[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra":3,"chapter-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-38":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Awakening: Reincarnating With the SSS-Level Extraction Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1139708,1479,"Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Rankings, First Event","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>The timer reached zero, and immediately, a notification appeared before every player in Universal Descent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All novice villages that have failed to reach the first city have been wiped out!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Rankings have been opened!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment these notifications flashed before his eyes, Alex knew the game had entered a new stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Alice blinked in surprise as the rankings unfurled before them, each ranking displaying the top ten players in various categories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Ranking:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First, Fallen Devil, Mythic Summoner, Level 27]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second, FateBreaker, Unparalleled Mage, Level 26]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Third, StarPillow, Earth-Level Archer, Level 22]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fourth, Tricky, Clown Warrior, Level 21]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fifth, Miria, Saintess, Level 21]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tenth, Axolly, Knight of the Sun, Level 18]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The level ranking only displayed raw levels, which made it impossible to judge the actual strength of each player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex knew that if combat prowess had been a factor, he would have ranked even higher than the top spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, for now, he was content to sit just under the radar at second place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, another screen popped up in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Equipment Ranking:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First, FateBreaker, Awakener's Set, Legendary]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second, FateBreaker, Elysian Staff of the Silver Mage, Legendary]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Third, FateBreaker, Superior Backpack, Legendary]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fourth, FateBreaker, Vial of Undead Blood, Legendary]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fifth, StarPillow, Sharpened Undead Skeleton Bow, Epic]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tenth, Tricky, The Power Gauntlets, Epic]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course...\" Alex smirked, seeing his name dominate the Equipment Ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legendary items put him far above anyone else, with Alice following closely behind, equipped with the Sharpened Undead Skeleton Bow he'd synthesized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only items that were physically held counted towards this ranking, so artifacts like the [World Map] and [Soul Contract] didn't appear, but that was an advantage in keeping some of his power hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice glanced at him, clearly impressed. \"You've got four of the top slots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, huh?\" Alex replied, giving her a wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the Pet\u002FCompanion Ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pet\u002FCompanion Ranking:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First, Fallen Devil, Fire Wyvern, Divine-Level Pet]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second, Fallen Devil, Earth Tiger, Legendary-Level Pet]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Third, Donut, Light Fairy, Legendary-Level Companion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fourth, BeastMode, Shadow Wolf, Legendary-Level Pet]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fifth, Transcendence, Water Fox, Legendary-Level Pet]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tenth, Miria, Fallen Spirit, Epic-Level Companion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Alex didn't even place, but he wasn't surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no pet or companion, and most of the players in this ranking were Summoners, a class specializing in commanding powerful creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, a new category popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Prestige Points Ranking:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First, FateBreaker, 18 Prestige Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second, Fallen Devil, 10 Prestige Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Third, StarPillow, 7 Prestige Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fourth, Miria, 5 Prestige Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fifth, BeastMode, 5 Prestige Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tenth, Donut, 2 Prestige Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the notifications continued rolling out, players all around the city murmured excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That FateBreaker guy is insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you hear me, FateBreaker, join our guild! We'll pay you hefty amounts every month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah, don't join them! Join us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could hear the conversations buzzing around him, but before he could reply, a blinding light illuminated the entire nighttime sky, and every player instinctively looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations to all players who have reached the first city. Your path to saving the universe is only beginning... Keep going.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure descended from the heavens, radiating a soft glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ethereal, barely distinguishable in form, but its presence was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow! A god?\" someone nearby shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that a saint?\" another player speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entity was neither, yet both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its name was [Hopeful Light], a being of the same type as [Guiding Light], but it exuded an aura of optimism and encouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It existed to guide players, urging them to continue their journey to restore balance to the universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After delivering its brief message, Hopeful Light vanished, leaving players in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex, however, was unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that for every benevolent entity like Hopeful Light, there were others—darker, more malevolent [Lights] lurking within the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The lock mechanisms of this world have been released. Everything is now unlocked. It is up to you to find your own path!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the novice village phase ended, much of the open world had been locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, everything was accessible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players could explore far-off regions, discover hidden quests, and level up in previously inaccessible areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, the players were already abuzz with excitement, eager to leave the city and begin their next journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex, too, was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as everyone was about to leave to do their own thing, the excitement reaching an all-time high, a notification appeared, freezing everyone in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The First Event will now start!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Event: Night Howlers - Nightmare Difficulty]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Duration: 3 days]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good luck!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Events were just like items, quests and areas, they were also divided into categories: Easy, Normal, Hard, Hell, Nightmare, Abyss, Eternal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first event was from 5th category, showing just how difficult it would be for the average player!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLICK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around the city shifted as an invisible force suddenly locked down all the exits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barriers formed at the city's borders, preventing anyone from leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh boy…\" Alex smirked, his eyes narrowing as he felt the tension rise in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice grabbed his shirt, her voice trembling. \"A-Alex, w-what's happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. \"It's the event. Looks like we're stuck here until the first night ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event notification continued, outlining the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If you die, you will not respawn until the end of the event.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The 24 hours in-game limit has also been removed for the duration of the event.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hushed murmur spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death would mean being sidelined for three whole days, unable to level up, participate, or gain rewards, basically, you can't access the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the air grew cold, and a spine-chilling howl echoed through the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no…\" Alice whispered, her face paling as the realization dawned on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, dark shadows appeared over the rooftops of Dawn City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large, hulking creatures with glowing red eyes moved swiftly through the darkness, they were Night Howlers, ferocious wolf-like beasts with twisted, corrupted forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Objective: Survive the Night Howlers' attack.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1 point per Night Howler killed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The people with the highest score will be rewarded.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beasts were Level 20, a dangerous threat to most players, especially those who were under-leveled or poorly equipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Alex, they were nothing more than another challenge to conquer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay close to me, Alice,\" Alex said, drawing his dagger in one hand and gripping his staff in the other, \"I'll handle them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first wave of Night Howlers descended upon the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screams filled the air as players scrambled to defend themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some players fought valiantly, but others were quickly overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The howlers struck with brutal efficiency, their claws tearing through weaker players with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex, however, was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Fireball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive sphere of flame erupted from his staff, slamming into the oncoming horde of howlers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion tore through the pack, instantly incinerating three of the beasts and earning him three points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice wasn't far behind, nocking an arrow on her bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Star Shot!\" she shouted, unleashing a wave of arrows that rained down on the howlers, taking out two more in quick succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night wore on, more players joined the fight, their combined efforts slowly pushing back the wave of howlers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for every beast they killed, more seemed to take its place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex darted through the battlefield with ease, using his agility to weave between attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dagger flashed in the moonlight, cutting down any howlers that got too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strikes were precise, each blow dealing devastating damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boulder Smash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive rock formed at the edge of his staff, which he hurled at a particularly large howler, an [Elite] that earned 5 points when killed, stunning it before following up with a strike that cleaved its head clean off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice fought beside him, her arrows finding their marks with deadly accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they made a formidable team, each supporting the other in perfect sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though even when the howlers tried to attack him, they did only 1 point of damage: Alex was mainly focused on protecting Alice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the hours passed, the battle showed no signs of stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more howlers appeared, with many variances: some now had wings, others two heads, and some could jump at intense heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once orderly streets of Dawn City had become a chaotic battleground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Event Leaderboard:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[First, FateBreaker, 89 points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex was at the top, and by a significant margin, but he wasn't slowing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stamina was unmatched, his gear giving him the edge he needed to keep going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night continued, it became clear to many that survival wasn't just about skill, it was about endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex smirked. 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