MIGHT AS WELL BE OP

Chapter 344: Dine and Dash [Ko-Fi Bonus Chapter]

In a tranquil plane—The Divine Realm, ancient trees stood tall, their presence exuding an aura of boundless vitality.

A gentle breeze drifted through the expanse, rustling the leaves in a soothing, rhythmic dance.

The mana here was incomparably pure, saturating the air with an almost tangible freshness.

In the distance, the sea and ocean moved in perfect harmony, their waves rising and falling in an endless, serene cadence.

On a pristine beach, a man reclined lazily on a chair, a parasol casting a cool shadow over him, shielding him from the golden light above.

His jet black hair framed a perfectly sculpted face, sharp features accentuated by an effortlessly defined jawline.

His eyes, hidden behind sleek black shades, held an air of indifference.

This man was—Litt.

With a slow, deliberate motion, he reached for a can resting on the table beside him, took a casual sip, and set it back down.

Dressed in nothing but a pair of black shorts that stopped just above his knees, he exuded an aura of pure leisure, completely at ease in his world of relaxation.

”This is life”

Litt exhaled contentedly before letting out a loud belch, utterly unbothered by his own lack of decorum.

At this moment, he was the sole occupant of the Divine Realm.

The rest of the crew had long since departed, venturing into the outside world to farm points and sharpen their battle instincts.

But Litt?

Litt was different.

Laziness wasnʼt just a habit for him, it was a way of life.

It was this very laziness that had inspired his genius idea of purchasing the answers to school exams from the system rather than studying.

And now, that same laziness had gifted him yet another revelation.

While others toiled through grueling battles to amass experience, Litt had simply bought his.

Why struggle when the system offered a far easier path?

The only reason he ever stepped out of the Divine Realm was to kill, just enough to earn the points he needed to sustain his effortless lifestyle.

”Life is meant to be enjoyed”

Litt mused, stretching lazily as the wind caressed his skin.

”Watch the stars in the distance, admire the moon and the sun. Sleep, wake up. Have a couple of women beside you before you drift off, and wake up in absolute peace”

He exhaled in pure satisfaction, relishing the stillness of the Divine Realm.

”Why is everyone so obsessed with battle and bloodshed?”

He continued, his voice carrying into the empty expanse.

”Always fighting, always killing… Canʼt they just sit back and enjoy life? True living is meant to be effortless, filled with nothing but comfort and pleasure”

His words hung in the air, unanswered.

Not that he expected a response.

After all, he was the only one here.

”What you said is indeed correct. Life is truly meant to be enjoyed to the fullest”

A voice echoed beside him.

Littʼs instincts took over in an instant.

Mana surged.

Spear Intent erupted.

With a flicker of motion, his spear materialized into his grasp, and without hesitation, he thrust it toward the source of the voice.

Boom

The impact sent a shockwave ripping through the beach.

Sand exploded into the air, obscuring everything in a dense cloud.

The sheer force of his strike flattened the surroundings, his reclined chair, parasol, and table were reduced to splinters in an instant.

Yet, even as the dust settled, Littʼs sharp gaze narrowed.

He could feel it.

His spear had struck nothing.

As the dust began to settle, a figure emerged, perched effortlessly on the very tip of Littʼs spear, as if he weighed nothing at all.

White hair cascaded over his shoulders, and his piercing blue, gem-like eyes shimmered with an almost otherworldly brilliance.

Littʼs grip on his spear tightened for a brief moment before realization struck.

”Anthony”

His voice carried a hint of surprise.

With a mere thought, his spear vanished into thin air, and Anthony landed gracefully on the ground.

”When did you arrive?”

Litt asked, a small smile tugging at his lips.

”Just now”

Anthony replied, casually dusting off his clothes.

His gaze flickered to the remnants of the shattered furniture before settling back on Litt.

”You really are living the life”

Litt smiled awkwardly.

He had reacted purely on instinct.

Normally, no soul, no existence, could set foot in this realm without Anthonyʼs permission.

But he had missed this due to his instincts, he didnʼt even pause to recognise the voice.

”Where are the others?”

Anthony asked, his gaze sweeping across the serene expanse.

He couldnʼt sense their presence anywhere within the realm.

”They left to gain battle experience”

Litt replied casually.

With that, the two began walking, their footsteps barely disturbing the tranquil sands beneath them.

”Then why didnʼt you join them? Battle experience is extremely important”

Anthony said, his gaze fixed on Litt with quiet scrutiny.

Litt, unfazed, flashed a confident smile, one that suggested he had just done the universe a grand favor.

”I already bought a battle experience skill from the system”

He declared.

”All I have to do is keep upgrading it with points”

His tone was smug, as if he had uncovered the ultimate loophole in life itself.

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In the elegant space of a hotel lobby, nine figures sat together, drinks in hand, the air around them tinged with the warmth of camaraderie.

”Phew, itʼs good to unwind once in a while”

Marcus exhaled, setting down his empty shot glass with satisfaction.

”Yeah”

Ross agreed, a relaxed smile playing on his lips.

”Weʼve been fighting nonstop, racking up points and honing our battle experience”

For days, they had been on a relentless killing spree, cutting down every monster that dared cross their path.

”I wish moments like this could last forever”

Evelyn murmured, her smile soft as she sipped her smoothie, savoring the rare peace.

”Donʼt be naive”

Spectre interjected, his tone firm yet measured.

”As long as people exist, pain, suffering, and death will persist, an endless cycle that repeats itself without mercy. The only way to escape it is to grow stronger, to ensure we are never caught within its grasp”

”Then Iʼll simply become strong enough to shatter that cycle for everyone”

Evelyn responded, unwavering determination gleaming in her eyes.

Arnold chuckled, lifting his glass.

”Our dear Healer truly has a good heart”

He mused with a smile, admiration laced in his voice.

As usual, Clement sat in silence, his presence so faint it was almost as if he werenʼt there at all.

”Itʼs been two months since Anthony left… I wonder how the Tournament is going”

Donna mused, absentmindedly twirling her drink in its glass, watching the liquid swirl.

”Thereʼs no need to worry”

Mike said with confidence.

”Iʼm sure heʼs wiping the floor with his opponents”

Vivian let out a weary sigh.

”Sigh… He should just come back already. Iʼm tired of waiting”

At the mention of Anthony, even Clement felt the urge to speak, a rare occurrence.

But just as he opened his mouth, a familiar chime echoed in their minds.

[Ding]

[Receiving Order from the Origin]

[Ding]

[ʼHeʼ Demands Your Presence in the Divine Realm]

Everyone froze mid movement.

They knew exactly what this meant.

The Origin. Anthonyʼs system.

And ʼHeʼ, there was no mistaking it.

That was Anthony.

Without hesitation, they all vanished in an instant, their bodies dissolving into thin air.

Their cups landed perfectly on the table with a soft clink, untouched.

Not a single one of them had paid the bill.

They had just dined and dashed.