Reflecting on Our Progress
(Samuel's POV)
As we made our way out of the Forgotten Abyss, the eerie stillness of the dungeon fading behind us, I couldn't help but sigh, feeling the weight of what we'd just gone through. That had been a battle, a challenge I hadn't fully anticipated. But we survived.
I reached for my phone, pulling it from my inventory and accessing the System.
"System, show me status window."
The familiar blue window materialized in front of me, the soft glow illuminating the path ahead as I scrolled through my stats. The battle had been intense, and I knew that growth was inevitable after such a high-risk encounter.
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[STATUS WINDOW – THE HARBINGER OF DESTRUCTION]
(Samuel Gebb – Formerly Heavenly Demon)
Name: Samuel Gebb (Alias: Wolf)
Title: The Harbinger of Destruction
Level: 112
Stats:
Strength: 360 (+55)
Agility: 320 (+45)
Endurance: 350 (+50)
Intelligence: 290 (+40)
Charisma: 265 (+40)
Unique Abilities:
1. Breath of Destruction – A wave of annihilating energy that erases anything in its path.
2. Void Step (Perfected) – Instantly moves between dimensions and realms, completely undetectable.
3. Dragon Fear (Apex Form) – A passive aura that forces even the strongest beings into submission.
4. Black Heart Resurgence (God's Wrath Mode Unlocked) – Acts as a second heart, continuously evolving his strength and stamina, making him nearly immortal in battle.
5. Infernal Domination – Allows Samuel to bend weaker beings to his will, forcing obedience.
6. Devourer of Titans – Can consume demonic and celestial essence to increase his strength permanently.
7. Abyssal Gauntlets (Enhanced) – His legendary weapon, capable of breaking reality itself.
8. Demonbane Execution – A single strike that erases anything tainted by darkness from existence.
9. Tyrant's Dominion (NEW) – Creates an unbreakable domain where Samuel's power is absolute.
10. Sovereign's Awakening (FINAL STAGE) – Unlocks his full potential, surpassing the limits of mortality and divinity.
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I couldn't help but grin as I saw the stat increase. The battle had clearly taken its toll, but I was now even stronger—better prepared for whatever came next. The fight with the dungeon's guardian had given me valuable experience, and those extra points showed it.
"Level 112… not bad." I muttered, scanning my abilities. Some were upgraded from the last time I checked, while others were still in progress.
But the most interesting thing was the new abilities unlocked from the battle. Tyrant's Dominion was now part of my arsenal, making me even more dangerous in a fight.
I couldn't help but look over at Henry, who was walking beside me, a slight grin on his face. He probably knew I was reviewing my progress, but his focus remained forward.
"System," I muttered under my breath, asking for something else. "Show Henry's status window."
The screen flickered, and Henry's stats appeared next to mine, like a mirror image, showing how far he'd come since our last life.
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[STATUS WINDOW – THE DIVINE EXECUTIONER]
(Henry Hans – Formerly Heaven's Wing)
Name: Henry Hans (Alias: Liberty)
Title: The Divine Executioner
Level: 111
Stats:
Strength: 355 (+55)
Agility: 340 (+50)
Endurance: 325 (+45)
Intelligence: 275 (+40)
Charisma: 260 (+35)
Unique Abilities:
1. Judgment's Wrath (Awakened) – A divine strike that completely ignores defenses, delivering absolute destruction.
2. Celestial Blink (Godspeed Mode) – Instantly teleports anywhere without a cooldown, making him untouchable.
3. Holy Annihilation (Ascended) – Unleashes a blast of divine energy capable of purging entire worlds.
4. Lightborn Rebirth (Final Form) – Passive healing that regenerates even fatal wounds in seconds.
5. Titan Heart (Awakened – Twin Cores Activated) – Dual heart system that continuously increases his power and endurance with each battle.
6. Infernal Eye (Perfected) – Can see through all illusions, disguises, and even into the soul of beings.
7. Celestial Warpstone Integration (Limitless Upgrade) – Enhances Blink movements, making them undetectable even to gods.
8. Heaven's Verdict – A divine attack that purges all evil within a designated area, rendering demonic beings powerless.
9. Sword of the First Dawn (Final Form) – His divine weapon, infused with primordial energy, capable of slaying even deities.
10. Ascendant's Will (NEW) – A passive ability that nullifies all attempts to control or manipulate him, making him an absolute force of free will.
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I nodded to myself. Henry was closing the gap between us in terms of raw power, though we each still had our own unique strengths. The fight we just went through had obviously pushed him further along his path.
I glanced at him, raising an eyebrow.
"Level 111, huh? Looks like you're not far behind."
He chuckled, his grin wide.
"You've always been ahead, Samuel. But don't get too comfortable."
I smirked, knowing full well that our friendly rivalry would only make us stronger.
The world we were heading into—the New World—wasn't going to be kind. It was going to test every ounce of our strength. But after everything we'd been through, I was ready.
"Let's keep moving," I said, storing my system window. "We've got more to do."
We both walked in silence for a moment, the road ahead uncertain but our resolve as strong as ever.
With every fight we faced, we grew stronger—closer to our goal. And with the next challenge ahead of us, I knew one thing for sure:
We weren't stopping.