‎"Click...

‎"Ahhhh!"

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‎"Finally I complete my last chapter. It took seven days," said Baltie. He leaned back in his chair and stared at the computer screen. For a few seconds he saw the computer screen. He didn't move. Then he raised his hand and touched the mouse and keyboard, then he refreshed the page. The chapter was still there, uploaded. "It's over, man. Finally I am free now!" His voice echoed in the whole room. Four years... the last whole four years of sleepless nights, missed meals, angry readers, crazy memories and endless deadlines. And now it was over. The final chapter of the famous novel.

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‎I am the main character of my own novel. It had finally been uploaded. A small smile appeared on his face, then another. Soon he was laughing, "Hahaha!" His laughter echoed through the whole apartment.

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‎He felt free now. Because now there were no more comments asking for mass releases, and no more readers threatening him for the best cliffhangers. For the first time in four years, his body felt light and relaxed.

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‎His eyes drifted toward the statistics page: "70 million views." A random novel who was just inspired by fantasy novels, animes, and late-night caffeine addiction had become one of the biggest novels on the web novel platform.

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‎He tapped his fingers on the desk.

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‎"So this is what real success feels like. My hard work paid off." A few moments later, he snorted, "Actually it feels the same. Like a man is rich and some thieves come and kill him." His apartment was small. His refrigerator was nearly empty, and his sleep schedule was completely destroyed. "Yawning," he stretched his arms.

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‎"Crack... crack." His bones practically screamed. "Yep. I know I need to go and get some rest." He shut down his computer. The room went dark after the computer closed, because he did not have enough bulb lights. He had only a computer and a smartphone. The computer he had, he bought from the cheap Sunday Bazar for 20k rupees.

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‎And smartphone in 25k rupees. Then he dropped onto his bed. Within seconds, his eyelids became heavy. The thought before he slept was simple. "I wonder what the readers will think about the ending." Then he was swallowed by darkness.

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‎A system-like voice echoed through his mind.

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‎[Author Detected]

‎[Analyzing the existence...]

‎[Analysis has been complete]

‎[Welcome Back. King]

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‎His consciousness floated in the whole black, like a black hole.

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‎"What the fuck man, what happened with me? I was sleeping, so how am I here!" His voice echoed in the black hole. A being stood in front of him. He was the god of reincarnation, Kallon. He wore a golden robe over his entire body. "Started the process of reincarnation. The legendary King of Hell, Ignis Vex." "Huhhh, what did he say? King of hell?"

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‎[Identity Confirmed]

‎[King of Hell Ignis-Vex]

‎[Primary Authority Recognized]

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‎"What the hell!" His brain was full of questions.

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‎"King of Hell? Authority? Reincarnation? What kind of nonsense is going on here now!" Before he could speak, he vanished. Everything in the black hole was vanished into small particles of light.

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‎He could hear some voices. "The first child is coming!" Sage slowly opened his eyes. The world appeared blurry. Bright lights, large figures, some nonsense, strange voices. And for some reason he couldn't move properly.

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‎He lifted his tiny hand into the air. A giant woman covered in sweat lay nearby. Several maids rushed around the room. An old man wearing robes looked like he was ready to cry.

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‎A noble bedroom. Fantasy clothing, medieval setting. His heart skipped a beat. "No way! Am I in a fantasy world? Oh, fucked man." Unfortunately, nobody could hear him. Because all that came out was "Waaahhh, a cute baby. Noble's child are amazing."

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‎His expression went blank. "Fuck, I've become a baby. I actually became a baby." A maid came to Sage. She wore a black maid dress. She held up Sage. "Ohhh, what an amazing view.

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‎She has hot boobs." Before she could hug him, a second cry suddenly echoed through the room. The entire room became excited.

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‎"The second baby. The twins 'Waaahhh'." The old noble man was crying. "The Duchess has given birth to twins!" Sage blinked his eyes. "Twins? Is he a boy or girl?" His eyes shifted at a maid. The maid carefully lifted another newborn baby. The second baby has silver hair.

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‎Even as a baby, he looked calm while other babies were always just crying. The silver-haired baby stared at Sage. He was stared at only by Sage. Sage froze. "Why does this baby just stare at me!"

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‎Next moment, a game-like blue system screen appeared in front of his eyes.

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‎[Ding!]

‎[System successfully connected]

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‎Sage's body was in shock. A familiar blue window floated in front of him, exactly like the game system windows inside his novel. Sage just realized he is in his own novel. "Noooohh, fucked!"

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‎[Ding!]

‎[Welcome back, King of Hell.]

‎[Name: Sage Baltie]

‎[True Name: Ignis Vex]

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‎[Title: King of Hell]

‎[Status: Sealed]

‎[Authority: Locked]

‎[Hell Flame Authority: 0.0001%]

‎[Host is extremely weak for now]

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‎Sage saw his screen. He felt like his soul left his body. Ignis Vex, King of Hell. The protagonist. The final villain of the novel. The strongest existence in the entire novel. Not even his brother could stop him.

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‎A second later he realized. "Wait, what!? That's me. The King of Hell. The main character of his novel."

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‎He remembered everything about the novel. The story, the plot, the future, the wars. Most importantly, the ending of the novel. He wrote it yesterday. The King of Hell ending. A brutal ending.

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‎His tiny hand touched his face. The maids smiled to see him. "Awww, young master, you're so adorable." Sage wanted to scream. But he could not do that shit!

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‎[Ding!]

‎[One quest generated for you]

‎[Quest: Survive]

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‎Sage stared at the screen. Then he screamed, "How's that shit - fuck-up quest."

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‎Just survive?

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‎[Ding!]

‎[Because future timeline has been changed because of you]

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‎He thought, "What? Because of me? But how?!"

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‎[Ding!]

‎[Error, error, error.]

‎[Original storyline no longer available.]

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‎He was in confusion. How's the real storyline was changed. The only advantage he had was future knowledge. Now future has changed. Sage is helpless.

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‎The system continued.

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‎[Ding!]

‎[Unknown variable detected]

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‎[Another anomaly has entered the story]

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‎"Another anomaly is that another transmigrator just like me"... Before he could think further.

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‎The silver-haired baby beside him suddenly laughed. "Hahaha!" The sound was tiny, almost impossible to hear. But Sage heard it.

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‎The silver-haired baby was looking just at him. Then the baby slowly raised one tiny finger. Sage felt unexpected thing. "Nooo, way did he was?" There was the baby laughing and playing.

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‎On the other side, in the universe of gods, the three Beings were stood and seeing him overthrow his powers. One god talk, "So he was returned." This would say the god of creation, Cosmosius. And second god says, "So he has little brother."

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‎He was the god of illusion, Mirage. And third god says, "Good, the king of hell has been reborn finally." He was the god of karma, Rai.

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‎It has been 15 years since Sage was born into this world.

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‎"Wake up Sage. If you don't wake up in the next one minute, I'm going to tell Mother about the fifty cakes you secretly ate last month."

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‎Sage's eyes instantly snapped open. "What cakes?... No, I didn't eat the cakes!" 

‎Walter stared at him, Sage stared back at Walter. 

‎Then Walter sighed. "Exactly. I was just joking." 

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‎Sage sat up on his bed and stretched his arms. 

‎"Crackk... Crackk..." His bones sounded like someone breaking the furniture.

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‎The sunlight pouring through the bedroom window illuminated his handsome face. Golden hair, black eyes. He was at least six feet tall. A face that made half the noble girls in the capital lose their ability to speak. But unfortunately, he ruined his own personality.

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‎"By the way, good morning, my little brother." "Ahhhn!" 

‎Walter looked at him. "Hello, what little brother. You forgot we are twins?" 

‎Sage looked back at him. "But I'm older than you by a minute, my little bro." 

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‎Walter rubbed his forehead. After fifteen years, he still couldn't understand how his brother's brain functioned. 

‎Sage jumped out of his bed. "Bro, today was an important day for us!"

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‎The academy entrance examination... 

‎Walter lifted his hands and rested them on Sage's shoulders. "I know Sage, so hurry up and get ready. We're running late for the academy entrance test!" 

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‎Sage lifted Walter's hands off his shoulders and lowered them. "I know Walter. Alright, I'm off to get ready." 

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‎Then Sage and Walter both left to get ready.

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‎At the age of fifteen, in this world everyone received their awakening. 

‎Some people awakened elemental magic, some got awakened sword talents, while some people awakened and got blessed by from gods.

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‎And a lucky few people awakened legendary powers. Sage expected to awaken something shit powers. After all, he was the King of Hell, the strongest character in the novel. Sage muttered, "Today's the day I get some fucked up powers." 

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‎Walter nodded. "Yes, it is the day." 

‎Sage grinned. "So ready to see my legendary awakening." 

‎Walter looked at him, then looked away, and then looked back at Sage. "So please don't embarrass our family." 

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‎A few hours later, they arrived at the spot. High above them was a floating island, the legendary academy Aetherion. The greatest academy on the continent, perhaps the entire world. Gigantic towers pierced the clouds.

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‎monsters flying through the sky. 

‎Thousands of students gathered around the entrance. Nobles, commoners, geniuses, future legends, future villains. 

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‎Sage knew many of them, after all he had written most of them. "Fuck man, this feels weird." 

‎Walter glanced at him. "What happened to you Sage?" 

‎Sage smiled awkwardly. "Nothing Walter." How could he explain? Imagine creating fictional characters, then one day meeting them in real life. It was unbelievably weird. 

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‎His eyes got through the crowd. Then froze. A blonde girl stood near a fountain. Hot, beautiful, sexy, elegant. Sage almost choked to see him. "No way, why she was here." 

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‎Walter stopped and looked at Sage. "What happened? Why are you stopped?" 

‎Sage whispered, "That girl..." 

‎Walter asked, "Which girl? She wasn't supposed to be here." 

‎Walter frowned. Sage shut his mouth. 

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‎An hour later, thousands of students gathered around a big crystal. The crystal stood nearly twenty meters tall. An old professor came forward. His voice echoed across the entire academy, "Welcome students. The awakening ceremony will now begin." 

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‎Excitement and nervousness spread through the students. Even Sage felt it, but a little bit. The professor continued, "Place your hand upon the crystal. It will analyze your potential." 

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‎Students began stepping forward one after another. Some students got fire affinity. Some got wind affinity, while some got earth manipulation. One talented noble student awakened an A-Rank sword talent. 

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‎He witnessed it all through the glowing crystal. Then professor called Walter. Walter arrived at the crystal and put his hand on the crystal. 

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‎While some students whispered, "He is Walter Baltrie. Second son of House Baltrie. One of the greatest young geniuses in the kingdom." 

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‎Sage shouted loudly, "Don't embarrass our family, idiot!" 

‎Walter didn't even turn around. He focused on the awakening. 

‎"BOOOOM" golden light exploded from the crystal. 

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‎The moment Walter's palm touched the crystal, everything changed. A magnificent golden glow burst forth. It unleashed a golden radiance. The energy wave was so intense that professors slipped from their chairs in panic, and the students watched on in shock. Some text appeared on the crystal.

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‎*Divine affinity unlocked.* 

‎*S-Rank Talent Obtained.* 

‎*Child of Heaven.*

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‎Sage blinked one time. Twice. Three times. Then he screamed, "What S-Rank talent! He unlocked Heaven's Blessings!" 

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‎Some students muttered, "Of course he is a young genius..."

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‎Walter looked calm as if awakening an S-Rank talent was normal for him. Sage pointed at him, "That's my brother. Uhhh." 

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‎Several minutes later, the students finally calmed. Then the professor announced, "Next, come Sage Baltie!" 

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‎Sage stood up and stepped forward to the crystal, confidently. "Time for the King of Hell, the greatest man alive in the world!" 

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‎He placed his hand on the crystal. The crowd waited. Nothing happened. Sage blinked. "Huhhh." 

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‎A full minute passed. Still nothing happened. 

‎"I think this crystal is broken," Sage said. 

‎Professor stepped forward to Sage. He checked the crystal. 

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‎The professor looked uncomfortable. "Zero affinity, Sage. Sorry for that, but you have zero talent." 

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‎Sage stood frozen. The professor coughed. "You did not awaken anything." 

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‎Students laughed. "Hahaha. Zero affinity. He's useless. The brother of a heavenly genius!" 

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‎Sage got emotional damage. 

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‎30 minutes later, after the awakening ceremony, Sage sat alone on a training field. His mood was terrible. He got the worst awakening in academy history. He picked up a rock, then threw it in the air. 

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‎A second later... "Boooomm!" The clouds got broken. Sage was surprised. Birds flew away in panic. 

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‎He stared at his hand, then at the clouds. "No way. I thought I was powerless. But what was that?" 

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‎Then he lifted his hand and punched in the air. A normal punch. "Boooom!" 

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‎The shockwave of his punch traveled across 4 kilometers. Clouds split apart. 

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‎Sage called out, "Hey, shit, system! What was that?" 

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‎System's blue screen appeared in front of his eyes: 

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‎`[Ding!] 

‎[Hidden Talent Detected] 

‎[Ding!] 

‎[Talent successfully registered in system] 

‎[Infinite Strength]` 

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‎Sage looked at the system. "Infinite Strength. I exactly know that the King of Hell has no Infinite Strength skill. So why do I have this?" 

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‎From the God of the Universe, gods discuss about Sage's awakening. "So Ignis has finally awakened his power!" 

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‎The worst morning after the awakening ceremony... for Sage. Because he was famous for being useless talent in academy history. He was walking in academy hall and some students passing and looked at him. "The guy with zero affinity... I can't believe he is the heavenly genius's big brother... How tragic, poor guy."

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‎Sage walked through the academy hall and ignored all students' whispers. He looked calm outside. But inside, he felt like he was dying emotionally, mentally, in every way.

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‎He muttered, "They don't stop insulting me, will they?"

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‎Walter was coming from the head of hall and he stopped in front of Sage. He was also six-foot tall as Sage.

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‎His messy silver hair covered his handsome face. He also had a lean physique. He has eight-pack abs covered in his clothes.

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‎" Sage, I think you are in depression. But don't worry, maybe you got awaken in second ceremony. That will happen in next six months."

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‎Sage looked at his brother. Sometimes he feels like Walter is enjoying all of this bullshit, he forced a slight smile. They continued walking through the academy hall and went to the training ground. In training ground, students practice.

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‎Some students practice swordsmanship, others train their magic spells. Everything looked exactly like a fantasy academy, except for one. The timelinewas not correct. The blonde girl from yesterday, why was she in my academy? Walter muttered, "Hey Sage, you talking to yourself again."

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‎Sage blinked. "No, I was wondering why I was not awakened?"

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‎For a moment Walter was silent.

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‎Later that day, the academy assigned every student a temporary dormitory. Sage was in his room. He lazily lay down onto the bed. His room was large. A bookshelf. Study desk. A balcony overlooking the academy. A familiar blue screen appeared in front of Sage.

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‎[Ding!] 

‎[New Quest Available] 

‎[Investigate the Timeline Anomalies] 

‎[Reward: ??] 

‎[Failure: ??] 

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‎"Fucked-up up system, why are your rewards always question marks?" he muttered. 

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‎[Because I love mystery and play with you] 

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‎"I know, shit system, you're the motherfucker shit!" 

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‎[Thank you for your compliment, King]

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‎Sage was in angry mood and rubbed his Forehead, then another notification appeared.

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‎[Ding!] 

‎[Your lost memory fragment has been detected] 

‎[Loading...] 

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‎"What, which lost fragment?"

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‎Before he could react, the room went into darkness. Darkness spread all around Sage. Everything was pitch black and he couldn't see anything. Then he was in a battlefield. Fire covered the sky. Mountains burned.

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‎The entire ground filled with corpses. Demons. Angels. Dragons. Giant demons. And Sage was standing in the center of the battlefield. No, he was King of Hell, Ignis Vex. His red cloak fluttered behind him. Red flames burned around his body. Thousands of soldiers stared at him.

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‎Not with anger. But fear. Then another figure appeared. The god of heaven, Skyler. White wings spread behind him. He wore a white cloak. The two blood-related brothers stood facing each other. Then Skyler spoke. "Step aside, Ignis." Ignis laughed

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‎The sound echoed across the heaven. "No, my brother. This war has not discontinued. Millions of lives die today. And you can't still stop me."

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‎From the other side, current Sage watched this. His heart pounded to see this. This was from the original novel. This moment is important in the novel. The war between hell and heaven. The moment the brothers became enemies.

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‎But Skyler's eyes looked not happy with this. As if he didn't want this fight.

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‎The full memory moment continued. Sage was seeing this.

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‎Skyler raised his holy sword. Golden light covered the sword. Ignis smiled.

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‎Then everything froze. An unknown voice echoed in Sage's brain: "You still haven't figured out what is happening here!"

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‎Sage asked, "Who are you? Why do you do this shit!?"

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‎But no answer. Sage suddenly opened his eyes. Sweat covered his face. He was lying onto the bed. The system window floated in front of him.

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‎[Ding!] 

‎[Memory fragment complete.] 

‎[I wish you enjoyed, King]

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‎Sage sat up from his bed. His heart still racing. "The scene I saw wasn't exactly the way I wrote it," he muttered. Suddenly someone knocked on the door. "Knock knock... Knock knock." "May I come in, Sage?" "Yes, come in." It was Walter, his little brother. Walter standing right in front of him.

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‎"Sage, you look in trouble. Is anyone bullying you?" "No one bullied me. I just had a terrible dream," Sage muttered. Walter sat down on the bed. Then Walter said, "Sage, I also get terrible dreams every day. Where I'm always standing before a man with golden hair and black eyes."

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‎But Sage knew, this is not just dreams. Shit. Sage began to suspect that voice in the universe of gods. Some voice whispered: "So the brothers may discover the real truth."

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