Chapter 1: The Unlikely Awakening
Jun Yeok's alarm clock screamed at 6:30 a.m., but he was already awake. He stared at the ceiling of his tiny Seoul apartment, the morning sun leaking through faded curtains.
The strangest part wasn't that he remembered a dream. It was that he remembered another life—one filled with battlefields, blades, and a title whispered with awe: The Last Guardian of the East.
"Great," he muttered, rubbing his temples. "Now my insomnia has lore."
He shuffled to the kitchen, poured stale cereal into a chipped bowl, and tried to ignore the images of fire and steel flashing in his head. But when his neighbor knocked on the door, holding out a package, Jun Yeok's instincts flared. He could see the man's stance, his breathing, even the twitch of his muscles.
If he lunges, strike the throat.
Jun Yeok blinked, horrified. "Uh… thanks." He shut the door quickly.
He wasn't hallucinating. He wasn't dreaming. Somehow, he had woken up with the memories of a warrior he had never been.
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Chapter 2: The Poisoned Encounter
At a cramped coffee shop downtown, Jun Yeok nursed a bitter Americano, still trying to process his fractured reality. That's when a woman sat across from him without asking.
Rosaley.
She looked ordinary enough—messy bun, oversized hoodie—but her eyes were sharp, watchful. "You're different," she said flatly.
"Excuse me?"
"You move like someone who's killed before. But you look like you can't even fold laundry."
Jun Yeok choked on his coffee. "Who are you?"
She smirked. "Poison specialist. Ex… let's call it 'alternative sciences.' And you?"
He hesitated, then whispered, "I think I was a warrior in another life."
Instead of laughing, she leaned in. "Finally. Someone else weird enough to make sense."
They talked for hours, trading secrets that weren't supposed to exist—about ancient wars, forgotten powers, and scars that didn't belong to their bodies. By the time they left the café, Jun Yeok realized one thing: he wasn't alone in this.
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Chapter 3: Enter Mr. Park
They found him in a dusty antique bookstore. Or rather, he found them.
"Children," Mr. Park croaked, adjusting his round spectacles. He looked like any frail old shopkeeper, but his eyes gleamed with the weight of centuries.
"I was wondering when you'd wake up."
Jun Yeok stiffened. "Wake up?"
"Memories. Skills. All leaking through the cracks." Mr. Park tapped a worn cane against the floor. "The cycle begins again."
Rosaley crossed her arms. "You're saying this… keeps happening?"
Mr. Park nodded, his smile mischievous. "Life's funny like that. People die, reincarnate, stumble into my shop, and ask too many questions."
He beckoned them deeper inside, past shelves stacked with scrolls, relics, and things that hummed faintly with power.
"You three," he said, "are bound by fate. Which is another way of saying—" he smirked—"the universe is setting you up for something ridiculous."
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Chapter 4: The First Test
Ridiculous turned out to be an understatement.
A week later, they were standing in the middle of Seoul's underground station, facing something that looked like a man until it peeled back its skin and revealed a writhing, shadowy mass.
"Demon spawn," Mr. Park muttered, as if commenting on the weather. "Haven't seen one in decades."
Jun Yeok's instincts roared awake. His body moved before his brain could catch up—ducking, weaving, striking pressure points with terrifying precision. Rosaley flanked, hurling tiny glass vials that burst into sizzling green smoke. The creature howled.
"Kneel, demon!" Jun Yeok shouted, slamming it to the ground. He blinked, startled by his own words. That didn't sound like me…
Rosaley raised an eyebrow. "Drama queen much?"
But together, they destroyed it. And when it dissolved into ash, the three of them stood panting, strangers yet bound by blood, sweat, and something older than time.
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Chapter 5: The O.G. Forms
Back in Mr. Park's bookstore, the air smelled of old paper and tea.
"That thing we fought," Jun Yeok asked, "was it the first?"
Mr. Park chuckled. "The first of many. Which means you three had better decide whether you're running away—or standing together."
Rosaley leaned back, twirling a pen between her fingers. "Guess we're doing this, then. Can't let Seoul get eaten by slime monsters."
Jun Yeok frowned. "We're just… what, a team now?"
"Not just a team," Mr. Park said, eyes twinkling. "A family. A slightly dysfunctional one, but still."
Jun Yeok sighed, but deep down, something settled in his chest. For the first time since the warrior memories had invaded his life, he didn't feel lost.
Rosaley raised her glass of tea. "To us, then. The O.G."
Mr. Park cackled. "Original Guardians, Original Goofs—take your pick."
They clinked cups. And just like that, the world's oddest family was born.
Chapter 6: Kido Arrives
Jun Yeok didn't think his life could get any stranger. Then Kido showed up.
They found him in Mr. Park's library, curled up asleep on a pile of ancient scrolls. His hair stuck up in odd angles, and he wore a shirt that read: I paused my game to be here.
When he woke, his eyes glowed faintly. "Oh," he yawned. "You guys too?"
"Too… what?" Jun Yeok asked.
"Reborn warriors. Past lives. Weird cravings for sword practice at 3 a.m. The usual."
Rosaley groaned. "Another one? Great. Does fate think we're running a daycare?"
But Kido wasn't like the others. He was young—barely a teenager—and yet carried an aura both ancient and chaotic. Mr. Park just chuckled. "Don't be fooled. He's got a past darker than any of you."
Kido blinked innocently. "Want to play cards?"
And just like that, the family grew.
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Chapter 7: Training Days (and Disasters)
Mr. Park insisted on training. "If you're going to save the world, at least do it without tripping over your shoelaces."
So began the daily drills in Jun Yeok's backyard.
Jun Yeok, the stoic, barked orders like a drill sergeant. "Faster, Kido!"
Rosaley cheated constantly, slipping in poison vials during sparring. "Life's not fair, sweetheart. Better learn now."
Mr. Park sat in a lawn chair, sipping tea, occasionally shouting, "Form! Posture! Pretend you're not embarrassing me!"
Training rarely ended well. One session ended with Kido accidentally blowing up the barbecue grill. Another ended with Rosaley's poison smoke drifting into Jun Yeok's mom's kimchi jars, turning them neon green.
Still, progress came slowly. Between laughter, bruises, and disasters, they learned to fight not just individually—but as one.
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Chapter 8: Mission in Dubai
Their first major mission came faster than expected. A desperate call reached Mr. Park's shop: a billionaire's daughter kidnapped in Dubai, ransom demanded in gold.
"Finally, a vacation," Rosaley smirked.
"A rescue mission," Jun Yeok corrected.
"Same thing," she replied.
The mission was chaos. The kidnappers were heavily armed, the desert heat unbearable, and Kido insisted on wearing sunglasses three sizes too big. But the OG's strange chemistry worked.
Jun Yeok cut through guards with precision. Rosaley disarmed traps with sly grins. Kido distracted thugs by loudly reciting anime monologues. Mr. Park, somehow, ended up driving a sports car through the compound's gates, cackling like a maniac.
They saved the girl. They saved the day. And somehow, they walked away with a $4.1 billion commission.
Jun Yeok stared at the wire transfer in disbelief. "What do we even do with this?"
Rosaley grinned. "Oh, I'll think of something."
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Chapter 9: The Money Problem
As expected, the $4.1 billion became a problem.
Rosaley spent chunks of it on bizarre luxuries—rare orchids, gold-plated pens, and renting an island just to "find her muse."
Mr. Park "invested" in equally bizarre ventures: a squirrel-powered energy grid, a laundry-folding machine, and a pigeon dating app. None worked.
Jun Yeok? He froze. He paid off his parents' debts, bought a new sparring dummy, and shoved the rest in a "secure account."
Kido, too young to understand billions, asked for a new gaming console. When Rosaley said yes, he screamed with joy—then asked for five more "for backup."
The money didn't corrupt them. It just made everything… dumber. And funnier.
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Chapter 10: School Days Begin
For all their world-saving and chaos, Kido was still just a kid. And kids had to go to school.
Enrolling him in high school was an adventure in itself. His grades were flawless—he understood calculus like it was tic-tac-toe—but socially, he was a disaster.
During health class, he raised his hand: "If I was once a queen, does that mean I'll turn into a woman?" The room exploded with laughter.
On "casual day," he showed up in full medieval armor, claiming it was "comfortable and practical."
When a bully tried to shove him, Kido asked politely, "Would you like me to demonstrate my combat skills?" The bully never bothered him again.
Jun Yeok and Rosaley became his "parents" on record. Parent-teacher conferences were absurd. Jun Yeok sat stiff, giving gruff nods. Rosaley handed teachers herbal remedies for stress. Mr. Park tagged along uninvited, trying to sell the principal antique coins.
Kido groaned. "You guys are going to ruin my life."
But secretly, he loved it.
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Chapter 11: The Uninvited Guest
Life settled into a strange rhythm: training, missions, and pretending to be "normal."
That rhythm shattered one rainy evening.
A knock at the door.
Jun Yeok opened it—and froze.
Standing there was a man in a black trench coat, tall, scarred, his eyes sharp like blades. He spoke calmly:
"I'm looking for Park Jin-Ho. Tell him his debt has come due."
Mr. Park nearly spat out his tea. "Ah. Him."
Rosaley's eyebrow arched. "Friend of yours?"
"More like creditor," Mr. Park muttered.
The stranger was from Mr. Park's past, a ghost of the underworld, and he wasn't here for money—he was here for revenge.
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Chapter 12: Shadows of the Past
They learned the truth. Decades ago, Mr. Park had betrayed the syndicate he once worked for. Instead of smuggling weapons, he had destroyed them, saving lives—but making enemies.
Now those enemies had tracked him down.
Jun Yeok clenched his fists. "So all this time, you were hiding from them?"
Mr. Park sighed. "Not hiding. Waiting. They always come back."
Rosaley smirked. "Well, lucky for you, you've got us now."
Kido raised his hand. "Question: if we win, do we get bonus money?"
The OG laughed, tension breaking, but deep down they knew—the fight would be different this time. The past never lets go easily.
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Chapter 13: The Seoul Showdown
The syndicate struck at night. Black vans, masked men, machine guns. The OG were ready.
The fight spilled into the neon streets of Seoul.
Jun Yeok fought with ruthless precision, disarming enemies with soldier's grace.
Rosaley turned the chaos into art, smoke bombs and poisons weaving confusion.
Kido leapt across rooftops, shouting anime attacks that somehow worked.
Mr. Park, old but unyielding, cracked skulls with his cane, laughing like a madman.
At last, the scarred man confronted them. "You should have died years ago, Park."
Mr. Park spat blood, grinned, and said, "Sorry. I'm stubborn."
Together, the OG defeated him. The streets grew quiet. But the fight left scars—physical and emotional.
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Chapter 14: Wounds and Healing
After the battle, the OG nursed their wounds at home.
Jun Yeok's arm was in a sling. Rosaley had burns. Kido pretended his bruises didn't hurt. And Mr. Park… he seemed smaller somehow, as if the fight had stolen some of his years away.
Late at night, Jun Yeok sat beside him.
"Why didn't you tell us?" he asked quietly.
Mr. Park stared at the floor. "Because I wanted you to see me as a mentor, not a criminal with a messy past."
Jun Yeok's voice broke. "You're more than that. You're family."
Mr. Park smiled faintly. For the first time, his tough mask cracked, and he allowed himself to be vulnerable.
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Chapter 15: A New Resolve
The battle changed everything.
Kido trained harder, realizing the enemies they faced weren't just comic-book villains. Rosaley began documenting their missions, turning them into journals filled with wit and insight. Jun Yeok, scarred but unshaken, swore to protect them all—not as teammates, but as siblings.
Mr. Park, though weaker, carried a new fire in his eyes. "If I don't have much time left, then I'll spend it teaching you everything I know."
The OG wasn't just surviving anymore. They were evolving. Stronger. Closer. Ready for whatever came next.
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Chapter 16: The Quiet Before the Storm
Weeks passed. The city calmed, and so did the OG. For the first time in years, there was no mission, no attack, no looming threat.
Jun Yeok found peace in routine—early morning runs, training with his sparring dummy, evenings with Soo-Jin at the laundry shop. Rosaley filled the house with orchids, writing late into the night, her pen scratching like a sword across paper. Kido tinkered with gadgets, creating drones shaped like pigeons. Mr. Park sat in the garden, sipping tea, humming old songs.
But the quiet was fragile. They all knew it. Heroes never get long vacations.
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Chapter 17: Whispers of War
It started with rumors. Across the world, whispers of a shadow organization moving in silence: arms deals in Africa, political assassinations in Europe, cyber-attacks in Asia.
Kido stared at the data feeds, his eyes wide. "This isn't just random chaos. Someone's pulling strings."
Rosaley frowned. "And they're good at it. Too good."
Mr. Park muttered under his breath, "The Syndicate's gone, but evil doesn't die. It just changes its name."
Jun Yeok clenched his fists. "If they're coming, we face them together. No more secrets."
The OG nodded. A new storm was brewing, and they could feel the air grow heavier with its approach.
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Chapter 18: Training Days
Before the storm, they prepared.
Jun Yeok focused on endurance and discipline, teaching Soo-Jin's nephews basic self-defense. His quiet toughness began inspiring the community.
Rosaley practiced new chemical concoctions, her room smelling like equal parts perfume shop and bomb factory. She laughed as explosions rattled the windows.
Kido trained drones to mimic his movements, dubbing them "Mini-Kidos." They malfunctioned often, sometimes attacking him instead, which the OG found hilarious.
Mr. Park, frail but wise, taught them old strategies, turning the living room into a classroom of war maps and history lessons.
Training wasn't just about fighting. It was about growing, learning, and finding strength in each other.
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Chapter 19: A Ghost Returns
One evening, as the OG trained, a familiar figure appeared at their door: the scarred man.
They reached for weapons—until he raised his empty hands.
"I'm not here to fight," he rasped. His body was thinner, weaker. "The organization I once served… they've turned on me too. And they're bigger than anything you've faced."
Jun Yeok's eyes narrowed. "Why should we trust you?"
The scarred man met his gaze. "Because if you don't, they'll burn the world. And I don't want to see that happen."
It was the last thing they expected: an enemy asking to become an ally.
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Chapter 20: Fragile Alliances
The OG debated fiercely.
Rosaley crossed her arms. "He tried to kill us. Twice."
Kido raised a hand. "Yeah, but… enemies turning into allies is classic anime stuff. Usually means he's about to die tragically and give us motivation."
Mr. Park sighed. "He knows their inner workings. That knowledge is priceless."
Jun Yeok, silent for a long time, finally spoke: "We'll hear him out. But one wrong move, and he's finished."
Reluctantly, they let the scarred man in. The air in the house grew heavier, old wounds clashing with new dangers.
For the first time, the OG realized: to fight this enemy, they might need to trust the untrustworthy.
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Chapter 26: The Collective's Gambit
The Malum Collective made their move global.
Cyberwar rattled governments. Stock markets crashed overnight. A satellite network was hijacked, broadcasting their manifesto worldwide:
"The future belongs to us. Resist, and we erase you."
Jun Yeok clenched his fists. "They want fear. Let's give them resistance instead."
Rosaley smirked. "And maybe a bad review or two."
Kido typed furiously, uncovering data streams. "They're planning something bigger. A strike that'll rewrite power itself."
For the first time, the OG admitted the truth: this wasn't just a mission. This was their final stand.
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Chapter 27: A New Normal (Comedy Break)
But even heroes needed to breathe.
Kido begged for a taste of "normal life." And so, Jun Yeok enrolled him in high school. It was chaos.
In health class, Kido raised his hand: "If I was once a queen, does that mean I'll turn into a woman?" The class howled. Jun Yeok nearly fainted.
Fashion day? Kido showed up in full armor, insisting it was "comfortable."
At lunch, he tried to scan food with his mind to "check for poison."
Meanwhile, Jun Yeok and Rosaley fumbled through parent-teacher conferences. Mr. Park attended too, claiming he was "the cool uncle." He pranked Kido by convincing him squirrels had a secret democracy.
For one fleeting moment, the OG wasn't saving the world—they were stumbling through the comedy of everyday life.
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Chapter 28: Family Life (Attempted)
They tried normal family routines. Tried.
Dinner Time: Jun Yeok cooked hearty Korean meals, Rosaley experimented with "fusion cuisine" that sometimes glowed, Mr. Park brought snacks of questionable age, and Kido devoured everything.
Movie Night: Jun Yeok wanted action, Rosaley demanded rom-coms, Mr. Park argued for historical dramas, and Kido asked for insect documentaries. They never made it past picking the film.
Chores: Jun Yeok cleaned like he was storming a fortress, Rosaley disinfected the same spot five times, Mr. Park pretended to supervise, and Kido vacuumed the ceiling.
Even grocery trips turned into slapstick disasters—Jun Yeok knocked over displays, Rosaley mistook detergent for soy sauce, Mr. Park haggled with the cashier, and Kido tried to "scan with his aura."
Normalcy? Not quite. But it was theirs.
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Chapter 29: School Life Scandals
Kido's school adventures escalated.
At the school dance, instead of a slow dance, he performed a warrior's death dance, spinning and chanting. His date left mid-spin.
At the talent show, he showcased energy manipulation—students thought it was stage magic, and he was almost booked for birthday parties.
When a bully cornered him, Kido innocently asked, "Would you like me to demonstrate combat skills?" The bully retired from bullying immediately.
Meanwhile, teenage angst hit hard. Crushes. Embarrassment. First heartbreak. The OG watched him grow, awkward but determined, realizing this might be their hardest mission yet: helping a reincarnated warlord survive high school.
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Chapter 30: The OG's New Mission: Normalcy
Through all the chaos, the OG discovered their greatest challenge wasn't fighting armies or stopping cyberwars. It was helping Kido navigate life.
They signed up for parenting classes, read self-help books, even tried imitating sitcom families. None of it worked.
Until one night, they threw Kido a birthday party.
It was chaotic—burnt cake, off-key karaoke, Mr. Park lighting sparklers indoors—but it was filled with laughter. Kido smiled, truly smiled, surrounded by the only family he'd ever known.
Rosaley raised a glass. "To the weirdest, most wonderful family in the world."
Jun Yeok added gruffly, "We fight together. We live together. That's enough."
And for the first time in a long while, the OG felt something stronger than duty or destiny. They felt home.
Chapter 31: Time Marches On (and Gets Funnier)
Years rolled by. The world still whispered about the Malum Collective, but the OG shifted into quieter lives.
Jun Yeok hit his late 30s. His "warrior's physique" softened into a respectable dad bod. He became a security consultant by day, sparring dummy enthusiast by night. His house blended paranoia and comfort—laser tripwires in the yard, cozy couches inside. His parents, once bewildered by his warrior's ways, now spoiled Kido like their own grandson.
Rosaley thrived as a bestselling author. Her novels mixed fantasy, romance, and biting satire. She stirred controversy with every release, and reveled in it. Her apartment overflowed with books, exotic plants, and rare orchids she claimed were "inspirational."
Mr. Park, looking ageless in his "eternal 80s," ran his antique shop and hosted history lectures. Mischievous as ever, he picked up hobbies: chess, birdwatching, and even online gaming. (Rumor had it he was an e-sports champion under the alias GrandpaSlayer.)
Kido, now in his early 20s, attended college for environmental science. He dreamed of saving the planet and secretly juggled missions when crises arose. His minimalist apartment held textbooks, scientific gear, and relics from his reincarnated past.
The OG had grown older, maybe stranger, but closer than ever.
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Chapter 32: The Family Reunion (Gone Wrong)
They decided it was time for a family reunion. Bad idea.
Mr. Park's relatives arrived first: a psychic aunt who claimed to channel aliens, a conspiracy-obsessed uncle, and a cousin who challenged Jun Yeok to a martial arts duel over dinner.
Rosaley's siblings showed up next, oozing jealousy. They mocked her fame, tried to pitch their own half-baked novels, and demanded to know her "secret formula."
Jun Yeok's parents came too, quietly watching the chaos with resigned patience.
The evening spiraled. Rosaley's siblings picked a fight over karaoke. Mr. Park's uncle attempted to "expose" the Malum Collective mid-toast. Someone set off fireworks indoors.
By dessert, it was a food fight. Kimchi stew, rice cakes, and cake frosting painted the walls.
Through the madness, though, laughter erupted. For the OG, it wasn't just chaos—it was family.
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Chapter 33: The Dating Game (Kido's Turn)
Kido, now a young adult, decided to brave dating. Naturally, he asked his guardians for advice.
Jun Yeok: "Be strong. Be assertive. Women like warriors."
Rosaley: "No, no—be poetic, sensitive. Recite Shakespeare if you must."
Mr. Park: "Wrong. Mystery wins. Tell her you once trained squirrels in espionage."
Armed with conflicting wisdom, Kido made a dating app profile. Unfortunately, he described himself literally: "Reincarnated queen, warrior of light, savior of dimensions. Also enjoys insects."
Mishaps followed:
He was catfished by pranksters.
He nearly matched with his professor.
One date ended with him performing a ritual blessing instead of small talk.
But eventually, he met someone genuine—a compassionate classmate who admired his quirks. She didn't care about his past lives or strange habits. She just liked him.
For Kido, it felt like victory greater than battle.
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Chapter 34: The New Normal (But Still Weird)
Life settled into an odd rhythm.
The OG still answered the occasional emergency call, but mostly they were community leaders, mentors, and accidental role models.
They juggled mundane routines—grocery shopping, board game nights, volunteering at the center—with their unusual talents.
The community center grew into a beacon: kids trained, families found support, and strangers walked in with hope.
One evening, they all gathered for a quiet dinner. No missions. No chaos. Just food, laughter, and stories.
Kido asked softly, "Do you think we're…normal now?"
Jun Yeok chuckled, patting his shoulder. "No. But maybe normal's overrated."
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Chapter 35: The Case of the Missing Billions (and the Quest for a Wife)
Yet one mystery remained unsolved: the $4.1 billion from the Dubai rescue.
Mr. Park's "investments" included a squirrel-powered energy company, a self-folding laundry service, and a pigeon dating app. All failed spectacularly.
Rosaley's philanthropy was half noble, half indulgent. Yes, she funded charities. But she also bought a private orchid greenhouse and a gold fountain pen.
Jun Yeok? He paid off family debts, bought a new sparring dummy, and then…froze. The rest sat untouched in a bank, growing interest.
Kido discovered the account while helping file taxes. "Hyung…do you realize you've accidentally become richer than some small nations?"
Jun Yeok blinked. "I didn't know what to do with it."
But the bigger crisis? Love.
Now approaching 40, Jun Yeok realized he'd faced armies but never romance. The OG launched Operation: Find Mrs. Right.
Rosaley tried a makeover. It failed when he refused to wear skinny jeans.
Mr. Park offered seduction lessons involving chess metaphors and dramatic winks.
Kido built him a dating profile, but it came out robotic: "Strong. Good at chores. Enjoys security systems. Low maintenance."
The stage was set for Jun Yeok's hilariously doomed dating adventures.