Napoleon's body tingled with an unfamiliar energy, prompting him to shift his focus to calming his nerves. In an instant, he found himself immersed in a surreal experience within the confines of his own being, facing the presence of a mysterious figure drawing near.
Vincent Claude, the enigmatic newcomer, extended a cordial greeting. "Greetings, myself, Vincent Claude. I am the fourth son of the god of the labyrinth, Dae Dalus. I found myself cast away from my familial abode due to my perceived weakness and incapacity to control mana proficiently."
With an air of vulnerability, Vincent confessed, "I struggled to create intricate labyrinths or activate even the most rudimentary traps. The weight of humiliation from my own siblings bore down upon me. Though labyrinth construction eluded me, I discovered a unique skill—I could summon monsters."
In a voice resonating with both desperation and hope, Vincent shared, "Yet, my inability to wield mana effectively renders the monsters I summon feeble. Countless attempts to better myself ended in failure. It was in my pursuit of improvement that I stumbled upon a cryptic tome titled 'How to summon any soul?' Without a moment's hesitation, I invoked your presence."
Vincent's gaze intensified as he divulged his deepest longing. "I harbor a singular desire—to ascend to the pinnacle of power in this world. It is in you that I place my trust; please, I implore you, fulfill my earnest request."
In a somber tone, Vincent elucidated his predicament, "My command over mana falters, and the creatures I summon lack potency. I seek your collaboration to overcome these limitations and achieve the status of the strongest being in existence."
The fading echo of a profound statement urged Napoleon to "become the strongest being of this world." As the spectral words dissipated, Napoleon gradually regained full consciousness. Reflecting on the unique nature of Vincent's summoning, Napoleon realized that while Vincent perceived it as such, to him, it felt akin to a reincarnation—a second chance at achieving power.
Sharing a kinship in the pursuit of strength, Napoleon harbored unfulfilled aspirations from his prior existence. Now, presented with this second lease on life, he embraced the resolve to metamorphose into the most potent force in this unfamiliar realm. With determination pulsating through his being, Napoleon decided to shed his old identity, adopting the moniker Arthur Ischyros, symbolizing his commitment to seize the untapped potential of this new world.