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The Astral King

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Chapter 1 - New World

Sunlight reflected off the glass windows of the shops, shining like scattered pearls. People walked along the roadside, laughing and talking.

"What do you want to eat today?" a mother asked her son.

Her son smiled brightly. "Sushi, Mom," he said happily.

Among the crowd, a normal middle-aged man walked slowly along the roadside. His steps were calm yet hesitant.

"My name is Haruto Aizawa… just a thirty-six-year-old office worker in a small company. I spend my entire day working there, yet I've never received a single bonus or promotion. It's been ten years… ten years of working like a fool."

He let out a tired sigh.

Suddenly, a girl came rushing toward him, her huge breasts shaking violently with every step she took.

"Help me!" she shouted in terror.

Haruto looked up—his eyes instinctively drawn to her chest for a split second—before snapping his gaze past her to the man holding a gun right behind her.

"A criminal…" he muttered, panic rising in his voice. Without thinking, he stepped forward and shielded the girl with his own body.

Suddenly—

A gunshot echoed.

The man jerked violently as a bullet pierced through Haruto's skull.

Girl stared at him in panic. "Are you okay, brother?" she asked frantically.

Haruto collapsed onto the ground, his vision fading.

"Brother…? Am I… dying like this? Is this… all I managed to do in my life…?"

Those were his final words before his eyes closed, drifting into eternal darkness.

The surrounding men shouted as they rushed toward the criminal and caught him.

"This man is dead," one of them said after checking Haruto's pulse.

[System Activated]

Host successfully transported to another world.

[Infinite Mana Granted]

[Appraisal Granted]

[Absorption Granted]

[Absolute Regeneration Granted]

[Ability Mimicry Granted]

Host successfully transported to another world by the System.

Deep within a dark forest, a group of people walked cautiously, holding axes and swords.

"It's like we won't find anything to eat," one of the men said nervously.

Another man continued walking deeper into the forest with a serious gaze.

"We can't turn back. There's nothing else we can do… so stop thinking negative thoughts," he said firmly.

One of the women nodded as she walked beside him, calm and composed. Her huge ass jiggled noticeably with every step she took.

"You're right, Rion," she said sweetly. "I wish everyone had the same mindset as you."

Rion looked down at her.

"You are very smart, Liona," Rion said seriously.

Suddenly, the sound of a crying baby echoed throughout the area.

"What is that?" one man asked in panic.

Rion looked around carefully.

"It sounds like a baby," he said.

Liona nodded and began walking toward the right side of the forest.

"The sound is coming from here," she said confidently.

The other women followed her, holding their swords tightly.

Rion glanced at her before following cautiously.

"Stay alert, Liona," he said sharply.

Liona pushed aside the bushes and looked down.

Inside the bushes was an infant, crying loudly.

"That's… a human baby," she said in confusion.

She quickly knelt down, gently picking up the baby and trying to calm him.

Rion stared at the child.

"It's a human baby… but where did it come from?" he asked, puzzled.

Liona looked up at him.

"First, we should take this baby to the village," she said worriedly.

Rion nodded.

"That's right."

He then ordered the others to return to the village.

After an hour, they brought the baby back and placed him carefully on a bed.

"He's so cute," Liona said sweetly.

Rion nodded.

"That's right. He's very cute and adorable."

The baby slowly opened his eyes and looked around.

Where am I…?

Haruto thought to himself.

He looked at his tiny hands.

What the—?! Am I a baby?!

He blinked and stared at the two people in front of him.

Who are these people?

Liona smiled warmly and picked him up.

"We should feed him," she said softly.

Rion nodded.

"Right. Let's give him some milk."

Liona walked to the kitchen, filled a bottle with milk, and gently placed it in the baby's mouth.

"He looks so adorable!" she said happily, clapping her hands.

Rion nodded.

"That's good. I'm going on another hunt with the villagers. Take care of him."

After saying that, he left the house.

Liona sat on a chair in front of the baby, watching him with a gentle smile.

"He's so cute and adorable."

Haruto continued drinking the milk.

So… this is what I became after dying?

He waved his tiny hands like a normal baby while drinking.

Suddenly—

A small ball of energy formed in his hand.

BOOM!

The energy shot upward and smashed straight through the ceiling, destroying the entire roof instantly.

"What?!" Liona gasped in shock as she looked at the massive hole above them.

The energy ball kept flying higher and higher, passing through the clouds and disappearing into the sky.

For a brief moment, everything became silent.

Then—BOOM!

A massive explosion erupted high in the sky. The shockwave tore through the clouds, scattering them violently in every direction as the entire sky trembled. A powerful gust of wind swept across the village, shaking trees and rooftops as if the heavens themselves had been struck.

For a moment, nothing happened.

Then—BOOM.

The entire planet exploded in a massive blast, breaking into countless pieces as a huge wave of light spread across space.

The villagers quickly gathered outside the house.

"What happened?!" they asked nervously.

Liona slowly looked down at the baby, who was still calmly drinking milk.

"His magical power… is insane," she whispered in shock.

[Transforming Process Initiated]

Physical growth rate: 100%

Do you want to increase your physical growth speed?

Yes / No

Haruto stopped drinking milk and stared at the screen inside his mind.

"Yes. I want to increase my physical growth speed," he answered immediately.

[System Notification]

Approved.

Host's physical growth will increase 2× faster than normal.

Haruto frowned.

"Two times faster? That means it will still take around nine years for me to become an adult again. Are you kidding me? Can't I just become an adult instantly?"

[System Notification]

Sorry. The settings chosen by the host cannot be changed.

Resetting is impossible.

Haruto sighed deeply.

"Why do things like this always happen to me…"

[After 9 Years]

A young man stepped out of his room.

His tall figure and long black hair shone under the sunlight.

"My name is Aris Varelios. In my previous life, I was Haruto Aizawa. But in this world, people know me as Aris Varelios."

He stretched lazily.

"Recently I realized something… I'm not normal like other people in this world. I have a system. My physical growth accelerated rapidly, and I became an adult in just nine years… but somehow, it still felt like a long time."

He sighed.

Aris walked into the living room where a man was sitting quietly.

"This is Rion Varelios. He found me in the forest and raised me as his son. That's why I call him Dad. But honestly… this man is extremely serious and aggressive."

Aris sat down on the couch across from him, giving him a flat look.

At that moment, Liona entered the room holding two cups of tea.

"This woman is Liona Varelios. She was the one who carried me from the forest. She's very loving and kind, so I call her Mom."

Aris looked at her again with a blank expression.

"But… she's also incredibly naive."

Liona placed the cups on the table and smiled at him.

"I hope you slept well, Aris," she asked gently.

Aris smiled.

"Yes, I slept well."

Rion looked at him seriously.

"We need to go hunting more often using your abilities. With your power, we can change the situation of this entire village."

Aris nodded calmly.

Ever since they saw my power and abnormal growth… the whole village treats me like their ultimate weapon.

Sometimes I think this man just wants to send me to my death.

Liona suddenly glared at Rion.

"You are NOT taking him hunting again!" she said firmly.

"It's dangerous for my Aris. Besides, the village already has enough food for the entire season."

Rion stood up and walked toward the door.

"You shouldn't protect him like this. He's already an adult. His mana and magical power are extraordinary."

He left the house.

Aris smiled and calmly sipped his tea.

"Thank God… Mom saved me this time," he muttered.

Liona clapped happily.

"So, do you want to eat something?" she asked cheerfully.

Aris smiled.

"Of course. How about some meat… or sausage?" he suggested confidently.

Liona nods before walking toward the kitchen, her huge ass shaking violently with every step.

"Dish is coming in a while," she says happily.

Aris looked at her.

"Seriously… this woman is very beautiful and voluptuous. Good thing she's not my biological mother," he muttered.

He then walked toward the window, glancing at the beautiful, curvacious sexy womens walking around the village.

Aris smiled.

"Now my life is filled with sexy women and magical powers. It's way better than my old life," he said confidently.

Suddenly—

A massive rhino-like monster with a huge sharp horn burst into the village, rampaging wildly and destroying the market stalls.

Rion stared at the monster.

"A Gravhorn? What is it doing inside the village?" he said in shock.

Aris heard the screams of the villagers and immediately jumped out of the window.

"What is happening?" he asked as he grabbed a man by the shoulder.

The man looked at him nervously.

"Young Lord Aris! A Gravhorn has entered the village and is destroying everything!" the man said before quickly running away.

Aris rushed toward the market.

"Why do these things always happen to me?" he muttered to himself.

He stepped into the open street and looked straight at the Gravhorn as it charged toward him.

Rion noticed him and shouted in panic.

"Why did you come here?! There's no way you can handle a Gravhorn alone!"

Aris calmly looked at the monster.

"Destroy."

He simply pointed his hand toward it.

BOOM.

The Gravhorn instantly exploded into pieces.

Silence filled the entire market.

Rion stared at the destroyed monster in disbelief.

"How… how did you do that?" he asked in shock.

Soon, the villagers gathered around, staring at Aris with admiration.

"Young Lord Aris is amazing!"

The villagers shouted happily.

Rion nodded proudly.

"You're getting stronger every single day," he said with a proud laugh.

Aris suddenly froze.

"Oh no… I forgot about Mom."

His eyes widened in panic.

He quickly turned and ran back toward the house.

Meanwhile, inside the house…

Liona entered the living room carrying a plate full of meat.

"Where did Aris go?" she asked in confusion.

Suddenly.

Aris jumped back through the window.

"I'm back," he said casually as he sat down on the couch like nothing had happened.

Liona looks down at him with wide, panicked eyes.

"Where were you?! I was so worried!" she blurts out, voice trembling with concern.

Before Aris can even open his mouth, she lunges forward and pulls him into a tight, desperate hug—her massive chest squishing right against his face like two warm pillows with zero mercy.

Aris's eyes pop open in pure shock.

"Mmph—!"

His muffled yelp vibrates somewhere deep in her cleavage as his whole body starts shaking like he's caught in an earthquake. Arms flapping, legs kicking uselessly in tiny panicked circles—he looks like a startled cartoon character slowly running out of air.

Liona, completely unaware she's basically using him as a stress ball, just hugs him even tighter and pats his back.

"Oh thank god you're okay! Don't ever disappear like that again, you scared me half to death!"

Aris, face turning steadily redder, can only think through the soft, overwhelming darkness:

This is fine. This is totally fine. I'm just… napping. In heaven. Send help.

Liona pulled him back, gripping his shoulder tightly.

"You shouldn't leave without telling me!" Liona said with a worried expression.

Aris stood there, slightly breathless, trying to catch his breath.

"This… this is what my new life looks like," he said in panic.