[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-154":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1563792,2028,"Chapter 154: Meeting Sarah","divine-path-system-chapter-154",154,"\u003Cp>\"Varian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian felt complicated as Sarah hugged him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this true? I mean, it must be! I-I'm so happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was so similar to the time with Sia. Like her, Sarah was also wetting his shirt with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did so many tears come from, anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what should he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Console?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know how to console her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, consoling her? He was the one that nearly died, so he should be the one that must be consoled , right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"U-er, I'm happy to see you as well, Captain.\" Varian gave an awkward reply as he tried to smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her slightly trembling shoulders, he patted her back gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not in the script at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the plan, after the officer informed academy, a staff member would come and check his condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he'd 'explain' how he survived and, after a few tests, return to the academy, arousing no suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm really glad.\" Sarah broke from the hug and gave him the brightest smile he ever saw on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was her genuine joy or maybe something else, but Varian found himself staring at the smile on her tear stricken face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Master.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah!' Varian snapped out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah slowly calmed down. Realizing her own situation, she took deep breaths and wiped her face with tissues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An awkward silence ensued as they both stared at the ceiling as if it was the most interesting in the federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Sorry about earlier. I was just-I thought you were gone. It took me by surprise.\" Sarah looked at him and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was different from her usually commanding voice. It was light and soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian couldn't adjust to the change in her tone and nearly laughed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucky him, he was but a laugh away from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But recalling his 'tomb', he clutched the bedsheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many people visited his tomb exactly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What nonsense did Kyle spout during his eulogy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hello, my name is Kyle. My best friend Varian was born single, lived single, and died single. Even if he lived, he's the nice guy that never got lai—'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Stop!' Varian gritted his teeth and decided to smash that tomb to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be the first person to destroy his own tomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Varian?\" Sarah titled her head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly pulling himself together, Varian sighed. \"I'm surprised I'm here, being able to breathe this air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was how he really felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, he didn't think he could get out of the lost dungeon. Perhaps if not for that 'dream', he'd have given up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could've died too many times. But he tried his best and managed to pull himself from death's clutches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah looked at his melancholic expression and clenched her fists. \"It was my fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could've done better. I-I try my best to train. I always fail. I can never be like her. If it was her, you would've been safe.\" Sarah muttered in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Varian could hear her clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Her?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah's tone was a mix of admiration and bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was this 'her' that even a level 6 awakener looked up to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is she?\" Varian asked with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah gasped and looked around. After realizing no one else was around, she shook her head bitterly. \"I'm sorry. I can't divulge the details. It's a military secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Varian's curiosity turning to slight disappointment, she hurriedly added. \"To know this, I've had to s-swear on my late mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late mother, huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How similar. They had more in common than he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah paused for a moment before she gaped at him. \"Level 4… peak? What the hell happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian was still a Level 2 in the back of her mind, and until now, she didn't even notice his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she did, it took her by total surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jumping almost 2 levels in 50 days? This was insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian took a deep breath. He had to give a convincing answer, or he'd be in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Olivia might as well be a prophet.\" He started with a smile and continued. \"After the white light, I—\" He paused and glanced outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid had evacuated everyone. Boo made sure there was no surveillance on him and also confirmed there was no high awakener peeking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I teleported and got into a space crack.\" He said and observed Sarah's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded enthusiastically. Then, looking at his expression, she replied. \"Don't worry, I haven't revealed your space path to anyone. Including Seth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian smiled gratefully at her and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lost consciousness, and sometime later, I found myself in an underground cave. During climbing up, I found a shining green droplet. I took it and my levels skyrocketed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed a look of nostalgia and clutched his forehead. \"But after reaching the ground, I realized it was a mid dungeon. I had to face Level 4 Magic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression hardened, and he said in a resolute tone. \"My comm was already broken by that point and I couldn't contact anyone. So all I did was fight to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had the toughest fight of my life and almost died.\" With the Abyss Emperor's Clone, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then those people found me.\" He ended his story. Hopefully, there were no holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah paused for a moment before she cheered. \"So you teleported to a safe place and then found ambrosia, or in your case, an incomplete ambrosia. Then you managed to survive in a highly threatening environment until help came.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your luck is defying the heavens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Other than ridiculous luck, nothing could explain him being alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was only partially true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But like many truths, this would be the only truth the world would know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could test him for ambrosia, and they'd find traces of ambrosia. They could test his broken comm for space damage and they'd find space damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no choice but to accept his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, according to the database, 'Varian' vanished for 50 days in the solar system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could really prove or disprove if Varian was really present in the mid dungeon for the past 50 days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without a proper counter explanation, they could only agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he'd be perhaps gain the title 'heaven defying luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's face twitched at the thought. 'I am anything but lucky.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah looked at his weird expression and thought he misunderstood. \"When I meant luck, I meant it a good way. Not just anyone can replicate your feats. As far as I can tell, you'll be the strongest first year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled and added word by word. \"By. A. Long. Shot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's face also broke out into a smile. But recalling the 'bond' with Xanders, his smile turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah didn't seem to notice and patted her chest. \"You should return soon. I'll talk to the supervisor. No one will pester you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for everything.\" Varian smiled sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nice to have support, but Varian decided it was time to get a solid backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Capta—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mission was long over.\" She waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Sarah.\" Varian's voice turned serious. \"I want to meet your father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1213,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.288Z",1,"novelbin.me","42379372b31b37506f00058358c6a4b287a5642aff2bf753f26cc02249cf9a08","divine-path-system-chapter-117","divine-path-system-chapter-153",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]