The Player that Can't Level Up

Chapter 386: Side Story 1 - Kronos

Chapter 386: Side Story 1 - Kronos

Ah it hurts. The pain was intense enough to drive him to insanity. Funnily enough, the pain had started as a tickle; soon, it had become barely tolerable. And finally, he gave in and screamed at the top of his lungs.

He stood up after and suddenly felt confused. How can I feel pain?

It stings he murmured before realizing he could talk. He asked out loud, What? I can talk too?

He tried to move his hands. He could see his hands clearly, so he looked down; yes, he could also see his body.

Wait Im alive? He thought about it for a while before realizing the pains origin. Ants?

They were actually ant-like monsters, as they were a bit bigger than those pismires but were just as weak, not a huge threat all in all. Currently, these monsters were trying to eat this, clearly alive, man. The man wondered why he was alive for a while; then, he realized he should first take care of these pesky pests.

Disappear! He raised his hand and ordered. And nothing happened, surprising and confusing the man.Visitt for the latest updates

A command from him should have been enough to kill such weak monsters, but nothing had happened.

Be gone, he tried again, but the result was the same. The pismires, seemingly sneering at him, continued to try to eat his still-healthy body.

Ackkk! Soon, he had had enough and abruptly jumped and shook himself. As the ants fell to the ground, he began squashing them with his foot, finally putting the fear of god in them.

He could see his body more clearly. These arent my hands?!

It wasnt the only surprise. He tried to summon his power, but he felt nothing. No matter how hard he tried, there was no energy inside him.

I have no magic? Or any other power, he mumbled, unable to believe his situation.

Actually, I can still feel a tiny bit of magic. The problem was that he had such little power that it was almost like he didnt have any. Its only a tiny amount, but there is still some mana inside this body.

But unfortunately, he couldnt feel any other powers inside him.

What is going on? the man mumbled and looked around. Im definitely inside the Tower.

He was sure he was on one of the floors but did not understand how or why he had returned to life after death. He almost had no power and was in a foreign body.

What happened to you?

...!

Someone approached him and asked. He was so weak that he had failed to sense her, so he jumped in shock.

Ah He realized that he shouldnt have been surprised, considering how weak he currently was. He turned to see the newcomer and noted that she had a pretty face and a voice that could put people at ease. After looking at her for a while, he felt she looked familiar. Ha-Rim?

Once again, the manKronosfell into a thought spiral. How was he alive? Why was Ha-Rim here?

Ha-Rim? You mean the fried chicken brand? the woman asked him an odd question.

***

Kronos used to be a dimensional rulerhe had killed God. A fake one, but a mighty and powerful foe nonetheless. It was a remarkable feat.

Kronos had decided to sacrifice everything for the betterment and peace of humanity. He had trained inside Chaos to become stronger and had helped to defeat the Creator.

He used to be a great man; right now, even the smallest tasks were proving themselves formidable adversaries.

Have you never used chopsticks before? You speak Korean and look Korean but act like a foreigner. This is how you hold chopsticks. Ha-Rim held his hand and helped him learn how to hold the chopsticks correctly.

He used to be an expert in countless martial arts, so it didnt take Kronos long to learn how to use chopsticks. But Ha-Rim seemed surprised at how quick he was. Wow, youre good!

And I also need to learn more about this situation. He believed that Ha-Rim must be in a similar situation, so if they continued to talk, he might find out how he was resurrected.

And maybe Ill find out if the Creator died.

There was at least one thing Kronos had learned so far.

I guess he succeeded, Kronos mumbled.

Pardon?

Kronos shook his head quietly. He turned to study the inside of the Tower. He had built the Tower, but this tower wasnt Babel.

This isnt the structure I built. This meant that he must have succeeded. Kronos realized that Gi-Gyu must have killed the Creator and made all these changes.

Im curious now. Kronos no longer had the desire to rule all dimensions. He didnt have the mind to sacrifice himself for the good of humanity anymore. At this moment, he just wanted to know how he was still alive and how the world had changed.

And there was one more thing he wanted.

Why do you keep staring at me like that?! Ha-Rim complained.

Kronos wanted to keep spending time with her. He replied, Thank you for the food. It didnt taste good, but I am no longer hungry.

What the heck?! What is wrong with you?

Kronos continued to study her and thought, There must be a reason why he resurrected me.

The only person who could have done this was Kim Gi-Gyu, but Kronos couldnt imagine why he did this.

Ill follow you now, Kronos announced.

Umm Have you lost your mind?!

***

So you really dont know anything? Kronos asked in disbelief.

What are you talking about? The world changed? This man named Kim Gi-Gyu killed the Creator?! She sounded genuinely confused.

Shocked by her ignorance, Kronos asked, Do you really not know, Ha-Rim?

I really dont! Im a good player, but Ive never heard of anything like that!

When Kronos seemed disappointed, Ha-Rim added, I mean If youre that curious, go to Eden and ask. It has all the records related to the players. Of course, I doubt they know about this player who supposedly killed god.

Ha-Rim had proposed a solution, but Kronos remained dissatisfied. Ha-Rim became anxious as she thought he was upset, but this was not the case.

Kronos just needed to know why Gi-Gyu had done this. He saved the whole world and everyone in it, yet he didnt brag about it? He actually erased everyones memory?

He couldnt understand. Kronos wondered if he had been resurrected in a different reality. Or perhaps he was dreaming at the moment.

But this place Eden And many things tell me this is still the same place.

Kronos was busy in his thoughts, and Ha-Rim muttered, Youre such a strange man.

She looked into his eyes and said, And my name isnt Ha-Rim. Its Leah.

...?

My name is Choi Leah.