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The Successor System The Contest begins
He stretched out before looking through the window at a clear blue sky. It felt so good to be alive, he couldn’t wait for what today and the next few days had in store for him and certain people. He had prepared early as the contest was being hosted in a different place which was in the middle of all 3 training mansions of the 3 branch families.He didn’t need to take anything with him as all their needs would be provided there so after completing part of his daily quest and dressing up, he walked towards the door of his room but just before crossing he stared back at his bed with sadness in his eyes.This was probably the last time he was going to see his bed and his room. Not only them but the mansion as a whole.He had built his first-month worth of memories here so it felt a little sad but at the same time, he couldn’t wait to leave as he needed to see the outside world and was restricted here.After one last glance, he closed the door b
The Successor System Unexpected Guest
“In the first stage of the contest, you will be fighting in duos. The total number of contestants is 48, so you would be put into four different groups and duo partners would have to battle duo opponents in their groups. This is the group stage and the two duos from each group with the best result would proceed to the next stage.”“To win, both opponents should either be rendered unconscious or give up. Natural weapons and magic of all kinds are accepted. You would be allowed to meet and discuss with your partner 30 minutes before your match begins. That would be all for now.”The voice stopped there as Art let out a sigh.'So they’re keeping us in the dark on who our partners are until shortly before the match. That’s not very nice.Thirty minutes won’t be enough to get to know how to sync with your partner’s ability much less come up with a strategy. And we also have to be careful not to give much information to our partners as they can end up as our enemies later on.’A smile appear
The Successor System Frigga's Match
He wasn’t familiar with the other 3 faces but the last was Frigga. If he was to convert Frigga's capabilities into stat, he would still lose out even now and he was yet to see his fighting style.He casually placed his hand on his jaw while waiting for the fight that was about to take place. After thirty minutes, 4 figures appeared on the battlefield facing each other in pairs. Frigga who was paired with another boy stared at their opponents which was a boy and a girl duo in ridicule. His partner had a confident smile while both of their opponents were worried, uncertain of their victory. These were normal emotions as they had all been present in the true weapon ceremony and could still recognize Frigga who got picked as a group leader. Without a doubt, he was a powerful foe. But still, they weren’t going to go down without a fight. Their parents, and siblings who were considered true family members were watching. Frigga held a two-meter-long bill in his hand while the boy beside
The Successor System Grand Acting
The person displayed as his teammate was someone he was familiar with. She was Jasmine. The person who had approached him after his defeat by Iris. According to his ranking, she was previously number 4 which made him happy as she was strong enough to help with his play.The reason he referred to it as his ranking was because he was the one who made it up. There was nothing official about it. But he was sure that he was right unless there were more anomalies like Tess who isn’t able to release her true ability for certain reasons.He wondered what kind of face his partner would be making. ********************************Jasmine stared at the screen in front of her with eyes filled with disbelief and parted lips. How? Just how was she stuck with someone like him? She calmed herself down, panicking wasn’t going to help her. She needed to come up with a strategy for them to fight. Shortly after, they got teleported into a different room. Art stared at the bracelet on his hand con
The Successor System Get your revenge
This match was going to be a bit special as all the competitors were from the same branch family. As Art appeared in the waiting room with her, she noticed that he was giving off a different vibe than before.“Is something wrong?” She asked to which he shook his head. He smiled from time to time and the smile on his face was quite frightening. Seeing this part of him reminded her about the change he had undergone which she had forgotten because of his recent display of weakness.Shortly after, they were teleported into the battlefield along with their opponents JV and Chucky.They seemed even happier than him. They were like someone who just got their 10-year-old long wish granted.They were surprised to find themselves as partners but couldn’t tell what the reason for this was, but now they understood. This was without a doubt destined by the heavens.Even though they felt excited, they couldn’t let their guards down as they knew well how strong Jasmine was. They believed he was e
The Successor System Shocking everyone
“Vwooooooom,”“Zoooooooom!!”They both hurtled towards each other and a few meters apart, they swung their swords which made a clang upon impact and JV took two steps backwards showing already who had the upper hand in strength. JV who couldn’t accept this sent out many more slashes but Art succeeded in blocking every single one and when he got an opening, he swung his sword towards JV’s neck without putting too much effort but when JV blocked, it felt quite heavy so he decided to duck avoiding Art’s dagger which he stabbed towards him but he failed to notice Art’s feet which were being raised towards his face. He ended up kissing Art’s boots while staggering backwards with blood trailing from his lips. “What’s wrong? Don’t tell me that’s all you’ve got?” Art smirked teasingly. Everyone watching this was gob-smacked especially the Vons who were even frozen in shock. From this short exchange, Art was proven stronger than JV. When did someone who was so pitiful gain strength of thi
The Successor System NIGHTMARE
“JV are you alright?” Chucky knelt beside him.“I’m fine, I just dropped my guard a little,” he spat while standing up with blood dripping from his left shoulder. “But you’re injured. I think I should take it from here.”“Don’t give me that crap,” JV retorted. “I would be the one to bring him down.” Chucky folded his fist as he said words that he never thought possible in his entire life.“I- I hate to admit it. I don’t know how, but he’s stronger than we expected. We…….we would have to team up to defeat him.”JV bit his lips so hard that blood began to flow out. Teaming up against this loser. This was far from acceptable but it was the reality. He promised to disgrace him to the highest possible point before claiming victory. “Aren’t you guys done flirting?” Art yawned causing their anger to rise to abnormal heights.Chucky’s choice of weapon was a pair of gauntlets with claws so he was also a close-range fighter.“Let’s go,” they both crouched down with Art doing the same, he h
The Successor System Mysterious Figure
Everyone watched as Art made them suffer drastically. He made sure not to hit their vital organs so as not to get the officials involved but right now, he had to stop. If he continued, he would be considered someone cruel, heartless, or even a psychopath.Not that he cared about their opinion of him, but it wasn’t a good idea for people to think of him like that with his current strength. So even though he wasn’t satisfied, he had to let them off. He stared at their bloodied body along with some broken bones which was barely conscious for some seconds before shaking his head.He was about to walk away when he remembered something so he turned and spat on Jv’s face then proceeded to walk away. The whole arena watched him in silence with a smile forming on the face of a silver-haired and yellow-eyed lady. Jasmine subconsciously stepped back as he walked past her without sparing a glance. She was glad that this was their last match together as she didn’t believe she could fight comfor
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“Art?” Elora’s voice broke the tranquility of the courtyard, her green eyes widening as she took in his appearance. Her heart-shaped lips parted in surprise, and for a moment, she seemed lost for words. She hadn’t expected him to show up, much less looking so… different. Art inclined his head slightly in a gesture of courtesy. The movement was restrained and formal, but it unsettled Elora. She didn't want him acting this way. “You’re here,” Art said, shifting his gaze to the person he was most familiar with. “Yes,” Asura replied, her bright purple eyes locking onto his. Her keen gaze swept over him, noting the changes not just in his stature but his overall demeanor. This was the first time they’d seen each other since the raid, and Asura could sense that Art had grown. Finally, Art’s attention shifted to the third figure present, the most imposing of the group. A woman in her late twenties stood with her arms lightly crossed. Her long, straight white hair flowed elegantly in the
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Art walked through an open pathway, hands in his pockets. He was looking better after finally getting some sleep.Neither Viron nor Sil was in the room. He hadn’t seen them for over two weeks, only occasionally sensing their presence when they returned. The same went for Daste, his third roommate.For some reason, he hadn’t heard anything from his guide during this time. This wasn’t like other instances—it felt different. He couldn’t sense her at all. He believed it had something to do with the body she had told him to hold back in the room back then.Several people were walking and talking around him. From the crowd, he suddenly heard his name.“Art!!!”He turned toward the voice to see Caitlyn running toward him. That’s right, he hadn’t seen her during all this time either. She had a worried yet surprised expression written all over her face.She stopped just in front of him, immediately noticing the changes in his appearance over the past month. He had grown slightly taller and loo
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Hmph!A soft grunt escaped as a boy slumped back into the chair he was seated on.His usual spiky black hair now drooped, and his golden eyes—once vibrant—were dimmed by exhaustion, with dark bags beneath them. His complexion was pale, a clear sign of poor health.Anyone who had known him before would immediately notice the stark changes in his appearance. Yet, despite his unhealthy look, there was no mistaking that he had grown stronger. His muscle mass had significantly increased, and the calluses and bruises on his hands told a story of relentless physical training. But perhaps the most striking difference was the aura of magic surrounding him. Even when suppressed, it was intimidating. His roommates, had they been less powerful themselves, might have felt uneasy simply being near him.This was also a result of intense mana cultivating to improve his magic core. All this was the result of one month of grueling training since his return from the Ancient City. Today marked exactly
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Within a certain place, A vast, hollowed-out cavern was concealed behind a cascading waterfall deep within the mountains. The roar of the water outside echoed faintly through the chamber, mixing with the low hum of tension that filled the space. The air was damp, and the stone walls were rough and unrefined, scarred with cracks that seemed to form a web around the room. Seven figures stood at different points in the chamber, each occupying their own corner of the expansive space. The dim, flickering light from a series of braziers scattered throughout the room cast long shadows, distorting their forms on the uneven walls. One stood near the entrance, leaning casually against the stone, his arms crossed and his face hidden by the shadow of his hood. Another lingered by a jagged outcrop at the far side, their fingers idly tracing a scar etched into the rock, as if lost in thought. A third crouched low on a raised ledge, their sharp eyes scanning the others like a predator assessing p
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“Are you feeling better now?” Sonra asked Rhea, her voice soft with concern. Rhea, like the others, had several bandages wrapped around her body. The rest of their party was in a similar state, their injuries a testament to the ordeal they had just survived. Though they had been congratulated by their superiors for their bravery and promised additional points, the weight of what they had faced left no room for celebration. The atmosphere among them was heavy. Each member was lost in thought, reflecting on the experience of barely escaping death. For most of them, this was their first brush with mortality, and it had left an indelible mark. Rhea’s gaze was distant, her thoughts trapped in a memory she wished she could forget. She kept recalling the tragedy of her childhood, where no help had come in time. If only things had been different, maybe those other children wouldn’t have died. The pain of that day was etched into her expression, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Ramond
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The eerie sensation of being watched thickened the air around them. Art and Asura exchanged wary glances, their breaths quickening as the oppressive feeling pressed down on them. It wasn’t long before their worst fears were confirmed. From the shadows, five ash-like humanoid figures emerged, their forms identical to the entity they had barely managed to defeat moments ago.The duo sat frozen on the ground, unable to rise, not because of exhaustion alone but because the sheer magnitude of the threat was paralyzing. The figures moved with unnerving synchronicity, their glowing blue runes pulsing rhythmically like malevolent heartbeats.Four of the creatures stopped at an equidistant perimeter, forming an ominous circle around their prey. But the fifth, larger and more menacing, stepped forward, breaking the symmetry. Its towering frame cast a long shadow over the duo, and its glowing blue eyes locked onto them with an intensity that felt almost sentient.Art and Asura didn’t move. They
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“Do you have anything in mind?” She asked, preparing herself. “Yes,” a grin appeared on Art’s face. “I’ve been preparing something during our fight. It’s a good thing we didn’t end up dead before I could use it. I believe that it has weaknesses at some points of its body, which happen to be its magic energy source. It seems that it was made by a mage from long ago, but I’m surprised that it’s still functional and this strong.”"I think delivering powerful hits to these points could destroy it. But I doubt that we'll be able to do that without at least one of us getting killed."He was able to learn all this after he researched rune magic. When they arrived here, he tried creating a teleportation circle that would link to the one he left back in the forest, but it failed. Something seemed to be obstructing it. This showed that he still had much to learn.But if things go well, they might just succeed in defeating it.“Here’s what we’ll do…”***The Ash humanoid, which had been looking
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Fragments of the Frosty Past
The crumbling walls of the abandoned city wrapped around them like a grave, the air heavy with silence. Art and Asura sat across from each other in the hollow of a shattered building, their exhaustion palpable. The faint glow from the top filtered through cracks in the ceiling, casting soft light over their battered forms.It seemed that night was upon them since it was slowly getting darker.Art leaned back against the cold stone wall, his breathing finally steadying. He glanced at Asura, who sat with her knees drawn up, frost still clinging faintly to her fingertips. The way the light touched her pale skin and the shadows danced in her lilac-white hair made her look ethereal, even now. Even though she was pretty messy. “You weren’t bad out there. We’re just outmatched,” Art said, breaking the quiet.Asura blinked, caught off guard. Her gaze shifted to him, studying his face. “Outmatched huh?” she repeated, tilting her head slightly.He nodded. “Most people would’ve folded under tha
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We'll definitely save them.
“Guys!!!” Sonra and Caitlyn, among the six who arrived with Professor Verone, sprinted toward their party members. Relief washed over their faces, though it was mixed with worry. When Verone informed them of the danger their friends faced, they feared the worst. Miraculously, despite the odds, everyone was alive. Tears glistened in Caitlyn's eyes as she embraced Rhea. “You’re okay! I thought…” “I know,” Rhea said softly, exhaustion evident in her voice. “We’re still here.” The reunion was bittersweet, shadowed by the looming threat. While the students exchanged hurried words of relief, the adults gathered nearby, their attention already on the remnants of the battle. Professor Verone addressed the bald man in their group. “Did you discover anything?” “Where’s Japh?” the bald man demanded brusquely. “He’s unavailable,” Verone replied calmly. “I’m in charge. Report to me.” The bald man gave her a brief nod, then explained the details of the creature they had encountered. As he sp
