Chapter 45 – Welcome to Limbo
The streets buzzed around him—cars honking, neon signs flickering, the distant rhythm of a street performer smacking beats on overturned buckets. Mortals flowed like a river around him, oblivious to the Level Cap Annihilator currently debating whether to buy a croissant or steal a country.
His boots clicked against the sidewalk, slow and steady. Confidence in every step. But beneath it?
His mind was spinning.
Not because of power.
Not even because of Naomi.
But because—
[Bet those angels are talking about you, sir.]
Lux grinned. "Oh, definitely."
He thumbed open his system interface—sleek, gold-trimmed, black as obsidian. The air around him shimmered faintly, invisible to mortals, but pulsing with coded magic only a select few could sense.
The menu expanded.
[Welcome back, Lux Vaelthorn.]
[Status: Active. Vacation Mode: ON.]
[New Titles Earned: Realmbreaker. Limitless.]
[Warning: Emotional Stability 61%. Recommend Coffee.]