[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-344":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},1563616,2028,"Chapter 344 - Eric","divine-path-system-chapter-344",344,"\u003Cp>An underground prison:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a vast underground complex spanning hundreds of miles. The whole facility was coated with high-grade alloys that could withstand the attacks of any level 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A peak level 8 was stationed in the central room to overwatch the facility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the rare prisons that could hold even level 7s. Rare because rather than arresting high awakener criminals, the federation preferred shooting them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, keeping high awakeners locked cost a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, each cell in the prison was customized for different paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A space cell had formations that made teleportation impossible. Of course, they were hella expensive and even took space stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why…unless it was absolutely necessary, Space awakeners were killed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, Evander was standing in front of a cell. Behind him were two guards in combat suit, acting as his escorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cell was made of a pitch back metal alloy. The locked up person would have trouble seeing anything, even if they had super eyesight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alloy was also capable of absorbing sound. So, the whole cell was deathly quiet 24x7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the captive in the cell couldn't see or hear anything. It was a terrible condition to be in and the weak willed simply couldn't handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, the cell didn't have any exit. It was closed from all sides. The only way in and out was a small teleportation formation in the prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the finances of the prison weren't too bad and they were able to afford the mini-teleportation formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It costed far less than an actual teleportation formation, but it still was 15% of the complete expenditure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I hope I can get something useful.' Evander squinted his eyes and tapped on the black wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue screen popped up and scanned his iris. Then a small treasure opened and sensed his aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing circle appeared on the black wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eric, it's not too late. Who instructed you?\" Evander asked with a stern voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\" He was only met with silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander clenched his fists and wished to smash the fucker to pieces. The only problem was…he couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the charges of revealing crucial information at inappropriate place, Evander brought Eric to investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Julius Xander meddling in the affair, he didn't get the permission to 'physically interrogate'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant he couldn't beat the crap out Eric and torture a confession out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he settled for the next best thing. The black room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was three days already but the bastard hadn't opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eric, you are a supervisor dammit! You swore to protect the cadets yet you pushed one of them to death with your own hands.\" Evander's voice turned chilly and a scaring killing intent leaked out of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards behind him, both level 7s shivered uncontrollably as their legs wobbled and they almost collapsed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't push him to death.\" A hoarse voice came from the glowing circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander smashed his fist into the wall, the hair on his neck standing straight. \"Are you fucking kidding me? First, you asked him 20k to search for the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fool would know it's important. And you reveal it in a banquet for fuck's sake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You also knew about Varian's performance and were aware of exactly how many people were spying on him and paying attention to your conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't bullshit me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\" Again, there was no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander stood in the silence for a few minutes before he said in a dry tone. \"The boy…is dead. You achieved what you wanted. Now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander's fist smashed into the black wall again, leaving a dent. \"Now fucking tell me the mastermind so I can avenge him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest heaved up and down as Evander felt an aching pain. It was the same pain…the same pain he felt when he realized he lost Sam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was definitely faint, but it was the same pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fucking tell me, you son of a bitch!\" Evander lashed at the wall again, causing the cubical cell to move a few meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He lost his mother. He spent a year wallowing in his pain. He barely survived the entrance competition and even after entering the academy, he was suppressed by those self-entitled assholes.\" Evander kept smashing the cell, causing more and more dents in the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alloy which boasted to withstand even level 9s was creaking uncontrollably with each punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nobody teamed up with him for a mission and he had to go with second years. And despite all this…despite all the oppression he faced, you know what he did?\" Evander slowed down the punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was incomparably low as his breathing turned completely ragged. \"He saved them, endangering himself. He nearly died!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for some shit luck, he'd have died. Period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget his genius, forget his achievements…just his spirit, don't you hold any shame acting despicably on such an individual?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….It wasn't my choice.\" Eric's voice came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words only enraged Evander further as he sped up smashing the cell. Cracks started to appear on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choice? You always have a choice. I don't understand how you see yourself as a human anymore. Why don't you just die? You cherish your sorry life so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pathetic peak level 7. Bah. V-Var..that boy would've beat you in no time.\" Evander didn't want to speak out his disciple's name. It was too painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\" He was only met with the pathetic silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack. Crack. Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander pulled back his arm and twisted his torso. The next moment, space nearly cracked as he punched the goddamn wall open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It blew into pieces and revealed the weak man inside. Despite no torture, Eric looked he was hollowed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With bloodshot eyes, a bent back and chattering teeth, he resembled anything but his powerful supervisor image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might've elected sympathy, but Evander only felt disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his fist to beat down the man and extract a confession. He was done following the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then a light flashed and Eric disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander's body blurred and he appeared on the ground, instantly climbing the underground prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him was a short man in a red uniform. He was holding Eric in one hand and looking up at the sky with an amusing gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rohak, this place is off your limits. Fuck off and give that pest to me. He has a confession to make.\" Evander didn't give any pleasantries and went straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woah~ Easy there, high general.\" Rohak said with an exaggerated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not in a mood to play with you.\" Evander's aura spiked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rohak's expression cooled down. \"No place is off limits for 5th Shura Squad. Besides, this time I'm on an official visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened a file and shared it to Evander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander had a bad premonition but after reading through, his expression was completely dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you can see, Eric is protected by the law. There is no clear evidence against him. Holding up a level 7 for so long for personal reasons is just to selfish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander clenched his fists and his body trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eric will be transferred to Xern planetoid. This is a direct order from Sovereign Julius. He said he didn't hope to see you kill a high awakener.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the name 'Julius', Evander cooled down. He wanted to fight, but for the safety of Sarah…he chose to endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha. Now then, I'll be taking Mr. Eric.. See ya, Evander~\" Rohak disappeared with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>",1268,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.288Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c4f38f55372f99dc2e3a609c7d7261798aa011fc5b638c8e33d24f53d03eade","divine-path-system-chapter-345","divine-path-system-chapter-343",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]