Pathway Followers Bonus
Subaru looked as he spoke. "So what are all your path why".
Echinda then spoke. "Me and Pandora are Visionary Pathway".
Minerva then spoke looking at Subaru. "Salvation Pathway".
Satella then spoke looking at Subaru. Abyss Pathway".
Carmilla looked at him as she spoke. "D-Demoness p-pathway".
Daphne looked at him as he spoke. "Monster Pathway".
Typhon then spoke looking at as she spoke. "Arbiter Pathway".
Subaru looked at then as he spoke. "Is it weird that I already know what all these pathway are".
Minerva looked as he spoke. "You did read a lot Lord Of The Mystery back in your original world".
Subaru sighed, rubbing his temples. "Yeah, but seeing these Pathways actually exist here? That's another level of insanity."
Echidna smirked. "Then you understand why we didn't tell you earlier. The existence of Pathways changes everything, doesn't it?"
Subaru nodded slowly. "Yeah… it means that there's an entire hidden system of power in this world that I didn't even know about. And if Reinhard and Roswaal are Pathway users, then that explains why they're so ridiculously strong."
Pandora tilted her head. "Oh? So, Subaru, which Pathway do you think suits you best?"
Subaru didn't answer immediately. Instead, he thought about what he had learned from Lord of the Mysteries.
The Death Pathway was powerful but dangerous—it often led to solitude, manipulation of souls, and a connection to the abyss. The Salvation Pathway sounded noble, but it likely required self-sacrifice and a deep understanding of people's desires. And then there was The Fool Pathway…
Subaru frowned. "Honestly, if this follows the same logic as LOTM, then the Fool Pathway is the best long-term choice. Flexibility, unpredictability, and the ability to manipulate fate? That's exactly the kind of thing I need."
Carmilla, still holding onto his hand, squeezed it again. "B-but Subaru, t-the Fool P-pathway is d-dangerous…"
Subaru turned to her, raising an eyebrow. "More dangerous than the Death Pathway?"
Satella nodded. "Yes. The Fool Pathway is… unique. It allows one to stand above fate itself. But that also means the world will resist you. It's not a Pathway meant for mortals."
That made Subaru pause. "...Huh. That sounds about right. Klein went through hell and back before reaching the top of the Fool Pathway in LOTM."
Echidna grinned. "Exactly. So… do you think you have what it takes?"
Subaru smirked. "Oh, you know I do. But I still need more information. If I'm going to pick a Pathway, I need to know everything about what it means in this world."
Minerva crossed her arms. "Then you better start researching, because once you pick, there's no going back."
Subaru looked at as he spoke. "Can you not just explain to me"..
Carmilla and Minerva then spoke. "We can Te-".
Sekhmet and Daphne hold there mouth as Pandora walked up too him. "Think of this like a second long running main Mission".
Ding!
[New Main Quest Has Been unlocked]
Subaru groaned as he saw the system notification pop up. "Oh, come on… Why does everything have to be a long-term mission?"
Pandora giggled mischievously. "Because, dear Subaru, power isn't something you gain overnight. You must walk the path yourself."
Subaru rolled his eyes. "Yeah, yeah, I get it. No shortcuts." He then looked at the notification. "Alright, let's see what ridiculous requirements you've given me this time."
[Main Quest: Pathway Ascension
Objective:
Gather knowledge on all discovered Pathways in this world. (0/8)
Find and defeat at least one other Pathway user to prove your qualification. (0/1)
Achieve 20% synchronization with at least one Pathway. (0/20%)
Rewards: ???]
Subaru blinked. "...Defeat another Pathway user?" He turned to the witches. "You guys realize that means I have to fight someone on Reinhard's level, right?"
Satella smiled gently. "Not necessarily. Some Pathway users are still at low synchronization levels. But yes… it will be dangerous."
Minerva sighed. "If it makes you feel any better, we'll help you train."
Subaru looked at the quest again before sighing. "Fine. Looks like I've got no choice. Time to start researching."
Echidna smirked. "Then let the real journey begin."
Minerva then looked at him as he spoke. "I think the main question is Subaru, by the end of this who will become more like, Klein or Amon".
Subaru looked at them as he spoke. "You guys only known that name because you all went too my memorys of reading LOTM".
Echidna looked as she chuckles. "Yeah pretty much, we didn't expect story from your world to have pathway let alone one with such a correct understanding and 101 note on How Pathways work".
Subaru crossed his arms, eyeing the witches with suspicion. "So, you all basically speedran Lord of the Mysteries by diving into my memories?"
Echidna smirked. "Well, we are curious by nature. And really, that book was quite informative. Klein's journey, the Sequence system, the Outer Deities—"
Pandora interrupted, "—and, of course, Amon, the most charming and trustworthy character of all." She gave a playful wink.
Subaru groaned. "Please don't tell me any of you are thinking of copying Amon's shenanigans."
Typhon grinned. "Well, you do have the Fool Pathway as an option... Who's to say you won't end up like him?"
Minerva folded her arms. "That's the real question, Subaru. By the time you reach the end of this journey, will you be more like Klein, someone who fights for the world's survival?..."
Satella's voice was gentle but ominous. "...Or will you be like Amon, a being who exists beyond mortal comprehension, playing with fate itself?"
Subaru felt a shiver run down his spine. "Yeah, no pressure at all."
Subaru then spoke as he sighed as he looked at the new mission. "And now I have two Main Quest"
[Main Quest: Witch Cult Purge
Objective: Eliminate all Witch Cult members and reclaim stolen Witch Factors.
Bonus: Discover the origins of the Witch Cult and how they obtained the Witch Factors.
Bonus: Kill all the witch Cult Archbishop of sin, Ps: If you can convince them too leave then it count's: 1/8
Bounus: Collect All the witch full authority and add them too your ability: 2/8
Rewards: ???
Main Quest: Pathway Ascension]
Objective:
Gather knowledge on all discovered Pathways in this world. (0/8)
Find and defeat at least one other Pathway user to prove your qualification. (0/1)
Achieve 20% synchronization with at least one Pathway. (0/20%)
Rewards: ???]
Subaru thke spoke Looking at them. "I hope too not become anything Amon".
Echidna chuckled, crossing her arms. "You say that now, but the Fool Pathway is... unpredictable. It changes people. Klein started out as a normal man, and look where he ended up."
Subaru sighed, rubbing his temples. "Yeah, yeah, but Klein was still a good guy. Amon, on the other hand, is an absolute menace. I have zero interest in becoming some smug, time-hopping trickster who plays 4D chess with reality itself."
Typhon tilted her head. "B-but, Subaru, you are kind of a trickster already. And you keep surviving impossible situations, just like Klein did..."
Satella nodded. "You do have a habit of gaining broken abilities and making enemies out of powerful people..."
Minerva jabbed a finger at him. "And don't forget how much you rely on deception and misdirection in battle. You sure you're not accidentally becoming an Amon?"
Subaru paled. "I refuse! I will not become a smug, hat-wearing lunatic!"
Pandora smirked. "You already have the hat."
Subaru groaned. "I hate all of you."*
Minerva then went too him as he spoke. "No you love us".
Subaru sighed as he spoke. "What ever, I didn't event get too finish Lord Of Mysteris 2 when I was dragged to this world, the story was still getting more Ch in Webnovel, will this is another goal to add to my list"
Echidna then spoke Looking at him. "Oh and your goals are".
Subaru looked as he spoke. "In Order of Less Problematic to Most Problematic, 1. Free All Of You and Make the wedding with pieces of phone so your negative aspects can be cancelled, 2. Make Emilia The Queen, 3. Open a portal or learn too bring people too this world, 4. See what new Ch of LOTM are out, and 5. some how convince by parent's to live our original world and come too Lugunica, Ans I guess 5 learn about Pathway's".
Pandora smirked. "So making Emilia queen is somehow less of a problem than convincing your parents to move worlds?"
Subaru shrugged. "At least with Emilia, I can rely on politics, diplomacy, and a little bit of intimidation where needed. My parents? That's a whole different level of stubborn."
Minerva crossed her arms. "And how exactly do you plan to convince them?"
Subaru groaned. "Mom is easy—just show her new food ingredients and tell her she can cook meals from another world. Dad, on the other hand... he'd probably only agree if I tell him he can fight Reinhard or someone strong enough to keep him entertained."
Carmilla giggled softly. "Y-you m-make them s-sound... difficult."
"Oh, you have no idea," Subaru muttered. "Convincing my dad not to turn everything into a wrestling match was already a struggle back home. Now I have to explain magic, kingdoms, witches, and Pathways on top of that?"
Echidna smirked. "Well, you did just add another goal to your list. Learning about Pathways is going to be quite the journey, Subaru."
Subaru sighed dramatically. "Great. Just what I needed—more things to stress about."
To be continued
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