Chapter 44 - Preparation

As Zack arrived home, he finally had a moment to reflect on the information he had gathered—or rather, he had no other choice but to think about it. Traits were supposed to be something deeply ingrained within individuals, shaping their abilities and defining who they were. So, how was it possible for people to obtain skills from each other simply by killing?

The question bothered Zack's mind, prompting him to consider the underlying cause behind this phenomenon. It was clear that the system governing their world played a pivotal role in these dynamics. But what was its ultimate purpose?

One possibility loomed in Zack's thoughts: perhaps the system wanted to see them killing each other. It was a chilling realization but one that seemed to fit the pieces of the puzzle. By pitting individuals against each other and incentivizing conflict, the system could be manipulating them to fulfill some unknown agenda. Perhaps to create the strongest warrior…