Chapter 5: The Five Requests
Jack stood once again before the thrones of the gods.
Kalamar sat with his usual overwhelming presence, while Eve watched silently… calculating as always.
Melyssa stood between them.
"Your body has been created. Your class has been granted," she said.
Her eyes locked onto him.
"But before you depart…"
Kalamar leaned forward slightly.
"You are permitted to ask for five things."
The air grew still.
"Choose wisely," Eve added.
"These will determine whether you live… or die."
Jack cracked his neck slightly.
"…only five?"
Kalamar smirked.
"For a mortal… that is already too generous."
Jack thought for a moment.
Then raised his hand.
"Aight… first thing."
🌀 Wish #1 – Pocket Dimension
"I need a place to rest."
The gods remained silent.
Jack continued.
"A pocket dimension. Somewhere I can sleep… recover… train… without being hunted every second."
Melyssa nodded immediately.
"Granted."
A small tear in space formed beside him.
"A private dimension linked to your soul. Time flows normally… but it cannot be detected."
Eve added:
"Only you… and those you permit… may enter."
Jack grinned.
"…yeah, that's clutch."
⚔️ Wish #2 – Ego Weapon
Jack raised two fingers.
"Second… I need a weapon."
Kalamar smirked.
"That can be arranged."
Jack shook his head.
"Not just any weapon."
His eyes sharpened.
"I want an Ego Weapon."
Silence.
Even Melyssa paused.
"A weapon with a soul," Jack continued.
"Something that can talk… think… guide me… and grow with me."
Kalamar leaned back.
"…you ask for a companion disguised as a weapon."
Jack nodded.
"Exactly."
Melyssa smiled faintly.
"Granted."
A weapon would be forged—
"One that evolves with your strength… and judges your worth."
Eve added quietly:
"Be warned… Ego Weapons choose their wielder as much as they are chosen."
Jack smirked.
"…we'll get along just fine."
😈 Wish #3 – Demon Servants
Jack held up three fingers.
"Third…"
He paused.
"…I need help inside the Demon Realm."
Kalamar raised a brow.
"Explain."
Jack shrugged.
"Two demon servants."
A slight grin formed.
"Succubus-type."
The room went silent.
Eve's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Careful, mortal."
Jack raised his hands.
"Relax… not for that."
He pointed forward.
"Scouts. Information gatherers. They can move in the Demon Realm without suspicion."
Melyssa nodded slowly.
"…that is logical."
Jack added:
"And I want absolute obedience."
Kalamar's aura flickered slightly.
"That is a dangerous request."
Jack didn't back down.
"I'm going into enemy territory."
A pause.
"I can't afford betrayal."
Melyssa raised her hand.
"Granted… with conditions."
Jack frowned.
"…what kind of conditions?"
"They will obey you," she said.
"But they are not mindless."
Eve added:
"If you are weak… they will abandon you."
Kalamar smirked.
"Earn their loyalty… or lose it."
Jack grinned.
"…fair enough."
💰 Wish #4 – Currency
Jack raised four fingers.
"Fourth…"
He looked around.
"What's the currency in the Demon Realm?"
Kalamar chuckled.
"Power."
Eve clarified:
"More specifically… Demon Cores. Essence. Blood Crystals."
Jack nodded.
"Then I need starting funds."
Melyssa waved her hand.
A pouch appeared.
Heavy.
Dense with energy.
"Inside are mid-tier Demon Cores," she said.
"Enough to survive your early journey."
Jack weighed it.
"…yeah… I'll take that."
🔥 Wish #5 – THE IMPORTANT ONE (UPGRADED IDEA)
Jack paused.
This one mattered.
A lot.
"…last thing."
The room went silent again.
Jack looked directly at them.
"I need protection."
Kalamar frowned slightly.
"You already have power."
Jack shook his head.
"Not that kind."
His voice dropped.
"I need something that protects me… from being detected."
Eve's eyes sharpened.
"…explain."
Jack stepped forward.
"If I walk into the Demon Realm with a God-tier class…"
He pointed to himself.
"I'm dead."
Silence.
Then—
Melyssa smiled.
"…you are smarter than you look."
She raised her hand.
Light formed.
Condensed.
Then shot into Jack's chest.
[Passive Skill Acquired: Veil of the Abyss]
Melyssa spoke:
"This ability will hide your true nature."
"You will appear… weak."
"Insignificant."
"Unworthy of attention."
Eve added:
"Even Demon Kings will overlook you…"
A pause.
"…unless you reveal your power."
Kalamar smirked.
"A wolf in sheep's clothing."
Jack looked at his hands.
Then grinned.
"…nah."
His eyes sharpened.
"A monster in sheep's clothing."
⚔️ Departure
Melyssa stepped forward.
"All has been granted."
Her voice softened slightly.
"From here on… your fate is your own."
A portal began to open behind him.
Dark.
Violent.
Alive.
The Demon Realm.
Kalamar spoke one last time:
"Bring back my daughter…"
His eyes burned.
"…or do not return."
Eve added quietly:
"The Demon Realm does not forgive mistakes."
Jack turned toward the portal.
Cracked his neck.
Checked his stats one more time.
Then smirked.
"…good thing I don't plan on making any."
And with that—
He stepped forward.