As they all left the office, Sora sent a message to Kara using the friend-list messaging feature: "Do you know why NPCs don't take part in the war? And why do people still call them NPCs when it's impossible to tell them apart from players unless you inspect them?"
Kara quickly replied, "Well, they don’t seem to mind the nickname. They’re bound by stricter rules than we are, and they appeared after the update. They seem and act human, but no one really knows where they come from or ...
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A few players exchanged knowing glances. "If he is a hidden class," someone whispered, "he’s only going to get stronger."
Further back in the arena, the level 90+ players, those who bore the highest badges and ranks, remained silent, watching with barely a flicker of emotion. These were the best players of this war, players whose power eclipsed all others in the room. For them, Sora wasn’t yet a threat, merely an interesting blip on their radar.
"He’s got potential," one of ...
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Sora’s lips curled into a smile as he activated his buffs. Energy surged through him, his muscles coiling with newfound strength. “I’ll be fine.”
Around them, the crowd buzzed with curiosity. They had expected a straightforward test, but the way Sora activated his buffs—his tanking-focused Martial Titan class paired with leather gear more suited for speed—confused them. Was this some kind of new meta? A strategy no one had seen yet?
Elena, however, didn’t care.She si...
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Kara stepped forward, her expression focused, and raised her hands toward the injured man. A gentle glow began to emanate from her palms as she summoned her perfected healing skill—[Life Heal]. The air around her shimmered as the flow of mana surged through her, transforming into something far more potent.
Sora watched, knowing the extent of her spells. As Kara channeled her mana into life force, the healing power became almost tangible, as though the very essence of ...
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Sora and Kara raced across the landscape, the speed buff coursing through them as they moved effortlessly toward Stockholm. The wind whipped against their faces, but neither of them faltered. For them, traveling at speeds that would have left most players winded was a breeze.
Before noon, they reached the edges of the city. They slowed down, Kara breathing deeply, exhilaration clear on her face. "That was... incredible!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with excitement. "I need to get my sp...
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The clinking of dishes finally came to a stop as the last plate was placed in the drying rack. Sora dried his hands, glancing at his father as he moved around the kitchen, a comfortable silence settling over them.
Sora's mother steps came from upstairs and she soon joined the rest of the group. Kara stood quietly at the edge of the room, her eyes flickering between the three of them as they wrapped up their evening routine.
Sora’s father, Henri, stretched his back and let out a ...
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Sora studied her, impressed. "So, what else did you unlock?"
Kara's eyes lit up. "Well, thanks to the prolonged use of my [Time-Bending] skill, I made significant progress in refining my mana. My mana quality has greatly improved. I can feel that I can increase the time difference factor by 220 if I push it to the maximum" She paused for a moment before adding, "And I also developed a new ability: [Mana Absorber]. It's a skill that boosts my mana r...
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Sora noticed the change in her immediately. Kara wasn't just stronger—there was a feeling of life, immense power, and focus around her. Her eyes carried a new depth, and her posture radiated ambition and confidence. It was clear her mental strength had soared during her extended time inside the training bubble.
Kara stepped forward, a small smile tugging at her lips. "It feels like forever since we last spoke."
Sora gave her a slow nod. "It has been. Three days."
Kara blin...
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Kara blinked in surprise, taken aback by his request. "Use it?" she repeated, her voice laced with confusion. "But... I don't have the skill anymore. I lost it when I switched to the Vital Sage class."
Sora gave her a patient look. "I know. But who said you can not use it anymore?"
Kara hesitated, feeling a wave of uncertainty. How could she use a skill she no longer possessed? It didn't make sense. Yet, there was something in Sora's gaze—a calm confidence—that made her want t...
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Sora stood still, watching the trees outside the time-bending zone sway unnaturally fast while inside, everything seemed unchanged. He shifted his attention to Kara, his expression thoughtful.
"How long can you keep this effect going?" he asked.
Kara glanced at him, slightly nervous. "Thirty seconds, max."
Sora raised an eyebrow, genuinely impressed. "That's not bad at all." He glanced back at the world outside their zone, watching the rapid movements. "Now, reverse it."
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Kara stared at the contract, her heart pounding. The weight of the words before her was impossible to ignore. This was more than just an agreement; it was a binding partnership, one that demanded complete trust from both of them.
"You're asking a lot of me," she said softly, her fingers lightly brushing the edge of the contract. "But you're also giving a lot."
Sora nodded, his gaze steady. "I am. If we're going to survive what's coming, we need to be on the same page. And I need t...
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Sora walked through the bustling streets, his thoughts focused on the task ahead. The Auction House loomed in the distance, its towering structure standing as a testament to the importance of gear and resources in this new world. He quickened his pace, eager to secure what he needed before time ran out.
As he entered the Auction House, the atmosphere changed instantly. The sound of haggling filled the air as traders and adventurers bartered for rare items and gear. Sora scanned the list...
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The Adventurer's Guild was bustling with activity as Sora, Kara, and Areva met near the quest board to finalize the reward for their previous mission. Thierry, Amélie, and Céline had already left, saying they had other plans for the day. Sora noticed how different they seemed after their last dungeon. There was a fire in their eyes, a sense of purpose and determination that hadn't been there before. It made him proud, though he didn't show it.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, A...
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As Sora entered his room at the inn, he felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him, though his mind was still buzzing with the adrenaline of the past few days. His little companion, Hiyoko, fluttered onto the table, chirping softly as Sora settled into a chair.
Sora grinned down at the small bird. "Hey, Hiyoko, you want to get some body forging too? Might toughen you up a little."
The little bird froze, its tiny feathers puffing up in terror, and it frantically shook its head. Sora l...
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As the voice of the Trial Giver faded into the distance, leaving the room eerily quiet, Sora stood still, waiting for what he knew would come next. Moments later, a familiar ping echoed in his mind, followed by the appearance of a notification in front of his eyes.
[Quest Complete: Assist Kara in her Trial of the Virtuous]
[Reward based on contribution: XP, Gold, Legendary Item]
A rush of energy surged through his body, and the n...
2024-10-04 20:06:19 +0000 UTC
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Sora stood in a quiet corner of the training ground, taking a deep breath. His body hummed with power, each muscle and bone vibrating with the energy that had been coursing through him since his latest battles.
The familiar blue light flickered in front of his eyes as he opened his status panel, bracing himself for the changes he could feel within.
He smirked as the updated stats glowed before him:
[Status Update
Profile: Ralph Ed...
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Sora stood in the center of the clearing, surrounded by his teammates who were all bracing themselves for the trial.
He wasn't here to die, not today. Even if it came to that, he had his way out. Prestige would let him reset, but that wasn't an option he was keen on using unless absolutely necessary. Changing identities was a hassle, and reappearing as Sora would carry its own risks. What if Kara met him outside the dungeon and recognized him? It would be awkward, to say the least. ...
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As the group advanced through the tunnel, a chilling silence replaced the distant roars and echoes they had grown accustomed to. The atmosphere became heavier with each step, and a notification flashed before their eyes:
[Welcome to the Hidden Dungeon: Trial of the Virtuous]
The message hung ominously in the air. They continued walking, following the faint glow along the walls, having lost sight of the baby titanic bear. After what felt like an eternity, the...
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As the group stepped into the dungeon, the atmosphere immediately shifted. The air was thick and cold, the light dim, casting long shadows along the walls.
The entire dungeon felt otherworldly—a chunk of a different realm, cut from its origin and pasted into Earth. A barrier, white and tangible, enclosed the area. No one could cross it, nor could anyone see what lay beyond.
The only ways to leave a dungeon were retracing your steps to the entrance or defeating the dungeon's boss...
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The doors to the Adventurer's Guild swung open, and four players walked in together, chatting as they entered. Sora noticed them immediately, and even Hiyoko, perched on his shoulder, chirped softly in curiosity. Sora activated his [Mana Eyes], taking a closer look at the newcomers.
At the center of the group was a girl who caught his attention right away. She had short, dark auburn hair and sharp brown eyes. Her mana fluctuation were smooth and controlled, and Sora cou...
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Sora sat cross-legged under a large tree, his muscles still trembling from the brutal self-inflicted training he had just endured.
His body ached, but it was the good kind of ache—the kind that came with progress. Wiping the sweat from his brow, he leaned back against the tree, staring up at the sky. His mind was racing, not with pain, but with the potential of what he had just achieved.
A series of system notifications blinked in the corner of his vision. He had been so focused...
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Sora woke early, the morning light filtering through the small window of his rented room.
He found Hiyoko awake, playing with his Diamond Badge and a shiny ... watch ?
"Did you go out to steal things ?" His voice was full of suspicion as he looked at the little bird.
Hiyoko shook her head, showing a place under the bed. "You found this here?... You can keep it until we return it to the Inn then"
His familiar, understanding the meaning of those words, turned to face a c...
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"His mana pool and regeneration are off the charts," one of the adventurers muttered. "It's like he's running dozens of skills at once without even breaking a sweat. How can it be possible"
The woman increased her speed further, adapting her strikes to the rhythm of his defenses.
Sora's [Mana Shield] continued to break under her relentless assault, but she noticed something incredible—every time the shield was down, he was still there, dodging with ...
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Sora stepped into the bustling Adventurer's Guild of inner Paris - also known as Intra-muros.
The grand hall was filled with adventurers, merchants, and guild staff going about their business. Massive quest boards lined the walls, covered in listings for tasks ranging from simple monster slaying to full-scale wild boss [RAIDS].
The room buzzed with energy, but Sora's eyes were immediately drawn to the list of available quests.
He moved closer to the quest bo...
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Sora made his way to the bank, his mind already focused on the next steps. There was one thing he had put off for far too long—retrieving the items he had stored from his previous cycle before his last reset. He had accumulated a massive number of items, from materials to weapons, but he had never taken the time to sort or sell them.
As he entered the bank, he approached the clerk. "Hello, sir. How can I help you?" the clerk asked politely.
"I'd like to retrieve the items from m...
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Sora stood at the edge of the forest, eyeing the towering creature ahead of him. The beast was a [Silverback Juggernaut], a rare and ferocious monster known for its overwhelming strength and impenetrable hide.
It was a level 59 monster with a power level above 200 million, towering at four meters, covered in thick, metallic fur that shone under the moonlight. Its massive arms and claws looked terrifying, and its roar was enough to send lesser creatures fleeing in terro...
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Sora stood in the middle of the forest, his breathing steady, the air around him thick with mana. The early morning sunlight filtered through the trees, casting shifting patterns of light on the ground beneath him. He had been continuously channeling all his Martial Titan skills since he'd read the skills description, flooding his muscles and bones with mana, reinforcing them as much as possible. He could feel the subtle shifts within his body—his bones hardening, his muscles becoming ...
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He scrolled quickly through the skill descriptions. While some were clearly built for combat, what truly intrigued him were the first four. These weren’t ordinary skills—they were about reshaping his body, about forging his bones, muscles, and cells into something beyond human.
He reopened the skill panel and carefully read through the first three skills again:
[Skill: Titan Regeneration (Passive)]
Type: Passive
Description:&nbs...
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Sora leaned forward. "I came back because of Prestige. After she killed me, I reset. But I needed time to grow stronger. That's why I've been gone for so long. The last month, I've been training, pushing myself to be strong enough to handle whatever comes next."
His father paced the room, his mind clearly racing. "This is… hard to believe, Sora. You… you can reset, you said? Start over like it's nothing?"
Sora nodded again. "It's not easy. I lose everything each time....
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Skills:
[Skill: Speed Surge (Perfect)]
Type: Buff
Description: Speed Surge greatly enhances movement and attack speed for a sustained period, allowing the user to move and react with incredible agility. The skill can be focused on specific parts of the body, granting precision and control over the speed boost.
Effect: Increases movement and attack speed for 3 minutes. The user can selectively ...
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