Somewhere in Eastern Europe – The Rise of the Heavenly Demon
(Samuel's POV – The Power of Level 102)
The battlefield was silent now.
The bodies of fallen enemies lay scattered across the ruined wasteland, their lifeless forms a testament to the sheer destruction I had unleashed.
Blood. Ash. Smoke.
Nothing but ruins and death surrounded me.
I exhaled, rolling my shoulders as my body surged with newfound strength.
The System notification appeared before me.
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[SYSTEM UPDATE]
Level Up: 96 → 102
Strength: +20
Agility: +18
Endurance: +16
Intelligence: +10
New Ability Unlocked: Abyssal Overdrive – Temporarily enhances all stats by 50% for five minutes in battle, but causes severe exhaustion afterward.
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I smirked, wiping the blood off my gauntlets.
"Level 102, huh?"
I clenched my fists, feeling the raw power surging through my body.
My Titan Heart pounded steadily, the second heartbeat a reminder that I was no longer just a man.
I was evolving.
I opened my status window, my golden eyes scanning the data.
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[STATUS WINDOW – HEAVENLY DEMON]
Name: Samuel Gebb
Title: The Harbinger of Destruction
Level: 102
Strength: 320 (+20)
Agility: 275 (+18)
Endurance: 290 (+16)
Intelligence: 225 (+10)
Charisma: 200
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Unique Abilities:
1. Breath of Destruction – A devastating energy blast that erases anything in its path.
2. Void Step – Instantly moves between dimensions with near-instant speed.
3. Dragon Fear – A passive aura that forces weaker beings into submission.
4. Black Heart Resurgence – Grants limitless stamina and strength, adapting in battle.
5. Abyssal Overdrive (New) – Temporarily enhances all stats by 50% for five minutes but causes severe exhaustion afterward.
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I chuckled, shaking my head.
"I'm getting close."
Project Hades required Level 105.
And now, I was just three levels away.
Henry had probably reached Level 100 by now, meaning we were both closing in on the moment we had been waiting for.
I sheathed my Gauntlets of the Abyss, stepping over the corpses as I gazed toward the dark horizon.
"One more hunt… then it's time to end this."
I frowned, my golden eyes narrowing as I stared at the title on my status window.
The Harbinger of Destruction.
Not Heavenly Demon.
That was new.
I crossed my arms, my fingers tapping against my gauntlets as I spoke aloud:
"System, what's the reason for my new title?"
The blue notification screen flickered, and then—
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[SYSTEM RESPONSE]
"Title Change: A title reflects the essence of one's existence. 'Heavenly Demon' was the identity forged from your second life."
"However, due to your overwhelming destruction and your current path, the system has recognized you as something beyond that."
"You are no longer just a warrior of the heavens or a demon of chaos."
"You are now an entity that heralds destruction itself."
"Thus, your new title: The Harbinger of Destruction."
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I let out a slow breath, absorbing the words.
So… I had evolved.
This wasn't just about strength. It wasn't just about leveling up.
I was becoming something more.
Something beyond just a demon or a warrior.
I clenched my fists, feeling my Titan Heart pulse with power.
"Heh… so that's how it is."
I wasn't just here to fight.
I wasn't just here to win.
I was here to destroy.
I smirked, rolling my shoulders.
"Fine by me."
If destruction was what this world feared—
Then I would show them exactly why.
As I absorbed the meaning of my new title, my phone buzzed in my pocket.
Only one person would be calling me right now.
I pulled it out and answered. "Henry."
His calm voice came through the line. "Looks like London's about to get interesting."
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
"The biggest event of the year. Every major business leader, politician, and high-profile figure will be there." His voice carried a hint of amusement. "That includes Bardot and Maa."
I smirked, leaning against a nearby wrecked car. "The bitch and the bastard, huh?"
"And guess what?" Henry continued, his tone dripping with satisfaction. "We got an invitation."
That made me chuckle. "They really don't know what they've just done."
"Oh, they will soon."
I exhaled, rolling my shoulders. "Alright. I'll be in London soon."
Henry paused for a second. "Samuel."
I raised an eyebrow. "Yeah?"
"This might be the perfect time to send a message."
I grinned. "Oh, don't worry."
"By the time we're done, they'll never forget our names."
The call ended, and silence filled the air once more.
I slipped my phone back into my pocket, my fingers tapping against the hilt of my Gauntlets of the Abyss.
London, huh?
The biggest event of the year.
The perfect stage.
And most importantly—
The perfect place to remind everyone exactly who we are.
I exhaled slowly, my Titan Heart pulsing steadily in my chest.
Bardot. Maa.
Those two snakes would be there.
I knew it.
Henry knew it.
But unlike before, we weren't the ones being played anymore.
I pushed myself off the wreckage, adjusting my black coat.
"Time to prepare."
By the time we arrived in London, the entire world would know our names.
And this time… they wouldn't be able to ignore us.