MMORPG: Rebirth of the Shadow Mage - Chapter 165 - 165 The Challenger (2)

Elias “Grim” Kingsley, a nine-year-old orphan with a hardened heart and sharp tongue, dies alone from pneumonia in an overcrowded orphanage. Known for his perpetual scowl and biting remarks, he's labeled a “problem child” by caretakers and “damaged goods” by potential adopters. Years of rejection have built thick armor around his young heart.In death, he encounters the God of Balance who offers him a second chance at life in a different world—this time as Grim Van Ambrose, son of a noble house. Balance explains that every soul deserves to know love and connection, something Elias was cruelly denied in his first life.Promised the family and belonging he never experienced, Grim begins his new life only to suffer an immediate tragedy: his mother dies moments after his birth. This cruel twist of fate reinforces his belief that loss is inevitable, leaving him with a distant father and the mysterious voice of a “Guidance Assistant” in his head.As Grim grows into his new identity, he struggles with his dual nature—the emotional scars of his past life bleeding into his present one. His difficult personality and sharp tongue remain, now paired with noble privilege and expectations. Despite his outward brashness, he carries the deep wounds of his first life and the fresh loss that welcomed him into his second.What begins as one orphan's second chance evolves into an epic journey through a world of ancient beasts, elemental magic, and deadly political intrigue. As Grim uncovers the truth about the Ambrose Clan's fall from grace and the conspiracy that framed them for treason, he faces increasingly dangerous adversaries—both human and monstrous. His quest for revenge against those who destroyed his family's legacy will challenge him to master forbidden techniques, forge unexpected alliances, and ultimately decide whether to rebuild the Ambrose Clan as it was, or transform it into something entirely new.In a realm where power determines survival and ancient secrets lurk beneath noble facades, Grim must learn that sometimes the greatest battles aren't fought with swords, but with the choices that define who we truly are.

The protagonist was reborn three years ago when God's Honor was globally launched.When the protagonist learned that he had the power to see through everything in the game, he came to realize that the game that he had played for three years in his past life had a lot of secrets.The world inside the game was known as the Laphiem Continent where more than hundreds of tribes lived together, including the werewolves, elves, succubus, angels, titans, and more.The protagonist would use his newly found power and his past life experiences to alter his fate in the chaotic world.

With an unparalleled and exhilarating narrative, he is the nation’s lethal weapon, the soul-slaying god, annihilating all who offend the Yun nation.He is one of the Four Gods, the Hellish Evil God, undefeated and unmatched, with a name that echoes across the globe.Moreover, he is the inheritor of the Dragon Body, having slain two gods, the Flame Emperor and the Apollo God, inheriting their divine status, becoming an unyielding force that commands attention.He is Mu Chen, the Casanova for women, the nightmare for men, embarking on the ultimate urban passionate journey...

The devil would love you only in his own way: “Remember, don’t look at me, don’t hold me, and don’t kiss me! Turn your face away, as long as you lie down obediently and quietly! ” Just lie down obediently? What did he take her for? An inflatable wife?

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