Levels were an absolute standard by which organic and inorganic beings were ranked. It was also the standard which discriminated between the superior and the inferior… Because of that, those who transcended those standards were given an unconventional reward for their efforts—Karma, the very basis of this world that was more absolute than even levels.

[You succeeded in meting out your revenge against a stronger foe. All stats have increased by 2. Low Rank Avenger is now Lv2. The duration of the skill increases.]

Overcoming the difference of even just one level was extremely difficult. Even if one possessed the Avenger skill, it was a karma that could only be achieved by risking one’s life.

If that was the case, what about fighting an individual two levels higher? Others would call such an act brash and never think about attempting it unless they had several lives. Even if they did have several lives, the fight would be akin to breaking a rock with an egg; very few would risk their precious lives to make the attempt.

[You have defeated a foe two levels higher than you! It is an achievement that has never been seen before in history. All stats have increased by 5. You have acquired the title 'He Who Conquers the Impossible'. Whenever you attempt to challenge the impossible and succeed, you will become stronger.]

However, an egg could still break a rock… What if that egg were extremely tough,...