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Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100

Chapter 258: Betrayal Means Death · Oct 05, 2026

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251 Chapter 251: A Hidden City 2026-10-05
252 Chapter 252: Callie Bringer 2026-10-05
253 Chapter 253: Old Saintess 2026-10-05
254 Chapter 254: Inheritance Tower 2026-10-05
255 Chapter 255: Bloodline Surpassing A Progenitor? 2026-10-05
256 Chapter 256: Bloodline Treasure 2026-10-05
257 Chapter 257: Source Bloodline 2026-10-05
258 Chapter 258: Betrayal Means Death 2026-10-05
259 Chapter 259: Inheritance 2026-10-05
260 Chapter 260: Miracle 2026-10-05
261 Chapter 261: A Path Unique to Max 2026-10-05
262 Chapter 262: Benefits of Inheritance 2026-10-05
263 Chapter 263: Dragon Scales Transformation 2026-10-05
264 Chapter 264: Good to have Someone Else Do the Small Things 2026-10-05
265 Chapter 265: History of Nulls 2026-10-05
266 Chapter 266: History of Ascendants 2026-10-05
267 Chapter 267: All Skills at Legendary Rank 2026-10-05
268 Chapter 268: Third Condition 2026-10-05
269 Chapter 269: To The West 2026-10-05
270 Chapter 270: Sun Palace 2026-10-05
271 Chapter 271: Resting Chamber 2026-10-05
272 Chapter 272: Illusion of Bloodline 2026-10-05
273 Chapter 273: Rumors 2026-10-05
274 Chapter 274: Her Feelings 2026-10-05
275 Chapter 275: Arrival 2026-10-05
276 Chapter 276: Exploded 2026-10-05
277 Chapter 277: A Punch 2026-10-05
278 Chapter 278: Aelricʼs True Strength 2026-10-05
279 Chapter 279: Slaps 2026-10-05
280 Chapter 280: Overwhelming Power 2026-10-05
281 Chapter 281: Soul Weapon 2026-10-05
282 Chapter 282: Fearful Anton 2026-10-05
283 Chapter 283: Secret Hideout 2026-10-05
284 Chapter 284: Truth 2026-10-05
285 Chapter 285: A bit of talk 2026-10-05
286 Chapter 286: Leaving Alice 2026-10-05
287 Chapter 287: Meeting Crown Prince Aelric 2026-10-05
288 Chapter 288: Meeting Amelia and Revenna 2026-10-05
289 Chapter 289: Start of the Banquet 2026-10-05
290 Chapter 290: Significance of Mourning Depths 2026-10-05
291 Chapter 291: Must for Seeker Rank 2026-10-05
292 Chapter 292: Branch of the Black Lotus Guild 2026-10-05
293 Chapter 293: Divine Palace 2026-10-05
294 Chapter 294: Bone Frame 2026-10-05
295 Chapter 295: Infernal Demon Tattoo 2026-10-05
296 Chapter 296: Into the Divine Palace 2026-10-05
297 Chapter 297: Palace Master Hugh 2026-10-05
298 Chapter 298: Making a fool one self 2026-10-05
299 Chapter 299: Reason 2026-10-05
300 Chapter 300: Azula 2026-10-05

Chapter 258: Betrayal Means Death

The Old Saintess stepped outside, her gaze lifted toward the towering structure in the distance—

The Inheritance Tower.

The truth would be revealed soon enough.

Klaus exhaled slowly.

Then, without another word, he followed.

***

Max and Callie stood before the towering Inheritance Tower, its black surface glistening under the dim light of the city.

The air was heavy, thick with anticipation.

Around them, hundreds of young guild members had gathered.

Their eyes were locked onto him.

Some looked at him with profound respect, as if he were a legendary figure pulled from ancient myths.

Others…

Their gazes burned with envy, jealousy, sharp like daggers—yet none dared to act on it.

And Max didnʼt need to guess their thoughts.

Because he could ʼfeelʼ them.

ʼThey wonʼt go against me.ʼ

The certainty of that realization struck deep.

This wasnʼt ego.

This wasnʼt assumption.

This was instinct.

Something within their very bloodline made them ʼincapableʼ of directly opposing him.

That was the truth.

A truth that ran deeper than conscious thought—

A fundamental law of their existence.

And then—

A thought surfaced.

ʼIs that why everyone knows about my secret?ʼ

The idea clicked into place.

If those with the Black Lotus bloodline were ʼboundʼ to loyalty, then it made sense.

It wasnʼt just rumors that spread his identity.

It wasnʼt just whispers in the dark.

They were told everything about him.

But then…

A shadow of doubt crept in.

Because Max remembered.

He remembered how he obtained this bloodline.

A former leader of the Black Lotus Guild had stolen the bloodline treasure.

He had betrayed the guild.

And then—he died in a dungeon.

And in the aftermath…

Max had been the one to inherit it.

If the bloodline truly prevented betrayal—

Then why had the previous leader been able to take it and leave?

That shouldnʼt have been possible.

But it had happened.

And that realization sent a chill through him.

ʼSo itʼs not absolute.ʼ

The loyalty wasnʼt unbreakable.

There were exceptions.

People who could go against the guild.

People who could defy the instinctual force that bound them.

And if one person had done it before—

Then others could too.

Maxʼs expression remained calm, unreadable.

But his thoughts sharpened.

ʼI donʼt like those chances.ʼ

Because a bond that can break once… can break again.

Maxʼs gaze flickered over the gathered crowd once more.

Even if their blood compelled them to follow him…

He wouldnʼt rely on something so fickle.

Loyalty gained through instinct wasnʼt true loyalty—

It was control.

And control could always be broken.

But then—

His mind turned over a new possibility.

ʼIf my bloodline can suppress everyone, regardless of power…ʼ

ʼCan I also control them?ʼ

His sharp gaze swept across the countless young men and women surrounding him.

Some eyes held respect.

Some burned with envy.

Some brimmed with curiosity.

And some… held fear.

If their bloodline instinctively acknowledged his authority, did that mean he could make them obey beyond just intimidation?

Could he command them?

Bend them to his will?

Would his authority be absolute?

Or was there a limit?

Max turned to Callie, his expression unreadable, but his eyes—sharp.

”Tell me something.”

His voice was calm but carried a weight of expectation.

”Why is it that my identity is known to so many in your guild?”

Callie didnʼt even flinch.

She didnʼt hesitate.

She simply shook her head.

”Not ʼeveryoneʼ knows,” she corrected, her voice even.

”But at least ʼmostʼ do.”

Maxʼs frown deepened slightly.

That wasnʼt much of a difference.

Callie continued, her tone steady.

”Our intelligence network has always functioned this way.”

She spoke as if she were stating an undeniable truth.

”Any information we gather—whether itʼs something we acquire, something important to the guild, or intelligence that could influence us—is shared with ʼalmost all our membersʼ to improve efficiency.”

A brief pause.

Then—

”Your identity wasnʼt an exception.”

Max remained silent.

Processing. Calculating.

This wasnʼt about loyalty or even bloodline instinct—

It was strategy.

A system built on trust through knowledge-sharing.

Which meant—

It wasnʼt just that they ʼknewʼ who he was.

They had accepted him before he even had a chance to reject them.

A guild that knew too much.

Maxʼs brow twitched.

He hadnʼt expected that kind of answer.

His first instinct had been to assume it was some sort of bloodline resonance—

A natural awareness, passed through their lineage.

But no—this was different.

This was a deliberate choice.

The Black Lotus Guild actively spread intelligence throughout its ranks, ensuring that all members were aware of critical figures—

Including him.

It was… unusual.

Most powers relied on secrecy to protect their valuable assets.

Yet, here—knowledge wasnʼt restricted. It was shared.

A network built on awareness, rather than isolation.

A system where every member knew too much—

And yet, somehow, the guild remained intact.

That didnʼt sit right with him.

His gaze darkened slightly.

”Arenʼt you afraid some will betray the guild?”

It was a simple question.

A logical one.

But Callie didnʼt even pause.

She merely smiled faintly.

”We donʼt worry about that.”

Maxʼs eyes narrowed.

”And whyʼs that?”

Callieʼs smile didnʼt fade.

If anything—it sharpened.

And then—

She spoke, her tone calm—but absolute.

”Because if any member of our guild ʼbetraysʼ us…”

”They will ʼlose their bloodline forever.ʼ”

”And they will ʼdie.ʼ”

Max froze.

His thoughts halted.

Then, his gaze slowly honed in on Callie.

”What do you mean by that?”

His voice was controlled, steady—

But underneath, his mind was racing.

A bloodline that could be ʼrevokedʼ?

A power that enforced loyalty not through choice, but through ʼdeath?ʼ

This wasnʼt just about trust.

This was control.

And if that was true—

Then he had just uncovered one of the darkest truths about the Black Lotus Guild.

”Its is what is it is.” Callie said once again. ”Those who betrays the guild, their only fate is death.”

Max stilled.

For a moment, the noise of the crowd around them faded into the background.

He studied her expression, searching for any hint of deception. But Callieʼs face remained composed, as if she had simply stated a fact.

His mind processed the implications.

The Black Lotus Bloodline wasnʼt just a power—it was a binding contract. A contract that, once broken, didnʼt just strip someone of their strength… it killed them.

Max let out a slow breath.

ʼSo thatʼs the price of betrayal.ʼ

At that moment, a realization struck Max like a bolt of lightning.

ʼThe previous leader… he didnʼt steal the bloodline out of greed.ʼ

It had always seemed strange to him.

If the bloodline was so dangerous that it had nearly killed him, then countless others before him must have also perished trying to claim it.

So why would someone as powerful as a guild leader take such a reckless risk?

Why would a man—who already stood at the top of the Black Lotus Guild—

Throw everything away for something so uncertain?

Then, suddenly—

Everything clicked.

Maybe…

He hadnʼt stolen it for personal gain.

Maybe he had no choice.

If the Black Lotus Bloodline was an unbreakable contract—

One that killed its members the moment they betrayed the guild—

Then the previous leader couldnʼt have simply abandoned them.

Not without dying.

Unless—

He found a way to break free.

And the only way to do that—

Was to possess a stronger bloodline.

A bloodline that wasnʼt just superior—

But absolute.

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