12 Miles Below - Chapter 1: Only A Nightmare

He adores her to the very core, sparing nothing, even risking his own life, all to provide a lifelong sanctuary for her and the child. She loves him as if he were life itself, desiring nothing more than to live and die together, never to be parted. With four lively and adorable children, a spirited mother, and a charming father, their story unfolds into a joyful and sentimental tale of happiness!

“That monster’s prefix is two hundred meters long?!”“It’s back. Who can stop it?”Isaac never planned for Celestia: The Eternal Realms to change his life. The game promised 100% immersion, a completely realistic world powered by quantum brainwave interfaces. But the moment he entered the game, Isaac was thrown into an entirely new world, no longer the player, but the played. His character, a “Lesser Hyena-Wolf,” came with the dreaded “Weak” prefix, reducing his stats by 20%.Isaac quickly realized that this wasn’t a game he could simply log out of. It was his new life, and there was no escape. To survive, he had to evolve, to fight, and ultimately, to conquer. He knew the game inside and out, but this wasn’t the same reality he’d logged into. This time, he would have to become the monster, instead of fearing it.Every step he took, Isaac grew stronger. He realized that monsters weren’t bound by the same rules that governed the players. He could evolve, gaining new powers and unlocking Monster Reputation. With every kill, every victory, he unlocked a new level of power. The prefixes that marked his growth—Normal, Strong, Especially Strong—were a testament to his evolution. And the players began to whisper.

In a world ruled by ancient powers and hidden forces, Caelen was just another face in the crowd — until a mysterious encounter with a radiant woman awakened something deep within him.The Lust System.With it, Caelen begins a path of relentless evolution. Every woman who bonds with him fuels his growth — not just in strength, but in influence, power, and legacy. But these aren't passive followers. They're warriors, leaders, and legends in their own right — elf queens, demon generals, angelic saints, dragon-blooded fighters, and more.Each woman brings unique abilities and ambitions of her own. Together, they don’t just stand beside Caelen — they fight, conquer, and shape the world with him.As old factions tremble and new enemies rise from sacred temples, fallen clans, and forgotten bloodlines, Caelen must lead his allies through a crumbling world, forging a new age in fire, desire, and war.This is not just his rise.This is their revolution.

“Corpse Processing” is over, but the lord has a lot to write, so this is it.

A person is a mage.

Three people are a team.

A group of people is a territory.

A group of people is the rise of an era.

I, Karen Heise, want to lead an era. If you think you are young and self-motivated enough, send your resume here.

My address: Gold Flash Town, the center of the world.

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