[Here's a bonus chapter for hitting our first powerstone milestone!]
Creed sank into the plush shuttle seat, exhaling deeply as he tried to calm his mind.
It had been an hour since the system's death mission dropped on him like a hammer, demanding that he become one of the strongest human Awakened within just five years.
Even now, his heart twitched at the sheer absurdity of it. It wasn't just difficult, it was the kind of task that would make even the most talented geniuses sweat blood!
But… he didn't have a choice.
The more he thought about it, the more he realized something important. The upcoming Unexplored Rift Exploration was actually perfectly timed.
If he wanted to become strong fast, he needed more than just stat points and skill upgrades.
He needed resources. Money. Battle experience. Opportunities to get stronger.
And an Unexplored Rift? That was exactly what he needed.
