Kim Young-min, also known as Merslin, left the Luminaria Kingdom through the dimensional gate and returned to his home in Seoul, South Korea. Back in his daily life in Seoul, he continued his work as a corporate researcher, occasionally reminiscing about his adventures as Merslin. The memories of his companions from Luminaria and Celesta always occupied a place in his mind.
Every morning, Kim Young-min would wake up early to get ready for work. On his subway commute, he immersed himself in research and data analysis, focusing on his tasks. He would start his day exchanging greetings and casual conversation with his colleagues, but after work, he would once again dive into his true passion: searching for cosmic signals.
Several months passed, and Kim Young-min detected another peculiar signal. He instinctively felt that this signal, unlike the previous one, was not friendly. After analyzing it, he sensed an approaching new threat and resolved to use his abilities once more to confront it.
Kim Young-min contemplated how to solve this crisis. He questioned if anyone would believe him if he announced the existence of aliens and the fact that they were heading toward Earth. He attempted to communicate with experts but couldn't easily make a connection, and the aliens' arrival was drawing ever closer. In the midst of this, he had an idea: what if he used the magic from the Luminaria and Celesta continents?
Eventually, Kim Young-min managed to contact an expert on extraterrestrial life. This expert had researched several mysterious incidents in the past and took his story seriously. They met to analyze the signal and discuss the possibility of an alien invasion.
With the dimensional gate not easily visible, Kim Young-min began to use artificial intelligence to search for the gate that opened with a low probability. He researched a method to predict the possibility of the gate's opening using AI and, through this, find a more precise location. Based on his experience in Luminaria, Kim Young-min improved the AI algorithm and set out to find the gate. He strove to increase the probability of opening the gate by fusing the computational power of AI with his magical knowledge from Luminaria.
He decided he had to return to Luminaria's Temple of Time. His goal was to pass on crucial knowledge to his past self, to help the Kim Young-min of the past grow faster and utilize dimensional travel and magic more effectively. The Temple of Time was a place where ancient artifacts holding the power to manipulate time and space were stored.
In the Temple of Time, the present-day Kim Young-min used the power of magic that transcended time to write a book containing his knowledge. This book included vital information needed to decipher ancient languages and the secrets of Luminaria. He placed a powerful protection spell on the book to ensure it would not be damaged during its journey through dimensions.
At the temple's central altar, he prepared the ritual to send the book to the past. Placing the book on the altar, he used time- and dimension-altering magic. With a powerful flash of light, the book on the altar vanished, and Kim Young-min prayed that it would be safely delivered.
"Across the flow of time, deliver this wisdom to my past."
In the past, a 20-something Kim Young-min headed to the library after school. He had always loved reading and enjoyed spending time in the quiet library. Arriving at the library, which was exceptionally tranquil even in the heart of Seoul, he passed by the familiar shelves. His hand naturally moved toward his favorite classic literature section. But on that day, strangely, his feet led him to a different section. On a quaint-looking bookshelf, one book stood out. Its old, worn cover was engraved with an ornate gold leaf pattern, and its title, written in Korean, caught his eye: "Magic in a Strange Land."
Young-min picked up the book. The heavy feeling of it in his hands was comforting. 'What is this?' he muttered to himself, turning the page. The moment he opened the book, he was engulfed in a brilliant light.
When he opened his eyes, he was in a completely different world. The surroundings were filled with a vibrant landscape and strange creatures. The sky was dyed a shade of violet, and giant trees with emerald leaves sparkled. The ground was a tapestry of colorful flowers and bizarre animals. Young-min realized he had crossed through a dimensional gate and arrived in Luminaria.
After experiencing initial confusion and fear, Young-min gradually adapted, beginning to explore the secrets of Luminaria based on the book and the messages left by his future self. Over time, he came to understand his role and resolved to fight against the alien threat.
While active in Luminaria as Merslin, Young-min met companions like Kyle. Kyle, rather than giving direct aid, provided various ideas, helping Young-min to become stronger on his own. Kim Young-min explored the diverse regions of Luminaria, beginning his adventure with new companions. In this process, he faced various threats and challenges, finding ways to make himself stronger. As he unraveled the secrets of Luminaria's ancient ruins and magic, he searched for a way to stop the alien threat.
Kim Young-min and his companions discovered an ancient artifact hidden in the depths of Luminaria. This artifact possessed the powerful ability to manipulate time and space and became the crucial key to stopping the alien menace. Kim Young-min laid out a plan to use this artifact to move the aliens to Luminaria and stop their threat there.
He prepared for the final confrontation with his companions. He traveled between Luminaria and Earth, finalizing his plan to stop the alien threat and securing the necessary resources. In this process, Kim Young-min utilized his abilities to their fullest and grew stronger with the support of his companions.
Kim Young-min had perfectly completed his mission. By connecting the future and the past, he had finished all preparations to counter the alien threat. The Kim Young-min of the present prayed that his past self would successfully carry out the mission, with all plans now in place. The Kim Young-min of the past, Merslin, would now begin his adventure with new companions to fight against the alien threat and protect both Luminaria and Earth.