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Chapter 21: Hatching of the Goat’s Egg (1) · Nov 01, 2026

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1 Chapter 1: Between two worlds (1) 2026-11-01
2 Chapter 2: Between two worlds (2) 2026-11-01
3 Chapter 3: Authorʼs Tools 2026-11-01
4 Chapter 4: Goat Egg 2026-11-01
5 Chapter 5: Organized Chaos 2026-11-01
6 Chapter 6: Cheating Hero 2026-11-01
7 Chapter 7: A Step Towards Hell (1) 2026-11-01
8 Chapter 8: A Step Towards Hell (2) 2026-11-01
9 Chapter 9: A Step Towards Hell (3) 2026-11-01
10 Chapter 10: The Senate Council (1) 2026-11-01
11 Chapter 11: The Senate Council (2) 2026-11-01
12 Chapter 12: The Senate Council (3) 2026-11-01
13 Chapter 13: The Nightmare Lands (1) 2026-11-01
14 Chapter 14: The Nightmare Lands (2) 2026-11-01
15 Chapter 15: The Nightmare Lands (3) 2026-11-01
16 Chapter 16: The Fear woods 2026-11-01
17 Chapter 17: Shroud of the Dead 2026-11-01
18 Chapter 18: Shadow Sect 2026-11-01
19 Chapter 19: The True Beginning (1) 2026-11-01
20 Chapter 20: The True Beginning (2) 2026-11-01
21 Chapter 21: Hatching of the Goat’s Egg (1) 2026-11-01
22 Chapter 22: Hatching of the Goat’s Egg (2) 2026-11-01
23 Chapter 23: Homecoming (1) 2026-11-01
24 Chapter 24: Homecoming (2) 2026-11-01
25 Chapter 25: Wild Card (1) 2026-11-01
26 Chapter 26: Wild Card (2) 2026-11-01
27 Chapter 27: A Good Show 2026-11-01
28 Chapter 28: The Temple Exam 2026-11-01
29 Chapter 29: Exam Result 2026-11-01
30 Chapter 30: Becoming a killer 2026-11-01
31 Chapter 31: The Temple 2026-11-01
32 Chapter 32: A Word from the Temple Master 2026-11-01
33 Chapter 33: The Elite Class 2026-11-01
34 Chapter 34: Damn Main Characterʼs 2026-11-01
35 Chapter 35: Nostalgia 2026-11-01
36 Chapter 36: Aegon Valerion (1) 2026-11-01
37 Chapter 37: Aegon Valerion (2) 2026-11-01
38 Chapter 38: Back to School Life 2026-11-01
39 Chapter 39: The True Face of Frey Starlight. 2026-11-01
40 Chapter 40: I want to fight him (1) 2026-11-01
41 Chapter 41: I want to fight him (2) 2026-11-01
42 Chapter 42: Elite Beasts 2026-11-01
43 Chapter 43: I love you 2026-11-01
44 Chapter 44: The Arena Master 2026-11-01
45 Chapter 45: Against the Ice Queen (1) 2026-11-01
46 Chapter 46: Against the Ice Queen (2) 2026-11-01
47 Chapter 47: Against the Promised Hero 2026-11-01
48 Chapter 48: Enhance the level of difficulty (1) 2026-11-01
49 Chapter 49: Enhance the level of difficulty (2) 2026-11-01
50 Chapter 50: Unwanted Relationships 2026-11-01

Chapter 21: Hatching of the Goat’s Egg (1)

Shadow Sect – Eastern Nightmare Lands

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”Itʼs time to return.”

I rose from where I sat, stepping into the vast arena.

The moment I reached its center, I stopped, running a hand through my now-long hair.

”But… where exactly am I supposed to return to?”

Hmmm…

I started pacing in circles, only to stop again.

”Help me out here, Balerion… where should we go?”

Speaking to the sword bound to my hand, I stood there like a madman, talking to myself.

”Still as shy as ever, huh? Refusing to answer me, as usual.”

Hmmmm ♪ Hmm hmm hmm ♪ Hmmm ♪

I hummed, trying to recall a tune I used to love, struggling not to lose the melody.

”Stay quiet, Balerion. Iʼm trying to focus here.”

I stepped right, then left.

”Shall we dance? Yes, letʼs!”

With sudden enthusiasm, I moved wildly, my body swaying as I tapped my feet against the cold ground.

”Dance with me, Balerion! Letʼs dance!”

I cradled my sword gently as if it were a beautiful woman, twirling and spinning with it.

”Haha, yes! Just like that… Thatʼs why I love you, Balerion.”

Each swing of my sword unleashed waves of dark energy.

Had anyone been watching, they would have been left speechless.

After all, my movements were swift—too swift.

One second, I was here; the next, I was over there. Dark aura surged around me as I danced, my form weaving in and out like a living shadow celebrating its existence.

At last, I stopped at the center, leaving fresh scars on the ground.

”That was amazing! Well done, Balerion.”

I patted my beloved sword, savoring its cold touch.

Just then, a figure emerged at the other end of the arena—a towering statue wielding a massive sword.

Clad in pitch-black armor, its face was hidden behind a grinning mask.

It stood motionless, staring at me.

A grin spread across my own face in response.

”Smaaaailey! Youʼre here!”

I approached him in an exaggerated, playful manner.

”Is it time already, Smiley?”

I called him that because of the permanent smile on his mask.

My steps quickened, leaving only afterimages behind.

In the blink of an eye, I materialized before Smiley like a phantom, swinging Balerion with relentless force.

He intercepted the strike with his colossal sword, sending shockwaves rippling through the arena

But I didnʼt stop.

Still airborne, descending slowly, I struck once, twice—dozens of times. Each slash carved arcs of black energy into the air, carrying an overwhelming force.

Each time our swords met, violent gusts erupted around us.

When my feet finally touched the ground, Smiley and I were caught in a whirlwind of clashing steel.

I attacked, and he parried—his speed matching mine with terrifying precision.

Smiley countered, but my enhanced Falcon Eye saw everything.

Black clashed against black, darkness against darkness.

Then, in a single instant, the battle was over.

Smileyʼs final strike sent me hurtling across the arena.

Hundreds of exchanges—within just one minute.

”Ugh… That hurt.”

I pushed myself up, brushing the dust off.

”Youʼre still absurdly strong, Smiley.”

But Smiley didnʼt answer.

Instead, he stepped back as another figure emerged.

”Ooooh, you want a turn too, Sad?”

Another armored statue—similar to Smiley, but his mask bore a sorrowful expression.

Thatʼs why I called him Sad.

He approached, wielding a massive spear.

”Hold on a second, let me match your expression.”

I exaggerated a sorrowful face, twisting my features in mock despair.

Had anyone been watching, they would have laughed at how ridiculous I looked.

At last, wearing a perfectly melancholic expression, I stood before Sad.

”Shall we begin? I feel like crying.”

Sad lunged forward, thrusting his colossal spear.

It was a single attack—yet, for some reason, I saw dozens of spears descending toward me.

”Phantom Steps.”

Using my improved Phantom Steps, I moved like a specter, weaving between the strikes.

Balerion became enshrouded in dark energy, forming a blazing black aura.

With a single swing, I unleashed a wave of darkness toward Sad.

But he spun his spear like a fan, dispersing my attack effortlessly.

Anticipating this, I appeared behind him, striking with a barrage of rapid blows.

Like falling meteors, my slashes rained down on him.

In a split second, Sad thrust his spear backward with inhuman speed, deflecting every single attack.

I laughed.

”Do you have eyes in the back of your head or something?”

Shrouding myself in darkness, I launched forward.

”Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow: Black Meteor!”

Sad lifted his head to see a streak of black light plummeting toward him.

With a powerful stomp, he cracked the earth beneath him.

I heard the shriek of metal as his spear shot toward me at an impossible speed.

Our weapons clashed, sending tremors through the arena.

But within moments, his overwhelming strength broke through, sending me flying into a distant wall.

And just like that, Sad left the arena.

I groaned as I got back up.

”What? Already? But the fun was just getting started~”

”Hey! Smiley! Sad! Come back!”

Despite my calls, the statues ignored me, vanishing into the shadows.

”Tch, and here I thought we were getting closer.”

With a sigh, I left the arena as well.

I wandered the vast sect, sometimes humming, sometimes singing… sometimes walking in silence.

Eventually, I arrived at the building I had claimed as my home.

Inside, it was empty.

Just a tattered cloth in the corner that served as my bed, and a single laptop resting atop a massive rock I used as a desk.

I booted up the laptop, now containing a third folder—titled My Memoirs.

Sitting down, I began reading through my past entries.

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Day One

Tonight is my first night in the sect. Iʼve found both the Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow and Balerion, the Black dread, but mastering them will take time.

Day Two

Iʼve earned a ton of achievement points—can you believe it?

Apparently, quests were being issued constantly as I wandered through the Nightmare Lands.

I completed most of them without even realizing it, earning myself a small fortune. Pretty great, huh?

Day Ten

Iʼve memorized most of Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow and have begun practicing it.

Itʼs even harder than I thought…

Day Fifteen

Father, Mother… I still think of you every second.

You are the fire that keeps me going.

If you ever read this one day, just know—I love you both.

Day 20

I spent some of my hard-earned Achievement Points from missions to upgrade my skills to Rank A.

Now, Hawkʼs Eye grants me perfect night vision and even slows down time slightly when Iʼm under attack.

Meanwhile, Ghost Steps has turned me into a literal phantom—my speed more than doubles, making me vanish the moment I move.

Iʼm getting stronger… but it cost me 2,000 damn points.

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Day 40

The deeper I immerse myself in Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow, the more strange visions plague me.

Something new has also appeared in my status:

Shadow Adaptation: 0/7

What the hell is this?

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Day 60

The statues have returned.

They come once a day, beat me senseless, then leave.

What the hell do they want?

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Day 80

Iʼve barely been able to keep track of time… If it werenʼt for Adaʼs supplies, I mightʼve starved to death by now.

I tried leaving, but the statues blocked my way.

I guess Iʼm not ready yet.

I finally uncovered the secret behind SSS-Rank Aura, and it was no joke.

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Day 100

Balerion and I have become the best of friends.

Heʼs always by my side, clinging to me.

Isnʼt that wonderful?

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Day 120

Sometimes, I wonder…

Which son of a bitch threw me into this world?

I swear, I want to shove Balerion up his ass.

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Day 140

Empty.

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Day 300

Iʼve fully mastered Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow, but I still canʼt unleash its full potential—because Iʼm still too weak.

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Day 365

”Oh… so itʼs been a year, huh?”

I pressed a finger to my temple, tapping my skull lightly.

The wild gleam in my eyes gradually faded into something calmer.

”And just like that… Iʼm back.”

At some point, I realized that if I kept living like this, Iʼd lose my mind.

So before that could happen… I made myself crazy on purpose.

It was the only way to survive. And it worked.

I created a mental switch in my head—one that lets me revert to my normal self whenever I ”press” it.

Though, considering all of this is happening in my mind, I have to question my sanity.

Maybe Iʼve already lost it.

I glanced at the Status Window on my laptop.

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