell of charred flesh and strange spices filled the air, making my stomach churn. I glanced at my hands, feeling the weight of the task ahead. Serving, cooking, and taking orders from creatures straight out of nightmares was not what I’d envisioned when I woke up this morning. [As you have the Double Body skill, you also have a double body. Your system, Nero, can possess it, and he will use your double skill. Remember: whenever you activate Double Body, you can only use your norm
The grim atmosphere in the Underworld Food Resto had thickened over the last day. Two of the players from another team were now gone—killed due to failure. Their screams still echoed in the back of my mind, a chilling reminder that survival here wasn’t guaranteed. The system wasn’t merciful, and every mistake carried a price.**[11 players remaining: 9]**We were gathered in the dining hall, and as the notification vanished, the doors to the kitchen swung open. The top patrons and the grotesque supervisors of each team strode in with their haunting presence.Gorbul, the massive ogre-like figure who oversaw the kitchen, cracked his knuckles with a disturbing grin, while Drallith, the shadowy wraith in charge of service, hovered silently, his cold, mist-like fingers curling in the air. Zargath, the skeletal overseer of the order-taking team, moved with eerie precision as he floated by.“Today, things change,” Gorbul growled, his deep, gravelly voice vibrating through the room. “You’ll
It’s already been three days. So much has happened, and yet here I am, stuck in this whirlwind of chaos. The Underworld, the Exorcist world, the New Underworld—everything’s a tangled mess. And now the dungeon is summoning me again.[I thought you already forgot] I can’t even begin to process it. Do I really have to go back? Can I just ignore the call, skip the dungeon, and hide out somewhere? [Are you that tired?]Maybe I could just run away to my cat cafe, forget all this madness. I’d just make some tea, curl up with my cats, and pretend none of this ever happened. It sounds so simple, so peaceful.[What a Life? Don't forget you're doing this to level up] But of course, that’s impossible. I’m already in too deep. The moment I think I’m free, they pull me back. There’s no escaping this mess. It’s like every part of my life is being pulled into some twisted game, and I’m nothing but a pawn.[Wow..... So Dramatic]I run my fingers through my hair, staring out the window. The world ou
The air in the conference room was thick with tension as I stood, listening to the various reports and updates being shared. But no matter how hard I tried to focus on the matters at hand, I couldn’t shake the feeling of something unresolved, something looming in the back of my mind. I hadn’t expected Wang Li to show up here, not in front of everyone. But then, I felt a shift in the room—a strange energy that seemed to settle around me. My gaze flicked to the door, just as it creaked open. Wang Li stepped inside, her eyes immediately locking onto mine. The moment she entered, I could feel the unease ripple through the room. Conversations faltered, and heads turned, sensing the shift in the atmosphere. But I couldn’t care less about the curious stares. She had my full attention now. I straightened, my heart rate quickening despite myself. "Li," I said quietly, my voice stern as I glanced at the others in the room. "What are you doing here?" Wang Li didn’t waste time. Her express
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
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
[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
As my body upgraded, I suddenly noticed my second body had disappeared—where the hell was I now? My soul felt like it had been thrown into some unknown location. I looked around. All I could see were dense, foggy clouds swirling in an endless void.[Aspirant Exorcist! Welcome to the Gate of the Exorcist World. Prepare for your First Nomination.]“What... the fuck? Where the hell am I!?”I stepped onto the ground, glancing back and forth, left and right.“Nero?! Where the fuck is me!?”Before I could get an answer, my foot slid over something sharp—a jagged stone—and I fell hard onto the ground. Pain shot through my foot as blood started to pool around the wound. A strange itching sensation followed, and a cold wind passed through me. My body shivered involuntarily.[First Nomination: Task It or Take It.]Task It: A Rank High, Dark Poltergeist has been troubling many people in the North Region. They're dangerous. Save it as soon as possible, or it may end up as one of the Ghost King’s
Seated at the head of the table, I stared at the ominous window floating before me.[Challenge Quest: You successfully made another body of yours! But, don't let this experience be yours alone! Share your second body's point of view with everyone. Remember, no secret can always hide in the dark.]Reward: 250,000 goldPunishment: 'Title: I'm the Great Head' terminated & 'System Banking' confiscated× Warning: If your 'System Banking' is confiscated, all transactions will be invalid, and any gold sent to an illegal bank will be seized.The moment I read that word—"confiscation"—my body tensed. "Confiscation?!" The word erupted from my mouth before I could stop it, startling everyone in the room.I slammed my clenched fist against the table, the loud thud echoing like a drumbeat. My arms pushed against the wood as I shot to my feet, fury coursing through me. My teeth gritted so tightly it ached, and I swept my gaze across the room. Every pair of eyes was fixed on me, wide and confused."
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
*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