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title: "Chapter 207: A Promise"
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slug: "ch-207"
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novel: "Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100"
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number: 207
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views: 0
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likes: 0
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wordCount: 1284
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createdAt: "2026-04-13"
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---
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It happened.
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Instead of shattering—
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Instead of breaking apart like before—
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The wheel absorbed the lightning.
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A sudden surge of power rippled through it, its rotation accelerating, its presence sharpening.
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The once gray glow began to change—
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It turned deep purple.
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Electric arcs crackled along its edges, flickering wildly.
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Max’s eyes widened.
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Encouraged, he released more Lightning Aura into the wheel.
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Purple bolts surged forward, wrapping around the construct, embedding themselves deep within its form.
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WHIRRRRR!
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The Evil Wheel of Samsara rotated violently, spinning at an insane speed, warping the space around it.
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It was no longer just a weapon of slaughter—
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It had become something new.
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Something infused with speed, precision, and overwhelming electric force.
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Max stared at it for a moment—
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Then a slow, satisfied grin spread across his face.
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"It worked."
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His voice was barely above a whisper, but the exhilaration in his eyes said it all.
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"Lightning worked!"
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A deep, rumbling laugh escaped him.𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
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After that, Max practiced the technique repeatedly, refining his control over the Evil Wheel of Samsara infused with Lightning Aura.
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Each time, the wheel spun faster, the lightning crackled sharper, its destructive force growing with every attempt.
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But—
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He had no way to gauge its full power.
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"I guess I’ll have to test it in a real battle," Max mused, sheathing his sword.
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With that thought, he shifted focus—
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Turning his attention to his new skills and techniques.
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For the rest of the day, he trained relentlessly.
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Inside the Dimension of Time, where years could pass in mere hours, Max honed every new ability—pushing them to their limits.
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The next day—
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Max and Alice stood alone in a secluded area, a place where no other guild members could see or hear them.
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The air was still, yet the weight between them was anything but light.
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Alice spoke first, her voice carrying both determination and worry.
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"Max, I spoke to my mother. She said she won’t give in to the Young Monarch’s demands. She’s not going to expel you from the guild. And with a month to prepare, we can ally with one of the Four Families… or even the King of the West. We can push him back. So you don’t need to worry."
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Her words were strong, but her eyes—they told a different story.
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Max sighed.
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There was so much he wanted to say, but he held back.
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Too many what-ifs. Too many uncertainties.
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"Alice…"
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He called her name gently.
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But Alice kept going, her words coming faster, filled with desperation, anxiety, and concern.
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"Alice."
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This time, his voice was firmer.
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She finally looked at him—her eyes glistening, on the verge of tears.
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Max met her gaze, his tone steady, assured.
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"Don’t worry. I won’t leave. Not yet. Not until the month is over."
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"But…" Alice’s voice wavered. "That means you’ll leave after that?"
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Max sighed.
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"You know how the Monarchs are. They’ll do anything to get what they want. If I don’t leave, it doesn’t matter how many alliances you form. He’ll come. And when he does, he won’t just take me—he’ll destroy the Phoenix Order. He’ll take you, too."
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Alice’s face tightened with emotion.
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"Is that what you want?" Max asked softly.
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Alice didn’t respond. She couldn’t.
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Max took a step closer.
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"And besides," he added, "we’ll still be in touch. So you really don’t need to worry."
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He turned to leave. "Alright, I have to go. Your mother and the others must be waiting for me."
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But Alice remained frozen, her expression unreadable.
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Max hesitated, then sighed.
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He stepped forward and placed his hands on her shoulders, making her look up at him.
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"Hey, you worry too much."
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His voice was lighter now, teasing, but still reassuring.
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"I know the strongest man on the continent is after me. But if he was really that strong, he would’ve come here himself instead of just sending a projection of his soul."
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Max smirked.
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"You know what that means? It means he’s not a Master Rank yet. If he was, he wouldn’t need all these schemes. And if that’s the case—he won’t come after me personally."
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Alice’s eyes flickered with understanding.
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"Besides," Max continued, "I know a better place to hide."
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Alice swallowed hard, then nodded.
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"So… when will we meet again?" she asked hesitantly. "After you leave?"
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Max grinned.
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"Four months later. On the King of the West’s birthday. You’re going, right? All the major guilds are. So am I. We’ll meet in the West."
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Alice’s lips parted, her fingers curling into fists.
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"Promise?"
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Max’s smirk widened.
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"Of course. It’s a promise."
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Then, with a chuckle, he added, "Besides, Crown Prince Aelric has invited me to the West more times than I can count. If I don’t go, it’d be disrespecting the royals. And I wouldn’t want to do that, would I?"
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Alice let out a small, relieved laugh.
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"Alright," she nodded. "You promised. And if you dare break that promise… I’ll tell Big Sis Sophia to beat you into a pulp."
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Max burst into laughter.
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"I’ll remember that."
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With a final glance at her, he turned—
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And in the next instant, he was gone.
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***
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Max let out a deep sigh as he walked away from Alice, his mind heavy with thoughts.
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He had almost told her.
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Almost revealed the truth—that he was Voidwalker, the brother of Freya Voidwalker.
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But at the last moment—he stopped himself.
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’"I will tell her... I will be honest with her. But now is not the time."’
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With that silent resolution, he pressed forward.
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By the time he arrived at the designated meeting point, the portal loomed ahead, shimmering with an eerie glow.
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The others were already waiting.
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Aurelia stood at the front, arms crossed, her sharp gaze flickering toward him the moment he appeared.
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Beside her, Anton shot him a glare, his usual scowl firmly in place.
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"You’re late."
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Max raised his hands in surrender.
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"I was training. Lost track of time."
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Anton scoffed.
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"Hmph. You better not make the same mistake again."
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Max shrugged, amused.
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’Damn, this guy changes his personality way too often.’
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Some days, Anton acted superior, like a proud warrior who saw Max as a rival.
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Other days, he acted cold and indifferent, as if Max didn’t exist.
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Also very often he would be chill as if they were friends.
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And then there were moments like this—where he nagged like a strict instructor.
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’Pick a personality, man.’
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Max’s gaze swept across the group.
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Anton. Bruce. Serena. Aurelia.
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That was it.
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These were the only ones from their guild attending the welcoming ceremony of the Envoy.
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Aurelia spoke up, her tone sharp.
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"Is everyone here?"
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Anton shook his head. "We’re missing the new one."
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A frown tugged at his lips.
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Max raised an eyebrow. "New one?"
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Just then—footsteps echoed behind them.
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Sophia appeared, walking toward them—and someone followed behind her.
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The moment Max saw who it was, his eyes widened in surprise.
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Aion.
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The same guy he had given directions to just yesterday.
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’Well, this just got interesting.’
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He sighed and turned to Aurelia, his voice steady.
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"Why are the Envoys from the Lost Continent here in Valora?"
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He narrowed his eyes.
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"I believe it’s related to our upcoming journey there in a few months… but something tells me there’s more to this than meets the eye."
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Aurelia met his gaze, her expression unreadable.
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For a moment, there was only silence.
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Then—she sighed.
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"You’re right."
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She glanced toward the portal, her eyes dark with contemplation.
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"Officially, they’re here to oversee the selection process for those who will journey to the Lost Continent."
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Her voice lowered slightly.
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"But unofficially… their arrival is far more complicated."
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Max’s gaze sharpened. "How so?" |