Landlord World - Start with SSS talent-Chapter 113: Noan vs Alex

Noan never expected to encounter a 'Fate Holder' here. Was this a stroke of luck or sheer misfortune?

One must understand that 'Fate Holders' have immense influence over destiny. Because of this, their power surpasses ordinary imagination.

But what kind of area was this?

Area 27—home only to F and E-rank lords—yet a 'Fate Holder' had appeared here. Did this mean Noan was lucky or unlucky?

Frowning, Noan opened the 'Fate Holder List.' Only one name was displayed—Alex.

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Name: Alex

Lord Rank: E

Innate Ability: Devour (SS)

Description: This innate ability allows Alex to absorb life energy from the monsters and heroes he summons, converting that energy into power for himself.

Additionally, Alex can absorb energy from energy crystals to further enhance his strength.

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Noan studied the information carefully, his brows furrowing.

Although Alex's lord rank was only E, his innate ability was SS.

Noan reread his ability. It was ranked SSS but came with extremely stringent conditions for activation.

In contrast, Alex's ability, despite being SS, had a much lower growth ceiling than Noan's but was far easier to develop without too many restrictions.

Absorbing life energy from heroes, soldiers, and energy crystals—how effortless was that?

Noan pressed his fingers against his forehead, suddenly feeling his SSS-rank ability wasn't as advantageous as Alex's SS-rank one.

Fortunately, the potential of Noan's ability was vast. Otherwise, he might have started doubting whether his SSS-rank ability was real.

Returning to the present, Noan now understood why Vylyss had mentioned that the energy inside Alex was chaotic.

Because Alex's innate ability was 'Devour,' he absorbed energy from multiple sources. Naturally, the energy within him was turbulent, like a swirling, muddy vortex.

Noan furrowed his brows, rubbing his chin as if deep in thought.

Although the 'Fate Holder List' stated that he could kill other 'Fate Holders' to obtain fragments of destiny, that didn't mean 'Fate Holders' were easy to eliminate.

Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind, and a smirk played at the corners of his lips.

If he unleashed his full power, killing Alex would be effortless. But instead, he wanted Alex to bring him a different value.

If Caleb and Austin bore an inevitable destiny that allowed them to uncover opportunities Noan himself couldn't, then surely Alex would be capable of the same.

That… was the true worth of a 'Fate Holder'—something Noan intended to exploit.

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"Master, do you want me to kill him?"

"No need!" Noan immediately replied to Vylyss's question. "Keeping him alive is far more valuable. Vylyss, remember—he can absorb energy from energy crystals. That means… you know what to do, don't you?"

"What?!" Vylyss was momentarily surprised, but she trusted Noan's every word.

She gave a slight nod, a wicked smile spreading across her lips as she said, "I understand, Master."

Noan glanced at Caleb and Austin. His mind seemingly crafting a plan, a knowing smile formed on his face.

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Nightfall.

Alex stood within the Gloomy Forest, holding a torch in his hand. His expression was a mixture of irritation and confusion.

"What the hell is going on?" he growled in frustration. "Where the hell did all the zombies go?"

Ever since he left the group of lords and ventured into the Gloomy Forest, he hadn't encountered a zombie.

Even the smallest of creatures were nowhere to be found.

What the hell was happening? Had they all fled?

Alex furrowed his brows, sensing something strange. If he couldn't find any zombies or collect energy crystals, no matter how powerful his SS-ranked ability was, it would be rendered useless.

If he had to wait each day to absorb energy from the soldiers he could summon, it would take an enormous amount of time, and the energy he could gather would be far too little.

Alex gritted his teeth, feeling a fire burning inside him.

"AAA!!!" he roared, his voice echoing throughout the forest.

He had thought that by shouting, the zombies would hear and rush toward him, but after waiting a long time, no one appeared.

Alex felt utterly exhausted. He had assumed that coming to this area would make him like a god—constantly fighting and growing.

But he was wrong. If he couldn't even find a zombie, how was he supposed to strengthen himself through his SS-ranked ability?

As frustration and fatigue washed over him, he suddenly sensed something. In an instant, he dodged to the side.

BAM!

A loud explosion rang out.

Right where Alex had been standing, a rock had shot toward him at terrifying speed, smashing into the ground and leaving behind a small crater.

Alex's brows furrowed as he shouted, "Who's there?"

From behind a massive tree, a mysterious figure emerged.

The person was clad in a white outfit covering their entire body, including their face, exposing only their eyes.

However, Alex could tell that the figure was a man.

His expression darkened slightly as he asked, "Who are you?"

The mysterious man said nothing and instead lunged straight at Alex.

Alex wasn't weak. His fist immediately swung toward the attacker.

BAM!

Their fists collided, creating a deafening impact. A violent gust of wind erupted from the clash, scattering the dried leaves covering the ground.

Alex clenched his teeth, feeling a sharp pain radiate from his hand as if he had just punched solid metal.

But before he could even complain, the mysterious figure struck first.

With his other hand, the attacker delivered a blow straight to Alex's chest.

BAM!

Alex was sent flying like a leaf caught in the wind, soaring through the air before crashing to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Son of a—!" Alex cursed, trying to push himself up, but the mysterious man was too fast. In a flash, he appeared right in front of Alex.

Without hesitation, he threw a powerful kick straight into Alex's stomach.

BAM!

Alex was once again sent flying backward, only coming to a stop when he crashed into a massive tree. He then collapsed onto the ground.

A mouthful of blood spilled from his lips, and his vision spun wildly as though the entire world around him was tilting and whirling.

However, Alex knew one thing for certain—if he didn't stand up now, he would undoubtedly be killed.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to rise, but pain racked his entire body as if he had been shattered into countless pieces.

A deep, primal fear gripped his heart—he didn't want to die here.

His new life had only just begun. He was a 'Fate Holder,' with an SS-ranked innate ability. How could he possibly die here?

With a furious roar, Alex bellowed, "AAA!!!"

Mustering every ounce of his remaining strength, he pushed himself to his feet, even as blood continued to drip from his mouth and nose.

"You… heh?!" Alex stood up and glanced around, but no one was in sight.

Confusion filled his mind, yet he remained on high alert.

One minute passed… then five… then ten…

After ten minutes of tense silence, Alex finally exhaled a deep relief. The mysterious attacker had truly left.

He slumped onto the ground, exhaustion washing over him.

Who was that? Why had they attacked him?

But the question that haunted him the most was—why was that person so much stronger than him?

Yes, that person was so powerful that it made Alex feel utterly hopeless.

All the current Lords were weak, just ordinary people.

But Alex had spent years training in the harshest conditions. His innate ability even enhanced his physical strength beyond normal limits.

That made him the strongest Lord in terms of physical strength in this place.

Perhaps he couldn't defeat D-rank monsters, but at the very least, he could survive here comfortably without worrying about danger.

But now, things were different. A mysterious figure had appeared—someone whose strength far surpassed his own.

Although that person hadn't killed him, Alex had no idea what their true intentions were. Deep down, unease gnawed at him.

The mysterious figure stood silently on the high branches of a tree concealed in the shadows, watching Alex sit on the ground, gasping for breath.

"Master…"

Suddenly, Vylyss appeared beside the mysterious figure, her tone filled with curiosity. "You didn't kill him?"

The figure removed their mask, revealing his true identity—Noan.

He had wanted to use the 'Combat Simulation Room' to simulate Alex, but the system couldn't replicate Lords. So, he chose this method instead.

Of course, he wasn't reckless enough to use this opportunity to kill Alex, nor was he arrogant enough to assume he could.

Throughout the fight, Vylyss had remained hidden in the darkness, silently preparing.

If Noan had found himself in danger, she would have intervened immediately—whether to save or eliminate Alex if necessary.

However, things had become much easier than Noan had expected.

Alex was far weaker than he had anticipated.