Three years had passed since Snowy's reincarnation as a human. He was relieved to be around people who could understand him, but he still missed his wolf mother from his past life. Now, with a body capable of walking and talking, he didn't waste time enjoying his new childhood. Instead, he remained cautious, knowing that the world was dangerous and his past mistakes could still haunt him.
Snowy often stayed cold and distant, having long shed his former perverted persona. Though he still possessed the same soul, his experiences had forced him to mature. He spent most of his time learning about his new world, understanding that it was held together by mysterious forces known as the Ten Structures of Life.
The Ten Structures of Life:
1. Mana Nexus: In this world, mana was more than just magic—it was a living essence. Each person had a personal mana nexus, a glowing, pulsating crystal embedded in their chest. Without it, they would slowly wither away.
2. Dream Threads: Ethereal threads wove the dreams of humans together, sustaining life, creativity, and emotions. Without a thread, a person became an empty shell, devoid of purpose.
3. Soulfire Wells: The soul resided in a well within the heart, glowing brightly with intense emotions and connections. When a person lost these emotional bonds, the well dimmed, and they would begin to fade.
4. Chrono Spires: Time flowed through crystalline spires scattered across the land. People absorbed time energy from these spires, influencing their rate of aging. Without access, they would age rapidly.
5. Harmony Chords: Music was life. Each person emitted a unique harmony chord, representing their essence. Discord weakened them, and musicians were revered as healers who could restore balance.
6. Memory Pools: Memories were stored in underground caverns, where people could drink to recall their past, learn skills, and connect with ancestors. Losing access meant losing identity.
7. Emotion Wellsprings: Emotions were essential. These wellsprings fueled existence, and without them, people would become emotionless husks, drained of their humanity.
8. Quantum Webs: Reality was a vast web, with each person as a node. Disconnecting from the web meant vanishing from existence. Weavers maintained the delicate balance of reality.
9. Starlight Veins: Veins of starlight filled the night sky, nourishing people who absorbed it through their skin. Those deprived of starlight suffered from "star hunger," wasting away in darkness.
10. Echo Roots: Ancient roots lay beneath the ground, connecting all living beings. They drew sustenance from the echoes of the past, and severing these roots caused decay and loss of history.
Without these structures, life couldn't thrive. Snowy, however, lacked the Quantum Web, as his Reincarnator skill defied its rules. He was disconnected, existing outside the normal cycle of life and death.
Snowy knew that people in this world were as greedy as they were powerful, constantly fighting over land, resources, and dominance. Snowy, too, wished for power—not for glory, but to protect those he cared about. His journey had changed him profoundly, and it was far from over.
The Ten Strongest Bloodlines:
1. Pyrokinetics: Descendants of the Flameborne, they could channel fire, their veins running hot with power. Some controlled wildfires, their bodies dancing with flames like living infernos.
2. Stormcallers: Born during raging tempests, Stormcallers commanded the skies. They summoned lightning, rode the wind, and could predict weather patterns with a crackle of their eyes.
3. Geomancers: Connected to the earth, they could manipulate stone, soil, and minerals. Their powers could shape mountains, create earthquakes, and meld them with the land.
4. Aquaphages: Linked to ancient sea gods, Aquaphages thrived in water, controlling tides and communicating with marine creatures. Their tears could heal wounds, and their presence brought rain.
5. Empathids: Empaths with a deep connection to emotions, they could feel the world's collective feelings, heal emotional wounds, calm riots, and share memories.
6. Chronomancers: They could see brief glimpses of the future and alter it, but meddling too far risked lives. Their abilities were feared and respected.
7. Luminae: Descendants of starlight, Luminae could heal with their touch, illuminate darkness, and guide lost souls. Their eyes shimmered with the light of constellations.
8. Necroshades: Dark and mysterious, they drew power from death, raising the dead, cursing enemies, and communicating with spirits lurking in the shadows.
9. Dreamwalkers: Born with silver eyes, they traversed realms, stepping into dreams, altering nightmares, and conversing with forgotten gods.
These formidable bloodlines ruled the world, their power shaping the land and its people. Snowy, however, was no chosen one. He was just an ordinary boy with untold knowledge, and his journey was only beginning.
Snowy's desires were simple yet profound: to survive, to grow, and to protect the ones he loved. As the world continued to evolve, so would he.