MTL - Porter of Two Worlds - Chapter 106 Impure motivation!

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance.Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others.Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide.As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both.In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

In childhood, they were neighbors. Xie Zhen always bullied Li Yu.

Qin Shou arrives in the world of monster movies and activates an anomalous creature synthesis system, embarking on a true journey of fighting monsters and leveling up.[Marine Iguana] + [Huge Size] + [Atomic Reactor] + [Humanoid Adjustment] = [Godzilla]Ding! Godzilla similarity ten percent, reward: Intelligence Development.[Chimpanzee] + [Huge Size] + [Intelligence Development] = [King Kong]Ding! King Kong similarity fifty percent, reward: King Kong Transformation Card x1.[Bull Head] + [Deer Antlers] + [Crocodile Mouth] + [Snake Body]…+ [Anti-gravity Device] = [Divine Dragon]Ding! Divine Dragon similarity ten percent, reward: Mechanical Heart.[Mechanical Heart] + [Mecha] + [Devouring Spineworm] + [Flip Phone] = [Masked Rider Faiz]Ding! Masked Rider similarity ten percent, reward: Light Energy Converter…………[Light Energy Converter] + [???] = [Ultraman Tiga]……Three hundred years ago, the king of monsters Godzilla and King Kong fought a century battle……Two hundred years ago, alien pioneers opened a dimensional gate……One hundred years ago, the Jurassic theme park became a land without an owner……New Century 120……

An AI calling itself Schema has assimilated earth into its system. As a consequence, everyone gained access to status screens, power-ups, and skills. This AI turned these concepts from fiction to fact. It's easy to become intoxicated with leveling up and becoming stronger. To some, it's too good to be true like living out a dream.

For Daniel, however, it's closer to a nightmare.

He's in a bit of a predicament. Cracks in our dimensional fabric have unleashed terrifying beasts from dark, abyssal places. Schema organizes these cracks into dungeons, giving the native species of the planet a chance to fight back. Daniel finds himself trapped in one of these dungeons. Not long after, he discovers there's only one way out.