Urban Plundering: I Corrupted The System!

Chapter 44 Pandora

Nestled deep in the rugged wilderness of the United States, far from tourist trails and Instagram-worthy lookouts, there was a mountain so remote it barely existed on maps. Locals whispered about it, calling it the "Silent Peak."

No one climbed it, no one camped near it. It wasn't cursed or haunted—it just seemed like the kind of place the world forgot.

And then, it was gone.

The mountain didn't explode per se. It didn't crumble into a landslide or erupt in some dramatic Hollywood-style disaster. It just… vanished. One second, it was there, looming over the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada range, its jagged silhouette untouched for centuries, standing like a sentinel of the wild. The next?

Nothing. Like a magician snapping their fingers.

The trees at its base now stretched into empty sky, their tops swaying in the breeze as if they hadn't just lost the shadow that had loomed over them for millennia. The ground beneath where it once stood was smooth, unnervingly clean, like someone had erased it with some kind of cosmic eraser.

No tremors. No warning. Just silence.

Whatever happened up there, it wasn't natural. It wasn't normal. And for those who dared to investigate, the mountain's disappearance would mark only the beginning of something far more terrifying.

What was left wasn't chaos or destruction—just a jagged, raw scar in the earth, steam rising lazily as if the ground was exhaling.

Then a woman stepped out of the mist, barefoot, her toes pressing into the soft, damp earth like she was feeling it for the first time. Her skin had this warm, pale sun-unkissed glow, and a fine layer of ash clung to her curves like some kind of warpaint.

She had this messy, wild hair—dark, thick, and tangled like it had been dragged through storms—and honestly, it just made her look more badass, like she owned the chaos around her.

Her eyes? Damn. Violet and sharp, like they could see straight through you, but there was this flicker of something else, too—curiosity, maybe. Like she was constantly trying to figure out what the hell this world was about.

Her body was unreal, like someone had sketched out the perfect form and then brought it to life. Long legs, thick thighs that could crush steel, and hips that had this sway to them, like they knew they were made to be noticed. Her waist dipped just enough to emphasize how her figure flowed, all smooth lines and subtle power.

Her breasts were full, high, and unapologetically firm and natural—like they were a part of the statement she made just by standing there. And yeah, her ass was the kind you'd think only existed in movies or dreams—round, firm, and made to catch glances.

Her lips were full and had this natural pout, like every word she'd say would be dipped in honey, but sharp enough to sting if you weren't ready for it. Her bare feet moved lightly, toes curling against the ground as if testing it, like she was both grounded and untouchable at the same time.

The whole vibe she gave off wasn't just beauty—it was danger, too. Like she was built for more than looking good. She was here to shake shit up, and there was no way anyone could stop her.

She didn't look around in awe or confusion. There was no dramatic gasp of freedom or curse against the heavens. She just... stood there, looking like someone waking up from a really bad nap.

Her fingers curled into a fist, testing strength she hadn't used in what felt like eons. A faint smirk tugged at her lips—satisfied, but tired and dangerous.

The raven was the first thing to greet her. It swooped down from nowhere, its feathers almost too black against the gray sky. It circled her once, twice, then perched on a broken pine stump nearby.

"Still here," she muttered, her voice hoarse, as if it hadn't been used in ages. She crouched low, running her fingers through the damp soil. It was warm, alive, and it felt... familiar. Her smirk grew softer, less like a villain and more like someone remembering something long gone.

She stood, brushing dirt off her palms, and started walking. Not toward anywhere in particular—just forward. The landscape stretched endlessly, rolling hills and distant forests, not a single soul in sight.

This place was desolate, forgotten. She liked that. No one would come looking here.

The raven hopped along the ground beside her, cawing like it had something important to say. She glanced down at it and shrugged. "Yeah, I get it. Not exactly the grand return you were hoping for, huh?"

The bird tilted its head like it was judging her.

Pandora rolled her eyes. "Alright, alright. I'll figure it out. Just… give me a minute, alright?"

As she moved, a breeze picked up, cool against her skin. It carried the faint smell of pine, wet earth, and distant rain. She inhaled deeply, letting the silence settle around her.

She stopped at the edge of a ridge, the view stretching wide and empty. The raven landed on her shoulder this time, silent for once.

"This world…" she murmured, her voice softer now.

Her gaze sharpened, just a little, she gave off a feeling of as if there was something out there waiting—she could feel it, like static in the air. But for now, she didn't move. Didn't rush. She just stood there, staring out at the horizon, taking in the world she hadn't seen in far too long but witnessed for so long unit now.

And then, without warning, she laughed—a short, dry chuckle that echoed through the emptiness.

"Well," she said, almost to herself, "guess it's time to see if I still got it."

Pandora started walking again, her figure fading into the misty distance. The raven cawed once, as if in agreement, before following her into the unknown.

Her awakening had slipped under the radar of even the gods themselves—a quiet resurgence of power that had grown unnoticed over time. Pandora had become that powerful, her presence now so profound it seemed to defy even divine awareness.

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