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Paragon of Death

Life from birth has been nothing but hell. I lost my parents to some stupid aristocrats whom they offended. Executed for no good reason. My relatives abandoned me and pushed me aside. They feared for their lives and left me and my sister to starve and wander the streets alone! No, this is worse than hell! I watched my sister die of starvation. Her lips were dry and her feet bloody. Her nails were broken and her fingers riddled with cuts. She struggled in my hands and after a few seconds of struggle she passed away. She seemed joyful in death so I prayed mine will come just as swift and merciful as hers. So I stayed in the alleyway, alone with her rotten corpse awaiting my fate for God knows how long. I could see it already. The darkness encroaching from all sides Everyone said death is scary but I say it's the end! Who needs life after death? What is the need for reincarnation? Who would want to return to this crazy world? "It's not yet time for you to go... You have one more task to accomplish as my host" A voice called out to me. I could barely see or speak but how can I miss such a beautiful face? It was an extremely handsome man who gazed at me with tender eyes. "Haven't I suffered enough? Can't I just rest?" I cried out. Why would I want to stay back in such a cruel world? "Don't you want to avenge the death of your parents? Don't you want to become something greater? I can make that happen!" The beautiful man said with an alluring voice. "You... Who are you?" I asked with an anxious heart. My parents always said God is the only one who cares about me! Maybe in my final hours, he has come to save me. "Call me Death..."

3_Sins_Studios · Fantasy
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691 Chs

Ranking Exam

The academic year had barely begun when the announcement of the ranking exam shook the entire nation of Wecristan. For the first time in history, the prestigious martial academy had opened its doors to anyone who wished to study the art of combat, regardless of their social status or background. This was a revolutionary change that sparked hope and excitement among the commoners, but also resentment and fear among the nobles.

The reason for this drastic reform was simple: the nation was running on a finite amount of resources. The martial arts required a lot of energy and materials to practice and master, and the academy had always been selective and exclusive in its admission process. Only the best and the brightest, or the richest and the most influential, could enter the academy and enjoy its benefits. But this system had changed by accepting so many people so it's only natural they come up with means of creating a balance.