Everyone Thought He Was Just a Kid Until He CLAPS Monsters With Legendary Power | Anime Recap

Everyone Thought He Was Just a Kid Until He CLAPS Monsters With Legendary Power | Anime Recap

Everyone thinks he’s just a powerless village boy. But one day, he becomes the greatest king in history. Long ago, a man named Gray rose from nothing, an orphan who conquered the entire world. No one could stop him. Those who tried were erased without mercy. And yet, with all the power in the world, he felt something missing. He was completely alone. Then one day, he’s drowning. In a bottomless sea, a voice echoes in the dark, telling him to seek the light in his next life. At that moment, he understands he has died. But in the very next instant, he opens his eyes. In a dimly lit room, two strangers lean over him, smiling. They call him Arthur. They whisper about how much their son looks like them. He has no idea who these people are or where he is. But one thing is clear. He’s been reborn, and he still remembers everything. All the knowledge, all the memories, all the power from his past life. Now the mighty king is just a helpless infant. He can’t even move properly. Can’t speak. Can’t stop his parents from changing his diapers. For the great King Gray, this is humiliation. Then one day, Arthur sees something strange. His father uses magic to boost his strength. With one punch, he plows the earth. Then his mother heals the wounds with a gentle touch. Arthur is stunned. This isn’t Earth. This is a world with magic. Soon he learns the truth. His father is an adventurer, a man who hunts monsters with friends. And in this world, everyone carries weapons. It’s dangerous, unpredictable. Arthur knows he must grow stronger as soon as possible, so he can survive. Unfortunately, that day is still far away. Right now, he’s just a baby, one who falls asleep the moment his mother sings a lullaby. At first, it frustrates him. But soon, he learns to enjoy it because in his past life, he could never sleep peacefully. There were always assassins, always threats, even in the dark. Now, for the first time, he feels safe. A few months pass. Arthur begins crawling around the house. Sometimes he pretends to be asleep. Once his mother leaves, he sneaks into their library. There he starts reading, searching for anything about this world. He discovers the continent they live on is bordered by two kingdoms. To the south, a country of dwarves. To the north, a land of elves. Humans rule the central region. A monarchy just like his past world. But here, the throne is passed peacefully. From father to son, no bloodshed, no battles for succession. Arthur turns the page and finds a book on magic. That’s when it clicks. Magic is the reason this world lags behind in science. According to the book, only about 1% of people can use it, and their potential is mostly inherited from their parents. There are two types of magic users. Augmeners, who channel mana to boost their bodies and fight up close, and conjurers, who release mana outside their bodies like sorcerers. Arthur realizes his father is an augment, but his mother, she’s something else. Her healing abilities don’t match typical conjurers. He pushes that thought aside and keeps reading. eager to learn how to become a mage. The book explains, “To use magic, one must have a magic core. It forms by gathering mana and condensing it into a single point inside the body. For most people, that only happens after puberty. Even then, it takes years to strengthen the core. But Arthur already knows a similar technique. In his past life, he could control his body’s internal energy called Kai. Forming a Kai core was no different than forming a manacore. So he starts. He focuses his mana, centers it deep within his body. If he can form the core early, he can start getting stronger right away. But just as he’s about to succeed, his mother walks in. She scoops him up and takes him back to bed. Two years pass in a flash. One morning, while his mother writes in her diary, Arthur sneaks outside. There, he trains in swordsmanship with his dad. He grips a wooden stick and swings it like a blade. But the moment his mom sees him, she explodes in anger, she scolds her husband for teaching a toddler to fight. Arthur sigh. This isn’t the first time. By now, he knows the truth. In this house, his mother runs everything. Still, he enjoys the peace. Sometimes, she takes him to the nearby city, and every visit fills Arthur with excitement. He watches everything closely. From the way people dress to the strange tools and weapons of this world. Every detail adds to his growing knowledge. But more than anything, Arthur is curious about magic. And every trip to the city gives him a chance to witness it up close. Outside those visits, he lives a quiet life with his parents. Though he’s still uncomfortable, trapped in the body of a child. That feeling slowly begins to fade. Because here, life is peaceful. His parents care for him. They give him warmth, love, security. It reminds him of the orphanage in his past life. Back then, he wished for a family, but that wish never came true. Now, he has one. One day, Arthur sees his father practicing magic. He’s excited, ready to observe and learn, but all he sees is a few rocks rise from the ground. Nothing more. Arthur frowns. Using hands would be faster. But then his mother steps in. She tells him that wasn’t his father’s best. Not even close. And this time his father tries again. He closes his eyes, channels his mana, and strikes. The ground shakes. Dust erupts. Power surges through the air. Arthur watches in awe. Now he’s impressed. His mother smiles. She’s certain that one day Arthur will become a strong warrior, too. Arthur wants to try it now. right away, but his mom gently scoops him up. It’s nap time. As they walk back toward the bedroom, they pass by the library. Arthur looks up and pleads. He wants to read. She says no firmly, but then he gives her that look innocent, adorable. She sigh and gives in. She leaves him alone with the books, then steps outside to join her husband. Arthur wastes no time. He closes his eyes and begins. For 2 years, he’s been trying to form a manacore. And now he’s on the brink of a breakthrough. His body glows. Energy surges inward. Then a flash. His manacore forms. And in that instant, a massive explosion erupts. The shock wave shatters the house. Arthur’s father leaps forward, shielding his wife, but gets injured in the blast. Both parents panic. They rush inside, terrified of what they might find. But then they stop. Their eyes widen. Arthur is floating in midair, bathed in golden light. He looks at them and smirks. He says it. He can finally use magic. He descends to the ground, steps forward proudly, but then debris from the shattered roof crashes down above him. Arthur freezes. This could be the end. But before the rubble hits, both parents throw themselves forward, shielding their son. Only then does Arthur understand. His parents will always risk everything to keep him safe. But then his parents begin to cry. Arthur stares confused. In his past life, he never saw anything like this. Not even the other parents at the orphanage. They only ever showed pride or disappointment. This feeling, it’s unfamiliar, warm, overwhelming, and suddenly Arthur cries too. He clings to his mother. Instinctively, for the first time, he feels what it means to be loved. A few years pass. Arthur is now a young boy, no longer a toddler, and today he’s training in the garden with his father, Reynold. They stand face to face. Reynold holds out a pair of gloves, his prized ones, but Arthur shakes his head. He knows he’s not ready. Not yet. He grabs a wooden sword instead. His father does the same. Then Arthur charges forward. Three swift strikes, one after another, but Reynold blocks them all effortlessly. Arthur narrows his eyes. He sees it. His father is using mana to reinforce his weapon. So Arthur does the same. He pours his own mana into the wooden blade and dashes in once again. This time his strike connects. His father’s stick snaps in too. Reynold blinks, stunned. Arthur grins. “My woods better than yours,” he says, smug. Reynold chuckles, then counters. Stamina matters more, but inside he knows. Arthur is a prodigy. That night, he brings it up with Alice. He wants to send Arthur away to study under a real tutor, but Alice refuses. She won’t let her little boy be taken away. Not yet. He’s only four. Reynold insists even at just 4 years old, Arthur’s mana core is stronger than his, which means he needs a real warrior to train him. But before they can decide, Arthur speaks up. He says they should all go together, even if it sounds like a pretty dumb idea. Surprisingly, both parents agree. Maybe because inflation hasn’t hit their fantasy world yet. A few days later, Reynold and Alice’s former party arrives to join the trip. Arthur introduces himself to everyone. There’s Adam, the leader, Angela, bigger than most men and twice as strong. Durr, just a pretty average-looking guy. Helen, the silent archer, and Jasmine, the dagger wielding wild card, who keeps sideeying Arthur like he stole something. The group sets off and Arthur quickly realizes something. This world still uses carriages. No air ubers, no portals, just bumpy wooden wagons. Later, they stop for a meal in the forest. But the moment food hits the air, wolves strike. Massive beasts charge from the trees, drawn by the smell. Without hesitation, Jasmine leaps into action. Two daggers, one breath, and she’s already slashing wolves like she’s done this forever. Reynold joins the fight, then Adam, then Helen. Blades flash, arrows fly, wolves fall, and Arthur just watches. Still just a boy, still too small to fight, but learning every moment. Meanwhile, Dur and Angela unleash their magic. With a single spell, they annihilate the rest of the wolves. That night, the party feasts on roasted monster meat. But Alice notices something. Reynold’s arm, still bleeding. She kneels beside him and begins to heal. Suddenly, everyone stands. Weapons drawn, eyes sharp. They form a protective circle around Alice. Arthur is confused until he learns the truth. Alice isn’t just a mage. She’s a healer, a real one. And healing magic in this world is extremely rare. So rare, it makes her a target. That’s why they move to the countryside to hide, to survive. Luckily, the magic works. Reynolds wound closes. No harm done. But Adam suddenly stands. He says he needs a little warm up and asks Arthur to spar. Arthur agrees. Adam wraps his spearhead in cloth just in case. The two face off, weapons charged with mana. And then before Adam can move, Arthur vanishes. A burst of light, then silence. He reappears behind Adam, fast as lightning. A child, but already this fast. Adam’s eyes widen. He didn’t see that coming. But then Arthur slips just for a second. That’s all Adam needs to react. In a flash, the spar turns into a clash. Back and forth. Blow after blow. Their mana charged weapons collide. Everyone watches, eyes wide. They can’t believe how fast Arthur moves, but then a misstep. Arthur’s light body gets thrown into the air. He’s flying helpless. Angela reacts instantly, lifting her hand. A burst of wind magic softens his fall. Arthur lands safely. But the moment he hits the ground, the scolding begins. Everyone turns to Adam. You went too far. He’s just a kid. Adam tries to explain. Says the kid is too strong, but no one’s buying it. Jasmine though, she’s intrigued. She steps forward, eyes locked on Arthur. She asks him what kind of techniques was he using? Where did he learn to move like that? Days pass. Arthur trains, eats, sleeps, then trains again. He learned spear techniques from Adam, push-ups from Reynold, archery from Helen, and sprinting from Jasmine. She calls it Yusan Bolt style. And she seems to really enjoy teaching him so much so she tries to bribe him into coming to her diddy party with a tiny sword coated in baby oil. But before things get too weird, Alice calls him back. No cooking the child, she says. The journey resumes. They board the carriages again, but soon they’re forced to stop. Something’s wrong. Something unexpected. Suddenly, a barrage of arrows fills the sky. Arthur realizes it instantly. They’re under attack. Bandits. Dur and Adam leap in front of the carts. Angela raises her hand. A gust of wind magic sweeps the arrows away. Arthur peaks outside. They’re surrounded. Bandits from every side. The bandit leader steps forward. Ugly scarred. He grins. Orders his men not to harm Alice or Arthur. The rest. Get rid of them, he says. They’ll fetch a high price. The bandits cheer, then charge. But Reynolds party stands firm. The battlefield erupts. One by one, the bandits fall. Arthur watches. He knows individually his side is stronger. But the problem is the numbers. More bandits flood in. Relentless. Wave after wave. The party grows tired. Each swing heavier than the last. Then the bandit leader lunges. He slams Reynold straight into Arthur’s cart. Wood cracks, splinters fly, the cart shatters. Alice rushes in, but Reynold stops her. No magic, he warns. Not now. He forces himself up, turns to Arthur, his voice sharp, urgent. Take your mother somewhere safe. Arthur clenches his fists. I can fight, he says. I’m strong enough. But Reynold yells back. Use that strength to protect her. Then he says it. She’s carrying a child. Arthur hesitates for a moment. When did they even have time to make a baby, but there’s no time to think. He grabs Alice and runs. The bandit leader charges after them, but Reynold intercepts him, forcing a clash that stops the chase cold. Arthur keeps running, but ahead more enemies. They block his path, closing in fast. Then, one by one, they fall. Durr, Angela, Adam each takes down a bandit with precision. Arthur nods, grateful. He keeps moving. Suddenly, a blast of wind from above. A mage ambushes them. Arthur reacts in an instant. He pushes Alice away. Takes the full force of the spell. His body is lifted into the air. Thrown over the edge of a cliff, falling fast, but he’s not done. He draws his knife, ties it to a rope midfall. He hurls it back straight at the mage. It lands. The enemy is yanked down with him, dragged over the cliff side. Above. Dur and Angela rush forward. Magic circles glow beneath their feet. Alice screams, her voice breaking as she calls Arthur’s name, but Arthur feels calm, floating in the air, weightless. A strange peace surrounds him. He wonders, “Is this what happiness feels like?” Then tears well up, not from fear, not from pain, but from something deeper, a realization. He was going to be a big brother. Life had just been taken from him. But as Arthur opens his eyes after the fall, he realizes he’s still alive. He looks around, dazed, trying to understand where he is. Then suddenly, the ground beneath him begins to shake. Something enormous is approaching. Arthur struggles to get up, and what he sees terrifies him. A demon, huge and fearsome, and it calls him by name. Arthur’s heart pounds, but he won’t back down. He charges at the demon, ready to fight, but she simply flicks him away. He crashes down, then forces himself to stand again. The demon watches him calmly. She says he still has a lot to learn, then adds she’s not his enemy. Arthur doesn’t understand a thing, but before he can ask, she starts picking fruit from the trees. She says if he wants answers, he’ll need to eat first. Arthur hesitates, then gives in. He quickly finishes the fruit, then asks, “Are his parents okay?” The demon shows him a vision, the path where they were attacked. Dead bandits lie scattered, but his parents are safe. She tells him they survived. They left days ago and continued their journey. Relief hits Arthur like a wave. He’s overwhelmed and tears fall. Then he asks for her name so he can thank her properly. She smiles and says her name is Sylvia. A few days pass. Arthur remains in Sylvia’s cave, eating fruit to stay alive while his injuries slowly heal. He wants to return to his parents. The sooner the better. But Sylvia warns him. It won’t be easy. The forest between them is crawling with monsters and outlaws. Still, she has another way. A way to reunite Arthur with his family. But it won’t be quick. She must create a tier in the fabric of space and time. It will take time and focus. Arthur accepts this. While she works on the portal, he trains. Over time, he comes to understand her. Though Sylvia looks like a demon, she’s nothing like one. She’s kind, she’s patient, and somehow she cares deeply for him. One day, while Arthur is working on his mana, Sylvia approaches. She decides to teach him something new, a technique humans don’t know. She raises her hand and gathers mana from the air, then forms it into a glowing orb. Arthur stares in awe. He’s never seen anything like it, Sylvia explains. Most humans think they must choose. gather mana or use it. But nature doesn’t follow that rule. Some creatures can do both at once. She offers to teach it to him. But first, she asks him a question. What will he do with his strength once he becomes powerful? Arthur thinks carefully, then declares he’ll destroy anyone who tries to hurt his people. Sylvia’s smile fades without a word. She flicks him away. Arthur gets angry, but Sylvia stays calm. She says he’s failed. She won’t teach that skill to someone obsessed with violence. Arthur is stunned. That’s all he’s ever known. In his past life, strength meant survival. Power meant killing your enemies. But then Sylvia asks him something else. Does he enjoy it? Thinking about violence all the time, Arthur doesn’t answer. Silence falls between them. Then softly, Sylvia tells him. Strength can serve many purposes. It doesn’t have to feed on rage. She doesn’t want him, wasting his life on hate. Her words strike something deep in Arthur. It feels as if Sylvia knows everything about his past life. Then softly, she asks him again, “What will you do once you grow stronger?” This time, Arthur answers differently. He says, “He’ll protect the people he loves.” Sylvia smiles. She’s satisfied. And so, she begins to teach him how to use magic by drawing mana straight from the air. Arthur picks it up quickly. Almost too quickly. Excited, he runs to show her. But just as he approaches, she blasts him into the cave wall. Rocks fall. Dust rises. Arthur’s buried. Stunned and confused. Then he hears her voice. Not allowed, but in his mind. Don’t make a sound. Moments later, another demon arrives. He looks like Sylvia, but colder, harsher. He tells her to return with him. She refuses, so he attacks. A blast of energy flies toward her. Arthur watches in panic, but Sylvia doesn’t waver. She rises calmly and unleashes her power. Her demon form breaks apart, revealing something ancient, something majestic, a white dragon. With a roar, she fires a radiant beam. The demon blocks it barely. He warns her. Using that power will cost her dearly. But Sylvia doesn’t hesitate, she says. She has no regrets. Still, the demon cancels her attack and counters with a barrage of dark energy. Explosions rock the cave. Some blasts strike near Arthur. Sylvia turns her attention just for a moment to make sure he’s still alive. That’s all it takes. The demon lands a crushing blow. She falls. She realizes Arthur is in danger because of her. And in that moment, she makes a choice. She uses everything she has to freeze time. The world stands still. Then she calls out to him one last time. Go home, Arthur. She opens the portal, tearing space and time apart. It won’t take him directly to his family, but it will take him far enough. Now he’s strong enough to survive. Strong enough to find them. Arthur realizes Sylvia is sacrificing herself for him, and it breaks his heart, but Sylvia stays calm. She makes him promise to use his strength to protect those he loves. Then she gives him two parting gifts, a crystal egg and a single feather. She asks him, “Take good care of them.” Then suddenly she leans in and kisses him. Golden tattoos appear engraved into both his arms. Sylvia tells him he’ll understand their meaning when the time is right. But for now, it’s goodbye. Then she admits something. The portal didn’t actually take days to prepare. She delayed it on purpose because she enjoyed the time they shared. Arthur begins to cry. He realizes he’s not strong enough to protect her yet, even though he promised to protect the people he loves. But Sylvia tells him, “This moment is different. Their promise doesn’t apply here.” She urges him to go. Arthur says he doesn’t care if she’s a dragon or a demon. To him, she’s family, and family is never left behind. Sylvia smiles sadly. She reminds him he already has a mother. Arthur thinks for a moment, then says he’ll call her grandma. The dragon tears up for a moment. Neither of them speaks, then gently. Sylvia nudges him toward the portal. Arthur takes the egg and the feather. Just as he turns back to say a final goodbye, the portal pulls him in. He’s gone. And in the silence that follows, Sylvia releases her power. Time returns to normal. Immediately hit by the demon’s attack. She crashes to the ground. He walks toward her, confident that it’s over. But Sylvia pulls a fast one. With her last ounce of strength, she blasts him point blank. A surge of pure mana. Meanwhile, Arthur travels through the portal. In that space between worlds, he hears her voice again. Sylvia, she tells him it’s okay to be sad, but he must turn that sadness into happiness. One day, Arthur says he can’t. Not yet. But Sylvia believes in him. She says he will do it because he was the strongest king in history. Arthur’s eyes widen. She knows. She knows about his past life. He wants to ask her, “Was it you? Were you the one who brought me here?” But before he can speak, the portal ends. Arthur steps into a new world. Tears still on his face. He places the crystal egg carefully into his pouch. Then he looks around. A dense forest, dark, full of danger. Suddenly, a scream, a girl’s voice. Arthur leaps into the trees. Silent, fast. He follows the sound and finds a group of bandits. They’ve captured an elf girl, laughing about the money they’ll get by selling her off to Epstein Island. Arthur clenches his fists. It reminds him of the ambush, the pain, the fear. But this time, he doesn’t let rage take over. He made a promise to Sylvia. So instead of charging in, he waits. He watches and decides to follow them because those men will lead him to the nearest human settlement. That evening, the bandits stop to rest. They laugh and talk about having fun with the girl before selling her. That’s where Arthur draws the line. Quietly, he begins gathering mana. He notices something strange. The bandits are controlling wild beasts using glowing magical colors. He picks up some nearby nuts and throws them at the monsters. The beasts go alert, then start howling, loud, wild. The bandits panic. That noise could attract other monsters. One of them rushes over, trying to beat the beasts into submission. Arthur was waiting. He forms a mana blade around his hand, then slips behind the man. One clean slash, and the bandit drops. Arthur takes his knife, but then another bandit arrives. Arthur stabs him before he can make a sound, but he’s already feeling it. His body lacks the stamina to keep this up, before he can rest. A third bandit comes looking. Arthur strikes again, but only hits his leg. The man shouts, “Be careful. There’s a young mage.” A fourth bandit steps forward. Grinning, “A kid who can use magic? He’ll be worth a fortune.” He drops his sword and channels magic into his claws. With one leap, he smashes the ground beneath them. Arthur dodges barely, then tries to counter with a kick, but the bandits faster. Arthur throws the knife tied to a thread, but the seasoned fighter catches it and charges. He kicks the boy hard, slamming him to the ground, then grabs him, lifting him upside down, but Arthur grits his teeth. He channels fire magic right into the man’s leg. The bandit screams and lets him go. Before the bandit can recover, Arthur throws the knife again. This time, he swings it around the man’s neck, leaving no room to dodge. The blade pierces his forehead. Arthur then takes care of the final bandit and frees the elf girl. She reminds him of someone from his past. He quickly snaps out of it and tells her that she’s free to go home, but she notices his injuries and grows concerned. Arthur assures her it’s nothing serious, then covers the corpses so she won’t see the horrifying sight. Still, she’s curious about them. So, he tells her they met with an accident and won’t bother her anymore. Arthur finds some luggage in the carriage and tells her to go, but she grabs his hand, too scared to be alone, she begs him to take her along. Arthur gives in and allows it. He then looks at the enslaved monsters and decides to put them out of their misery. Freeing them doesn’t seem like a good idea, but the elf girl has her own thoughts. She wants to release the horned wolves because elves respect all life forms. If she doesn’t free them, they’ll die. Arthur warns her against it, but she’s confident the monsters won’t attack. She sets them free and the monsters walk away peacefully. Arthur watches, surprised by her connection with nature. He decides to take her home. They stop for a break and he learns her name is Tesa. He cooks some food and tells her to eat even if she’s not hungry. It will help her regain strength. Those words remind him of Sylvia. Tesha fusses about the food because it doesn’t taste good. She demands to eat something sweet. Arthur thinks he should learn from her how to pretend how to act like a normal child because she’s the first kid his age he has ever met. They continue their journey searching for the elven village. Tess asks him what he’s doing out here. He tells her he got separated from his parents. The path takes longer than Arthur expected. During the walk, Tess talks about her home. Arthur listens and slowly realizes how different elven life is from humans. Suddenly, he senses something. A horned wolf trailing behind them. He prepares to kill it. That night, Arthur tells Tess to sleep inside the tent. He stays outside, keeping watch. While the forest stays quiet, he pulls out the crystal egg Sylvia gave him. He stares at it, wondering what it really is. Then, Tess calls out. She asks him to come into the tent. She promises to keep it a secret from her family that he slept beside her. Arthur refuses. He says he’s fine outside, but it doesn’t take long. He realizes she’s afraid of sleeping alone, so he agrees and joins her in the tent. Inside, Tess makes a bold accusation. She says all humans are perverts with many wives. Arthur only wishes that were true. She tells him her grandfather said so. Arthur explains that only nobles can afford that many wives, but Tess falls asleep. Before he finishes the next day, they continue their journey. Tess grows more comfortable around Arthur and Arthur starts to feel annoyed. He wants to move faster. He wants to find his family. But then another problem, a sharp pain. It shoots through his mana core. He becomes too weak. He can’t even walk. Tess runs into the forest hoping to find herbs that can help. Arthur sits alone, enduring the pain. Then the horned wolf appears, the same one he freed earlier. Arthur freezes. He thinks the monster chose this moment to attack. When he’s at his weakest, and just then, Tess returns with the herbs. Arthur warns her. He tells her to stay back. The monster is here. But instead of attacking, the beast drops a dead boar on the ground, then walks away into the forest. Arthur doesn’t understand, but Tess is thrilled. She says the horned wolf must be returning the favor for sparing its life. They cook the meat and Arthur feels stronger after eating. Then Tess admits she didn’t find any herbs, but she picked some mushrooms that women in her village eat all the time. Arthur eats them without thinking. Soon after, he regrets it. a terrible case of diarrhea. Later, they return to the tent. Tess begins talking again, telling Arthur the stories her grandfather told her about the human and dwarf kingdoms. She says she wants to see them someday, but she can’t. Those places are filled with bad people, and outsiders are never allowed. Into the elven village, Arthur barely hears her words. Fatigue creeps in and pulls him into sleep. By morning, the pain returns, but this time he pushes through it because the elven village is finally close. Tess says they’re already friends now, but Arthur doesn’t know how to respond. He’s never had a friend. An awkward silence settles between them. Then a memory resurfaces. The only person he ever considered a friend in his old life. And how he killed her when suddenly Tess starts screaming with excitement. She seen it. the door to the elf village. Arthur looks up and is stunned. Tess holds out her hand, smiling, telling him to come with her. He takes it and follows her into the village of elves, but the moment they enter, a group of guards rush toward them. They sense an intruder. Arthur freezes. He doesn’t even understand what’s happening. The guards grab him and restrain him without warning. He turns to Tess, but her eyes look distant. She doesn’t say a word and that silence cuts deep. Arthur begins to panic. He remembers how she called him a friend. But now it feels like that meant nothing. He realizes he trusted her too quickly. Words can be empty when it matters most. As the guards prepare to strike, Arthur braces for death. But then Tess finally moves. She rushes forward, shouting for them to stop. But the guards don’t listen. They say Arthur is dangerous, a human who must be eliminated. Before he can do any harm, Tess shouts again, saying Arthur is her friend and he saved her life. But the guards ignore her. Instead, one of them accuses Arthur of brainwashing her. And just then, a deep commanding voice echoes through the air. Shut up. Suddenly, a portal opens in front of them. An old elf steps out. He tells the soldiers, “Let the boy go.” Immediately, Tess runs to Arthur. checking if he’s all right, then lashes out at the guards for threatening him. The old elf turns to her, his voice calm. He says their reaction was fair. After all, a human just walked into their kingdom with the missing princess. Arthur freezes. Princess. The elf introduces himself, Vyian, former king of the elves. He thanks Arthur for saving his granddaughter and the princess of their kingdom. Arthur’s stunned. He stares at Tess. this dummy is a princess. Tess just smiles smugly. Virian asks her if she didn’t tell her friend about her royal status. Tess insists she did, but Arthur knows. She definitely didn’t. Just then, her parents arrive. Tess runs into their arms. Her father glares at Arthur. Without hesitation, he orders the guards to kill him. Arthur braces for the worst again, but Vyian steps in. Despite being human, Arthur saved Tess and escorted her all the way home. Tess speaks up too. She demands her father let Arthur come with them to the castle. Cornered, her father reluctantly agrees. Virian tells Arthur they’ll need to have a chat. Soon, Arthur nods, but senses something strange, a powerful aura surrounding the old elf. Tess grabs his hand and runs off, dragging him through the city. Arthur can’t help but stare. This place is stunning, but the eyes watching him are not welcoming. The elves glare at him with hate. Centuries of war etched into their stares. Arthur shrugs it off. But what really unsettles him was the look in Tessa’s eyes earlier when he begged for her help. That cold silence and this pain in his chest. It keeps returning. He decides from now on he’ll be more careful. Soon they reach the castle and Tess immediately goes full princess mode. She tells all the maids treat Arthur like royalty. Serve him everything they’ve got. She even starts planning his entire stay at her place, but Arthur feels uneasy. Before anything else, he thinks he should talk to her parents about their journey. They agree and invite him to speak. But first, Tess pulls him into a seat at the table, orders tea and snacks like it’s a full banquet. Arthur sits there wondering, “Is this even okay? A human being treated like this.” In the elf kingdom, Tessa’s father finally speaks. He introduces himself as Aldwin and his wife, Muriel. Arthur greets them properly with full manners and respect. Alwin surprised. Despite the boy’s poor background, his manners are noble. Then Arthur begins recounting what happened, how he rescued Tess from the slave traders. As he speaks, the family grows enraged. They curse the humans for such cruelty. But Arthur quickly corrects them. Don’t blame the entire race. Blame the profession. The room falls silent. Virian steps forward, asking Arthur how he managed to save her. Arthur reveals he’s a mage. The room explodes. The king struggles to believe it. The soldiers outright mock him. No way a human kid defeated armed slave traders. They accuse him of tricking Tess again, but Virion raises his hand, tells them to stay back. No more outbursts unless ordered. Tess speaks up. She defends Arthur, tells them everything. She heard the slave trader say. Her mother pulls her in and hugs her tightly. And then finally, her father looks at Arthur again, his expression changing. He says he believes his story. Arthur asks Alwin to send him back, back to his family. He saved Tessa’s life. This is the least could do. But Aldwin calls the request unreasonable. He says he doesn’t want to help humans. Barbaric creatures who destroy what they touch. Arthur doesn’t back down. If Alwin refuses to help, he’s no different than the humans he despises. The words sting. Alwin is cornered, but still refuses. Then Tess stares at him, her eyes full of emotion. A silent plea only a father can read. Alwin folds. He sigh. then explains, “The gate to the human kingdom only opens once every seven years, but they can’t keep Arthur trapped that long. He’ll send soldiers to escort him home.” Arthur breathes a sigh of relief, but suddenly a sharp pain strikes his chest worse than ever before. He clenches his jaw, endures it through the day, and that night, he walks out to the balcony, searching for air. From the corner of his eye, he sees Tess smiling with her parents in a nearby room. The laughter, the warmth. It reminds him of his own family. Are they safe? He wants to believe it. They’re strong. They must have survived the bandit attack. But the longer he thinks, the more the ache in his heart grows. He misses them and wonders. Will they be as happy to see him again as Tess’s parents are now. He looks away, quiet, miserable, and Tess notices everything. Tess runs to him, apologizing for her family for how rude they’ve been. Arthur says it’s fine, then smirks, tells her to go back and get spoiled rotten by her parents. She frowns, fires back, his parents will treat him the same. Once he returns to them, that hits him. Arthur’s smile fades. He looks down and asks quietly, “Will they really be happy to see me?” Tess steps closer, grabs his face gently. She says, “It’s obvious. Of course, they’ll miss him. He’s not with them right now. Then, softly, she tells him that she already misses him because he’s going home soon. Arthur is stunned, speechless. Just then, glowing flower petals rise into the air. They drift like fireflies, silent, floating lights. The two stare in awe, entranced by the beauty. But suddenly, Arthur remembers something. That cold expression Tess had shown him before. Was something wrong with her or was it just his imagination? He lets the thought fade just for a moment. He decides to stay in this moment, but then danger. Arthur senses it. Without thinking, he moves, blocks the attack flying toward Tess. And then he launches himself toward the attacker. It’s Vyen. Arthur shouts. Were you trying to kill your own granddaughter? But Vyian just looks at him calmly. Can you really kill someone with pedals? Arthur blinks. looks at his hands. Glowing pedals still floating there. Then a pause. Virian smiles. He praises Arthur for blocking the attack and reacting instantly. Now Virian is sure. Arthur really did fight the slave traders, but Tess doesn’t like this. She thinks her grandpa is bullying her friend. Virian chuckles. He says he’s not bullying anyone. He just finds Arthur interesting. Then he summons a wooden sword and hands it to Arthur. He wants to test his skills. Out on the lawn, the trial begins. Virian signals. Arthur moves. He charges straight at him. Sword ready, but the old elf is fast. Too fast. Arthur boosts his speed with magic. Still, not a single hit lands. Then Vyian blocks an attack. The sword shatters. One sharp piece. Flies toward Tess. Arthur reacts. Throws the broken hilt to deflect it. Virian pauses. Impressed. Arthur seizes the opening, gathers power, unleashes a body blast, but Vireian blocks it on instinct alone. Arthur doesn’t stop. He charges again, strikes him in the forehead. A hit. Virian smiles. He’s impressed. Tells Arthur to prepare for round two. But before it begins, Tess leaps in from behind, yelling at her grandpa to stop, saying he’s bullying Arthur. Virian size says if he had held back. Arthur would be the one bullying him. Arthur doesn’t buy that. Not completely. But he bows his head and thanks the old man for overestimating him. Virian looks at him. Serious now? He says he’s not overestimating Arthur. And if Arthur is truly grateful, then he should become his student. Arthur is stunned. The offer comes out of nowhere. He shakes his head, says he can’t stay. His parents will be worried. But Virian has an answer. There’s a way to let them know that he’s safe before Arthur can even ask how. The pain returns. A sharp stab in his chest. He drops to his knees. Virian watches him closely. He’s seen this before. Now he’s certain Arthur has inherited a beast will. He warns the boy become his student or lose his life. Before ever seeing his parents again. Later that night, Arthur lies asleep. But suddenly that same pain resurfaces sharper, stronger. He grits his teeth, fights to suppress it, but it grows, tearing through his body. Then it manifests. A figure, dark, menacing, standing over him. Arthur’s eyes snap open. He stares in fear, but something inside him. Calmly begins to analyze it. Is this monster his anxiety? His guilt? His responsibilities? The fear builds. He screams as the creature approaches, but then a voice. Tess calling out to him. Wake up. Arthur jolts awake from the nightmare. Tess is sitting on top of him, smiling, cheerfully, wishing him good morning, but Arthur groans, not the face he wants to see first thing. He tells her to go away. He barely slept thanks to the monster in his dreams. He tries to lie back down, but Tess gets mad. She thinks he’s calling her a monster. snaps at him to get up, says her grandfather is waiting. She yanks him off the bed and Arthur gives up. He starts getting ready. On the way out, Tess asks him, “Is he really going to stay here?” Arthur says he’s not sure, but Virian has something to show him, and that might change his mind. Outside, they find King Aldwin, trying to argue with Vyian. He insists a human shouldn’t be allowed to stay in the Elven Kingdom, but Vyrien doesn’t care. He climbs into his carriage, says he likes Arthur, and that’s the end of it. Tess jumps in too, repeats her favorite line, that Arthur saved her life, but Aldwin cuts her off, tells her to stop. It’s not about her anymore. Virian smirks, tells him to shut up instead. He opens the door, and invites the kids into the carriage. They ride together, heading off to visit an old friend of the elf. Inside, Virian and Tess begin meditating. Arthur just stares, bored out of his mind. Arthur looks over. Still bored, he asks Virian, “How long is this journey going to take?” Just then, Tess leans onto his shoulder. “She’s asleep, not meditating.” Virian chuckles, says she woke up early this morning just so she could come along. He explains, “Tess is the sole heir to the royal throne. She’s never had real friends. She doesn’t trust easily. Keeps her emotions locked away. But with Arthur, she’s different. She opens up. She smiles freely. Virian thanks him for giving her that. Arthur is surprised, a former king, thanking a child. It impresses him and earns his trust. Not long after, their carriage stops in front of a house far from the city, far from everyone. Arthur stares at it, wondering who could be important enough to make Vyian come all this way. The old elf walks to the door and kicks it. Yells at his friend inside to come out already. He leans in closer, checking if anyone’s coming. Then the door swings open. Smack right in his face. A woman steps out, annoyed, tells him to stop yelling. Virian groans, then smiles. He introduces her. Raineia, an old friend, and a sorcerer with unique powers. She can help Arthur. Raineia steps back, tells everyone to come in. They’ll start immediately. Inside, books everywhere. Stacks, scrolls, strange glowing artifacts. Arthur’s eyes narrow. He wonders how a nerd like her is supposed to help him, but he remembers. Virian told him she has a spell, one that could help him contact his parents. Arthur asks. Raineia laughs. She turns to Virian, calls him soft for going easy on a kid. Then she looks back at Arthur and says she’s a deer, which means she can see the past and the future. She activates her powers and realizes something strange. Arthur is so special. She can’t see his true past. But even without that, she knows why he’s here. Not for a prophecy, but to see his parents again, to tell them he’s alive. Arthur confirms it. So Reni gives him instructions. She tells him to picture his parents as clearly as he can. While bending over a bucket of water, Arthur focuses. He gathers all his thoughts. Every part of his mind, visualizing his parents standing before him. At that same moment, his parents are sitting down for lunch. In their new home inside the city, Alice serves stew and places a bowl in front of Reynold. She says, “Arthur used to love this stew, too.” Then her face falls. A sudden wave of sadness because today is Arthur’s birthday and he’s not here. She remembers the day he jumped from the cliff. How it shattered her. Reynold remembers too. He drank until he couldn’t feel anything. Blaming himself for everything. But their friends were there. They helped him come back. Eventually, they reached the city. Their party members said goodbye, and Reynold took up work as a soldier. He earned enough to buy a home. Now, he and Alice are trying to live normally, but still they miss him deeply. They grow emotional just thinking about him. And suddenly they hear his voice. Arthur is calling them. They stand up startled. Then Arthur speaks again. He tells them this isn’t the stew playing tricks on them. He really is speaking. He’s alive. He’s doing well. And right now he’s living in the kingdom of the elves. He explains it’s a special magic spell. And though he wants to return home, he can’t just yet. Arthur reveals the truth. Something’s wrong with his body. He needs treatment. But he makes a promise. Once it’s over, he’ll come home. His parents tear up. Their son is alive. Arthur tells them to take care until next time. They hug and he says it that he truly loves them. Tears stream down his face. They fall right into the bucket. The spell breaks. His focus shatters. Reneia’s magic ends. Arthur wipes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and turns to Virion. He asks to be accepted as his student. Later, they arrive at the palace. Without hesitation, Virian commands his son to declare Arthur his student. Alwin hesitates, but Vyrien insists. If anything goes wrong, he’ll take full responsibility. Alwin and his wife surrender to his will. They welcome Arthur formally and respectfully. They even apologize for not treating him well before Arthur realizes even the king of elves still can’t go against his dad. He smiles, shakes Alwin’s hand, accepts the welcome, but then Tess interrupts. She says, “If Arthur’s really a guest, he should come outside.” She wants to show him the city. Her dad gives in. He always does. Moments later, Tess is already dragging Arthur through the bustling market streets. She tells him about the food, all the flavors, all the spices, everything the city has to offer. But then Arthur bumps into someone, a blonde elf boy. Arthur quickly apologizes, but the boy glares at him, calls him disgusting, says he’s been infected by human germs. He starts overacting, waving his arms, groaning loudly, then spits out his final words. Even if Virian accepts him, he’ll always be an outsider. Arthur doesn’t get what this guy’s deal is. Soon, the other kids start joining in, telling him to go back to the human kingdom. Tess tells him to ignore the racists, but Arthur’s feeling a little mischievous. Then comes his chance. A blonde boy named Fay flaunts his noble status and asks Tess to let him escort her instead of a human. Tess refuses, but Arthur acts like he knows who Fay is. Calls him some big shot, then deliberately mispronounces his name. Sarcastic, mockingly humble. Fay’s pride takes a hit. He doesn’t let it slide. He tosses his handkerchief to the ground and challenges Arthur to a duel. Tess tries to stop him. She warns him even if he is a noble, he won’t be spared for messing with her grandfather’s student. But Fay doesn’t back down. He says his father taught him one thing. Never let anyone get away with insulting you. Then he mocks Arthur again, asking if he’s going to run away like a coward because whatever he does reflects the honor of his teacher. Arthur is surprised because no one around seems shocked. Apparently, duels are pretty normal in the elf country, so he accepts. Tess becomes the referee. The moment she gives the signal, Fay charges forward, but Arthur just punches him. One hit. Fay goes down. Knocked out cold. Arthur sigh disappointed. After all that trash talk, he expected more. Tess says this outcome was obvious. Then grabs Arthur’s hand and runs off with him before a crowd gathers around the fallen noble. They have some snacks in the market, then visit the library and stop by a few shops. After that, they return to the palace just to chill. Tess asks Arthur if he’s excited about his training, but he doesn’t seem interested in talking about it. Earlier, Virian made it clear the training will be intense, but if Arthur endures it, the results will be worth it. Still, Arthur agreed, and now he finally shows some excitement. He tells Tess he’s hyped, that he’ll work hard and take control of his own future. Tess smiles, says she’ll work hard, too. When Arthur asks what she wants to do, she simply says she’ll compete with him for no reason other than to keep up. The next day, Arthur’s training under Virian begins. Then 3 years pass. In a flash, Tess and Arthur’s bond remains the same. She still comes to wake him every morning. But now she uses mana on his feet, sending a sharp jolt through his body. Arthur wakes up screaming, then starts complaining. The two of them head outside. There, they see the king and queen just about to leave for a meeting. Arthur wonders where they’re going, but Tess interrupts him. She holds up a burger and tells him to eat. It’s a delicious meal made by a 10 on 10 batty. Arthur takes the burger gladly, but then he teases her, asks who this baddie is. It offends her. She lunges at him, and Arthur dodges all the way to the training ground. Virian is waiting for them. He tosses them wooden swords and tells them to fight properly, but in his mind, he knows Arthur is ready for the second stage of his training. After the sparring session ends, Tess collapses to the ground, completely exhausted. Meanwhile, Vireian begins lecturing Arthur about magic. He says once a mage stabilizes their mana, they can awaken one of the four fundamental elements. The element they receive depends on their species. Elves are gifted with wind magic. Dwarves excel at fire and earth. Humans can access all four, but even so, each person only has one natural affinity. Not everyone can master every element. Suddenly, Tess cuts in. She asks her grandfather. Why didn’t he train Arthur in magic while strengthening his body? After all, she did both. Virian’s answer stuns them, he says. It’s because Arthur is weak. Arthur is shocked. But Virian continues. He explains there’s the will of a powerful beast sealed inside Arthur’s mana core. That beast’s will disrupts the balance between his body and his mana. Arthur clutches his chest. The pain flares up. Virian tells him that pain is from the beast will too. Tess trying to lighten the mood teases him. She asks if he’s okay since she is the one using magic to hit him. Arthur says of course it hurts but somehow he manages. Then Virian makes it clear it’s time for Arthur to awaken the beast will inside him. If he succeeds the pain will vanish and he will become a true beast tamer. Arthur is ready. He sits down on the ground, focused, determined. Virian gathers his mana to begin the process. Virian says he’ll light a spark inside Arthur’s mana core. It might feel a bit hot, but nothing he can’t handle. Then, he injects his mana into Arthur’s body. Immediately, Arthur screams. The heat surges through him. Suddenly, something changes. The powerful mana left by Sylvia activates. It repels Virian’s mana forcefully. The shock wave explodes outward. Virian and Tess are both sent flying. Arthur stumbles, his body overwhelmed. He wonders what the hell is happening. But then the mana inside him calms. He falls to the ground. Both elves panic. Tess runs to him, calling his name, but before she reaches him, Arthur passes out. Hours later, he wakes up. He’s in the castle. Virian is sitting beside him. The old elf checks his condition, then asks, “Does Arthur know anything about his beast will?” Arthur answers, “It was a dragon, the one who gave him this power.” Viion is stunned. He never expected this. He tells Arthur, “Keep this a secret. A dragon’s will will bring attention. The wrong kind.” Arthur nods, grateful. But then Vyian drops another surprise. He tells Arthur, “They’re going home in 4 months.” Arthur shoots up from the bed. He was supposed to stay two more years until the portal to the human kingdom opened, but Vyian explains there’s going to be a cultural exchange. Young people from all three kingdoms will participate, and because of that, the portal will be opened early. Arthur goes quiet. He’s grown attached to this place. Virian gently pats his head and tells him, “Rest up because tomorrow the real training begins.” Arthur asks Virian, “Does Tess know?” Virian replies. Her parents are telling her. That night, Arthur lies in bed. His mind spinning about leaving early. Then the crystal egg beside him starts shaking. He shoots up, startled, the egg cracks. Arthur braces himself, fearing the worst. But instead, a tiny baby dragon emerges. Arthur freezes. It’s adorable, innocent. He instantly falls for it. Deciding to play with the little creature. But then it bites him, a glowing mark appears on his arm. Left behind by the dragon’s magic. Arthur’s confused. What’s happening? But he forgives it. It’s just too cute. Suddenly, he hears a voice in his head. The baby dragon is talking to him. Thanks to the magic mark, Arthur can understand every word. The dragon calls him papa. Arthur smiles and names her Sylvie after Sylvia. The next morning, Tess comes in to wake Arthur, but then she sees Sylvie sleeping beside him. She freaks out. Arthur bolts upright, still half asleep, but when he sees Tess hugging Sylvie, calling her cute, he just shrugs and goes back to bed. Later, they head to the training ground. Tess wants to hug Sylvie again, but the baby dragon keeps dodging her. Eventually, they arrive at Virian’s location. The old elf nearly dies from shock. A real dragon in front of him. Arthur explains Sylvie hatched after he awakened Sylvia’s beast will. Virian stares in disbelief. Then quickly he snaps back. This could cause massive trouble if word gets out. They’re finished. So he tells Arthur, “Call her a rare mana beast. It’s enough to fool most people. After all, no one believes dragons are real.” After that, Vyian tells Arthur, “Now that he’s a beast tamer, they’ll train both his mana core and his beast core. No more theory, only real combat.” Then the old elf smiles and unleashes his true power. A massive surge of mana explodes around him. The energy wraps his body completely, and when it settles, he emerges as a monstrous form shrouded in black aura. Arthur is stunned. Frozen in fear, he instinctively raises his arms, trying to shield himself, even though Vyian hasn’t made a move. Suddenly, a hand taps his shoulder. He spins around, but no one’s there. Only two black footprints left in the dirt. Arthur starts sweating. He can’t sense him anywhere. He surreners right away. Virian reappears behind him. Arthur groans, says he’s going to need therapy for this. The elf laughs and drops the form back to normal. Arthur admits he couldn’t even feel his presence. Virian explains his tamed beast is a shadow panther. It manipulates wind and sound, perfect for stealth, but it drains mana fast. Then he hands Arthur a sword. This time, the real training begins. In the days that follow, Arthur meditates to control his beast core. He spars against Virian’s monster form again and again. And each time he gets stronger. He finally draws power from the beast core. The pain in his chest gone. He’s growing fast. And when he’s not training, he acts like any normal kid. A few weeks later, Tess takes him to the market again. And there, Arthur bumps into someone. Fay, the arrogant brat from before. Arthur apologizes, but Fay acts like it’s destiny. Fate has brought them together again. Arthur doesn’t even remember him. That offends Fay. He instantly challenges Arthur to a duel to get Payback for last time, but once again, he’s knocked out in just one hit. After that, Tess reminds Arthur about who Fay is. Arthur quickly helps the guy back up. Fay takes his hand reluctantly, but his friends start teasing him, telling him to stop pretending like it’s a big deal because they always knew he wanted to be friends with the human. Arthur smiles, then asks if they’ll all be joining the cultural exchange event, too. They nod. All the noble kids are going. Arthur then asks, “Will Tess be going with you guys, too?” Silence. They already know. She’s not trying to break the awkward air. Fay jokes saying they can’t risk the delicate princess getting lost again. Bad move. Tess sends him flying with just one punch. Arthur freaks out and immediately drags her away before she causes any more trouble. Once they’re alone, he yells at her, “Act like a princess.” Punching your own people isn’t very princess-like. But then he chuckles, realizing the irony since in his past life he was a king and he did a lot more than just punching his people. Tess, still upset, opens up. She says she’s been overwhelmed lately. Arthur’s leaving soon. And even though she tries to hide it, she’s not okay. But what hurts more is that he doesn’t even notice her feelings and instead lectures her like an old man. She runs away with that, but Arthur takes critical emotional damage from being called an old man. Feeling bad for hurting her. That night, he goes to her room bringing a handful of fireflies. He asks her to come on a walk. Tess agrees, but as they wander into the forest, she starts getting nervous. They’re not supposed to be here. Arthur reassures her, telling her that he’ll protect her no matter what. Eventually, they arrive at the place where they first met. Arthur points. The horned wolves they once freed are still alive, still thriving in the wild. They light a fire. In the clearing, Tess starts dozing off, but suddenly screams. She thought she saw a ghost in the twisted shape of a tree. Arthur bursts out laughing, teasing her for being so jumpy. After that, Tess asks him about the human kingdom. Arthur says he honestly doesn’t know much. He never got a chance to explore it. Quietly, Tess says. She wishes he could stay here forever, but before Arthur can respond, she falls asleep. The day of departure finally arrives. Everyone gathers to say goodbye, everyone, except Tess. Virian hands Arthur a compass marked with the royal crest. He says, “If Arthur ever returns, that will guarantee him safe passage.” Arthur assumes Tess isn’t there because she’s too emotional to say goodbye in person. So with that, he turns to leave, heading to the human kingdom alongside the elves chosen for the cultural exchange. The door caks open and suddenly Tess comes running, but she slips and falls hard. Arthur rushes to her side, lifting her gently. She looks up, tears in her eyes, telling him to take care of himself. Then he pulls her into a hug tight. He says he’ll miss her. She starts crying, but their farewell doesn’t last. The door to the human kingdom opens and Arthur must go. He rides in FA’s carriage heading to the floating city of Zas. His parents are there. He can’t hide his excitement. When he finally reaches their address, he takes a deep breath and knocks. The door opens. It’s his little sister. And behind her, his parents rush forward. Arthur’s eyes well up with a bright smile. He says, “I’m home.” Alice and Reynold freeze, staring in disbelief. Then they embrace him, holding him like they’ll never let go. Their daughter looks up and tells Alice, “Don’t cry.” Arthur turns toward her and realizes she’s the sister he once vowed to protect with his life. He kneels down slowly and introduces himself. “Arthur.” Eleanor stares in awe. Inside, Alice can’t stop asking questions, but Arthur smiles. “I’m fine.” Reynold chuckles, telling her to stop smothering the boy, but Eleanor watches silently, jealous. Arthur’s getting all the attention. Alice notices. She tells Eleanor to be kind. This is the brother they’ve always talked about. Arthur nods. He’s wanted to meet her for a long time. Suddenly, a blur leaps through the air. The baby dragon, Sylvia, straight into Eleanor’s arms. The room finally settles. Everyone sits close as Arthur begins to tell them everything. everything that happened after he was separated from them. However, Arthur doesn’t tell them about Sylvia. He’s unsure how they’d react, so he stays quiet. Instead, he says he survived the fall thanks to plot armor. He tells them how he rescued Tess and stayed in the Elven Kingdom for years, training and receiving treatment for his illness. Everything about Sylvia and the Beast Corps he keeps to himself. He says Sylvia is a man of beast, one he adopted after finding its mother too weak to survive. His parents believe him. They’re just relieved that he made it back. Then Reynold suddenly asks, “What stage is your monor at now?” Alice scolds him, telling him not to bring that up so soon. Arthur asks Reynold about his current job first. Reynold proudly says he’s a security instructor at a famous auction house. He adds that his monor turned dark orange 2 years ago. That’s mid-tier on the power scale. Arthur is impressed. He thinks Reynold must have worked hard to reach that level, but Arthur himself is already at the light red stage, just one step below. Reynold gets flustered. His son might overtake him. Then he challenges Arthur to a spar to see how strong he’s become. Alice scolds him again. But before anyone can say more, some people barge into their house. The man, Vincent, looks at Reynold. Is it true your son’s alive? Arthur watches him closely and thinks to himself, “What’s this guy’s deal?” Reynold answers. Vincent is the owner of the auction house where he works. This house also belongs to him. Arthur greets Vincent and his wife. Then, thanks to Sylvy’s cuteness, he befriends their daughter, Lilia. Reynold tells Vincent. He and Arthur are about to spar in the garden. He invites him to watch. Vincent is surprised, but he follows everyone to the garden. He hears Arthur’s manor is at light red stage and can’t believe it. Alice explains her son is a quick learner. There’s no reason for him to lie, but Vincent still struggles to accept it. Even the best students at the most elite schools only reach light red by age 13. Arthur is just eight in the garden. Arthur and Reynold finish warming up. Then they dash at each other. Arthur blocks Reynold’s attacks, then counters. Reynold blocks it easily. He tells Arthur, “You still need more work, but Arthur doesn’t back down.” He uses a move he learned from Vyan and manages to push Reynold back. Reynold is impressed, but warns him that won’t happen again. He’s getting serious now. He focuses his mana around his fist. Then it ignites fire. Arthur is caught off guard. He remembers. In this world, every mana user is born with a single element. And for conjurers, it’s easy to identify that element and use it. But for augmenters like Reynold, it’s a much harder climb. Reaching that level takes practice and insight. Reynold covers his entire body with flames, then charges at Arthur without holding back. Arthur tries to hold his ground, but all he can do is block. He’s pushed back by the force hard as he slides across the garden. Arthur’s mind flashes to his past life. Back then, he wielded something called Kai, a power very similar to mana. But unlike mana users, Kai masters could pick any element they wanted. In this life, Arthur was born with none, no single affinity, which means he can use all of them. Armed with training from two lifetimes, he finally feels ready to go all out. He channels mana into his fists. A golden light begins to radiate. Everyone is stunned. Arthur rushes in, his hands glowing with golden energy. clashing directly against Reynold’s flaming strikes. The impact sends out a shock wave, blasting them both backward. But Reynold doesn’t stop. He steps up his game and lands a clean, solid blow. Arthur steadies himself, his eyes focused. He recalls his training with Vyian where Kai mastery helped him improve fast. He learned the fire element easily. And because of that, the old elf pushed him even further. Now remembering those lessons, Arthur gathers mana once more. The golden aura returns and shifts into lightning. Electric bolt spark from his body. The grass below catches fire. Reynold stares in disbelief. Arthur has already touched a higher tier, the advanced form of fire magic. But Arthur smirks. It’s too early to be impressed because he’s just getting started. Suddenly, he switches to water. He bends the water from the garden fountain and sends it flying toward Reynold. Everyone stares at Arthur, shocked beyond words. He just used two types of magic at once. Reynold barely dodges the blast of water. It comes at him from behind. Arthur stops his attacks and Reynold runs to him, pulling him into a hug. He says he’s proud, prouder than ever before. He asks when Arthur learned all this. Arthur says it’s new. He’s still not good at water magic. Alice and Elena act like this is normal. But Vincent and his wife, they’re speechless. To them, Arthur’s a prodigy. Later, they gather around the dinner table. Vincent tells Reynold his son has an incredible future. Reynold agrees. He says he knew from the moment Arthur awakened his monor at age three and blew up their house. Vincent’s shocked. Reynold laughs so hard he tips over in his chair. Then Vincent stands. He makes a bold offer. They should send Arthur to Zyrus Academy. Reynold hesitates. Zyrus is the top magic school on the continent. Vincent’s wife agrees completely. She offers to cover everything, the tuition, the fees, all of it. She hopes that one day Arthur’s success might benefit them, too. Alice gets nervous. She says there’s no guarantee the academy will accept him, but Vincent assures her. He knows the director personally. He’ll make it happen. Then Arthur speaks. He says this decision should be his. He just got back home and he’s not ready to leave again. Not so soon. Vincent understands his decision. Arthur quietly excuses himself. The sparring match wore him out. He heads back inside, but someone follows him. It’s Lilia. Ever since she saw his magic, she’s been smitten. She tells him he’s going the wrong way and offers to guide him to a better place. She leads him downstairs to the basement kitchen. There, Lilia switches moods, laughing and chatting with the servants. She asks for meat dishes, all the good stuff. One of the older maids teases her, telling her to watch her weight. Lilia snaps back. That’s not something you talk about. Arthur watches quietly, surprised. Lilia hadn’t said much until now, but here she’s different. One of the maids leans in. She says Lilia always comes here whenever she’s feeling down. Arthur asks why. The maid explains. Lilia is under pressure. Her parents want her to awaken as a mage. It’s a heavy weight for someone her age. That night, Alice and Reynold visit Arthur in his room. They tell him they’re grateful. Grateful that he’s alive and back home. They say they’re proud that one day he’ll become a grand mage. Arthur wants to say something, but they cut him off. They tell him to rest. They can talk more. Tomorrow, next morning, Arthur jumps out of bed and races to the main hall, waiting there. Old friends, adventurers who once fought beside his parents. They’re thrilled to see him again. Angela pulls him into a tight hug. So tight he can barely breathe. Then a high five from the tank. Dirt. Adam and Helen greet him by arguing like always. And then Jasmine steps up and starts frisking him. No reason. She just wants to touch him. She hugs him. Tears in her eyes. She says it’s all her fault and asks for forgiveness. Their reunion is messy and heartfelt. The party begins sharing stories, missions from far-off places, details, monsters, even petty complaints. They bicker non-stop, but Arthur just listens, smiling. He realizes there’s still so much to learn about this world. And maybe becoming an adventurer is the best way to do that. But then he glances at his family. He’s not ready. Not yet. Later, in his room, he trains hard. He concentrates his mana. focus so deep. Time itself seems frozen, but he can’t hold it. The pressure breaks him. His body gives out. He falls, breathing heavy. He needs to get stronger fast to protect everyone he loves. Just then, Sylvie curls up beside him, cuddling close. Arthur hugs her, but then pulls back. She reeks. Without a second thought, he gives her a bath. Right after that, his family shows up. They say it’s his turn now. Next thing he knows, he’s in a chair facing a man who looks a little too passionate about grooming. Soon, Arthur walks out with a fresh fade. His mom and sister already fangirling. Arthur complains. What was even the point of this? That’s when Lilia’s mom steps in. She says they’re taking him to the auction house next time and they can’t bring him along. Looking like a mess. Lilia’s mom tells Arthur they’re taking him on a tour. Zyrus City awaits. Right away, Alina grabs his hand. Arthur smiles and holds it, but Lilia complains. She’s jealous. Alina used to stick with her before Arthur came. They begin exploring the city together. At one point, Arthur wraps a hair tie around the finger of a statue, but suddenly, a group of boys throws one at his head. They laugh, then walk off. Arthur’s pissed, “Who the hell were those bastards?” Lilia answers. Students from Xyrus Magic Academy. Most of them act like royalty and a lot of them are bullies. Before Arthur can dig deeper, he feels it. A familiar energy coming from a store nearby. He walks toward it and sees what’s inside. Beast cores. Lilia’s mother explains. They’re called monores extracted from magical beasts. They can be used to make someone stronger. Arthur listens. Shocked. The elves never mention this. They never talked about extracting monachures. Lilia’s mom keeps going. She says the price depends on the core’s effect. If it holds a beast will, it can go for 100 gold coins, enough for Arthur’s family, to live in luxury for 250 years. She says they’ll be selling some at their auction house soon. And Arthur is welcome to touch one, but deep down he doesn’t want to. Meanwhile, Lilia hesitantly brings something up. She asks her mom if she can have a beast core, but her mom shuts her down. Even if she gets one, there’s no guarantee she’ll awaken as a mage. Lilia looks away. Upset, she argues that some are cheaper. Still, her mom won’t listen. The mood shifts. Lilia stays quiet for the rest of the trip, and Arthur feels bad for her. Later, he sees her walking off on her own. Without thinking, he follows. Lilia walks into a weapon shop. Her eyes scan the shelves. She spots some cheap beast cores just within her pocket money. But then Arthur speaks. He asks if she’s sure about that. She flinches. Caught off guard. Arthur repeats her mother’s words. He tells her to stop being so impatient, but Lilia snaps. She says he’ll never understand because he’s special. Arthur stays calm. He tries to reason with her, but as Lilia pushes him away, she bumps into someone behind her. A boy, a student from Zas Magic Academy. Lilia quickly apologizes, but the boy scoffs. He calls it a half-assed apology. Then he threatens her. Arthur steps in. The shopkeeper hears the noise. He rushes over, but the moment he sees the academy robes, he backs off. The students smirk. They decide to mess with Lilia. One of them summons a flame. Small but threatening. Arthur reacts. His magic flares to life. But before anything escalates, Lilia’s mom arrives. She orders them to stop. Cancel the magic. Now the students and the shopkeeper resist. They tell her to stay out of it until they learn. Her husband owns the auction house. The one that donates heavily to the academy. Every year that shuts them up. The students back off. They don’t want trouble, but not without parting words. They mock Lilia, say she’s just a loser, one who bought her way in. Arthur is furious. He’s ready to strike, but Lilia stops him because deep down she believes them. Later, they return home. Vincent hears what happened. He’s worried. Lilia and Arthur almost got into a fight with academy students. Lilia lowers her head. She apologizes, but Vincent smiles. He tells her there’s no need to worry. Vincent turns to Arthur. He reassures him. He says there’s nothing to worry about. He’s made enough donations to the academy. A small incident like this won’t matter. But Lilia hears it and in her heart it stings. She starts thinking maybe her father wants to send Arthur instead. Not her. Because despite everything they’ve tried, she still can’t use magic. She breaks. Tears well up. She lashes out at everyone, then runs away. That night, Arthur goes to call her for dinner, but her room is empty. A servant arrives. He offers to take Arthur to her. Meanwhile, Lilia sits alone, lost in thought. She remembers how her parents dreamed of her becoming a mage. How she made it her dream, too, to attend the academy. But no matter how hard she tried, her magic never awakened. She started to feel hopeless, depressed. Her father kept insisting she’d still have a place at the academy. because of his money. She forced herself to stay strong. She bottled it up. But then Arthur came and suddenly her parents started looking at him, started planning for his future. It was more than she could handle, more than an insecure heart could bear. Arthur enters the kitchen. He finds her there, dozing off at the table. He gently wakes her up. He wants to apologize, but he hesitates. Saying sorry might just make her feel worse. Then Lilia speaks first. She apologizes to him. She admits it. She was jealous because he stole her dad’s attention. Lilia lowers her head. She begins blaming herself. She couldn’t awaken her magic. So, her parents must have lost hope in her, too. Arthur sees her pain. He can’t bear it. He gently grabs her face and tells her to stop overthinking. He says even he can see how hard she’s trying, so her parents must know it even better. Then for some reason, he starts telling her a story about Tess, but the point becomes clear. He says her dad and even Elena, they’re only showing interest because he’s new, just a curiosity. Lilia chuckles. The tension eases. She admits it. She was the one putting pressure on herself. But Arthur doesn’t agree. Not fully. He knows. She’s been carrying everyone’s expectations alone. And he makes a decision. He’s going to help her. He’s going to help awaken her magic. Soon after, Arthur returns to the living room. Lilia’s parents are there. He tells them Lilia wanted to awaken her magic, so he sent her away to the place where he trained for 3 years. He says she’ll be safe and happy, but her parents are shocked. They ask, “How could he send her without telling them?” Arthur answers calmly. It was her decision. When he gave her the choice, she chose not to talk to them because she knew she’d second-guess herself. He hands Vincent a letter. It’s from Lilia. In it, she calls herself a burden. A weight on her parents until the day she can use magic. She promises she will become a mage. No matter how long it takes. Vincent reads the words and breaks down. Vincent lowers his head. He starts blaming himself. He thought if Lilia became a magician, she’d have a happy future, but he never imagined that dream would push her towards such a reckless decision. He says even if she never becomes a mage, he would still be happy as long as she’s happy. And that’s when Arthur calls Lilia out from her hiding spot. Her parents freeze. They’re completely confused. Arthur quickly bows. He apologizes for lying, but he wanted Lilia to hear it, to know that her parents love her unconditionally. Vincent nods. He says it’s okay because now he understands. He turns to Alice and Reynold and apologizes. He says he was wrong. He shouldn’t have rushed to send Arthur to the academy right after he reunited with them. Then he turns to Lilia. He tells her she doesn’t need to force herself. She doesn’t have to go to the academy if it doesn’t make her happy. But Lilia speaks up. She says she does want to go and to do that. She’s willing to train. She wants to awaken her magic. Her parents pull her in. They embrace her. They tell her they believe in her fully. Arthur watches them. A quiet smile on his face. Then he steps forward and offers to help. He’ll be the one to guide her. Soon, Arthur seats Lilia and Elena on the floor. Their backs pressed together, their parents watch from nearby. Uncertain, unsure if this will even work. But Arthur is confident, he tells them, “The first step to awakening magic is breath. Close your eyes. Breathe slowly, steady, then focus until you see a light in the darkness.” Soon after, Arthur visits the family’s auction house, and he’s stunned. The place is massive, elegant, buzzing with life. Inside, nobles, merchants, and adventurers all gathered, waiting to bid on rare items and collectibles. Lilia and Elena hurry off, drawn to a collection of beautiful beast cores. But Arthur, something else catches his eye. A strange figure cloaked in shadow, a demonst creeping at the edge of the hall. Meanwhile, Reynold stands tall, overseeing the auction security. Then the auction begins. Vincent walks on stage and welcomes their VIP guests. It’s King Blaine and his entire family. The crowd erupts into cheers. Arthur watches. He can feel it. The king is truly loved by his people. The first item is unveiled. A dagger enchanted with lightning magic. Arthur wonders. Could he do the same? Could he enchant weapons with his own power? But the thought is cut short. Sylvi, she’s missing. Arthur looks around. She’s nowhere to be seen. He leaves to go find her, unaware that his tiny dragon has wandered straight into the hands of a shady magician waiting in the hallway. Meanwhile, the auction continues. Vincent presents the next item, a lion cub. But not just any cub, a mana beast. Already class ranked, despite its young age, the prince leans in. He whispers to the king, “He wants it.” The king smiles, then casually joins the bid. 1,000 gold coins sold. Elsewhere, Arthur moves through the hallway. He’s searching. Then he hears it. Sylv’s voice. He sprints towards the sound and finds her cornered by a strange man. The guy’s dressed like one of the magicians. Standing behind the king, Arthur stays calm. He doesn’t want trouble. He politely asks, “Please let my partner go.” The man sigh. He says he mistook the man a beast for another auction item. Sylvie rushes back to Arthur, but the royal mage doesn’t like that. Arthur turns to leave, but the man stops him. He tells Arthur to leave Sylvie behind. He wants to form a pact with her. Only a royal mage, he says, can unlock her true potential. Arthur should be grateful. It’s an honor to help the kingdom. Then he casts a fire blast. It misses Arthur on purpose, a show of power. Arthur doesn’t flinch. He asks, “Why should I let you take her? Just because you’re a royal mage?” “No answer. Just another fireball thrown closer this time.” The mage claims it’s for the country, but Arthur has heard enough. He turns his back, walks away, and that’s when the man snaps. He threatens him, says he’ll make sure. Arthur learns what it means to defy a royal, and worse, his parents will pay the price. That is something Arthur will never let slide. He stops, turns, and calmly tells the royal mage, “Repeat what you just said.” Then it hits. A sudden wave of killing intent. It floods the entire auction house. Heavy, suffocating, cold. Everyone panics. The weak collapse. Vincent drops to his knees. He can’t breathe. He can’t move. This is alpha pressure. But King Blaine, a Sigma 2, he stays still. He can feel it. An enraged powerhouse is in the building. Meanwhile, Arthur’s eyes widen. He realizes what he’s done. He lost control. Let his emotions slip just to intimidate a mage. Now, everyone’s in danger. As he pulls it back, Reynold and his guards are already moving, evacuating the auction house, locking things down. The chaos is loud, but the silence that follows is heavier. Soon after, the families are summoned. Inside the royal chamber, Blaine sits on his throne. He turns to Reynold. As the chief of security, he says, “You’ll have to answer for this.” Reynold bows. He takes full responsibility. No hesitation. But then the royal mage speaks. He asks the king for leniency. After all, no one was hurt. Then he smiles, turns to Arthur, says, “You’ve got a fine mana beast there.” He offers again to raise it to full potential. Arthur clenches his fists. He knows that bastard just flipped the script. And worst of all, King Blaine agrees with him. He mentions to Reynold. Sebastian, the mage who serves him, could have prevented this. If only he had a partner. Then he brings up a proposal. What if Arthur’s man beast was given to him instead? Arthur’s ready to argue, but his mother stops him. A quiet warning to stay silent. Thankfully, Reynold speaks up. He makes it clear. Arthur earned that beast by himself, so only Arthur gets to choose. King Blaine now looks to Arthur. The boy is clearly upset, but keeps his composure. Arthur replies with a steady voice. He can’t give up his partner, not someone who’s been by his side. Blaine tries to sweeten the deal. He offers a trade. Arthur’s lizard for the lion cub he just bought. He says the cub’s a predator. It’ll grow into a stronger beast. But Arthur’s patience is wearing thin. His answer is sharp. He’s not giving up his companion. Not for money, not for status, not for anything. The king isn’t pleased. He reminds Arthur. He asked politely twice. And now he gives one last chance, “Will Arthur trade or not?” Arthur slowly stands, then asks the king, “If he were to sell his own children, how much would they be worth?” Blaine doesn’t respond. Caught off guard, Arthur finishes his point. He says he refused the trade three times already. Arthur tells Blaine it’s time to stop letting Pride take control. But before the words settle, Sebastian steps in. He orders the knights to deal with the disrespectful boy. They rush at Arthur, but he knocks each one out. One punch, no struggle. Sebastian’s patience snaps. If no one else can handle it, he’ll do it himself. He refuses to leave without Sylvie. He launches a wave of fire. But right before it hits, Arthur’s body glows. The room goes still. Time completely frozen. Sebastian stares in confusion. Nothing moves. No one breathes. Arthur steps forward. He tells Sebastian. Magic won’t help him now. Panic creeps in, but Sebastian keeps up the act. He says Arthur can’t win against a royal mage. Then, without even touching him, Arthur breaks his leg. Sebastian collapses, screaming. No sound leaves the frozen air. No one can hear him. Arthur gives a warning. Think carefully before you act. Sebastian tries to sound brave. Threatens that Arthur won’t get away with this. But then he sees it. A dragon towering behind Arthur. And in that moment, Sebastian loses control. Fear hits hard. He wets himself. Time starts ticking again. Arthur’s power fades. He collapses right where he stands. Everyone rushes in shocked. His family panics. Then days later, he opens his eyes. His head throbs. He realizes something important. Even a few seconds of frozen time comes with a cost. He sits up in bed. Just as the door opens, Alice walks in with Sylvie by her side. She smiles, relieved. He asks what happened after he passed out. She tells him everyone was worried, but the doctor said he’d be okay. Alice admits she was still worried even after hearing he’d be fine. Arthur suggests they go out just to clear his head. At the market, she helps him pick out gifts for Elena. That’s when money crosses his mind. Arthur starts to worry. His dad probably lost his job, but Alice reassures him. She’s been picking up side work, too. They’re covered. Once they finish shopping, they head home. There, Arthur finds Reynold. In the middle of a heated argument, a guest is sitting across from him. Tension fills the room. Arthur asks what’s going on, but Adam and Dur quickly hush him. After a pause, they let him in. Reynold greets him right away and checks how he’s feeling. Arthur says he feels fine. That’s when the guest stands up. He introduces himself as a royal messenger sent to offer a formal apology. He says the king deeply regrets what happened and he refers to it as an unfortunate incident. Arthur doesn’t like the way it’s worded. It wasn’t just an incident. It was an attempt on his life. Still, he accepts the apology. The messenger compliments his attitude, calling him mature beyond his years. He also mentions that the two knights involved have been dismissed, but Reynolds not satisfied. He fires back, gets into an argument with the guest. Arthur steps in and tells both of them to stop. He says it’s partly his own fault for speaking rudely to the king. Besides, he didn’t get seriously hurt. Then he brings up something else. What about the royal mage? The messenger explains. Sebastian’s been fired, too, and he’s currently in the hospital. Apparently, when he came to, he kept insisting that Arthur broke his leg. Reynold scoffs. Says there’s no proof of that. No one even saw it happen, but the messenger asks him to wait. Let him finish. According to their report, the soldier’s mana may have bounced back, disrupting Sebastian’s spell and causing the injury. The messenger continues. He tells Arthur he’s got the talent to earn the king’s attention, but he still has a lot to learn. Not everyone is as tolerant as King Blaine. Reynold listens quietly and he agrees. He accepts the apology and the money. Then he hands the bag to Arthur, says it belongs to the one who endured the attack. Arthur should use it wisely. The whole event leaves Arthur thinking strength alone isn’t enough. He needs something more to truly protect his family. He’ll need influence and authority, the kind that even a royal family can’t ignore. That’s when his thoughts turn to one place, the magic academy, not to enroll. Not yet. Arthur heads toward the campus, but stops at the edge of the woods. Someone’s waiting there. The director of the academy. Vincent helped arrange this meeting. Arthur knows this is his chance. The director holds absolute control over the school. Her political power rivals that of royalty. She greets him warmly. She’s heard quite a lot about him. And now she wants to see for herself how much of it is true. Arthur says he’s ready. She raises her hand and casts a powerful spell. A barrier forms around them thick enough to block detection from anyone outside. Arthur doesn’t move. She notices that despite the sheer mana pressure, he doesn’t even blink. But inside, Arthur is holding back his reaction. He’s impressed, but he doesn’t show it. Now it’s his turn. Arthur decides to reveal just enough. Not everything, just enough power to make her take notice. He starts with wind magic, lifting rocks from the ground, then hurling them at the director, but she blocks them effortlessly with earth magic, shattering the rocks midair. Arthur is stunned. Wind is his weakest element, so he switches tactics. Now Earth magic, he strikes from every direction, but the old woman counters again. This time with wind, nothing lands. She’s still standing. Arthur narrows his eyes, then charges. He boosts his body with mana, dashing in for close combat. But before he can reach her, a gust of wind throws him back. He hits the ground hard. Lying there, he realizes he just got completely outclassed. But even that seems enough to earn her approval. She looks down at him, says he’s overestimating himself, but still admits he’s strong. Yet one final test remains. She tells him to stay conscious even after this next spell. Then she casts it. A sound spell, sharp, violent, like his skulls being split open. Arthur clenches his teeth. His vision blurs, but he endures. The spell ends. She nods. He passed. She offers to train him personally, to teach him everything she knows. But Arthur stays silent, still staring at her. She frowns, says he wouldn’t have come here just to show off. So what does he want? Arthur finally speaks. She has the power, the influence he needs to protect his family. If she’s willing to help him do that, then he’ll join the academy and accept her as his mentor. The old woman pauses, taken aback by his boldness. She scoffs. Even the king wouldn’t dare speak to her like that, but Arthur doesn’t flinch. He says he’s confident in his worth and knows she feels the same. She stares at him, then smiles. His attitude amuses her. But before she can speak, Arthur adds one more thing. He won’t be joining the academy just yet. Not until he’s of age. The director nods. He’ll be eligible in 3 years. She says joining now could make him even stronger. But Arthur shakes his head. He wants to live, to see the world, and he still has time. For the next 3 years, he’ll be an adventurer. She considers it. Says it’s not a bad idea, but asks, “Have you told your parents?” Arthur replies, “Not yet, but he will.” She agrees. If he can convince them, she’ll accept the deal. Alice asks him, “Why? Why go on an adventure at all?” Arthur gives her a calm answer. He says he wants to feel what they once felt, the thrill, the freedom. But the truth is different. He just wants to test his strength, to fight, to grow. Alice accepts it. But Reynold brings up one concern. Arthur needs a guardian, someone to ensure his safety. So he calls in his old party, invites them over for lunch, and asks the big question. Who wants to babysit my son? Adam answers first. Immediately refuses. He says he doesn’t like kids and fears Arthur might kill him in his sleep. Everyone laughs, but they all agree. If anything happens, it’ll definitely be Adam’s fault. Reynold adds that he can’t pay much, but the group waves it off. They’re not doing it for money. They just want to see Arthur grow. Then someone unexpected speaks up. Jasmine. She volunteers. Alice is stunned. Jasmine hates being a bodyguard more than anyone, but Jasmine insists. She’s doing it for Arthur. Everyone agrees she’s perfect. She’s an augment. She uses wind magic. Adam nods. As party leader, he approves. It’s settled. Later that day, Arthur and his family find Lilia in the living room. She’s meditating. Eleanor frowns, upset she started training without her. Arthur smiles. Their training is paying off, but he hopes Eleanor doesn’t awaken magic too soon. That kind of attention could be dangerous. Soon after, Arthur heads to the auction house. He needs a weapon for his adventurer guild test. Vincent tells him to take his time. Arthur steps into the armory and stands in awe. Rows of weapons, blades, spears, each one calling to a different path. But then a problem. Arthur can’t choose anything. None of the weapons feel right. Most of the swords are two-handed. The one-handed ones still too big for him. He keeps searching. Nothing fits. Then Sylvie finds something hidden under a desk. A rod. That’s what Arthur thinks. He reaches for it and pulls. It’s too heavy, much heavier than iron. This isn’t just a rod. It’s a sword. But the sheath won’t budge. So Arthur changes his approach. He channels mana into the hilt using his augment abilities. Suddenly, symbols flash before his eyes. Words he doesn’t understand. Then it draws. A gleaming sword, translucent like crystal. Arthur grips it, heavy, too heavy to wield properly, but sharp enough to split a barrel in a single swing. He sees something etched into the blade, but the script makes no sense. Suddenly, a jolt. The sword shocks him. He drops it, then picks it up again. Now, it’s lighter. Not just that, it’s shorter. It fits his size perfectly. Arthur is stunned. He’s never heard of a weapon that adapts to its user. Just then, footsteps. Reynold and Vincent. They’ve come to check on him. He’s been in the armory too long. Arthur panics. He quickly grabs a random sword nearby. He tells them, “This one, I’ll take this.” Reynold takes a few swings, nods. Vincent agrees, but then he spots it. The second sword strapped to Arthur’s waist. Arthur freezes, but only for a moment. He smiles. says it’s just a heavy training rod. Vincent frowns. He doesn’t remember any rod like that, but his assistant speaks up. He remembers. An old man, crazy maybe, threw the rod at him, said there was no one worthy to use it. Vincent recalls the story. They showed the rod to multiple appraisers, but none of them could figure it out. He wonders if they should try someone more skilled. Arthur freezes. He doesn’t want to let the sword leave his side, so he puts on an act, a cute one. Eyes wide, voice soft. He begs Vincent to let him keep it. Vincent melts instantly. He tells Arthur to take it. They never plan to sell it anyway. Arthur smiles. Time passes. Arthur returns to a normal life, training, preparing for the road ahead. He checks off each goal one by one. Soon the day arrives. He turns nine. A small celebration is held. Family, friends. Each brings a gift for his journey as an adventurer. Reynold and Alice go first. A glove embedded with healing runes. Magic stones inside carrying Alice’s own healing spells. A way to patch himself up if things ever go wrong. Next, Vincent. He gives Arthur a ring. It works like a sensor. If Arthur’s in danger, the ring will alert Alice instantly. Then, Adam and his party. They pull their money for one thing, a sound scroll. With it, Arthur can send messages home and receive replies. Arthur thanks them all. He tells them he’ll become the greatest adventurer they’ve ever seen. But Alice hugs him tightly and whispers, “You don’t need to become rich. You don’t need to become famous. Just come home safely.” Later that night, Arthur packs his bag, ready to leave on his journey. He thinks to himself he needs to become stronger than he was in his past life to protect his family and friends. After that, he goes downstairs and finds his family waiting for him. They bid him an emotional farewell and wish him all the best. And with that, Arthur is ready to depart on his journey along with Jasmine. If you enjoyed the story, don’t forget to like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more anime recaps like this. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you in the next one.

OP Isekai MC Is Tired of Being Overpowered and Lonely He Reincarnates and Awakens All Magic Powers

The Beginning After The End

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20:00 – part 2
30:00 – part 3
40:00 – part 4
50:00 – part 5
1:00:00 – part 6
1:10:00 – Part 7

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