Temple of the Demon Lord of Wishes-Chapter 79: Where Ambition Leads

[Supporter Rank has been upgraded to Devotee]

[Corresponding abilities have been rewarded by the Spirit of Temptation]

[Updating user profile...]

"Eh? Spirit of Temptation?" Williams blinked, his eyes narrowing at the notification as his thoughts began to race.

’Wasn’t it the Spirit of Good Luck before? Did something happen?’

’Hmm... if something had happened to him, the system would have sent a notification about my Reality Master dying..’

His chest tightened briefly at the thought, but logic quickly swept away his concern.

’It’s more likely that he evolved, or got stronger.’

Williams realized, his gaze sharpening as the pieces fell into place.

’That explains it. A change in title means an upgrade in power. I’ve seen this happen before with other Reality Masters... their titles evolve as they grow stronger.’

A grin spread across his face as a sense of relief and anticipation took hold.

’This is good news for me. The stronger my Reality Master becomes, the stronger I’ll get as well. It’s a win-win.’

Williams’s eyes dropped to his profile as the system completed the update, his fingers twitching with excitement.

His power hungry side was showing too visibly once again.

[User Profile]

Name : Williams Meldrin

Occupation : Reality Walker

Reality Master : Spirit of Temptation (new!)

Rank : Devotee (new!)

[Abilities]

[Honorary Coin Luck Accumulation] (Memory Lower-Tier)

[Honorary Whisper Accumulation] (Memory - Lower Tier) (New!)

Description: By spreading the word of the Spirit of Temptation’s greatness, you gain "Whisper Points." These points can be used to imbue your words with a supernatural allure, allowing them to slip seamlessly into the minds of your targets like a seductive, tempting whisper. When activated, your words subtly influence the target’s thoughts, gently steering their reasoning or emotions toward your intended outcome. The influence is delicate yet persistent, leaving the target unaware of the manipulation unless they possess strong mental defenses or an ability to resist external influences.

Williams’ lips twitched as he read the description, a mix of irritation and disbelief flashing across his face.

’Seriously?! Another skill that requires me to spread that damn Scammer’s name around?!’

The thought struck him like a reflex, irritation bubbling to the surface. His fingers clenched briefly, but he forced himself to relax as his gaze fell on the latter part of the description.

’Wait… a skill that influences someone’s thoughts? It’s almost like a mind control ability...’

He blinked, his annoyance waning as he considered the implications.

’Since I’m already stuck playing Messiah for that Spirit, the condition to spread his so-called "greatness" isn’t that bad. It’s not like I have a choice anyway.’

Williams leaned back slightly, trying to focus on the silver lining.

’Also, the skills this Spirit gives me reflects the Authority of his powers, right?’

A thought struck him like a jolt of electricity, and his expression shifted. His hands trembled slightly, though he quickly stilled them.

’The power to control luck... and now the ability to manipulate people’s thoughts? That’s… terrifying.’

A shiver ran down his spine as he began to realize just how potent these abilities were.

’If these are just his lower-tier skills, what else is he capable of?’

He exhaled deeply, forcing himself to stay calm. Find exclusive content at novelbuddy

’Maybe choosing him as my Reality Master wasn’t a bad idea after all. Compared to that Minotaur of Chivalry’s brute-force approach to everything, the Spirit is far more fitting for me.’

His lips curled into a faint smirk.

’For once, he wasn’t lying when he said he suited me more than that Minotaur Lady.’

Williams thought, his blood rushed in excitement at the thought of growing stronger.

...

[You have promoted your Walker, Williams Meldrin.]

[His rank has been promoted from Supporter to Devotee.]

Ivaim’s eyes lingered on the glowing system panel, a small, satisfied smile playing at his lips.

The ability to directly promote his Walkers was a perk tied to his own growth as a Reality Master.

With every increase in his strength, he could enhance his Walkers’ potential, granting them new abilities and allowing them to grow stronger alongside him.

This was the distinct advantage of being a Walker with a Reality Master still alive and thriving—one that Williams was well aware of.

’Despite Williams’ mischievousness and his power-hungry tendencies, he’s not stupid.’

Ivaim thought, his smile shifting into a grin.

’He knows that the stronger I get, the stronger he becomes too. To him, it’s all about staying useful—proving that he’s worth keeping around.’

Ivaim’s eyes flickered as he leaned back, arms crossed casually.

’It doesn’t bother him that I’m using him, because he knows it doesn’t come at his expense. In fact, he’s probably betting that I’ll need him more as I grow stronger.’

He chuckled softly, shaking his head.

’That’s probably why he’s acting as my Messiah, so I can’t get rid of him the moment I become well known enough... Clever bastard.’

He glanced again at the ability he’d just granted Williams, the grin returning to his face.

’He’s definitely the most useful Walker I have right now. Promoting him was the logical choice.’

’Still, I’m going to make sure every skill I give him ties back to spreading my name. If he’s playing Messiah, I’ll make it a role worth his while—but on my terms.’

The thought amused him as he imagined Williams grumbling over the conditions.

The new [Whisper] ability was a perfect match for someone like Williams, who had already been parading around as his so-called Messiah.

’With this, convincing people to follow me will be far easier for him. It’s subtle, effective, and aligns perfectly with his personality.’

’Eventually, I’ll tweak his abilities so he can maintain my current believers instead of constantly needing to gather more. But for now, the priority is increasing my influence—and making sure he keeps working for it.’

Ivaim’s gaze sharpened slightly as another thought crossed his mind.

’Should I give him another version of [Lucky Leap] as well? His survival is important...’

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He drummed his fingers thoughtfully, weighing the decision.

’After all, I can’t afford to lose my most efficient tool just yet.’

His smile returned, and Ivaim dismissed the panel with a wave of his hand.

’Keep going, Williams. Let’s see how far your ambition takes you.’