"Bah." Chundo backed away as Sameng Hoon glared at him. The Green family had skills that enabled them to control the opponent's spirit and minds. There was a chance that he might steal the [Product] right in front of their eyes.

Sameng Hoon thought Jaehwan was very weak at the moment, but there was a chance for him to get stronger.

'No, maybe.'

Considering the time it took for him to grow, there was a chance for Jaehwan to become even stronger. Maybe he could grow to the point of becoming a Lord.

He then began unleas.h.i.+ng his energy. It wasn't Spirit Power, however. It was more powerful, as the energy was from the System itself. Jaehwan's unique world diminished as the power from Sameng Hoon pushed it out. It didn't change the world, but it had made a s.p.a.ce that trapped themselves.

'I See.'

Jaehwan then realized the difference between awakening and adaptation. If Awakeners made the 'world' use its power, then Adapters used the current 'world' and its power.

"Come. Let me see your best," Sameng Hoon taunted.

'He's strong,' Jaehwan thought as he looked at the power coming from Sameng Hoon. Then he drew another sword, the 'Fall' from his belt, and charged. The Blue Lion appeared and struck against Jaehwan. Jaehwan was struck, and made a counter attack. The lion writhed in pain as it was damaged from the attack, and Jaehwan's body bleeding.

"Good! I see how you defeated Garam!"

Jaahwan knew, however, that man was not using his best. The attack from the lion was getting harder and harder to block. The claws ripped his thighs off and the fang pierced through his stomach.

"Did you really think you got everything after you opened the [Creation]?" Sameng Hoon asked.

Had he beaten this severely after he came into the Chaos? Jaehwan began to s.h.i.+ver as he was being overwhelmed by the corruption. His ears, nose, and mouth were letting out dark smoke-like substances. Sameng Hoon laughed.

"Your spirit is corrupted. Have you faced the Sole-King?"

"…"

"It's disappointing how the King let you go alive."

Jaehwan then laid down his sword. He realized that the attack that was being made was very powerful but it was never meant to kill him. If it was, he should've died earlier.

"…What do you want from me?"

"Surrender. And join the 9th region."

It was an expected offer. Jaehwan asked, "…Is that it?"

"And bring the tower that you created."

That was also expected. Awakeners were very rare. If his tower was able to create a lot of Awakeners in a short amount of time, it was obvious that it would be sought over.

"What if I refuse?"

"Hmph. Refuse?"

Sameng Hoon smiled. "Let's see if you refuse even after seeing this."

With the snap of a finger, the ceiling of the s.p.a.ce changed shape and began showing a video.

It was an unfamiliar palace. Everything was covered in black, so Jaehwan guessed it was the Land of the Darkness. The video was shaky as if it was being recorded by a handheld camera. Then the video captured a gla.s.s showcase. Inside were books, cartoons, computers…and a lot of other objects that were very familiar to Jaehwan.

'….Wait.'

It was unexpected, to say the least. The body, breathing shallowly without a word, was in deep sleep. It was the body that embodied his spirit for 20 years on Earth.

"You can 'still' re-live your life."

Life? Jaehwan couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"I will make you the 8th Commander."

The 8th Commander seat. It was too much of an offer to even consider for a being that was a [Product] until a few months ago.

"It's not only that." Sameng Hoon continued, "I will rewind your time."

And with that, the video changed. It was now showing a place with many high-story buildings, with crowds walking below. It was strange. He never imagined he would feel this way with that distinct sound.

Jaehwan knew where this place was.

Earth.

And the small country, Korea.

It was his home.