Zephyr's next consciousness came with warmth, softness, and the gentle murmurs of a home. He blinked and saw… a family?
He was born into the Voidhart family, a noble household whose wealth and prestige were evident in the elegant furnishings and the quiet efficiency of the staff.
The nanny gasped, holding him carefully.
A boy it is.
His mother, Evelina Voidhart, smiled at her husband Alaric Voidhart, And said this my goodness look dear how adorable is "Our little boy!" Evelina, holding the baby close.
A small voice squealed with delight. Their daughter, Cecily, five years old, ran forward, clapping her hands. "It's my little brother!" saying again and again.
Zephyr's mind spun. Hmm… where am I? I don't understand anything they're saying. So that goddess threw me here with a cursed book and nothing else. I don't even understand their language! So this is the new world… and I'm in a baby's body. They must be my parents. And I have a sister too… they all look so happy, not bad.
Evelina lifted him carefully for feeding him for first time, so from now on this is my family?, and yet… I already feel safa. I don't even remember my mother and father's face from my previous life and now not just them I also a have little sister to, he feels very delightful.
He felt the warmth of her embrace and the milk filling his tiny body. Oh… I shouldn't think like that… she is my mother now. He paused, processing the strange duality of his thoughts. My tummy is full… maybe because this body is small. I should act like a baby, but I've never had one. What does a baby do? Should I cry, or just stay quiet?
Noticing his slight movement, Evelina cooed softly. "My baby, why are you crying? You should be asleep. Do you want more?"
"Oh no… I messed up!" Zephyr thought. "I should sleep, but I'm not sleepy. I have to act naturally."
"You are sleepy now, you naughty boy. Sweet dreams," she said, laying him gently in the crib. The warmth of the blankets and the rhythmic heartbeat of the household made him feel… peaceful.
Cecily peeked over the crib's edge. "Is he sleeping already, Mama?" but I want to play with him.
"Yes, dear because, He's a little baby, just like you," Alaric replied
"But I'm not sleeping! I want to play with him," Cecily said, frowning.
Evelina laughed softly. "Yes, dear. You will play with him when he grows a little bigger. You two will have lots of fun together."
Zephyr felt a strange happiness he had never known in his Murim life. I have a family… a sister, a mother, a father. This… this is something I never had. I'll never leave them.
Later, Evelina turned to Alaric with a smile. "What shall we name him?"
Alaric thought carefully. "Hmm… he's like a light for us. He should have a name related to light."
"How about Lucie?" Evelina suggested, her eyes sparkling.
"Perfect! It means light, and it's beautiful. Our son shall be Lucien Voidhart," Alaric declared.
Cecily's face scrunched in confusion. "Luci… what?"
Alaric chuckled. "If you want, you can call him Luci, darling."
Cecily's eyes brightened, and she clapped her hands. "Luci! Luci!"
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Time passed quickly, at least in the perception of the baby. Eleven months had flown by, and Lucien—formerly Liang Zephyr—was beginning to understand the basics of this world.
Humans can cast magic… with their mouths?And they have a core inside their body that allows them to manipulate it?
Through observation and secret reading, he had already learned fragments of knowledge about this world. And also get to know it that world also have the knowledge of the Goddess of Fate, the Eternal Library, the Book of Fate, and the existence of other gods. Even though he could speak very little for world that is , he absorbed books and scrolls whenever no one was watching.
This new world had a magical ranking system, which was somewhat similar to the Murim cultivation hierarchy he once knew, yet entirely different in practice. He learned the tiers:
1. Dormant Core (Unawakened) – Magic potential exists but lies asleep. Most people never awaken.
2. Awakened Core – First step into magic; user can channel raw energy, but spells are weak.
3. Twin Core – Unlocks a second element or magical attribute; stable combinations possible.
4. Crystal Core – Core crystallizes; advanced spellcasting and permanent enchantments.
5. Ethereal Core – Soul and magic merge; limited reality manipulation possible.
6. Void Core (Transcendent) – True reality-warping; can even bend natural laws.
Lucien learned about ways to awaken his core: training, trauma, bloodline inheritance, or forbidden sacrifices. He knows that despite being a baby, he already had the knowledge and experience of a legendary warrior.
Yet, for now, he had to remain a baby. Acting naturally, understanding his parents' care, and gradually learning language and culture were his immediate challenges.
At least I don't start from scratch this time, he thought, watching Cecily try to stack blocks on the floor. I have a family, a home, and a head start on magic. Soon… I will awaken my core, and nothing in this world will be able to stop me.
As he drifted off to sleep, the gentle warmth of the Voidhart household surrounded him, and for the first time in decades, he felt a sense of peace. Thank you, Goddess of Fate, he thought silently. I won't waste this life.