I_Love_Ramen

The universe has always operated by a single, unwavering law: "Survival of the fittest." This fundamental rule governs everything, living or non-living.  It was this very law that Alastor found himself entangled with.

Awakening in a forest on planet Earth, in a forgotten corner of the universe, Alastor possessed no memories of his life before the age of four. Growing up, he quickly learned the brutal truth of this society: power was the currency of respect and longevity. Alastor clung to the hope of unraveling the mystery of his past. But his hopes were seemingly crushed when his bloodline ability manifested as [Speed]. It was an ability widely considered weak due to its inherent limitations, doing little to enhance his standing in this power-obsessed world. 

Just when his dream of uncovering his past began to flicker and fade, a glimmer of hope emerged. The pendant he wore, a constant presence he vaguely remembered from his earliest memories, suddenly flared to life. It was his only tangible connection to his past. And then, a bright blue screen materialized before his eyes.

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[SYSTEM DETECTED. HOST COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED.]

[SYSTEM INITIATING BINDING SEQUENCE...]

Level Up: Assassin.

Upon hearing Alastor's announcement, the group of teenagers scrambled into a somewhat haphazard line. The line snaked outwards, attracting the attention of other teens who had wandered further afield. Curiosity piqued, they quickly learned the reason for the commotion, and the queue grew even longer.

Alastor, a small smile playing on his lips, turned to the first person in line. He projected his voice, ensuring it reached even the stragglers at the back.

"Just so everyone is aware, every single item I have is priced at ten thousand credits!" he announced.

A wave of shock rippled through the assembled teens. Several gasps and cries of

"You might as well just point a weapon at us and rob us in broad daylight!" one exasperated voice exclaimed from the crowd. A chorus of murmurs and grumbles indicated widespread agreement.

Chapter 77. Survival Island [Part 3.]