Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

"Looks like you\'ve forgotten what you did," Alex said, crossing his arms and watching Seojun closely.

Seojun frowned, slightly confused. "What are you talking about?"

Alex clicked his tongue and shook his head, looking at Seojun as if he couldn\'t believe he had to remind him. "Don\'t you remember? You went into the Skylands Dungeon. You defeated the boss there and then… attacked the other awakeners."

Seojun\'s brows furrowed as he tried to remember. For a moment, he couldn\'t place it, but then flashes of what had happened flooded back to him, he was able to use Flame blast how can he forget that?

"Oh… right," Seojun muttered, his eyes narrowing as he pieced it together. "I went there to cool down. But things didn\'t exactly go as planned… I lost control."

"Yeah, you think? You went on a rampage and had to drag your sorry self back here," Alexa said as she walked towards them, her voice half-serious, half-exasperated.

Seojun blinked, the memory still foggy in his mind. "How did I come back here? I don\'t remember that part."

Alexa looked at him, her eyebrows raising in surprise. "You don\'t know? When we got back, you were already here."

Seojun\'s confusion deepened. "I don\'t remember returning."

Alexa nodded, crossing her arms. "Yeah, you weren\'t just there—you were on a rampage. It\'s a miracle you didn\'t end up killing those awakeners in the dungeon. They\'re pretty shaken up but alive." She gave him a serious look. "You\'ve got some explaining to do about that overpowered dark flame of yours."

Alex looked at Seojun with a serious expression. "We need to do another status evaluation. The global system might have made an error and given you an F-rank evaluation instead of what you actually deserve."

Seojun sighed and shook his head. "Let it stay like this. I don\'t want to be known by the public. Please, just let me live peacefully with my mom."

Alex and Alexa exchanged glances, seeing the resolve in Seojun\'s eyes. They could tell how important this was to him.

"Are you sure? You can have everything Fame , money and position." Alexa asked, her voice softening with concern.

Seojun nodded firmly. "Yes. I\'m sure."

Both Alex and Alexa sighed, realizing how serious Seojun was about his wish. "If that\'s what you want," Alex said reluctantly, "we\'ll handle it. We\'ll take down the video from the Skylands Dungeon to avoid attracting more attention."

Seojun\'s eyes widened slightly. "That was recorded?"

Alexa, arms crossed, gave him a sharp look. "How else do you think we knew what happened? Hmp, hiding secrets from us. I hate you, Seojun," she said, her tone carrying a mix of frustration and hurt. Without another word, she turned and walked away.

Seojun watched her go, feeling a pang of guilt. He knew he hadn\'t meant to keep things from them.

Alex clapped Seojun on the shoulder. "We\'ll sort this out, Seojun. But remember, hiding things doesn\'t always work in your favor."

Seojun nodded, appreciating Alex\'s understanding.

[Why don\'t you tell them, Host? Don\'t you want everyone to praise and admire you?] his system inquired, eager to understand his hesitation.

"Because telling them everything could be dangerous," Seojun replied. "Even though I trust Alex and Alexa, the world is full of unseen threats. If they know how powerful I am, it could make them targets. Enemies often go after those closest to someone with great power. I don\'t want to risk their safety by revealing my abilities."

[That\'s a valid concern, Host,] the system responded. [Even trusted friends can be manipulated or coerced. Keeping your abilities secret protects them from conflicts they don\'t fully understand. Sometimes, ignorance is a form of safety in a world full of danger.]

"It\'s better to keep this myself"

Hours Later...

The final day of the tournament was here, and Seojun, Alex, and Alexa had front-row seats. The excitement in the arena was electric as the crowd waited for the last day of matches.

The announcer\'s voice came over the speakers, booming and full of energy.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the most awaited day of the tournament! Today, we will witness the climactic battles between the top rankers who have fought their way through fierce competition to reach this stage!"

The crowd cheered wildly, their excitement palpable. Seojun turned to his mother, who was watching the arena with keen interest. He whispered, "I didn\'t know you were interested in this."

His mother smiled and laughed softly. "I found this cool, actually. Don\'t mind me, son. Look, it\'s starting!"

The announcer continued, "Let\'s introduce our top 10 rankers! Fighting today, we have Mr. Daniel Smith, who is currently ranked 10th, and Mr. Shaun O\'Connor, the 9th ranker!"

The crowd roared as the fighters took their positions. The announcer added, "If Mr. Daniel Smith can defeat Mr. Shaun O\'Connor, he will rise in the rankings and get closer to the top spot. Let\'s see how this match unfolds!"

Seojun watched with interest, knowing that these top fighters were among the best. The tournament was not only an exciting event but also a valuable learning experience.

"Seojun look here" Alexa spoke and Seojun look at her that is now showing a hologram. She held up a holographic display that projected a visual diagram of the tournament\'s structure.

"The competition will involve a series of one-on-one battles. The current top ten will battle the top nine. If you win, you will rise to the position of top nine and face off against the current top eight. This pattern will continue until the final match."

Alexa pointed to the diagram, illustrating how each victorious contender would move up the ranks. "Essentially, the winner of each battle will ascend in the rankings, challenging the next highest-ranked competitor. You\'ll need to win each match to keep climbing the ladder." She paused.

"To sum it up: beat the person above you, and you move up. Fail, and you remain where you are. The tournament is a test of both skill and strategy, and only those who rise through the ranks will have the chance to claim the top position."

"Okay?"

Though Seojun had not asked for an explanation, Alexa turned to him with a knowing smile. "Seojun, I thought you might be interested in the rules. It\'s a straightforward but intense system. Each match could be your chance to move up."

The match between Daniel Smith and Shaun O\'Connor had begun, and the arena buzzed with excitement. Seojun watched as the two top rankers showcased their extraordinary skills. Shaun wielded powerful fire abilities, sending waves of flames across the arena, while Daniel\'s mastery over shadows allowed him to seamlessly blend into the darkness and strike with precision.

The speed and power they displayed were breathtaking.

Seojun\'s recognized something familiar and thought \'Is that Uncle Shaun?\'

His mother, who was equally engrossed in the match, turned to him with a surprised look. "Yes, Shaun is one of the top rankers."

Seojun nodded slowly, processing the information. "So, that\'s why you got interested in this. It\'s because of Uncle."