[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't see them. Is it because of the panel? [Level: High Ghost Name: Evil Spook Nickname: (give him a name) Age: 236 years old] [Evil Spook, is one of the most Loyal suburdinate of the Ghost King. He's one of a famous creatures in whole world. It's either you'll be scared of his aura or be acquainted to him. WARNING! BE CAREFUL BECAUSE HE HATES GUYS WHO WAS FULL OF THEIR SELF] HOH! I see, it's Small Evil Spook. It's been a while my Sesy, though I hope you won't give your existence to me. This time. "Who!" I shouted while desperately looking for someone. Though I already see them, it's a matter of time to just act like I didn't know them. 'If old man Lu were just here, but his son sent him to another life, What a bunch of trash!' He meant to say that my uncles and father sent grandfather to afterlife. Well, that old man was still existing. They just didn't know that grandfather became one. A special one. Who the all creatures respecting, wait. If I come back? Those that mean I'll receive all his gift again? System! Why my grandfather's gift is not here yet!? [System Error] [System Error] [Finding the reason.....] [Finding the reason. Successful!] [DING!] [ULTIMATE TYCOON SYSTEM AND EXORCIST SYSTEM COMBINATION ATTEMPTING!] [ATTEMPTING LOADING.......] [Ding!] [Congratulations! Combination successfully created] [Congratulations! Ultimate Exorcist Tycoon. Activated] I see. That's why, I can't here that punk Nero. [.....] |Oh! Hello Nero!| He's back! My partner is back. [What's happening?] [How?] |I see, you have memories too. I came back to past| [It's not called memories. It's just my drive was already have lot's of information about you. Us, and our future. Is this even allowed? How the hell, did you do this? Did you finally lost your brain, for real? And sell your soul to demon!?] |Wow! So rude. I also didn't know. Everything is happening so fast. This should happen next month, but look. I'm already seeing them| [Hmm....] [Before that... There was so many things to give you. It's from your grandfather, the ghost king] |I was waiting for real| [Though, I feel like I ate something. A while ago, and now I feel so big. Why? Oh! There was a lots of new things here! How did this happen!?] Ah... How can I explain to him? I see, I'm not alone again. I have him again. This time, I won't let anyone to offer there existence for me. [That won't happen.] |hmmm...| [You were thinking, that I will offer my existence for you. That won't happen] Wow... You become a legitimate scumbag, Nero. I can't believe this, I'm so speechless. [That's not what I meant! I mean, I become so strong now. And I can feel that you too. This tycoon, is a power of a demon soul. I know it, you really sell your soul] The what? Sell my soul? Can you even do that? How? [You didn't? What the hell happened after I offer my existence!? And it's not like that. I can feel your whole feelings, and look at me! I'm so upgraded] [.... I was about to say... that you might be a hidden genius, but you didn't sell it] |I thought you said, you can see our future? Why not just look at my memories just like in my first life| [I thought it's our future.... I see it's memories. I have a trauma looking at your memories before, I don't think I can handle it. I'm literally different now, I'm not just a system] Okay. Then I'll say it, Aden is a demon. And I'm also a haft demon. That's probably the reason, why I came back. When I woke up, the first thing that I saw is the word 'You've Awaken Unique Demon Ghostmaster' something like that. [So... You're a ghost now? But you're not. If you're a ghost there's no way you still have me, and you'll automatically crowned as the 'ghost king'] Ghost and Ghostmaster is different. Demon has a power, my power is to control time and to take advantage of it. I can give time, take someone to past or future. But it will require a lifetime. My brother Aden. His power is charm, that's why at first I thought that's the reason why my girlfriend like him. But no, she just really like him. [That girl. I really don't like her. If you just listen before.... Hasy! It's not like we can't change it. This time! I make sure that girl won't try to manipulate you] [Nevermind.... Here---- The hell is this!] [Is this a virus!?] The hologram is now full of red, and glitching so much. What is happening, if Nero didn't know what's happening. There's a possibility that it's not the tycoon system. [It's really not! Democracy. Your mother is part of Democratic? Wow, what a high level demon you are. Your highness] |What do you mean. When did I become a high level demon, as far that I know that's not happened before| This is so impossible, my system is lagging. [That's why you're a unique demon ghostmater. I see, everything make sense. That's why you can tame lots of creatures] "Congratulations! You, the first unique ghostmaster. Has the opportunity to join the Sixth Closed Menance. The Dungeon will start at 9:11:59." The hologram said. The heck is happening? It's not even the prompt of my Nero or the tycoon system. Those this mean the bloody laggy thing in the hologram screen aren't from my system? "It's feel like someone is summoning me." I said, as I feel Grisly. [So familiar..... The aura kinda feel the Nethers World] "Then... How about the underworld? Isn't that the same?" I said, and I was shocked by how the evil spook look at me. I forgotten about him. [It's different. Remember, you can't go in Nether world without going to underworld. But you can go in underworld, without going to Nether World] I see. Okay. Fine. I need to know, what this about. This really not happen before. So why the heck is this happening now. I take out my phone, I type the word 'The Sixth Closed Menance' Notice Of Global Warming Sixth Closed Menance -posted 2 months ago- Read author only. Dear, If you received an invitation. It doesn't matter if it's bloody way or hologram way. I regret to inform you, but everything is real. [Well, this is so insane.....] |I know right| Those unexpected incidents in different locations are linked to return of a global menance player. The newly established guilds and corporation, was created by our government with others. [I can't understand.] Some people were chosen to enter the dungeon. With vicious ghost and any creatures. Everyone can kill you, everyone can be your workmate. But remember, the moment you break the rule. Someone will kill you, so be wise and don't waste time. At least half of the players died. But the survivors will gain the chance to control the ghost and other objects in the game. [You, don't need this shit. Even if you don't win you can just tame them. You're a famous tamer anyways] |Well, it's kinda feel exciting| "To die or to live, it's up to you. Don't forget to share this, everyone deserves to know it." [I see. It's almost time, for ghost to be seen by normal people] What do you mean? [I mean..... It's really a menace] I rolled my eyes. Yeah, right. "I got a system, it's impossible to die" [That's true. And I'm so upgraded, you have new task arriving] [Ding!] [Task 2: join the Sixth Closed Menance] [Rewards: 200 Nether Gold Coins, Essential Random Bear+10] "Hoh! Interesting""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
As I guided the massive creature to his seat, every muscle in my body screamed to run. I could barely hide the tremble in my hands as I forced a smile. "This way, please." The creature loomed over me, its voice a deep rumble. “You’re lucky you spoke up,” it growled. “For a second, I thought I might make you my next meal.”I couldn’t help but laugh—fiercely, even—as I bowed. "Thank you for sparing me." I could hear the tension in my voice, but I stayed composed. As the creature settled down, I approached, preparing to take its order. But something changed. It leaned in, sniffing the air around me, its massive eyes narrowing with suspicion.“What is it?” I asked, keeping my tone neutral despite the rapid thudding of my heart.“You… smell like someone of a higher rank.” The creature’s voice was quieter now, almost fearful. “I can’t let you take my order. I’m just a lowly being.”I froze for a second, my heart hammering in my chest. My knees buckled beneath me, and before I realized it,
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