The man, now no longer himself, but someone new, was reborn in a world far different from his own. The sky was a deep shade of azure, the land a vast expanse of lush forests, rolling hills, and towering castles. Magic and swords were the cornerstones of this new world, where the noble families ruled over vast territories, each one vying for power and influence.
In this new life, he would not be a mere observer. He would not be a broken man who faded into the annals of history. He had been given the chance to shape his destiny, to become someone who could stand at the pinnacle of this world. But there was a price to pay.
He had been reincarnated as the illegitimate child of one of the eight great noble families—the RedCliff family, a name known throughout the kingdom for their prowess with swords. As a bastard, he was seen as little more than a discarded heir, destined to live in the shadows of his legitimate siblings. But Elka—his new name—knew better. He would not accept such a fate. He would not let himself be relegated to the sidelines.
Elka Van RedCliff, the bastard child of the RedCliff family, had a new purpose. And it began with one simple goal: to survive in a world where power was everything.
He would conceal his true potential, hide his abilities from everyone, and live in the shadows, carefully building his strength. Magic, swordsmanship, and a mysterious ring that contained a secret power—these would be his tools. He would hide behind the mask of a weak, untalented child, while secretly plotting his rise.
In this world, where betrayal ran as deep as the roots of the earth, Elka would play the game with a calculated mind. He would rise above the expectations of the noble families, and in time, he would bring destruction to those who dared to stand in his way. The twelve cataclysmic monsters known only as the Twelve Apocalypse were a constant threat to the kingdom, but they too would feel the weight of his hand. They were not invincible.
But Elka's most dangerous enemies were not the monsters, nor the threats outside the kingdom. No, his greatest enemies lay within the very families that ruled the kingdom. The secret Ninth Family, thought to have vanished centuries ago, was working in the shadows, seeking vengeance for the fall of their ancient line. And they would stop at nothing to bring the kingdom to its knees.