Conquering The Novel

I turned to the next page, curious to see what else Ivica had to say.

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Ivica's Letter Page 2 ~

Phew, I was able to live one more day...

I am currently speaking and writing this letter using an enchanted pen because I lack the energy to do so with my own hands. Please excuse any unnecessary babbling that may have occurred as a result of my dictation.

To get right to the point, I used my constellation ability to ascertain that you were brought to this world for a specific reason. However, there is always a cost to exercising this power, and I am currently paying the price. Yet, I have no regrets about trying to assist you.

I discovered that there are two factions in this world that are closely monitoring your actions. The first is supportive of you because they feel you will help them achieve their goals. But, they will only assist you until you are helpful to them.

The second is working against you because they see you as a threat to their own objectives, and they will go to any length to eliminate you before you become too powerful.

In my opinion, both groups view you as a pawn in their schemes. I have managed to uncover their identities after facing several challenges. I understand I should not have gotten involved, but it is too late for me to turn back now.

They are ◇◇◇???...

I know this may sound unbelievable, but I assure you that it is true. You will eventually come across them in the future.

Regardless of which side you choose, I have one piece of advice for you: do not become their tool. The entire world is like a chessboard, and you and Lucas are mere pawns being manipulated by those in power. Your every move is being scrutinized and calculated.

I regret to say that even your encounter with the demoness Irethiel may have been part of their plan. By saving her and signing a contract, you have made enemies of the demon lords, and that was their objective all along.

However, I am curious as to why all the demon lords are coming after one demoness. Although she was once formidable, I wonder what she did to provoke such a reaction. If they wanted her dead, why did they imprison her in that dungeon in the first place?

Regardless, I believe that Irethiel may provide you with the answers you seek.

I feel sorry that you have been dragged into their game. I hope that one day you will be strong enough to break free from their grasp and forge your own path.

Please do not let my words discourage you from pursuing your ambitions, Ares. It is important to be aware of the dangers that surround you, but that does not mean you should abandon your goals.

You possess great potential and are destined for greatness. I believe that you can overcome any obstacle that comes your way. However, do not let your ambition blind you. Even the strongest warriors have weaknesses.

I know that you have already faced many challenges in this world. Unfortunately, the worst is yet to come. You will encounter enemies that will push you to your limits and test your resolve. However, remember that every defeat is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger.

Although I may not be there to witness your future, I have faith that you will accomplish great things.

Wherever I may be, I will always be rooting for you.

Please remember that you are not alone in this world. You have allies and friends who will support you. You have the power to make a difference and create a better world.

It is up to you to decide whether you want to become a hero and rebuild the world, or ...a villain and destroy it. Whatever path you choose, remember that your actions will have consequences. Choose wisely.

Take care of yourself, Ares. Even in death, I will always be watching over you.

May your journey be filled with love, laughter, and triumphs. And may you never lose sight of your dreams, no matter how difficult the road ahead may be.

Farewell, Ares.

With love,

Ivica

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As soon as I finished reading the letter, I watched in astonishment as it started to smolder and crumble into ash before being carried away by a gentle breeze.

My mind raced as I tried to process the wealth of information I had just received. Questions flooded my thoughts.

'Who or what are these two forces she mentioned? Could they be demon lords and constellations?' I pondered, unable to think of any other entity powerful enough to control people's destinies.

"Since their identities were censored, maybe the enchanted pen was restricted from writing about them," I continued to speculate.

"...."

The letter's main point was the identities of the forces behind, but unfortunately, they were censored, rendering Ivica's efforts to use her constellation's ability futile.

It was apparent that using her ability came at a cost, and the consequences of doing so were already taking a toll on her body, which was already in a fragile state.

The fact that Ivica had used her prophetic foresight to try to help me, only added to the weight on my shoulders. I couldn't help but wonder what might have happened if she hadn't used her ability.

'Would she still be alive when I returned to the academy with the strengthening fruit?' The thought alone was enough to make my heart heavy.

Oraculum, the constellation shared by Ivica and Evica, granted them the ability of prophetic foresight, allowing them to glimpse into the future and gain insights into events that were yet to unfold. However, they cannot use their abilities on themselves, nor can they see their own future.

"...."

In short, they cannot use their ability to gain future knowledge that could help them, but only to help someone else.

This ability perfectly suits selfless protagonists who do not care about their own well-being and are willing to face consequences in order to help others.

Because, the consequences of using such a powerful ability are immense, and it also appears that Ivica paid a heavy price for using it.

I shook my head in disbelief, muttering to myself, "What good is that ability if it can't even help you find what you need to save your own life?"

While powerful, it's just a bullshit ability with lots of drawbacks and consequences.

It was also the reason Ivica made a deal with me because her constellation realized I knew about some future events that she didn't or couldn't, such as the location of the strengthening fruit. This explains her eagerness to make a deal with me.

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I shook my head and moved on from her constellation's abilities to the section where she claimed that every action I make is being calculated by these mysterious forces...which came as no surprise to me.

I've known this ever since I began completing my quests in this strange world, guided by the system.

I also understood that rescuing Irethiel would undoubtedly attract the attention of demon lords and probably other powerful entities. However, even with that knowledge, I realized I was helpless against them.

Therefore, for the time being, I'm stuck playing the role of their pawn. I may not enjoy all of the tasks that the system assigns me, but I must fulfill them nevertheless.

Each quest brings me one step closer to earning the strength and knowledge I require to become a true player in this game.

Until that day comes, I'll bide my time and work on becoming a formidable opponent to those who seek to control me.

"I'll move from being a mere pawn to a player, and make my own moves to control this game board."

-- END OF VOLUME 1 --

Reference Pics~

Marz:

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Mika:

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[Constellation Oraculum's Description.]

Constellation Oraculum possesses the ability of prophetic foresight. She can see glimpses of the future and gain insights into events that have yet to unfold. These visions can come to her in the form of vivid dreams or flashes of insight, and she uses them to guide her decisions and actions.

Oraculum's foresight is not limited to a specific area or time frame. She can see events occurring in distant lands or even in the distant future or has already occured in the past. However, the visions are often cryptic and symbolic, requiring her to interpret them to understand their true meaning.

Her ability allows her to sense potential threats and opportunities and help guide her allies toward their goals.

However, Oraculum's ability of prophetic foresight may be powerful, but it also has its drawbacks.

For one, Oraculum's avatars can't use the ability on themselves, meaning they can't see their own future or gain insights into events that may affect them directly.

Additionally, using the ability can come with significant consequences, taking a toll on the avatar's body and possibly shortening their lifespan.

Despite these limitations, Oraculum's ability has proven to be a valuable asset in certain situations, allowing the avatar to gain glimpses of the future and make informed decisions based on that knowledge.

It was this ability that led Ivica to make a deal with Ares, as her constellation was able to tell that Ares had knowledge of future events that could be of use in saving her life.