Liam stood outside the entrance of his hidden bunker, his eyes heavy with the weight of everything that had happened.
For the first time in what felt like an eternity, he wasn't fighting.
He wasn't breaking through his limits or tearing down enemies.
He was here for family.
With a deep breath, he stepped inside.
His mother sat on the worn-out couch, exactly where he had left her.
She looked up, her eyes softening the moment she saw him.
"Liam," she whispered, a mixture of relief and fear in her voice.
She knew.
Even without asking, she felt the change in him.
He wasn't just her son anymore.
He was something far beyond human.
Liam moved closer, his usual sharp gaze softening.
"Mom," he said, his voice steady but filled with unspoken emotions. "There's something I need to tell you."
And so, he recounted everything.
The fall of Vance.
The war against the System Architects.
The decision that changed everything.
His new power… and what was coming.
She listened in silence, absorbing the impossible.
When he finally finished, she sighed, shaking her head.
"You're carrying the weight of the world, Liam."
He exhaled. "It's bigger than that, Mom."
She reached out, gripping his hand.
"No matter what happens, promise me… you'll come back."
Liam's jaw clenched.
Because for the first time, he wasn't sure if he could make that promise.
But he nodded anyway.
"I'll do everything I can."
She smiled, though it was filled with worry.
"That's all I need to hear."
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The Summoning of the System Masters
The Arrival of the Elite
Three days later, they arrived.
Five of the strongest System Users in the world, each one answering Liam's call.
They had traveled across continents, war zones, and hostile territory, drawn by the unshakable truth—
The System had changed.
And Liam Carter was now the most powerful being on Earth.
He stood atop a massive plateau, overlooking the newly formed System War Command Base.
A military structure unlike any the world had ever seen, designed to prepare for a war against gods.
His recruits arrived one by one.
The Five Chosen System Masters
Elena Vasquez – Level 4 Combat Specialist (Tactical Genius, Master of Close-Quarters Combat).
Dante Cross – Level 4 Elemental Manipulator (Control over Energy and Matter, Devastating in Battle).
Shiro Kade – Level 3 Assassin (Master of Stealth, Undetectable even to high-level Users).
Aria Novac – Level 4 Healer (Unnatural Regeneration, Capable of Reversing System Injuries).
Reinhold Graves – Level 3 Engineer (Hacker, Tech Genius, Capable of Manipulating System Infrastructure).
Liam watched as they lined up before him, each one brimming with confidence and power.
But there was one truth none of them understood yet.
They weren't ready.
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The Harshest Training in History
Liam crossed his arms, his gaze cold and unreadable.
"The war we're preparing for… isn't like anything you've fought before."
Dante smirked, crossing his arms.
"Yeah? We've fought wars before, Carter."
Liam snapped his fingers.
Reality shifted instantly.
The entire plateau vanished, and the five recruits were suddenly standing inside a shifting void, surrounded by infinite nothingness.
They staggered, completely caught off guard.
"What the hell?" Shiro muttered, his instincts flaring.
Liam's voice echoed around them.
"I've rewritten the System. This is my domain now."
A massive golden figure materialized before them—an exact replica of Azaroth, the fallen System Architect.
Its eyes glowed with the power of an entire civilization.
Liam pointed at them.
"Survive."
And then, the training truly began.
The First Battle: Fighting a False Architect
Azaroth's replica moved first.
A massive energy blast tore through the void, aiming straight for the group.
Elena dodged, flipping midair.
Dante unleashed a wave of fire, countering the blast.
Shiro vanished, his stealth ability making him nearly undetectable.
Aria extended her hands, creating a golden barrier to protect Reinhold.
Liam watched without interfering.
They were strong.
But not strong enough.
The replica blurred forward—
And in less than ten seconds, they were all wiped out.
Their bodies reformed instantly, returning to full health.
Elena staggered, panting. "What… was that?"
Liam's expression didn't change.
"That was a Level 3 Architect. A weak one."
Silence.
They weren't even close to ready.
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The System War Command Structure
After the first brutal training session, Liam called a strategy meeting inside the War Command Headquarters.
A massive holographic display showed the entire System Network he had taken control of.
He pointed at the main screen.
"We have ten years before the Architects return."
Elena nodded, regaining her composure.
"We need a plan."
Liam smirked.
"We're going to build something no System has ever seen before."
> The System War Command Structure (SWCS) was created.
Divisions Established:
1. The System Masters Division – The five strongest warriors, trained to lead humanity's forces.
2. The Research Division – Scientists and engineers working with Reinhold to develop countermeasures against Architect technology.
3. The Military Division – Elite combat units designed to integrate System abilities with modern warfare.
4. The Espionage Division – A shadow network run by Shiro, gathering intelligence on potential hidden threats.
5. The Reconstruction Division – A specialized unit tasked with repairing Earth and ensuring stability as the war approaches.
> GLOBAL SYSTEM WARFARE INITIATED.
Liam leaned back in his chair.
Everything was in motion.
For the first time, humanity wasn't just surviving.
They were preparing to win.
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Final Preparations: Unlocking the Forbidden Protocols
Liam had one final task before their preparations were complete.
He had unlocked Architect-tier abilities—
But there was one last thing even the Architects feared.
A weapon so powerful, it was never meant to be used.
> UNLOCKING FINAL PROTOCOL: TITAN ASCENSION.
A massive surge of power ignited within Liam.
Xavier, standing nearby, felt it immediately.
"…You're seriously going that far?" he muttered.
Liam's eyes burned.
"If we're going to war, I need something that can kill an entire fleet of Architects."
The air trembled.
Because in ten years, when the Architects returned…
They weren't just going to fight humanity.
They were going to fight Liam Carter—the first true System Titan.
And this time?
They weren't leaving alive.
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