Harem Stealer: Reborn with the God-Tier Sharing System novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Shadow

Chapter 17: Shadow

A swirling space gate shimmered in front of Noah, its colors shifting in an endless spectrum—beautiful yet ominous.

Unlike normal dungeon gates, which could be cleared multiple times, this one was different. A one-time dungeon. Once conquered, it would vanish forever. It's more dangerous but also more rewarding.

It was classified as C-rank.

And yet, Noah stood there unbothered.

He clicked his tongue. "Truly, my mother has issues."

Around him, a squad of knights and mages in Weaverheart insignia—a feline surrounded by flurries of snow—stood in formation. His mother had only allowed him to enter this dungeon under heavy protection.

But he couldn't have that.

"You will all stay here. Only Ester will accompany me." His voice was calm, firm.

The reaction was immediate.

"Young master, please reconsider—" A knight stepped forward, his voice laced with desperation.

"We promise not to interfere. Just let us keep our distance and intervene only if necessary," a female mage added, her deep blue hair swaying as she pleaded.

They weren't just concerned about Noah's safety. They knew. If anything happened to him, their fates would be sealed in ice.

And Noah knew that too.

But this wasn't about them. This was about him.

'I need to use my unique talent... and no one else can see it.'

His gaze flickered to his shadow.

'I'll have to ensure Ester's absolute loyalty too. But how?'

A soul contract? No. Too many loopholes. We never know. This world is unpredictable and his secret couldn't afford any risks.

"System, any suggestions?"

[Make her affection reach 100%.]

Noah raised a brow. "Why 100%?"

[At 100%, a person will be absolutely loyal. Their priority will be you—above all else.]

'Interesting... And where is she now?'

[Ester — 85%]

[Note: She finds peace in your shadow. She finds comfort in your shadow. But she believes she will always be just that—your shadow.]

Noah smirked. You want to be more than just my shadow?

He smiled softly.

His amusement faded as he turned back to the knights and mages still desperately trying to argue.

"You don't need to bother. My decision is final."

They stiffened.

"Didn't my mother tell you to make sure nothing happens to me?" Noah tilted his head, smiling.

"What a coincidence. Making sure nothing enters this gate... is also ensuring nothing happens to me, isn't it?"

And with that, he stepped through the gate.

The knights stood frozen.

"...Did we just sign our own deaths?" one whispered. _{freeωebnovēl.c૦m}

"...I hope you wrote your will," another muttered.

...

Inside the Dungeon

Noah landed in a dense forest, towering trees stretching endlessly into the sky.

This dungeon housed wolves. And clearing it meant one thing:

Exterminate them all along with the boss monster.

"Ester, how many ahead?" Noah asked.

A whisper came from his shadow. "D-rank wolves, with some at C-rank. Just ahead."

He nodded. "No plan needed."

With a sudden burst of speed, he shot forward, wind tearing past him.

Then, he spoke.

"Ester, you've been with me for a month now."

"...Yes, young master."