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Chapter 28: Story of a Hero

Jeremy ran through the maze, his breath coming in sharp gasps. Each step pounded fresh pain into his bruised legs. The scrape of claws on stone echoed too close behind, chasing him forward.

Why was he running? He didn’t even know anymore.

It started with one lizard too many. He’d seen it lunge at him, and instead of bracing for a fight, his legs had just... moved. He bolted past it, leaving the snapping jaws behind. And then he just kept going, down corridor after corridor, li...

Chapter 27: Labyrinth of Claws

Jeremy walked down the dim corridor, the sound of his boots bouncing off the wet stone walls. He hated how quiet it was—like the whole dungeon was watching him, waiting for him to mess up.

The passage twisted and turned, each corner looking more like the last. He glanced back over his shoulder, half expecting to see the path behind him gone. The dungeon felt like a maze, its layout looping and confusing.

Jeremy huffed. He’d already learned his lesson about getting lost after t...

Chapter 26: Reality Hits Hard

Jeremy hurried through the corridors, his spear slung over one shoulder. He’d spent all morning double-checking his gear and thinking through his plan. The teleporter room was just up ahead, and with it, the chance to prove he could handle something big.

The room was huge, with shiny stone floors reflecting the soft glow from the teleportation platforms. The air buzzed with energy, faint swirls of light floating over the platforms. At a desk near the biggest one, an attendant sat, scr...

Chapter 25: Legendary Setup

Jeremy groaned as the sunlight streamed through the curtains, hitting him square in the face. He rolled over, trying to bury his head in the pillow, but the world outside didn’t care. Reluctantly, he sat up, blinking the sleep out of his eyes.

The academy was unusually quiet—probably because most people were still in bed. Jeremy stumbled to the door, scratching the back of his head. He wasn’t sure what he was expecting to find when he opened it, but the sight waiting for him made ...

Chapter 24: Settling In and Setting Apart

The week zipped by as Jeremy and his friends got used to the academy’s crazy schedule. Every morning kicked off with weaponry class, and every day was packed with challenges and little wins. Jeremy could feel himself improving with his spear—his strikes were hitting harder, his movements were getting quicker, and he was starting to find a rhythm that felt natural. Getting stronger was actually pretty exciting, more than he thought it would be.

It wasn’t just him, though. His frien...

Chapter 23: Shadows of a Plan

Jeremy sighed with relief as he stepped inside his suite. It felt so different from the library—no busy shelves or the weird intensity of talking with the Seekers, just peace. He dropped his bag onto the coffee table near the couch and flopped down for a moment, letting himself breathe.

The quiet hum of the fireplace added a cozy warmth to the room, the kind of silence that didn’t feel empty but comforting. The walls seemed to block out every noise from the busy academy, creating a ...

Chapter 22: Hidden Among the Shelves

Jeremy stepped into the academy library and immediately noticed how different it felt from the main hall. Out there, everything was loud and full of people moving around. In here, everything was calm. Row after row of digital terminals lined the room, each with holographic screens and some fancy privacy settings he’d only seen in high-tech movies. Even the shelves looked normal at first, but with a wave of a hand, they changed into holographic screens or opened up to show stacks of actual b...

Chapter 21: Layers of Memorization

The group meandered down the corridors, chatting excitedly as they arrived at the notice board that posted the available electives. The list of classes were spread out across the enchanted boards, with each course revolving around a specialized Skill students could work on. The elective descriptions detailed rigorous exercises and gradual progressions, arousing their interest.

Andrew skimmed the descriptions, and his gaze landed on Multitasking. His eyes lit up with exc...

Chapter 20: Swords, Skills, and Sandwiches

After the tough morning session, the group headed to the dining hall, walking slowly, sore and exhausted. Their muscles still ached from the class, but their chatter buzzed with excitement. Each of them had faced the unique challenges of their chosen weapons, and their conversations quickly centered on their experience.

As they stepped into the dining hall, the group was greeted by the sight of an expansive room filled with a warm hum of voices and the clinking of dishes. Windows lined ...

Chapter 19: Familiar Faces

The next day began with excitement as the group headed towards their first weaponry class—the only mandatory course at the academy, designed to make sure every student unlocks at least one weapon Skill . As such, while their previous dungeon delving class had smaller class sizes, this time everyone will be taking the class together.

As they stepped inside the training hall, they were greeted by a sleek, high-tech interior that was a far cry from the academy’s traditional looks. Tran...

Chapter 18: Friends Through Fire

The cave’s dim light framed Mia’s motionless form on the ground. Her arms were limp at her sides and her face was ghostly pale. For a moment, everything around Jeremy blurred. All he could see was Alicia, crumpled on the ground, smiling at him. Now, staring down at Mia, a similar panic swelled up inside him.

Jeremy’s hands shook as he reached toward Mia, a helpless feeling crawling up his spine. He felt small, like back with Alicia. All he wanted was to shout for ...

Chapter 17: Skill and Strain

Jeremy took a slow breath, letting the faint hum of Essence settle within him. But where to direct it? The options swirled in his mind, each Skill a part of him, each offering a different path forward. Jeremy closed his eyes, tuning out the faint squelching of nearby slimes and focused on his Status.

Jeremy Hoppins

Tier -

Body 440

Mind 510

Soul 2000

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Chapter 16: The First Delve

The air shimmered as the teleportation circle activated. In an instant, the academy’s grounds were replaced by a vast, untamed landscape. Jeremy stood with his classmates, all scanning their surroundings with quiet focus.

They had arrived on a Tierless world—classified as such because they did not need to Tier up to be strong enough for its dungeons. Unlike higher-tiered worlds that required higher Tiers and better Skills to survive, the dungeons here were accessible to beginners li...

Chapter 15: Meeting Friends

Leaving the classroom, Jeremy, Marcus, and Perci walked through the academy, putting their first lesson behind them.

Marcus, hands behind his head, said, “That lesson was crazy… ‘Essence debt’ and all. They’re making sure we know to give it our all.”

Jeremy nodded. “Yeah, we’d better prove we belong.”

Perci added, her green eyes bright with determination. “Makes sense. Nobody gets here just to slack off. We’ve all had to work hard just to make it throug...

Chapter 14: The First Lesson

Jeremy gave a modest nod, fighting to keep his expression composed. “Yeah, they’re my parents.”

A ripple of murmurs spread through the surrounding rows as students whispered among themselves, glancing in Jeremy’s direction. The atmosphere shifted, curiosity giving way to a subtle awe.

Another boy, shorter but broad-shouldered, leaned over from a few seats away. “So, what’s it like? Growing up in the shadow of legends?”

Jeremy hesitated, his mind flashing back t...

Chapter 13: Eyes on the Hoppins

Jeremy woke as sunlight streamed through the crystal-clear windows of his suite. For a moment, he felt the urge to retreat back into his sheets, far more comfortable than anything he had ever experienced. Yet he knew that if he did, the sinfully soft bed would claim him for the entire day.

As he stood, his gaze was drawn to a window beside the bed. He walked over and pushed the curtains aside. Immediately, he was greeted by a breathtaking view, the early morning light bathing the carefu...

Chapter 12: The Suite Life of Jeremy

Jeremy was alone for the first time in his life. He took a slow breath, letting it all sink in. No siblings or parents nearby. Just him. Normally, he might have relished the freedom, the chance to do anything he wanted without anyone watching. But now, in the silence, he felt an odd mixture of excitement and uncertainty.

What should I do? he wondered, glancing toward the training room doors. There was an entire academy waiting for him to explore, but somehow, right now, th...

Chapter 11: Between Shadows and Stars (Adrian PoV)

Adrian leaned against the rough bark of the old oak, its branches offering shade against the afternoon sun. The academy’s grounds stretched out before him, a blend of freshly trimmed lawns and towering stone structures. He adjusted his position slightly, letting the coolness of the wind seep through his clothes, grounding him in the present as his thoughts wandered to the past.

The tree wasn’t just any tree—it was their tree. A quiet witness to their youth and the early days of th...

Chapter 10: Fissures in the Bond

Their father stepped forward, his usual stoic demeanor softened by a hint of camaraderie. “Headmaster Velorn. I’m surprised to see you still kicking.”

Velorn closed the distance between them, extending a hand. The handshake was firm, a silent acknowledgment of their shared history. “And your arrogance still knows no bounds Adrian.”

Jeremy glanced at Andrew, catching his brother’s slight frown. The weight of their parents’ legacy hung heavily over them, a constant rem...

Chapter 9: To The Academy

Jeremy sat on his bed, the dim glow from his lamp casting shadows across the room. His thoughts rushed with anticipation; his heart pounded with excitement. Tomorrow, they would finally leave for the academy—finally one step closer to their dream.

He couldn't wait. The thrill of unlocking Multitasking still coursed through him. He had done it. He had proven himself. What he had achieved in the past few days would take most people months. He was now starting on th...

Chapter 8: A Test of Focus

The living room was quiet, the weight of their father’s revelations still lingering in the air. Jeremy and Andrew sat, taking in the magnitude of what they just heard. Their mother and father owned Eldoria, the entire town. Jeremy looked down, his thoughts a mess. The sheer power his parents wielded, the authority they commanded, left him in awe. And now, he felt the beginnings of that same power within himself. It was thrilling, thinking about his future in the academy.

“Jeremy,”...

Chapter 7: The Weight of Truth

“I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry Jeremy. Are you hurt?” The young woman’s voice trembled, her hands shaking as she looked him over, completely ignoring the apples scattered around her. She barely seemed to notice them, her gaze fixed entirely on Jeremy as though nothing else in the world mattered.

Around them, everyone in the park had paused as well, focusing on him. Strangers he barely knew came closer, eyes searching his face for signs of pain. Even those sitting at the edges of ...

Chapter 6: Breaking Barriers

Morning sunlight streamed through Jeremy's window, casting a soft glow across his room. He stretched, feeling the stiffness from yesterday's training begin to fade. Today felt different; he was eager to continue his progress and see what his father had planned.

After a quick breakfast, Jeremy and Andrew joined their father in the field behind their house. The grass was still damp with dew, and a gentle breeze rustled the trees nearby. Their father stood waiting, his presence calm yet co...

Chapter 5: The Path Ahead

"You both did well with the coffee run," their father said, a faint smile breaking through his usually stern face. "But that was just the first step. Given the advantage you boys have with your amulets, I will do my best to have you both unlock three Skills, for Body, Mind, and Soul. Jeremy, show us your new Skill.”

Running - Basic
Level -/10 - 100 essence
A basic form of rapid locomotion for bipedal beings.
Strid...