God Eater Sequence: The Devourer

It seems that, just as he had guessed earlier, consuming gods could only enhance his own strength but couldn't satiate his hunger.

Destruction and absorption appeared to be two completely different matters, and at present, Qin Siyang, as a [Gluttonous One], couldn't explain them all in one go.

Even though his stomach was growling, he still decided to finish eating all the divine remnants in the trash bin first.

The disappearance of the divine remnants in the trash bin could likely attract attention. If someone with ill intentions discovered it and decided to stake out this place next time, that would be troublesome.

Quickly cleaning up the divine remnants was the top priority.

Qin Siyang sped up his movements and continued to crouch by the trash can, devouring ravenously.

Finally, after more than an hour, he swallowed all thirty-plus divine remnants here. His overall strength and condition had undergone a qualitative transformation.

But he couldn't afford to dwell on experiencing this brand-new body.

After leaving the trash bin, he found a puddle nearby and washed the bloodstains off his hands and face. Without any hesitation, he swiftly left the area and headed home.

To avoid drawing attention, he deliberately pulled up the hood of his sweatshirt, hiding his head in its shadow.

Everything else could wait until he got home.

The changes in his body were extremely noticeable. A journey that usually took two hours was completed in one, and he didn't even feel tired.

Although the time had been cut in half, his mental exhaustion had doubled. Due to the weight on his mind, the journey felt especially long—almost as if an entire day had passed.

By the time he arrived home, he felt utterly drained, as if he had worked all day. Collapsing onto his makeshift sofa made of cardboard boxes, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Mission complete."

It was nighttime now, and his stomach was rumbling with hunger.

As soon as he closed the door, he immediately opened his backpack and grabbed a serving of six-eyed longfish rice to fill his stomach.

The moment he took a bite, Qin Siyang's brows furrowed, and he revealed a look of disgust.

"The cafeteria food is as awful as ever. Honestly, it's barely better than swallowing divine remnants raw. If divine remnants could actually fill my stomach, I wouldn't even want to touch this cafeteria food."

Despite his complaints, Qin Siyang still obediently finished his meal and tossed the empty container into the sink.

On normal days, he would wash the container after eating. But since tomorrow was the weekend and he wouldn't need to take the lunchbox back to school, he could afford to be a little lazy.

This small indulgence was a tiny weekend relaxation.

Qin Siyang burped, then poured himself a cup of hot water to aid digestion.

But as he placed the kettle back down, he miscalculated, and it slipped off the table, about to hit the floor.

In Qin Siyang's eyes, the falling kettle seemed to slow down as if in slow motion. He could clearly see the entire process of its descent, even the way the splashing water wobbled mid-air before falling.

He reached out and effortlessly caught the kettle.

"I feel like I've gotten a lot more agile. My perception has also sharpened. This is such a fascinating experience."

He placed the kettle back on the table, but before he could marvel at it, he noticed a deep handprint on its surface, startling him again.

"Did I do this? My strength has increased too?"

He tried gripping the kettle again and applied a bit of force. At first, it didn't change shape. But when he consciously thought about deforming it, the kettle's shape altered instantly.

"And I can control my strength at will?"

But just now, he hadn't intended to use any force. So why had the kettle deformed when he caught it?

Perhaps subconscious actions could also trigger his strength.

He wasn't sure whether these changes and enhancements were common among Sequence holders or if they were unique effects of his own Sequence.

Right now, he was completely broke and had no way to log into the [Godslayer Camp] forum at an internet café to look up related information.

He recalled that the forum had mentioned that one could visit the Sequence Ability Management Bureau to learn more, but entry required proof of being a Sequence holder.

He had no intention of revealing his Sequence ability changes for the time being. At the very least, he needed a basic understanding of his powers before making any decisions.

Thus, [Godslayer Camp] remained his only source of information.

However, to access [Godslayer Camp], he needed an internet-connected computer or phone—both of which were luxury items for him. The cost of a single computer could sustain him for a month, not to mention the additional expenses of electricity and internet fees, which together amounted to an astronomical sum.

His only option was the internet café. But even the fee of ten copper coins for half an hour was a huge sum for him.

In the impoverished outskirts of the Safe Zone where Qin Siyang lived, even adults fought tooth and nail for jobs, so there weren't any work opportunities for students.

The only way to earn money was through a part-time job at the school library, which paid ten copper coins per week.

Fortunately, Teacher Zhu from the library understood Qin Siyang's circumstances and specially reserved the only library assistant position for him.

"Oh well, even though the money comes slowly, it's better than nothing."

Once school resumed next week, he would continue helping out at the library.

Qin Siyang walked to the window, gazing at the vast darkness beyond the curtains and the countless gods wandering between heaven and earth. A smirk appeared on his lips.

"If I could eat them all, I wonder how powerful I'd become."

Today had been incredibly fulfilling, and for the first time since he was born into this world, Qin Siyang felt hope.

He was beginning to believe that he was the chosen one in this world.

Qin Siyang washed his dust-stained jacket, took a cold shower, and went to bed.

That night, he slept soundly. Even his dreams were no longer of wandering alone in an endless wasteland but of the glorious future that awaited him as a Sequence holder.

———

The next morning, when he woke up, he looked at his strong arms and legs, his face still full of joy.

He had indeed grown stronger.

"What should I eat today? Should I go back to that trash bin and look for more divine remnants?"

The moment the thought emerged, Qin Siyang dismissed it.

The disappearance of divine remnants in the trash bin near Exit 114514 had had an entire night to spread. By now, it might have already drawn attention.

He couldn't risk going back.

After thinking for a while, he smacked his forehead.

"Fire once, then change positions. If I can't go to that trash bin near the Safe Zone exit, I'll just find another one."

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