Chapter 5: The Tower and the Path Forward
Ethan leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.
His mind kept drifting to the Tower.
A mystical structure that had appeared in their world three centuries ago. Its arrival had changed everything.
With it came the dungeons—dangerous domains filled with monstrous beasts, lost relics, and forgotten knowledge.
At that time, humanity had been on the brink of extinction. The creatures from these dungeons had nearly wiped them out.
But nature wasn't cruel.
Just as these horrors had appeared, so too had mana—the life force that now filled the world.
Mana had awakened something deep within humanity, allowing them to manifest talents. The first people to awaken such abilities were known as The Originals—pioneers of supernatural power.
They were the saviors who had turned the tide.
And their descendants…
They were now The Original Families—rulers of this new world.
Among them was the Yagami Family.
Ethan absentmindedly stroked his chin as he recalled these historical truths.
Their ancestor, Nathan Yagami, had once been known as the Sword God. A warrior whose blade had cut down armies, whose legend had shaped history itself.
"And now, three centuries later, here I am. The 'lazy' second son of the Yagami family, awakening a support-type talent while everyone expected a combat genius."
He smirked to himself.
"What a mystical world. But of all its mysteries, none compare to the Tower."
Yes, the Tower was the greatest enigma of all.
It wasn't just a structure. It was a gateway—a path that connected countless worlds, dimensions, and realms.
Inside, one could find races never seen before, beasts from forgotten myths, and treasures beyond imagination.
And, if the rumors were true…
Even gods walked within its halls.
Ethan chuckled at the thought.
"Hah, will I find the gods I used to read about back on Blue Earth? Zeus? Odin? Ra?"
It was a ridiculous thought. But then again, the mere fact that he had reincarnated into this world was ridiculous enough.
Nothing was impossible anymore.
And, most importantly—he could enter the Tower.
From the moment a person awakened—becoming an E-Rank existence—they were eligible to step inside.
From there, it was a journey of trials and ascension.
Climbing each floor required proving oneself, overcoming tests of strength, intelligence, and willpower.
And once someone reached the 10th floor, everything changed.
There, unlike the lower levels filled with trials, the 10th floor was a world of its own—filled with kingdoms, guilds, and countless other forces vying for power.
And most importantly—
It was there that one could awaken their Class.
Ethan's fingers drummed against the table.
Classes.
The second defining factor of one's power, next to talent.
"I wonder what class I'll awaken?"
He smirked to himself.
"Let me guess… something related to benevolence again?"
He sighed, but there was no frustration in his expression.
If the world wanted to make him a Saint, then so be it.
He'd be the greatest Saint this world had ever seen.
"The Saint of Benevolence."
He chuckled at the thought.
"Cool nickname, right?"
Still, he had a long way to go before that moment arrived.
For now, his first goal was clear—
Strengthen his family.
By using his Blessing of Reciprocity and Heavenly Reciprocity, he could make the people around him stronger than ever before.
And through that… he would strengthen himself.
Once he had secured his foundation, he would step into the Tower.
And when he did, his first goal would be simple—reaching the 10th floor and awakening his Class.
His path was set.
A satisfied smile spread across his face.
With his plan in place, Ethan stretched his arms above his head.
"Well, that's enough thinking for now."
The excitement from earlier had drained him more than he expected.
He let out a yawn, lying back onto his bed.
Tomorrow would be a big day.
The first step in his journey of power.
He couldn't wait.
And with that final thought, he drifted off into sleep, his breathing steady and even.
At that moment, a shadow flickered near his bedside.
A small figure appeared, moving silently through the room.
Ellie.
His personal maid.
Her gaze softened as she watched her young master sleep.
She sighed quietly.
"I thought you'd be devastated after awakening a C-Grade talent…"
She had even prepared his favorite meal to cheer him up.
But instead…
He had spent the entire evening staring blankly into the air and laughing madly.
Her expression turned grim.
"Is this the madness of despair? Did the shock break him?"
A hint of worry flickered in her emerald eyes.
She leaned down, brushing her fingers gently against his cheek.
Her voice was soft.
"Don't worry, Master. Even if the world looks down on you… I won't."
Her eyes hardened with resolve.
"No one will touch you. I'll protect you, no matter what."
For a moment, her presence flickered—her figure dissolving into the darkness itself.
Then, she was gone.
Had Ethan been awake, he would have been both speechless and touched.
But he never knew of this moment.
Because no one could see the system but him.
And so, to Ellie, all she had seen was her young master staring into nothingness and laughing like a madman.
And honestly…
That was a little concerning.
—End of Chapter 5—
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