Chapter 69: Chapter 69 – Tower of Space

In a remote desert stretching as far as the eye could see, scorching winds eroded the sand into swirling mini-vortices. The sky above was a pale orange, empty and silent, until something unnatural occurred.

The air suddenly cracked.

As if an invisible fabric cloaking the world was torn from within, a black fissure stretched open, and two figures were flung out of the void. They were insectoid humanoids: one resembled a forest beetle, its robust body covered in wounds reflecting the harsh sunlight; the other was a dusty-winged moth-like creature, its long antennae twitching restlessly.

The Moth seized the battered Axis and tossed him carelessly onto the sand.

A low hum emanated from its chitinous mandibles—a foreign, grating language. Yet, translated into human speech, it meant:

“You fool. I told you to be careful! We are at our weakest point now. One of us is already dead. If we are reckless, our entire effort to breach this world will be for nothing.”

Axis bowed his head in silence. Sand clung to his torn skin and lacerated body. He knew… it truly was his fault.

The Moth flicked its dull wings, sending sand scattering into the air.

“And you… you actually found the Archon of Time. Why didn’t you just kill him on the spot?! Why did you play with your prey!?”

Axis clenched his mandibles.

He looked up, glaring at his kin with suppressed resentment.

“I was wrong… but why didn’t you help me fight them? Why didn’t you find that archer?! We are Apostles of Space! How can we be humiliated by a human with spatial abilities?! Why couldn’t you locate him?!”

The Moth let out a sharp, grating growl. Its voice was like knives scraping glass.

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“You think I didn’t try? I did. But that human… was completely undetectable.”

Axis was stunned.

“Undetectable…? How is that possi—”

He was cut off as he demanded again:

“Then why didn’t you kill that weak Archon while I was fighting those humans? That was the perfect chance! You should have—”

“You think I didn’t try? I did. But a strange human appeared and protected him.”

“A strange… human?”

Before the Moth could answer… a calm, annoyingly human voice intruded.

“Strange human? What a terrifying nickname you’ve given me.”

They both reflexively turned.

A man was standing right beside them, who knows for how long. His hair fluttered softly in the desert breeze. He gripped a sword in his hand.

The man offered a faint smile.

“I suppose this place is ideal enough… for lowering the Tower of Space.”

An angry buzzing erupted from the two insectoid humanoids. Wings flapped wildly, sand scattering into the air. They prepared to pounce—

A few moments later.

The heads of the two creatures were now separated from their bodies. Dark blood and thick mucus soaked into the hot sand.

The man gazed upon the desert, now silent once more. Then, slowly, he looked up at the sky.

Nature responded.

The sky cracked, like glass struck from within. The fissure widened, shining with a blinding white light.

Something immense pierced the world’s veil.

A colossal tower of inhuman design descended slowly from the spatial rift. From a distance, its shape resembled a giant, slowly rotating flying saucer with a towering central structure, its silhouette swallowing the sun behind it.

The colossal structure halted mid-air, floating high above the desert, yet close enough to cover the horizon like a hanging mountain of metal.

The man stared at it expressionlessly.

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The major incident claimed over a hundred lives. The words sounded cynical even in my own head, as if that number was just a statistic in a morning report. But I didn’t care. Eldertree, along with the Sacred Healer, had done their part in saving many.

All that remained were collapsed buildings, streets full of debris, and the lingering scent of burnt metal hanging in the city air. The infrastructure damage and the loss of people’s vehicles were truly staggering.

At home, the atmosphere was silent. Only the soft sound of breathing from the bed in the living room broke the stillness.

My stepmother lay there, her face pale yet peaceful, as if the recent suffering was just a bad dream that had ended. Charlotte had just finished closing her wounds, her fingertips still emanating the warm remnants of healing light.

I stood by the bedside, watching them in silence.

“How is she?” I asked, trying to sound concerned.

Charlotte offered a weak but genuine smile. “The worst is over. Her body just needs to sleep now.”

My eyes inadvertently slipped to the graceful curves of Charlotte’s curvaceous body as she bent over to pick up her bag.

“I’ll make sure she rests properly,” I promised.

Charlotte straightened up, studying me with a curious look. “You know… you seem different, Adam.”

“Oh yeah?” I grinned, shifting my weight. “Good different or bad different?”

She let out a soft breath, almost a laugh. “Good. Definitely good. You used to be so… closed off. Now it’s like there’s a light behind your eyes. It suits you. I prefer you this way.”

“Glad you think so,” I said, the grin still playing on my lips.

’You’ll like me even more later,’ I thought to myself, imagining various lewd scenarios I could subject her to. [Eye of Desire] automatically revealed her hidden fetishes, and if it weren’t for the exhaustion, I might have pounced on this voluptuous woman right now.

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NAME: Charlotte Haverty

AGE: 43

CLASS: Sacred Healer

RANK: SS

DOMINANCE: 1%

SEXUAL AROUSAL: 19%

VAGINA VIRGINITY: Yes

ANAL VIRGINITY: Yes

WEAK POINTS: Vagina, Breasts, Armpits, Neck, Anus.

FETISH: Masochism, Submission, Rape, Bondage.

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Charlotte sighed, as if trying to dispel the strange atmosphere that had settled between us. “I have to go. There’s still a lot to do.”

I nodded. “Take care.”

She smiled again, then left.

The sound of her footsteps gradually faded down the corridor.

Now it was just me and my stepmother in the room. I watched her for a moment, then took a deep breath and summoned the System Interface in the air.

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NAME: Adam Socheron

CLASS: Depraved Time Lord

LEVEL: 47

EXP: 60/1400

<Strength: 30>

<Agility: 40>

<Vitality: 30>

<Charisma: 9>

<Libido: 50>

Available Stat Points: 95

SKILLS:

[Time Stop]

[Eye of Desire]

[Lustful Touch]

[Fertility Control]

[Mind Control]

[Five-Minute Rewind]

[Dreamweaver]

ITEMS:

[Faceless Mask]

[Hymen Pill]

[Aphrodisiac Elixir ×2]

[Mindrender]

[Dragonroot Rope]

[Aegis Pendant]

[The Edge of Bliss]

[Key of the Tower of Space]

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Today… was absolutely insane.

But somehow, I came out of it with a lot of unexpected gains. I still don’t know how that Apostle of Space quest was completed—did that insect die? Or was it killed by its own ally? According to Charlotte, the creature managed to escape from the Saint Archer, but its trail vanished.

If it’s truly dead, that’s good news. It means no one is hunting me anymore. Let’s hope so.

Now, it’s time to check out my new skills and items.

[Five-Minute Rewind

-> Allows the user to locally rewind time by five minutes. All memories and knowledge acquired during those five minutes remain intact in the user’s mind. This skill has a 24-hour cooldown.]

Finally, a time skill other than [Time Stop]! I thought my Depraved Time Lord class was just for show. This is incredible—it can save me from dangerous situations. The 24-hour cooldown is quite long, but it’s acceptable.

[Dreamweaver

-> Allows the user to enter the target’s dreams and memories. The user can manipulate scenarios and sensations as if they were real, as well as observe the target’s memories. Requires physical proximity to a sleeping target or one the user has previously slept with. Its effects leave a profound impression on the target’s memory and emotions.]

A mischievous smile spread across my lips. I could immediately envision countless deliciously twisted scenarios: crafting erotic dreams where a woman I desire begs for me, or giving her an unforgettable wet dream. This skill opens up so many possibilities.

Now for the new items…

[The Edge of Bliss

-> A collar that, when worn by a target, allows the user to halt the target’s climax. The user can freeze the target’s sensations right at the peak, prolonging the pleasure to an almost unbearable level. The effect can be maintained for as long as the user wishes, creating a profound and controlling experience.]

Hmm…. sounds not very useful. Maybe just for torturing someone with sexual frustration. Okay, maybe it’ll come in handy later.

And then there’s this mysterious item.

[Key of the Tower of Space

-> A mysterious key granting access to the top floor of the Tower of Space]

Space Tower? What does that mean? Is it a building or something? Where exactly is it located? How do I even get inside? Is it related to that monster?

After a moment’s thought, I decided to set it aside for now.

Finally, I checked the upgrade for the [Time Stop] skill. I’m curious about what was improved—did the duration increase, or the cooldown decrease? Or maybe there’s a new feature?

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