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—One month later—
Lev's Apartment,
A little over a month had passed since Lev became the successor of the True God.
Even now, everything that had happened during that time still felt like a dream.
The past few weeks had been filled with one change after another, with the biggest adjustment being his sudden transition from an ordinary young man in his 20's struggling to make ends meet into a wealthy man.
For the past few weeks, Lev had done little more than remain holed up in his apartment with Nakime. During that time, he had also familiarized himself with her Blood Demon Art, Infinity Castle—an incredibly powerful and convenient ability that soon became their private hideout whenever Lev wanted to train.
The vast, ever-changing castle provided them with a secluded space completely detached from the outside world, allowing Lev to train without worrying about being disturbed or attracting unnecessary attention.
Sometimes, Lev couldn't help but marvel at how drastically his world had changed.
And right now, Lev was completely relaxed inside the warm bathroom.
Despite the cold breeze swept through the dark night outside, he could be found leaning back in the bathtub, allowing himself to unwind after everything he had been dealing with.
Then, a familiar notification suddenly appeared.
[Do you want to sign in?]
Lev's lips curled into a smile.
"Yes."
[Ding!!!]
[Congratulations on acquiring a 25% ownership stake in Walmart.]
Lev stared at the notification for several seconds, his mind struggling to process what he had just read.
"The fuck?! Did I just become a major shareholder of Walmart?"
He could hardly believe it.
The weekly sign-in had given him all sorts of rewards before—cars, money, properties, and other valuable assets—but this was on an entirely different level.
Twenty-five percent.
A full 25% ownership stake in Walmart, one of the largest and most influential corporations in the United States.
Even someone like Lev, who had already grown accustomed to receiving absurd rewards from the system, couldn't remain completely calm after seeing this.
What Lev didn't realize was that the moment the ownership was transferred to him, chaos had already begun outside his room.
His email inbox was being flooded with messages.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
His phone was ringing nonstop.
Executives, financial institutions, lawyers, investment firms, and countless other parties were already scrambling to contact the mysterious new shareholder who had suddenly acquired such a massive stake in Walmart.
Fortunately, Lev had left his phone in the living room.
Otherwise, the constant notifications would have been enough to drive him insane.
Lev took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
There would be plenty of time to deal with the consequences later.
For now, there was something far more important that needed his attention.
He glanced at the system interface once more before dismissing the notification.
"I'll deal with Walmart later."
With that, Lev set the matter aside and turned his attention toward the more pressing task at hand.
For now, Lev wanted to see how much he had progressed over the past month.
"Show my status."
His voice carried a hint of anticipation.
The familiar blue screen appeared before him.
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[Ding!!!]
[Status]
[Name: Lev Hendrix]
[Age: (Ageless)]
[Race: Human]
[Bloodline: None]
[Title: True God's Successor]
[Primordial Mana: ∞]
[Title Trait/s:]
[True God's Blood: A blessing granted by the one and only True God, infusing your body with the blood of a True God that provides an infinite source of power.]
[True God's Body: A body granted by the one and only True God, capable of bearing any power in the universe.]
[True God's Eye: A divine eye granted by the one and only True God, allowing you to see the status of any entity.]
[True God's Talent: A gift from the one and only True God, allowing you to learn and master any skill.]
[True God's Cheat: A unique trait from the one and only True God, enabling you to rapidly level up any skill through observation and practice.]
[Skills:]
[Lifestyle Skill/s: Cooking (Tier 4: Level 42), etc.]
[Combat Skill/s: Boxing (Tier 1: Level 10), Swordsmanship (Tier 1: Level 10), Marksmanship (Tier 1: Level 10), etc.]
[Supernatural Skill/s: Immortality, Blood Demon Art: Infinity Castle]
[Inventory: Infinity, Random Summoning Card x 24, World Ticket, Universe Identity Token]
[Special Function: Auxiliary Sign-In System]
[Summon/s: Nakime]
[Store]
[Conquered Worlds: None]
[True God Coins: 0]
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For the past month, Lev had been doing far more than simply enjoying his newfound wealth. His status clearly reflected the effort he had put into preparing for what lay ahead.
He had immersed himself in everything he could learn that might prove useful during his future conquests. He trained relentlessly, honing his skills in boxing, swordsmanship, and marksmanship. Although he had reached the maximum level of 10 in all three disciplines, his limited time and energy had prevented him from pushing them any further.
My preparations are complete. There's nothing more I can do for now.
After reviewing his status one last time, Lev made his decision.
Looks like it's time to head out tonight.
Everything was in order.
The only thing remaining was college. He planned to drop out once he return. On the other hand, his plan on building a restaurant was also put on hold which he deliberately decided to postpone its construction until after he completed his first conquest.
He had decided all this especially the former thinking that there was no point in continuing his ordinary life when an extraordinary one was about to begin.
Lev glanced at his status again.
"Mmmm..."
Lev paused, his expression changing as a forgotten thought suddenly resurfaced.
"I completely neglected this Universe Identity thing in my inventory."
He had obtained the item along with the Infinity and others but had never bothered to properly inspect it. At the time, he had simply assumed it was item given by True God.
Now, however, his curiosity got the better of him.
"Better check it before I forget about it again."
Lev focused on the item and mentally commanded the system to display its description. He didn't want to overlook anything important, especially if the item had some hidden function that could prove useful later.
A translucent system window appeared before him.
[Universe Identity Token]
[Description: A mysterious token that grants the host a legitimate identity within the universe. While holding this item, the host can travel between worlds without attracting unnecessary attention.]
[It effectively conceals the disturbances caused by the host's movements between worlds, preventing powerful beings from detecting or perceiving the sudden changes caused by the host's arrival or departure.]
[Add-on Skills:]
[Deception]
[The host can conceal, alter, or disguise their true level of power, making it impossible for others to accurately determine their strength.]
[It can also block attempts by external entities to peer into the host's existence, read their information, establish a connection, or communicate with them through supernatural means.]
[Owner: True God's Successor]
[Notes: Cannot be dropped, stolen, destroyed, or copied.]
Lev's eyes widened slightly as he finished reading the description.
"This thing is pretty damn useful."
He had initially thought the Universe Identity Token was simply a convenient way to travel between worlds without causing trouble upon reading the introductory description.
But now he realized just how valuable it actually was.
The ability to conceal his existence from powerful beings alone was already incredible. The fact that it could also disguise his strength and prevent others from probing his information made it even more absurd.
"I'm really glad I checked its description before heading out."
Lev let out a relieved sigh.
At least now, he wouldn't have to worry about accidentally attracting the attention of some terrifying existence the moment he entered another universe.
After taking a fifteen-minute shower, Lev stepped out of the bathroom feeling refreshed.
He made his way toward his bedroom and walked closer to the window.
Outside, the peaceful night sky stretched endlessly before him.
Countless stars illuminated the darkness, creating a beautiful and tranquil scene.
Lev quietly stared at it for a while.
Then, he gently activated his telepathy.
"Nakime."
He reached out to his summon and woke her.
"Is there a problem, Master?"
Nakime's voice echoed directly inside his mind.
"I'm starting my conquest tonight," Lev replied, his tone calm but serious.
There was a brief pause before he continued.
"I'll recall you to your summoning space for now. I'll summon you again later."
"Understood, Master."
With that, Lev recalled Nakime to her summoning space as he turned his gaze toward the starry night outside, taking in the peaceful scenery one last time.
I'll probably miss this peace for a while.
A faint pang of regret stirred within him.
He had no idea how long it would take to conquer another world.
He might be gone for days.
Weeks.
Months.
Perhaps even years.
But there was no turning back now.
As the successor of the True God, this was his path.
And if he wanted to inherit the power of the True God, he had to walk it.
Lev took a deep breath.
His expression hardened with determination.
"System, use my only World Ticket."
His voice was firm.
[World Ticket has been used.]
The moment the notification appeared, something impossible happened.
In the blink of an eye, Lev vanished from his bedroom without leaving behind so much as a trace. At the exact same instant, the flow of time throughout the world abruptly came to a complete standstill.
However, Lev didn't know anything about it.
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—White Room—
After using the World Ticket, Lev found himself once again in the white room where he had first encountered True God. This time, however, the room felt different. It was vast and completely empty, with only a large, floating blue screen suspended in the center.
Unfortunately, there was no sign of True God's presence. Only the glowing screen remained, silently awaiting his decision.
[Please choose the world you wish to conquer.]
The system's prompt echoed in his mind.
Lev's gaze fixed on the blue screen as a list of worlds appeared before him. They ranged from ordinary worlds to dangerous, uncharted territories. To his astonishment, the list included everything from novels he had read and anime he had watched to movies he had seen.
They were all real.
The fictional worlds he had once believed existed only within the pages of books or on a screen were, in fact, actual worlds waiting to be explored.
A wave of disbelief washed over Lev. The realization struck him like a bolt of lightning. Unable to contain his curiosity, he immediately questioned the system about it. The answers he received cleared up many of the questions that had been swirling in his mind.
Lev's thoughts raced with possibilities.
The worlds from his favorite stories—some of which he had dreamed of visiting for years—were now within his reach. Yet, with that realization came another problem.
Which world should he conquer first?
Every world on the list appealed to him in some way, but with so many choices before him, deciding where to begin was far more difficult than he had expected.
After a moment of contemplation, Lev calmed himself. There was no need to rush his decision. Sooner or later, he would visit all of these worlds anyway. There was no harm in taking his time and choosing carefully.
Looking over the list once more, Lev focused on a few of the more familiar worlds—ones from popular anime and novels that were often used as settings for fanfictions. He wanted to enter a world whose rules, history, and inhabitants he already understood well. Having such knowledge would give him a significant advantage.
After scanning the options for some time, Lev finally found one that stood out from the rest.
Without hesitation, he selected it from the screen.
"I choose this one," Lev said aloud to the system.
The moment his choice was confirmed, the blue screen displaying the list of worlds disappeared. A new screen materialized in its place.
The question displayed on it left Lev puzzled.
[How do you wish to enter?]
Lev blinked in surprise.
"What do you mean?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.
[The Host has the option to either be born randomly into the world or possess a body of his choosing, provided that the individual was not the Destiny's Chosen of that world. You may also transfer your current body directly into the world, modify it, and create an entirely new identity complete with a backstory. Additionally, you may select the timeline in which you wish to enter.]
"There's such a thing?!" Lev exclaimed in his mind, thoroughly stunned by the revelation.
[There is no need to be surprised, Host. True God is the creator of all things. Bending time and reality is but a fraction of his power.]
Lev let out a sigh, feeling a mixture of awe and frustration.
He wanted to know more about True God's origins and abilities, but he already knew the system would remain silent on such matters.
Shaking his head, Lev pushed those thoughts aside and turned his attention back to the task at hand.
Lev decided to go with the second option: transferring his body directly. The idea of being reborn or possessing someone else's body seemed far too complicated and burdensome.
After spending several minutes modifying his appearance and crafting a backstory that would fit seamlessly into the world he had chosen, Lev was finally satisfied with his creation. With a sense of excitement building in his chest, he clicked the confirmation button.
[Initiating world entry in 3...]
[...2...]
Lev's heart began to race as the countdown continued.
'My boring life is finally over. Well, let's see what this world has in store for me.'
A smile spread across Lev's face as anticipation surged through him.
[...1...]