The Road to Ascension
(Samuel's POV – Preparing for the War of Ascension)
As the Mustang roared down the street, the System's notification flashed in front of us, drawing our attention.
We both saw the Combined Quest pop up before our eyes, the words glowing brightly against the dark backdrop of the night.
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[COMBINED QUEST: WAR OF ASCENSION]
Objective: Eliminate the Supreme Executioners of Project Hades & Exterminate the Demonic Generals from the Hidden Order.
Rewards:
+10 Levels Each (Samuel & Henry)
New Hidden Abilities Unlocked
Entry to the Final Stage of This World
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I smirked, the corners of my lips pulling back as I read the quest description.
"Looks like we finally have a clear path forward."
Henry gave a short nod, his gaze still focused on the road. "It's been a long time coming. Project Hades and the Hidden Order have been looming over us, but this is the final act."
I leaned back in my seat, running a hand through my hair, feeling the familiar surge of anticipation.
"A final act, huh?" I chuckled darkly. "I like that. It means we can finally take care of everything. Wipe the slate clean. No more unfinished business."
Henry's golden eyes flickered in the rearview mirror, his lips curling into a confident grin. "We've been waiting for this moment. And now? It's time to finish it."
I nodded. "Time to ascend, then."
The war of ascension was more than just a battle. It was our legacy.
We had already conquered so much—but this?
This was the final test. The final level-up we needed to claim absolute power and leave behind every enemy, every past life.
Our journey had led us to this moment.
And nothing would stop us from claiming it.
I could feel the excitement bubbling inside me, the anticipation of what was to come.
The Supreme Executioners of Project Hades.
The Demonic Generals from the Hidden Order.
All of them would fall.
The air in the car felt heavier as the System's notification flickered before us.
We both saw it.
The glowing message hung in the air like a silent warning, shifting the energy between Henry and me.
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[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: TIME UNTIL NEXT WORLD]
"After clearing this world, the cooldown time will be three years to open the new world. Till then, the player needs to level up to prepare for the next world."
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I took a breath, processing the information. Three years.
Three years.
I felt a slight tension in my chest, but it was nothing I couldn't handle.
The road ahead, it seemed, was not just a battle.
It was about preparation.
I turned my gaze toward Henry. "Three years, huh? Looks like the grind doesn't stop."
Henry's grip tightened on the wheel, but there was no hesitation in his voice when he answered. "Doesn't matter. We'll keep pushing. We've conquered everything here; we just need to make sure we're stronger than ever when the next world opens."
I smirked. "And we will be. We always are."
It wasn't just a challenge. It was a promise.
We had already surpassed limits others could never dream of, and in three years, we would only be stronger. Sharper.
The next world was waiting, but it wasn't coming until we were ready. And after everything we'd done—I'd make damn sure we were prepared.
Henry nodded, his golden eyes focused ahead. "Three years is a long time, but it'll fly by."
I chuckled darkly, leaning back in my seat. "Yeah, it will. But first, we need to finish this world. And that means Project Hades and the Hidden Order are next."
Henry gave a short nod, his smirk growing. "Let's make it quick."
And with that, we accelerated into the night—racing toward our destiny, the clock ticking down to the future.
Three years to prepare.
The Mustang sped through the streets, the hum of the engine filling the space between the two of us.
We'd made it this far, but there was still so much to do.
We both had levels to gain, enemies to defeat, and a world to ascend from.
I glanced over at Henry, who had one hand on the wheel and the other tapping rhythmically on the dashboard.
"We should check our status."
Henry raised an eyebrow, his golden eyes flicking to me. "Right. Let's see where we stand."
We both activated our Status Windows, the holographic displays flashing in front of us.
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[STATUS WINDOW – SAMUEL GEBB]
Name: Samuel Gebb
Title: The Harbinger of Destruction
Level: 102
Strength: 255
Agility: 230
Endurance: 240
Intelligence: 210
Charisma: 190
Unique Abilities:
Breath of Destruction – A wave of energy that erases anything in its path.
Void Step – Moves between dimensions at near-instant speed.
Dragon Fear – A passive aura that forces weaker beings into submission.
Black Heart Resurgence – Grants limitless stamina and strength, adapting in battle. Acts as a second heart on the right side of the player.
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I looked at my stats for a moment, nodding with satisfaction. I had gained a lot—but I could still do better.
I turned to Henry, who was already checking his.
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[STATUS WINDOW – HENRY HANS]
Name: Henry Hans
Title: The Divine Executioner.
Level: 100
Strength: 245
Agility: 230
Endurance: 225
Intelligence: 200
Charisma: 175
Unique Abilities:
Judgment's Wrath – A divine strike that ignores all defenses, dealing pure destruction.
Celestial Blink – Instantly teleports to an enemy's blind spot.
Holy Annihilation – Unleashes a blast of sacred energy, capable of erasing entire battlefields.
Lightborn Rebirth – Passively regenerates wounds at an accelerated rate.
Titan Heart (Stage One Unlocked) – Two hearts pumping limitless endurance. Increases healing speed, removes all combat fatigue, and boosts overall strength during battle.
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Henry smirked, letting out a low whistle. "We're both almost there."
I nodded. "Level 105, huh? We'll hit it soon enough."
The grind was real, but the rewards were right in front of us.
The countdown to the final battle had begun.
I locked eyes with Henry. "Let's finish what we started, Liberty."
He grinned, his eyes flashing with determination. "You know it. Let's get it done."
We were both stronger than before—but we would need every ounce of power for what was coming next. The war of ascension was upon us, and we were ready.
The world?
It was ours to conquer.