Adam begins as an ordinary high school student whose life is shattered when his parents vanish. The police later declare their deaths a double suicide, a conclusion Adam refuses to accept. 

His persistent quest for a real investigation leads him into a dark conspiracy when two corrupt police officers kidnap, torture, and murder him. In his final moments, they reveal his parents were also murdered by an untouchable, powerful entity.


Instead of dying permanently, Adam awakens with a new reality: he has been granted a 'System' and the supernatural ability of 'Return by Death,' forcing him to relive his final days. 


Confused, Adam tries to confide in his trusted teacher, only to be betrayed and killed once again. This time, he learns the staggering reason for his persecution: a $100 million bounty has been placed on his head, making everyone a potential enemy.


Dying again and again is horrible. The pain changes Adam completely. The sad, normal boy he once was is gone. He becomes a cold and ruthless killer. He trusts no one. If he even suspects someone might be a threat, he will kill them without a second thought. His only goals are to survive this deadly game and get revenge for his parents.


During one of his loops, while investigating, Adam crosses paths with a female classmate being tormented by bullies. He saves her in a moment of detached action and quickly forgets the incident, focused only on his own war. For the girl, however, this act of salvation ignites an intense and devoted love.

This devotion becomes a tragic and recurring element in his nightmare. The girl, willing to do anything for him, repeatedly throws herself in harm's way to protect him, often dying in his place across multiple loops. 

Adam is now trapped not only in a fight against a vast conspiracy but also in a cycle of watching an innocent person die for him, further cementing his transformation into a hardened protagonist who has lost nearly everything, including his own humanity.

He walked back to Johnny his face a mask of disbelief. He then punched him hard in the stomach doubling him over in pain.


"Are you crazy?" the guard hissed his voice a low dangerous whisper. He punched Johnny hard in the gut doubling him over in pain. 


He looked around nervously his eyes darting back and forth scanning the empty street. But there was no one there. They were alone.


He pulled out an advanced 9mm pistol from a concealed holster and pressed the cold steel of the barrel against Johnny's temple. "If you hadn't said that you might have walked away from here alive," he said his voice a chilling promise of death.


"Sir please just listen to me," Johnny begged his voice a pathetic whimper. He was a powerful man a man who commanded fear and respect. But now he was just a scared little boy begging for his life.


"Tell me the message," the guard said his voice cold and hard devoid of any emotion. "And make it quick."


Chapter 106 - Big Game (3)