[Ding…]
[System calibration complete.]
[Granting core functions to Host.]
The newborn boy blinked. His small body rested in his mother's arms, but inside his mind, lights appeared. Glowing words filled his vision—words only he could see.
This… this is real?
[Elysia System activated.]
[First gift granted: Universal Language Understanding.]
At once, the voices around him became clear. The muffled sounds he couldn't understand before now turned into words. The strange language of this world was suddenly familiar.
"It's a boy," a woman said softly. Her voice was warm and gentle, filled with joy. "Our little Luciel."
The baby froze.
Luciel…?
[Ding…]
[Identity confirmed.]
[Name: Luciel Isolde]
[Father: Robert Isolde]
[Mother: Laria Sindair]
[Lineage: House Isolde, noble family of the Azraeil Empire.]
His tiny heart beat faster. So… this is who I am now. My name is Luciel. I was born into the Isolde family.
He turned his newborn eyes to his mother. She had long golden hair and eyes like sunlight. Her smile shone with love. She pressed her forehead to his and whispered, "Luciel, my precious son."
Then a deeper voice spoke, strong and proud. "He carries the blood of the Isolde family. He will grow strong."
The man was tall, with broad shoulders and dark hair. His expression was stern, but his hands shook slightly as he touched the baby's head.
Luciel's thoughts swirled. So these people… they are my new parents. Robert Isolde… and Laria Sindair.
A small cry left his lips—not from sadness, but from feelings too big for his tiny body. In his past life, he had lived only for his work, only for Elysia. He had no family. No warmth. Just cold laboratories and empty applause.
But now… warmth surrounded him.
…I was given another chance, he thought. Not only life… but Elysia too.
[Ding…]
[Elysia: Hello, Creator. This time, you are not alone.]
His small lips curved into the faintest smile, though no one noticed. For the first time since his death, he felt hope.