A weak, ridiculed young man lives a miserable life while caring for his seriously ill mother. Powerless and treated as a loser, he struggles just to survive. One day, he mysteriously awakens a hidden System—a power that only he can see and use. Through relentless effort, quests, and battles, he begins to level up, growing stronger step by step while keeping his ability a secret from the world.

As his power increases, he uncovers a shocking truth: in a past life, he was the King of Monarchs, betrayed by the very monarchs he trusted. They turned against him and killed him to seize his authority. The System exists as a final gift—created to restore his strength, memories, and true identity.

Now reborn, he slowly reclaims his lost power, preparing for revenge and an inevitable clash with the monarchs who betrayed him, determined to rewrite his fate and protect the life he once lost.

The small black creature floated in front of me, spinning slowly in the air.


But something about it made my instincts scream.


"Hello," it said again, its voice cheerful and unnatural. "I am your assistant and guide."


"…Assistant?" I repeated. "Guide to what?"


"To strength," it replied instantly. "And survival."


A blue screen flickered into existence in front of my eyes.


"I will lead you toward the strongest path," Replica continued. "The road will be long. Painful. And filled with death."


I swallowed. "You're… very encouraging."


Replica tilted its round head. "Honesty increases survival rate."


I stared at the floating screen. "Why me? Why was this power given to me?"


Instead, it said, "To understand that information, you must first become strong enough to access it."


Replica nodded. "These values are equivalent to an average human male."


Before I could complain further, the screen shifted.


Replica floated closer. "Yes. This is your first quest."


My heart tightened. "What does that mean?"


"To unlock further system data," Replica explained, "you must prove your worth through action."


Another window appeared—larger, brighter.


• Information Access (Partial Unlock)


Replica shook its head. "I lack insanity protocols."


"That's not the problem!" I snapped. "This isn't a quest—it's torture!"


Replica raised one tiny ear. "Correction. This is basic preparation."


I imagined myself running ten kilometers.


My face twisted into something close to horror.


Replica's voice softened—just slightly.


"You are injured. Therefore, system support will be provided."


• Effect: Fully restores body condition


I looked up at Replica, forcing a smile that even I knew looked terrifying.


Outside, the world carried on normally—unaware that my life had just been dragged onto a path that allowed no retreat.


I clenched my fists beneath the blanket.


And for the first time since the gates appeared—


Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: The First Quest