Norway – The Beginning of a New Path
(Henry's POV)
The cold Norwegian wind howled around me as I stood atop a tall skyscraper, my gaze sweeping over the city lights below.
After parting ways with Samuel, I had come here—not for revenge, not for closure, but simply to end a chapter.
I took a deep breath, my breath visible in the freezing air.
"System, show me my status window."
A blue holographic screen materialized in front of me.
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[STATUS WINDOW – HEAVEN'S WING]
Name: Henry Hans
Title: The Divine Executioner
Level: 84 (Same as before parting with Samuel in the Demon World)
Strength: 245
Agility: 235
Endurance: 230
Intelligence: 195
Charisma: 165
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I closed the window, exhaling sharply.
Katerina.
The woman who once meant everything to me.
The woman who chose another man while still calling herself my wife.
I had already filed for divorce long ago, but she never signed the papers.
Not that it mattered.
I had already prepared for this.
There was a clause in the divorce papers—if we were not in contact for six months, then our marriage would be null and void.
And guess what?
Six months had passed.
I smirked bitterly.
Her assistant, Oberan, had personally sent me the photos of them together—naked, tangled in sheets, proof of her betrayal.
Why?
Because Oberan wanted me gone.
He wanted Katerina for himself. He wanted to "satisfy her better."
I scoffed. "Tch. Pathetic."
If he thought that would break me, he was a fool.
The moment I saw those pictures, I didn't rage, I didn't cry—I felt nothing.
Because my love for her had already died long before.
Now?
She was nothing to me.
Step Three – Moving Forward
I tightened my gloves, stepping closer to the edge of the rooftop.
"She and Oberan are no longer my concern."
She could live with him, love him, destroy herself with him.
I was free.
Now, there were more important matters at hand—solving issues, leveling up, and preparing for the next battle.
I took one last glance at the city below before vanishing into the night.
The cold night air bit at my skin as I stood atop the skyscraper, my coat billowing slightly in the wind. The city below was alive, but up here? It was just me.
I exhaled, watching my breath fade into the night.
"System, show me the remaining tasks of the human world."
A blue holographic screen materialized before me, glowing faintly in the darkness.
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[SYSTEM QUESTS – HUMAN WORLD]
1. Unfinished Business – Katerina & Oberan (Optional)
Your divorce is finalized, but their actions still cast a shadow over your past. Do you seek justice, revenge, or complete detachment?
Reward: +5 Intelligence, +3 Charisma, ??? (Hidden Choice)
2. The Missing Artifact – The Celestial Relic (Main Quest)
A powerful relic from the heavens has been stolen and is being hidden somewhere in the human world. Recover it before it falls into the wrong hands.
Reward: +15 Strength, +10 Intelligence, Divine Weapon Upgrade
3. The Syndicate's Secret – Project Hades (Linked to Samuel's Path)
The Syndicate's true weapon is nearing completion. Uncover the next phase of Project Hades and eliminate its key operators.
Reward: +20 Strength, +15 Agility, ??? (Special Skill Unlock)
4. Shadow Figures – The Hidden Order (Side Quest)
An unknown organization is watching you, monitoring your every move. Find out who they are before they strike first.
Reward: +12 Intelligence, +5 Endurance, Stealth Mastery
5. The King's Request – A Summon from the Holy Order (Mystery Quest)
You have received an official summon from the Holy Order. Their true intentions remain unclear. Will you answer?
Reward: ??? (Depends on Choices)
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I narrowed my eyes, scanning through the list.
So many paths. So many loose ends.
But one thing was clear—this world still had battles left for me.
I smirked. "Looks like I won't be getting bored anytime soon."
Now…
Where should I start?
The cold wind brushed against my face as I glanced at the glowing system screen in front of me.
"First of all, cancel Quest One."
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[SYSTEM UPDATE]
Quest: "Unfinished Business – Katerina & Oberan" has been removed.
You have chosen to fully detach from your past.
No rewards will be granted.
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I exhaled sharply, smirking.
"Good. Now, activate Quest Five."
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[SYSTEM QUEST UPDATE]
Quest Activated: "The King's Request – A Summon from the Holy Order"
Objective: Travel to the location marked on your system map and meet with the Grand Bishop of the Holy Order. Their true intentions remain unknown.
Location: Oslo, Norway – Saint Augustus Cathedral
Status: Urgent
Reward: ??? (Depends on choices made during the meeting.)
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A red marker flashed on my system map, showing the exact coordinates of Saint Augustus Cathedral in Oslom
I smirked. "Interesting. Let's see what these holy men want from me."
Without hesitation, I stepped off the skyscraper, free-falling for a few seconds before activating Celestial Blink—disappearing in a flash of light.
It was time to meet the Holy Order.
The Saint Augustus Cathedral stood tall against the night sky, its towering spires casting long shadows under the moonlight.
I landed silently on the stone steps, my Celestial Blink fading as I adjusted my coat.
The air was thick with power.
Something wasn't right.
As I walked inside, the grand hall was dimly lit by flickering candles. At the center, surrounded by robed figures, stood an elderly man in pristine white robes—The Grand Bishop of the Holy Order.
He turned the moment I approached.
"Henry Hans, the Divine Executioner." His voice was deep, reverberating through the cathedral. "You have answered our summon."
I smirked. "Didn't have anything better to do."
The bishop's piercing gaze studied me for a moment. "You are not one for formalities, I see."
"Never have been."
A few of the robed figures murmured amongst themselves, clearly not pleased with my attitude.
I didn't care.
"Let's skip to the part where you tell me why I'm here."
The bishop nodded, raising his hand.
A golden seal appeared in midair, pulsing with ancient energy.
"The world is on the brink of chaos, Henry. The Syndicate's actions, the corruption among humans, and now… the emergence of Project Hades."
I narrowed my eyes. "You know about Hades?"
He nodded. "We know more than you think. And that is why we need you."
Step One – The Holy Order's Request
"We want you to eliminate a threat far greater than the Syndicate," the bishop said gravely.
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And what's worse than a project that turns people into monsters?"
The bishop stepped forward, his expression grim. "The Fallen Seraph."
I stilled.
"You're joking."
"I wish I were."
The Fallen Seraph—a legend even among divine beings. Once a protector of balance, now an entity of pure destruction.
Something even demons feared.
I sighed. "And you want me to deal with this… why?"
The bishop's eyes hardened. "Because you are the only one strong enough to stand against it."
I chuckled. "Flattering. But if this thing is as bad as you say, why haven't you handled it yourselves?"
He exhaled. "Because… the Seraph is regaining power. We do not have the means to stop it, only to slow it down."
I rubbed my temples. "Tch. And here I thought I was just going to fight some holy warriors or something."
The bishop extended his hand, revealing an ancient relic—a golden pendant, radiating celestial energy.
"Take this. It will help you locate the Seraph."
I eyed it for a second before taking it. The moment my fingers touched it, a surge of divine power pulsed through me.
A new notification appeared.
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[SYSTEM UPDATE]
Quest Completed: "The King's Request – A Summon from the Holy Order"
Rewards Received:
+10 Intelligence
+5 Endurance
Seraph Locator (Artifact) – Allows the wielder to track the Fallen Seraph's movements.
New Quest Unlocked: "The Hunt for the Fallen Seraph"
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I clenched the pendant in my fist, smirking. "Well then… looks like I have a new target."
The bishop nodded. "May the heavens guide you, Henry Hans."
I turned, already walking toward the exit.
"I don't need guidance." I smirked. "I just need something to kill."
As I stepped out of the cathedral, I glanced at the pendant one last time.
The hunt had officially begun.