Kairos sat on the ruined battlements of Lysvein's western wall, surveying the battlefield below. The smell of blood and burned flesh still lingered in the air, but the battle was over.
He leaned back against the stone, stretching his arms behind his head. One guy versus an entire invasion force. In a game, this would've been impossible. But in this world?
He grinned. That was barely a warm-up.
And then—
DING!
A burst of golden light erupted around him.
LEVEL UP!
You have gained 7 levels! Stat points available: 35 New skills unlocked!
Kairos's vision flashed, and suddenly, an invisible interface unfurled before his eyes—a massive translucent screen filled with stats, abilities, and numbers.
It was exactly like in Eternal Dominion.
No. It was even better.
He let out a low whistle. "Well, damn."
Orpheus, who had been standing nearby, tensed. "What is it?"
Kairos barely heard him. His focus was locked onto the glowing text.
[STATUS WINDOW OPEN]
NAME: Kairos
RACE: Human (?)
CLASS: None (Yet)
TITLE: King's Guardian
LEVEL: 12
HP: 4,600/4,600
MP: 2,500/2,500
STATS:
STRENGTH: 85
DEXTERITY: 70
ENDURANCE: 80
INTELLIGENCE: 75
WISDOM: 65
LUCK: ???
(Available Stat Points: 35)
SKILLS UNLOCKED:
Elemental Transmutation (SSS) [Passive/Active]: Allows the user to generate and manipulate items by fusing materials. Efficiency increases with intelligence and proficiency.
Battle Instincts (A) [Passive]: Danger perception heightened. Allows user to react to attacks before they fully form.
Titan's Grip (S) [Passive]: Can wield colossal weapons with ease. Strength-based damage increased.
Flame Step (B) [Active]: Instantly dash up to 10 meters, leaving a burning afterimage.
Kairos let out a laugh. "Oh, this is broken."
Orpheus shot him a suspicious look. "What are you seeing?"
"Numbers," Kairos said vaguely, still scrolling through the menu. "Lots of numbers."
It was just like the game, except this time…
No level caps. No artificial balance. No PVP nerfs.
He could min-max himself into an unstoppable war machine.
Kairos's grin widened. Alright, let's break this system wide open.
DISTRIBUTE STAT POINTS?
Yes.
Kairos cracked his knuckles, running a mental calculation. If this worked the same way as Eternal Dominion, the best early-game strategy was to frontload key stats.
He dumped 15 points into Strength, 10 into Dexterity, and 10 into Endurance.
STATS UPDATED!
STRENGTH: 100
DEXTERITY: 80
ENDURANCE: 90
A rush of energy coursed through his body. His muscles tightened, his reflexes sharpened, and his bones felt like they'd been reinforced with steel.
He clenched his fist, feeling the raw power surging through his veins. This… is insane.
Orpheus, watching closely, frowned. "You just got stronger, didn't you?"
Kairos smirked. "What gave it away?"
Orpheus sighed. "Your entire body just tensed like a coiled beast."
Kairos rolled his shoulders. "Good observation, Your Majesty. And yeah, I did. Let's just say I have a… special advantage."
Orpheus didn't press further. Instead, he studied Kairos with an unreadable expression. "Lysvein is lucky to have you."
Kairos glanced at him, then back at the ruined battlefield.
Lucky?
No.
He wasn't here because of luck. He was here because fate had thrown him into a broken world that needed a winner.
And if there was one thing Kairos knew how to do—
It was winning.
He flexed his fingers, summoning his Elemental Transmutation menu.
"Time to really push this system."
NEW QUEST UNLOCKED: KINGDOM REFORGED!
Lysvein is weak. Its defenses are failing. As the King's Guardian, you must rebuild its strength!
Objective: Reinforce Lysvein's walls, arm its soldiers, and expand its influence.
Rewards: Unique Titles, Hidden Abilities, and ???
Kairos smirked. "Alright, Lysvein. Let's turn you into an empire."