"Wake up, brother!"
A cheerful voice rang through the room, accompanied by soft footsteps and the creak of the wooden floor. Chi Yang groaned lightly, turning in bed.
"Brother, hurry! If you're late again, Father will scold you!"
His eyes slowly opened.
The bright sunlight filtered through pale curtains, warming the room in soft golden hues. A small girl stood by the bed, pouting with her arms crossed.
She was adorable—about the same age as him, with long black hair tied in messy twin-tails and eyes that sparkled with innocent excitement.
"Chi… Chu?" Chi Yang whispered.
The girl blinked in confusion. "Of course! Who else would I be?"
She giggled and ran toward the door. "I'll be downstairs! Don't take too long or I'll finish breakfast without you!"
Chi Yang sat up slowly, eyes wide.
She's here... my little sister... she's alive. I'm really back.
His chest tightened with emotion. His hands trembled slightly—not from fear, but from the weight of memory and reality colliding.
This was his second life.
And unlike the first, he was surrounded by people who still cared.
He got out of bed, barefoot on the polished wooden floor. He moved toward the mirror on the wall and looked at himself.
A small child stared back.
Messy hair. Large eyes. Slightly pale skin.
That's me… three years old.
A faint chime echoed in his ears.
[System Reminder: Status Check Recommended]
"Right. System, show me my status."
📊 STATUS (SEALED)
Name: Chi YangAge: 3Level: 0 [0/100 EXP]LP: 0
Titles:
Child of Misfortune
The Boy Who Moved the Gods
World Traveler
God-Blessed Child
HP: 100Strength: MAX (Sealed)Agility: MAX (Sealed)Defense: MAX (Sealed)Luck: MAXCharm: MAX
Elemental Affinities:
All Elements: 100% (Sealed)
Skills:
All Divine Skills: Locked (Sealed)
"Wait... sealed? Why is everything sealed?"
[System Notice: Due to host's overwhelming power, all combat and magical abilities have been sealed until the host reaches age 6.]
[During this time, host will undergo secret training in a divine realm to prepare the body and mind for power control.]
Chi Yang frowned.
"So I can't use any of my power for 3 years?"
[Correct. However, the host will begin training in a separate space designed to accelerate learning and control.][A clone will replace the host in daily life. This clone will live normally with the family, carrying memories and interactions to maintain social connection.]
Chi Yang sighed and stretched his arms.
Makes sense. If I unleashed my magic now, I'd probably vaporize the house by sneezing...
"System, when does training begin?"
[Host will be transferred in 10 seconds. Please remain calm.][Countdown Initiating: 10… 9… 8…]
A sudden golden magic circle appeared below Chi Yang's feet, glowing with divine runes. The air began to hum with raw power.
"So this is it… I'm going to get strong enough to never be thrown away again."
[3… 2… 1… Transfer Initiated.]
A blinding flash engulfed him, and the world turned white.
Meanwhile, downstairs...
"Chi Yang, breakfast is—"
Chi Chu peeked up the stairs.
Her brother walked out of his room with a big yawn, scratching his head. He looked as sleepy and clueless as always.
"Coming, coming," he mumbled.
Chi Chu puffed her cheeks. "You're so slow in the morning!"
She grabbed his hand and dragged him down the stairs.
She had no idea that the boy beside her… was no longer the same.
[End of Chapter 3]