"Hmm...So, that was my past life, huh?I guess... I pity myself."
"Even in that life, I lost my parents.Maybe it's a damn curse."
Even though this is a different world, I have a strong feeling I'll die again soon.This world—Kurushethra—is from the game I played: KURUSHETHRA.It was originally adapted from a novel series called Stories of Kurushethra—A sprawling collection, each volume following a different protagonist battling against evil organizations and powerful enemies who chose twisted paths.
Some of them were classified as Calamity-level threats—beings so dangerous they could destroy entire nations.
Which means...Life-threatening danger exists everywhere, every second.
I didn't even read the novels properly—just skimmed through summaries to get a feel for the game mechanics.
And now, here I am...Reincarnated as a cannon fodder, manipulated by the villainess into becoming a third-rate villain,Only to die in a matter of seconds in the original story.
At least, if I remember right, I have around two years before the story's starting episode.Whether this world follows the game's plot or the novel's... I still don't know.
My current identity is Leo Dravenhart, a commoner.My late father served as a commander in the royal family's military.My mother, a merchant, managed a few stores in the city.
Both of them died when I was four.
Luckily, I wasn't sent to an orphanage.I've been living alone, supported by the money my father left behind and the remains of my mother's businesses—Though all three stores are out of operation now.
Still...Maybe I can finally make use of my business knowledge from my previous life—Something that had been completely wasted back then.
With a smug grin, he started fantasizing about how to make huge money from businesses.
"Alright, alright, calm down... let's not get carried away.""Let's check for transmigrator perks. Everyone gets something, right?"
"System!""...System?""…Tch, guess I didn't get one. Alright, don't be disappointed."
"At least I've got the memories of my past life. That's a cheat in itself."
"Status!"
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Name: Leo DravenhartRank: Beginner (Mid-tier)Bloodline:LockedPhysique:LockedAffinities: Water, Fire
[Mana: 12][Strength: 8][Agility: 8][Constitution: 8][Intelligence: 10][Soul: 10]
Skills:
Body Enhancement (Grade E, Growth-type)
Swordsmanship (Grade: Basic, Growth-type)
"I always thought I was stronger than my peers."
This world has an education system that trains children from age 3 to 14, preparing them with basic skills and knowledge.After that, they're tested and set off to build their own future paths.
"But even with all my future knowledge... I'm still just a frog in a well."
He walked straight to his desk, pulled out a notebook, and began writing everything he remembered—Everything he needed to do.
"Alright, first things first... I need some short-term goals.Something to keep me going."
1.Steping into business
2. Form a guild
3.Reach Adept Rank
"These goals might just help me survive in this chaotic world."