"Brutal? Yeah, it is. But that's just how the world works," Ethan said calmly, shaking his head. "If you want to break through the higher-level barriers and monopolies, there's always going to be sacrifice and pain. That's just the price of progress—there's no way around it."
Truth be told, Ethan was one of the lucky ones. He started off with an advantage most people could only dream of.
But that was it—just a head start.
In the end, the lucky few are still just that: few.
For the vast majority of people trying to make a name for themselves in the world of Glory Lords X, there's no shortcut. They've got to grind through the pain and the harsh reality. That's the truth—and it's not optional.
Ethan wasn't some saint or savior.
As long as he could take care of himself and the people close to him, that was enough.
Everyone else? Let fate take its course.
It wasn't really his concern.
