Episode 0
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Even before he died, and when the extinction of all mankind was just a step away from being accomplished, it was impossible to give up easily.
However, the being that all of humanity had in front of it was something that no one, not even the other Monarchs of the Abyss, could match.
"Impressive, human!"
The being known as the god of magic, Arhat, the lord of magic, gazed in awe at Freddy.
Humans, always considered the weakest "race" among all the countless dimensions connected to the "Abyss," were facing the nine great supreme beings: the nine Monarchs of the Abyss.
"Boast of my admiration wherever you go after death, human."
The last resistance of humanity had fallen even before facing the god of magic.
Before the last resistance died by the hands of the nine races of the Abyss, only despair remained.
"There is no time... we will die, and mankind will become extinct."
"Damn it, the nine races were stronger than anticipated.... Freddy, you're the only one..."
The resistance leaders had fallen to the nine races, those who carried the bloodline of the nine Monarchs. Of course, their power was unimaginable.
The lord of magic now stood before Freddy, while Freddy had a greatsword embedded in his chest.
"Human, what is your name?"
"Freddy..."
"Look around you. Your race will always be the weakest of all the Abyss... and of my creations."
Even in the face of that, he was unbearably annoying.
Even before he died, he wished to do at least one more thing to leave humanity a little hope before he disappeared completely.
Nothing could be said in the face of the god of magic, a being truly known as a god.
However, he was not really a god. It was a being beyond the creation of the Abyss, someone who had been present since the beginning of the entire Abyss.
Clap!
Arhat clapped his hands.
At the same time, ten suns rose above his head.
Magic of a higher level than the Fifteen Rules.
A being unreachable for humans.
That is why he proved it: that there is a supreme world that humans will never be able to access. That, no matter how hard they try, it is useless.
Arhat smiled as he pointed to that unreachable limit and said:
"This will be all, a parting gift, human Freddy."
"Fuck you!"
It was at that moment that Freddy hesitated for a second.
Was he about to fall into despair after witnessing the overwhelming difference?
However, in Freddy's eyes there was no trace of despair.
This was because, if he died here, it would all end anyway.
There was no need to beg to live.
Clap!
In the face of the imminent extinction of the entire human race, there was someone Freddy hated even more than Arhat himself.
Footsteps echoed in the silent Abyss.
They were the footsteps of a man Freddy knew very well.
"Ha... Even you're on Arhat's side.... What a fucking piece of shit."
Gustang had appeared.
It was Gustang Verdance, of course, Freddy's father.
In his presence and the incredible power he emanated, Freddy could only watch from the ground, kneeling.
Freddy bowed his head and looked at Arhat, the lord of magic, and Gustang Verdance, his so-called father.
"It's been a long time since I've seen you...useless."
"....."
Still, Freddy's cold face showed no crack.
Faced with the god of magic and a traitor to humanity, what else could he do?
No matter what he did, it would be impossible to change anything now.
Still, his gaze remained fixed on those two in front of him.
"Why... e-they're both...?"
"That's a good question, human. However, why should I answer it to an insignificant being? My admiration comes because you were funny."
Magic power.
Freddy's magical power was tens... no, millions of times greater than that of any being.
If it weren't for that, he wouldn't even have been able to fight Arhat, the lord of magic.
Faced with a being that created all magic, Freddy's only source of power was his magical power.
If only he had been an "Awakened" and not an "Unawakened", he would have managed to be at least stronger than he is just now.
However, no matter how strong he had been as an Awakened One, even so, it would still be impossible to defeat the strongest monarch.
"I must admit, even though you're a son who bears the Verdance family name, an Unawakened who came to this... wow, it's unexpected."
In the past, House Verdance kicked Freddy out after he failed to awaken.
But that was all behind him.
Freddy forgot those moments.
However, now he was remembering them clearly after seeing his father at Arhat's side.
Ten suns, larger than the Earth's own dimension, were shining in the sky of the Abyss, close to wiping out all of humanity.
"Now then, give me back that sword."
"....."
The sword embedded in Freddy's chest.
The great "Sword of Eternity" that Arhat had thrown into his chest.
It was like throwing a branch at a dog for fun.
That was what Arhat had done with Gustang's Sword of Eternity.
Even that was enough to lead Freddy to defeat with ease.
"Ugh..."
Gustang pulled the sword out of Freddy's chest and turned to Arhat.
"I thank you for putting this great sword to good use, my lord."
"It was fun, human. That puny human was entertaining enough, anyway."
"Hahahaha."
"....."
Arhat looked at Freddy with a confused expression. For the first time, his face showed surprise.
In an instant, Freddy's magic power transformed into a thin thread.
Freddy's magical power had altered Arhat's magic, throwing his human form and the ten suns he had conjured out of control.
In an instant, Arhat's body began to inflate.
Burst!
Soon, his figure disappeared, replaced by masses of flesh.
This was because even the magic that maintained his human form was now out of control.
Boom!
As he lost control of the magic, the ten suns he had created headed straight for him.
A gigantic explosion, similar to the origin of the universe, consumed the Abyss.
But even that was not enough to kill Arhat.
He had only gained a brief respite.
In an instant, he would return to his normal state.
"If not now, when all his magic is out of control, I'll never make it."
His whole life had been dedicated to this one moment.
This was the least he could do before he died.
An explosion was the only thing he managed.
But he knew none of it would kill Arhat.
"I will grant you the greatest of despairs."
"Humans, vanish."
Arhat regenerated as did Gustang, who appeared protected by a force field that saved him from the explosion.
All humanity on Earth began to fade away.
They disintegrated into dust and disappeared.
Freddy quickly reached out his hand, but he couldn't touch anything.
He couldn't reach anything.
His hand was also slowly disappearing.
Just a word.
The desperate cry of humanity was not able to withstand even that one word.
It was frustrating, unfair.
The end of the sin of not having started right, of not having prepared properly, was extinction.
If only he could start over... at least he would not have such an end.
Because of everything that had happened.
Humanity disappeared and Freddy was extinguished into dust particles.
But he never knew that a being, even beyond Arhat's power, had been watching him.
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⟨⟨==The god of sacrifice offers you change==⟩⟩
⟨⟨==The god of sacrifice offers you regression in exchange for your soul==⟩⟩
⟨⟨==Your soul vouches for you==⟩⟩
⟨⟨==Your soul desires revenge and accepts sacrifice for regression in return==⟩⟩
⟨⟨==The god of sacrifice will watch over you, now with the new "Sacrifice" function in your regression==⟩⟩
⟨⟨==Good luck to you in your regression==⟩⟩
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It was strange.
Because it felt alive and not dead.
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⟨⟨==Congratulations, you just woke up your class==⟩⟩
⟨⟨==Now you can see the system==⟩⟩
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Something truly unexpected had just happened, and Freddy opened his eyes.
A message appeared before him when he opened his eyes.
He had returned to the past thanks to a strange entity....
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[Author's Note]
This is my second Novel to write, my first novel was a total failure and mistakes in every way but it was really just to improve and see my mistakes so I could write this novel.
Not everyone can write perfectly and there will always be mistakes and boring chapters with nothing interesting.
But I hope you will read this novel. Thank you.