Before anything else,I want you to leave your body behind, and with it, discard everything you've learned about values, morals, and all that "foolish" stuff.
I want your soul only, your spiteful, wicked self. That's all I desire. Throw away those beliefs about good and evil, and stop looking at the world with those naive eyes. There's no such thing as those concepts. There's only one law governing this world, as I've told you before:
The strong make the law, and the strong take everything.
That's why I'm now sitting atop a massive black lion, with a vast army surrounding me. This forest has become mine, along with every beast within it. In just seven months, I've become the ruler of this forest, the apex predator. No creature dares approach me without trembling in fear from the torment I've inflicted upon them. I've even wiped out entire tribes of beasts in my rage.
Status:
Name: Joker
Level: 45
Health: 100/100
Strength: 52, Intelligence: 70, Toughness: 40
Luck: 55, Charm: 25, Magic: 45
I've enhanced many of my skills, learned three new ones, and even acquired a natural skill.
I've also leveled up corpses to level 55, thanks to the gems extracted from the black lions.
Those gems have proven incredibly useful for various purposes, and these black lions are abundant in the heart of the forest.
Today marks the end of my time with that damned girl.
I concealed the corpses I possess within my domain, then headed out of the forest. Dismounting the lion, I released all the beasts.
They rejoiced in their newfound freedom, but I had to leave a parting gift.
I whispered, "Mana Swords."
Over 60 swords materialized.
Then I roared, "Fire Meteors!"
I exited the forest with the beasts fleeing in terror behind me. I reckon more than half of them perished today.
Upon emerging from the forest, I had reached the age of 15. My muscles were defined, my hair black, and my eyes a matching shade.
Before me stood a man with long horns, utterly hideous and grotesque. Astonishment washed over me. That damned girl had claimed she was the only one in this cursed prison, so who was this man?
Status:
Name: Arix
Occupation: Servant of the Demon Princess
Class: Warrior
Level: 45
Abilities: Air Strikes
Feelings towards you: Hate and Loathing
So, this wretch is the princess's servant. It doesn't matter who he is, this is a perfect opportunity to test something out.
I approached him with steady steps. His eyes met mine, filled with rage.
(Why are you so late? Where are the gems you promised my lady, you fool? I knew you were hiding somewhere. I entered this forest before you, weakling. I killed five tigers and three wolves, emerging victorious. You're still a pathetic child who couldn't even slay a single beast. I don't understand why my lady places her hopes in you. You, the weak one. Follow me, for my lady is kind-hearted and instructed me to accompany you to the palace.)
He spoke with arrogance dripping from his voice.
I didn't respond to the idiot standing before me, for I had a plan in motion.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
So, I walked towards the palace with him, lost in thought. But this fool interrupted my musings with his ugly voice:
(When you meet my lady, I want you to bow before her and declare yourself her loyal dog from this day forward. No objections.)
There was a tree beside him, which he struck with a single hand, nearly splitting it in two. He glared at me with fury.
I remained silent.
But inside, I burned with rage and mockery for this fool who didn't grasp the vastness of the sky.
We entered the palace, and there she was, the damned girl, standing by the arena. She gestured for her foolish servant to approach and whispered in his ear. Then, she looked at me and asked:
"What have you done?"
"Nothing."
As I spoke, the servant grabbed my hand forcefully, squeezing it tightly.
"Didn't I tell you to respect your lady?"
Anger contorted his face, but it quickly morphed into pain.
He screamed and writhed, blood gushing from his severed hand.
"I have no master. I am the master of all."
I declared, moving forward. But this fool truly desired death.
Danger Sense! I sensed a threat from behind and swiftly activated my energy shield.
"Wait, you damned creature, I'll kill you."
His other hand, radiating powerful waves of air, slammed into the shield, but to no avail. It felt like a mere breeze.
Shock filled her face at the sight. She tried to move her hand, to prevent what was about to happen, but my sword was faster.
Flash Strike!
I severed her other hand, then gazed into her eyes, searching for what I desired.
Yes, yes, there it was. The fear in her eyes.
Time seemed to slow down as I made a decision. After a long while, I would take a human soul.
I placed my hand on her heart and whispered:
"Flame Burst."
Intense flames erupted from my hand, but I controlled their range, focusing them solely on her heart. Then, in a soft voice, I whispered in her ear:
"Sweet dreams."
She collapsed, devoid of heart or hands. Now she truly resembled so many humans. Those without hearts lack the hands to offer kindness, and I, a person who never possessed a heart, never learned compassion.
I turned to Yama, her eyes wide with fear and shock. I approached her with steady steps, my gaze locked onto hers, relishing the fear, and smiled.
My signature smile.