But as days passed, rumors spread. Some said a young man had fought the monsters with uncanny skill. Others whispered about strange lights and voices in the night. Nathan realized that power drew attention—and attention was dangerous.
He faced a choice: hide his abilities and blend in, or embrace his new strength and risk everything. For now, he chose caution. He spent his days learning the customs of this world, reading dusty tomes by candlelight, and training under the stars. The System was his secret, his edge.
But every time he helped a villager, every time he protected a child from a wild beast, he felt the urge to do more. The strong could shape this world, for better or worse. When the time came, Nathan knew he'd have to decide: would he hide in the shadows, or step into the light and use his power to change the fate of this new world? His story was only beginning, and the path ahead was shrouded in mystery. But one thing was certain: with his memories, his system, and his growing strength, Nathan—no, Arlen—would leave his mark on this world, one choice at a time.