never encountered. Market stalls brimming with fresh produce lined the s

ugh the sky. Instead, only wagons laden with goods, pushed or pulled by hand, populated the streets. People traded with coins and notes, rather than relying on technology. It wa

remote land where society and technology are still primitive? But

specified where or how. I should have anticipated this from a b

e street, his hand instinctively clasping

rld, then everything I stored for my advancement as a mage is

to collect those items, the mythical beasts he had battled, n

sensing Raze’s distress, turned and no

family. The reality must be

t back a sob as he force

oss of everything he had worked

My entire purpose for being reborn was to exact revenge.

agic academy, being hailed a prodigy at five, defeating bul

e crumbled be

ald man with sweat pouring down his face as he pursued

and scabs, darted past Raze, closely followed by the la

s, felt the core within him ignite a

m his finger. In the sunlight, it was almost invisible, but it struck t

e child seemed starved. He ca

g, others offering assistance. Either way, the child ha

dure hunger,’ Raze though

ors. Beyond the wall, the building loomed majestically, its roof adorned with ancient tiles and dragon carvings.

safeguarding the doors. Beside the stone pillars stood two men clad in red

e Clan.’ The letters, patterns and lines fo

uild or a faction. What kind of world have I entered? I

—

given its sprawling nature with several structures scattered about and grand courtyards at either en

d already retreated to their slumber. Raze was tucked away in a corner

t a single bed, a table, and an oil lam

uander my mana. The struggles of a 1-star mage resurface. It would be optimal to bo

uccession. Moreover, the recent demise of his newfound family loomed large.

e a sanctuary of sorts, possessi

rating door revealed that the toilet was, in fact, a part of the single room. H

le!’ Raze heaved a sigh of resignation. ‘I endure

e. If he had been transported to this

d his reflection in the room’s mirro

devoid of wrinkles, aligning his age with late adol

ts, he appeared emaciated. His fingers grazed his hair, which, although mostly strai

for 5-star magic and underwent a forbidden procedure. It succeeded, albeit

y’s initial reacti

body not have white hair? Did my ar

s musings, followed by

xiety and curiosity about the current circumstances. We are eager to le

spect, despite being the sole survivor. Raze seized t

imately culminating in a fatal act of self-defense. Given the ubiquity of armed civilians

only the world and his location but also his age. This admissio

urmoil,” Sonny empathised. “Do y

l body retained scant memories, more akin to

behind him. It wasn’t long before he returned, this time with a teenage girl in

rey shirt and trousers – but her eyes, shado

nt of emotions flooded over him, and a sm

a sigh of relief. “It seems yo

r? Did he just

ust like when he had seen his parents. Memories, l

se, we found her trembling inside. The fact that you both made it out alive is

other, offered a timid smile. She appeared to be around the same age a

to his arm, her body leaning against his. Raze’s hea

ed, violently shaking off h

moments before welling up with tears. She quickly retreated

eart pounding. Witnessing her reactio

ill reacting to her… and my

ll terrified, Raze struggled to find

essed up in my head. I’ve kind of lost it an

omewhat apprehensive,

ly one left, her brother, is now a lunatic who yells at her

re and stood up. They both stood the

ardrobe, right?

t that his sister might be mute. However, as certain

? If she did and told people, there would be trouble… No, she must have seen nothing. Otherwis

oom, clapping his han

here you’ll be staying for now. I know it’s a tough situation, bu

pansive courtyard of the base. Raze trailed behind S

If you need anything or just want to talk, come visit me. Of cours

Charging towards them was another man, dressed identically to the one

stride, he closed the

e surmised. ‘So magic do

er, aiming directly for Raze. In his

ecause it would raise too many ques

man squarely in the chest and sending him hurtling through

ower, Raze was dumbfo

magic was that?

uzzled. “That wasn’t mag

ere battles were waged not just w