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The Successor System Battling an E-ranked beast
The beast in front of him as he assumed truly blended in with this environment. A completely green mantis. Well, this wasn’t just any mantis as it was 3 feet tall with a masculine frame and numerous sharp teeth which had blood stains most likely from a recent meal.It stared viciously at him with its yellow slit eyes. Its forelegs or arms as some people may refer to had sharp edges like a blade and just by looking at it, he could tell that if he wasn’t careful, he would end up in at least two halves. The grip on his dagger tightened as he took a fighting stance. He would’ve preferred to move back where there was less grass but he didn’t think it was wise to move yet with a beast such as this which could attack at any time.He planned on wheeling them backwards during the fight. Just like with the wolves, he was observing it closely and could already tell that it would be more difficult to predict. After all, this was an E-ranked beast.
The Successor System True Weapon Summoning
The rustling of the grasses by the wind along with the drops of blood falling from them were the only sounds being made as two faces stared at each other. One, a man, and the other a beast. Art could feel the effects of losing much blood and had to end this quickly but he knew that his performance would be affected, so he had to take this with extreme caution as a slip might end his life.He also stood still because his foe was in a worse state than him with a deep cut in its throat which prevented it from using its magic ability and it was still a beast despite its little intelligence, so surely it was going to attack first and he wasn’t wrong. It ran towards him with unsteady steps. Art had already leveled down the grasses around him which could limit his movement so he didn’t plan on moving from this spot as his brain calculated at a stunning rate how to counter and kill it.Most E-ranks won’t be able to handle something like this not just because of strength, but also experience.
The Successor System A ball and skills
~Puff~~Puff~“Pwahahahaha!” She burst into laughter as Art’s face turned red with different emotions rising within him. The thing on his hand, or better put, his true weapon or what it was supposed to be, didn’t seem like a weapon at all.He was holding onto a ball about the same size as a peeled coconut fitting perfectly on his hand.It was shiny silver in colour being perfectly smooth. This would’ve been pleasing to the eyes if it wasn’t supposed to be a weapon so it looked useless in his. What the hell was he supposed to do with this, play catch with his enemies? Even the screwdriver would've been better.The process of all this thinking was developing into a headache along with his guide who wasn’t making matters any better. He began to subconsciously grip the ball harder.After laughing to her satisfaction, she voiced out. ‘Say, I take my words back about your luck. You keep surprising me in ways I don’t expect. So….., how does it work?’ “DON’T FUCKING ASK ME THAT! How the h
The Successor System Why is she staring here longer?
After arriving in the mansion, he headed for his room which was somewhat difficult as he had to avoid being sighted because of his state. He somehow managed to pull it off before cleaning himself up and bandaging some of his wounds.The materials of the bandages had some healing properties. So it just didn’t serve as a cover for the injuries. He put on a new set of clothes including a long-sleeved hoody, so most of the bandages were concealed.After sitting aimlessly for some time, he decided to check out the underground training arena. He had gone there several times in the past two weeks even having the luxury to complete level 4 and now he wanted to see how much he could fare against level 5. The hallway was quiet, well, it wasn’t as though it was usually noisy. Most of them were still learning how to use and control their true weapons better. They had all done the weapon-sealing ritual with their true weapons which would finalize the bond between them.It wasn’t hard as they j
The Successor System Iris vs Art
He shook his head in disappointment. After all that, she missed her throw. Not just him, others had similar thoughts.He took the sword from his lap and stretched it to Charles. Charles was hesitant, staring at Iris whose gaze was unwavering. Looking back at Art who still had the sword stretched out, he said, “As much as I would like to spar with her, I think she wants someone else.”Art a little bit confused, looked towards Iris. He looked behind him to see nobody before looking back at her with furrowed eyebrows. Without a doubt, she was staring at him.‘What’s with her, why me?’ He looked at the sword he was holding before closing his eyes to make a decision. ‘Hmmm. This might be a good opportunity. I’ll make them believe I’m still very weak, hereby raising the face-slapping to greater heights,' he chuckled slightly with a slight smile confusing Charles. When his eyes opened, they were burning with determination as he stood up and walked towards the arena.“What the hell, Why d
The Successor System Art's Experiments
The next day came in a flash. Well, that was what he would love to say but he barely got any sleep last night. He was just excited to check out his system skills, features, and also his true weapon.After freshening up and changing the bandages on his wounds, he had a hearty breakfast made by Racheal and now he was locked up in his room.“Where do I start?” He muttered.“Umm….. Alright. Come forth.” His hand glowed before revealing the silver orb which he now held onto. His true weapon.He decided to do the weapon-sealing ritual first. Using his F-rank dagger, he created a cut on his palm and let a few drops fall on his true weapon which absorbed the blood and shortly after, it began glowing.He could feel his bond with the orb in front of him deepen and after the glow vanished, the orb was no longer silver but now black and golden.He tried to control the weapon telepathically but he failed as it seemed to be something accessible when he gets stronger. Even though a weapon was S-ran
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
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Invitation 2
“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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Invitation 1
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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A much stronger Art
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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The Kyusei
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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Reunion
“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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Saved?
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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False Relieve
“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
