Samuel's POV
"Alright," I muttered, cracking my neck. "Time to head back to the New World." My fingers twitched, eager, the itch of chaos already crawling beneath my skin. "Let's find that portal."
With a breath, I vanished into nothing—Shadow Step—slipping between planes like a whisper. In the space between moments, I summoned the familiar command.
"System, show me my status window."
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[Status Window]
Name: Samuel Gebb
Title: Harbinger of Destruction
Level: 180
HP: 180,000 / 180,000
Mana: 60,500 / 70,500
Strength: 690 (630 +60 from Warden's Gauntlets)
Agility: 510
Endurance: 640
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[Abilities]
Combat Techniques:
1. Titan Slayer – +50% damage to colossal enemies; ignores armor.
2. Phantom Step – Near-instant blink movement.
3. Crimson Burst – Kinetic punch that shatters the ground.
4. Fury Overdrive – +30% strength/speed for 20 seconds; drains stamina.
5. Heaven's Execution – Divine-tier finishing move; armor cleaving.
6. Dragon Fang Fist – Empowered melee strikes infused with draconic force.
Magical Abilities:
7. Abyssal Flame – Eternal fire that consumes life force.
8. Void Spear – Pierces through space, terrain, and shields.
9. Thunderous Wrath – Calls down a massive electrical storm; AoE.
10. Shadow Dominion – Wields autonomous shadows for offense or control.
11. Mana Fortress – Generates a protective barrier; absorbs damage.
Unique Skills:
12. Harbinger's Awakening – Near-death trigger: doubles all stats for 30 seconds.
13. Predator's Instinct – Precognition in combat; ultra-reflex mode.
14. Warden's Authority – Weaker enemies tremble or submit instantly.
15. Blood Pact Regeneration – Heals based on inflicted damage.
16. Heavenly Demon's Will – Grants immunity to mind control, divine tricks, and curses.
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I stared at the screen, smirk tugging at my lips.
"Yeah," I muttered. "This version of me? Unstoppable."
Then I saw it—the portal. Flickering like a tear in reality, humming with the power of a world far more dangerous, far more fun.
"Goodbye, you third-rate novel world..." I sneered. "And screw every fake smile and hypocrite that came with it."
I walked toward the portal, shadows curling at my feet, power humming in my blood.
"This pathetic world's had its closure."
One step into the portal—and the real game begins.
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As I stepped through the portal, a wave of pressure washed over me. The world shifted—colors twisted, air thickened, and for a moment, it felt like I was falling through time itself.
Then, silence.
I landed softly on solid ground. The sky above was a deep shade of crimson, clouds swirling like smoke. Strange trees lined the horizon, and in the distance, I could hear the low roar of beasts echoing across the land.
This place… it wasn't home. It was wild. Unfamiliar. Dangerous.
I looked around, adjusting to the new atmosphere. The air was charged with mana, thick and raw, unlike anything in the human world. Every breath felt like I was inhaling power.
"New World," I muttered, my eyes narrowing. "Let's see what you've got."
With a final glance behind—where the portal shimmered for just a second longer before vanishing—I took my first step forward.
I walked down a narrow path, dirt crunching under my boots. The forest around me was alive—branches creaked even without wind, and strange glowing eyes peeked out from the shadows. Every step I took was watched.
I didn't mind.
In fact, I welcomed it.
"Come on," I said quietly, letting a bit of mana flare from my fingertips. "Let's not waste time."
A rustle in the bushes—then a snarl. A beast lunged out, twice the size of a lion, with jagged fangs and thick obsidian fur. Its claws gleamed under the red sky as it dove at me.
I didn't flinch.
Phantom Step.
I vanished and reappeared behind it in a blink.
Dragon Fang Fist.
One punch. Clean. It slammed into the creature's spine and sent it crashing into a tree, bark exploding on impact. The beast dropped, unmoving.
"Too slow," I muttered, cracking my knuckles.
More eyes began to glow in the dark now. I was surrounded. Pack hunters.
I smirked. "Guess I'll warm up a little."
And just like that, I dashed forward—straight into the pack.
The New World wanted to test me.
I was more than ready.
The ground shook beneath my feet as I tore through the pack.
One leapt at me from the left—Void Spear. A crack in space ripped forward and skewered it mid-air. Another tried to pounce from behind—Shadow Dominion caught it, tendrils binding its limbs before slamming it into the dirt.
Blood sprayed. Claws clashed against my gauntlets. Roars echoed, but I barely heard them anymore.
Everything slowed.
My instincts took over—Predator's Instinct kicking in.
I weaved through the chaos like a phantom, every strike calculated, every movement lethal. One after another, the beasts fell. Bones cracked. Flesh burned. Shadows danced.
And then… silence.
The last creature whimpered, backing away, blood trailing down its side.
I approached, calm and steady.
It growled weakly, but didn't attack.
Smart.
I knelt beside it. "Go," I said softly. "Tell your kind. The Harbinger walks your world now."
It limped away, disappearing into the dark woods.
I stood there, blood on my coat, surrounded by bodies.
And I smiled.
Ding—
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[New World Entry Bonus Activated]
+10 Stat Points
+1 New Skill: "World Breaker's Presence" – Passive aura. All nearby enemies experience fear. Boss-level entities feel pressure.
Reputation: Unknown Entity – Feared
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I chuckled to myself. "Well, that's a nice welcome gift."
Looking out into the vast unknown, I took a deep breath.
This world didn't know me yet.
But it would.