"Ohh... I died. My name in that world was DeoJo.
A voice echoed in the darkness.
This was my world. A place where I lived alone, with no friends. Life was simple without people, yet I was always stressed because of my work. I was weak, just surviving in this skinny body. Sometimes I felt ashamed when I went out for my job.
That day was like any other. I was on my way to work, feeling insecure about my weight again. People were laughing at me.
Suddenly, I saw a dog in the middle of the road. A truck was coming fast, about to hit it. Without thinking, I ran and pushed the dog away. The dog ran off safely.
But I...
I was the one who got hit.
People nearby only recorded videos. No one helped me.
Then a man walked toward me and said, "This is not where you belong. You deserve something more precious."
And suddenly, he disappeared.
Oh no... my vision is blurred.
I was in the hospital, taking my last breaths. I had no one. Not even a family to call. So many emotions filled my heart. So many questions with no answers. I didn't even know who my parents were.
And now... I am dead.
What do I do now?
A voice spoke again.
"Hmm... you are very sad, my child."
"Who are you?"
"I will give you something you desire. This is only for you."
"What... and why me?"
"I did not choose to give you that life. So now, I have the right to give you what you want."
"Why me?"
"Not only you."
"So I am not the only one?"
"No."
"Then what are you giving me?"
"A world... and some powers."
"Is that enough? Do others also get powers?"
"Yes. Now our time is over. Go and live the life you want."
The voice disappeared.
My hands felt smaller. Softer.
This was not my body.
Where am I?
I looked around. This place was unlike anything I had ever seen. It looked ancient, almost historical.
Wait... is that my mom?
Warm hands lifted me gently.
"You're finally awake..." her voice trembled, as if she had been waiting forever.
A tall man stood beside her, arms crossed. His face looked strict, but his eyes softened when he saw me.
I also saw a child, maybe five years old. He was probably my brother.
Days passed.
Somehow, I could understand this language. It felt similar to English. I started reading books and learned about the magic system and ranks.
I couldn't walk yet, but I was learning quickly.
My mother hummed soft songs.
My father trained outside every morning with my brother. My brother was very talented. At the age of five, he had already reached the Spark level.
That was impressive.
The system of power was divided into
4.stages.
Early Stages
Spark
The moment of awakening. The individual can sense magic but cannot control it.
Igniter
The user can release basic magic. Control is unstable but growing.
3.Mid Stages
Wielder
A true magician who can use magic in combat and daily life.
Shaper
Can freely manipulate magic and create complex spells.
2.High Stages
Sovereign
A being with overwhelming power who can dominate large areas.
1.Mythborn
A legendary existence. Very few ever reach this stage.
Beyond the system
Primordial
God-like beings who represent fundamental forces of existence.
Null Sovereign
An existence beyond all laws of magic. Impossible to measure or control.
I still didn't know how to speak. Should I pretend I can't?
Wait... I can understand them. So they are speaking English?
A voice answered inside my mind.
"No, but you can speak to them in English without any problem."
Oh... so that's how it works.
They wanted to give me a name.
But I wanted something more.
A title.
A title I had read about in a book. Only four beings possessed it. One of them was the God who sent me here. The others... I wanted to meet them someday.
There were also rumors of a fifth and sixth. Two brothers with unimaginable power. Their strength was beyond measurement. Numbers meant nothing to them.
Some said one of them had already surpassed even the Primordial beings.
They lived separately to protect the world. If they ever fought, the entire planet would be destroyed.
I didn't know if it was true.
Maybe it was just a story.
For now, they gave me a name.
"Gwenos."
I am Gwenos.
Not DeoJo.
This is not a normal world.
And I will not live a normal life.
From here on, Gwenos will be the main character... not the side character DeoJo."