Kai Valerian: Adventure in Aevonia

The smell of alcohol stung Ren's nose as he dragged his stumbling steps out of the bar. The wall clock across the street showed three in the morning. The street was deserted, lit only by the flickering lights.Ren, 28 years old, unemployed, and alone. Family? It's been a long time since she left. Boyfriend? Let alone a girlfriend, he never had a date. His life was empty, an aimless routine filled with drinking cheap alcohol at bars until he lost consciousness."At least I have no regrets," he muttered to himself, wiping the vomit off the corner of his lips. "But, if I could live again..."Her steps came to a halt. At the end of a narrow alley, he saw a group of young men fighting. A flash of knives flashed in the dim light. Ren tried to turn around, but it was too late. A knife was stuck in his chest.His vision blurred. His body collapsed. On the verge of losing consciousness, he wished, "If there's a second chance, I want to change my life..."As Ren's consciousness began to return, he felt a bone-chilling chill. He slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was the ceiling of the room decorated with intricate carvings in gold. She blinked, confused."Where am I?" he muttered, his voice sounding hoarse.She tried to get up, but her body felt weak. That's when she realized that she was on a canopied bed with luxurious silk curtains. Fine sheets and soft pillows covered her body. The room was filled with antique furniture and expensive decorations. This was definitely not the seedy bar where he used to lose consciousness.Suddenly, a holographic panel appeared before him.[Welcome, Host. You are an adventurer in the kingdom of Aevonia. The Nagladon Empire threatens the existence of your kingdom, as does the Xin Han kingdom that stands as a buffer state between Aevonia and Nagladon. You have just transferred to Aetheria University, the most prestigious academy in the entire kingdom. You will be faced with a choice of skills. ][ CHOOSE ONE TO BE YOUR CLASS:1. Swordsman (Two-handed, Sword and Shield, or Double Sword)2. Shield Defender (Armored)3. Magician (Light and Dark Magic)4. Sniper (Rifle or Bow, can be Magical or Physical)5. Monk (Unarmed Combat, can be offensive, defensive, or a mix of both)6. Dragoon (Spear/Lance, high mobility and fast, but purely offensive)7. Paladin (Hammer-wielding, defense/attack hybrid) ][ Whatever your choice, you will master all the skills, just think of it as a formality. Please let the host choose. ]Ren was stunned. He stared at the hologram panel in disbelief. "Is this... a system?" he murmured. "Did I really come back to life?"[Yes, sir. I am the system that will help you to realize your dreams. I will explain everything you are asking. ][ You came back to life in a world different from earth, this world has the name Aevonia. In this world (Aevonia) is very different from earth, here has a Mana or can be called magic. Here there are various classes such as Swordsman, Shield Defender, Magician, Sniper, Monk, Dragoon, Paladin. And in this world there are various ruling kingdoms such as Aevonia Kingdom, Nagladon Empire, Xin Han Kingdom, and other kingdoms. Lord was reborn in this world and Lord entered the body of a young man named... ]System pauses for a moment.[... Kai Valerian. Heir to the Valerian family, the richest noble family in Aevonia. ]Ren, or now Kai, digested all the information slowly. He was alive again. In a different world. With a magical system. And he was a wealthy nobleman. It was like a dream come true."Unlimited talent, you say?" he asked the system.[That's right, sir. Kai Valerian's body has the potential to master anything. Magic, sword, politics, art, whatever you want. ]A smile slowly spread across Kai's lips. A second chance. A new life. And he was going to make the most of it."All right, System," he said firmly. "Let us begin."Kai stared at the holographic panel still floating before him. He tried to touch it with a finger, and it reacted. The display changed, showing a confusing series of numbers and information.[ Host Status:Name: Kai ValerianLevel: 1Class: UnselectedHP: 100/100MP: 100/100Power: 10Durability: 10Agility: 10Intelligence: 10Wisdom: 10Charisma: 10Unique Skills: Unlimited Talent ]Kai frowned. "What does all this mean?"[The Host Status indicates your physical and mental condition. The higher the numbers, the stronger you are. Unique Skills are special abilities that you possess. In your case, Unlimited Talent allows you to learn and master anything quickly. ]Kai smiled. "Sounds favorable." He then touched another part of the hologram panel. The display changed again, this time showing a map with several exclamation marks on it.[ Quests Available:1. Go to Aetheria University (Reward: 100 experience, 100 gold)2. Meet with the University Rector (Reward: 50 experience, Beginner's Sword)3. Attend the New Student Admission Ceremony (Reward: 50 EXP, HP Potion) ]"University, huh?" muttered Kai. He recalled the information the system had given him earlier. Aevonia, the kingdom, the empire, magic... it all sounded like a world in a fantasy novel. And now, he was in it.Kai again tried to get up from the bed. This time, he managed to sit up with some difficulty. She looked around the room more carefully. The room was spacious, with large windows overlooking a beautiful garden. The morning sunlight streamed in, illuminating the dust in the air.Suddenly, the door to the room opened. A middle-aged man in waiter's clothes entered. He looked surprised to see Kai awake."Mr. Kai!" he exclaimed. "You're awake! Thank goodness!"Kai looked at the man in confusion. "Who are you?""I am Bernard, sir. Your butler.""Servant?" Kai raised an eyebrow. He was truly a wealthy nobleman now. "Yes, sir. Do you need anything?"Kai pondered for a moment. He had to adapt to this new life. And the first step was..."Yes, Bernard," she said. "I want to shower and have breakfast. After that, take me to Aetheria University."After taking a shower and having a sumptuous breakfast that he had never tasted before, Kai prepared to go to Aetheria University. Bernard, the servant, had prepared a magnificent horse-drawn carriage with the Valerian family crest emblazoned on the door."The University of Aetheria is located in the heart of Aethoria, sir," Bernard explained as he opened the carriage door. "The journey will take about an hour."Kai nodded and stepped into the carriage. The interior was no less luxurious than his room, with red velvet seats and ornate gold carvings. She felt like real royalty, a far different experience from her old life.The train left the mansion grounds. Kai watched the scenery outside the window curiously. The streets of Aethoria were bustling with activity. She saw all kinds of people, from street vendors to knights in shining armor. The buildings in the city also varied, some were classical in style with tall pillars, while others were modern with large glass windows.However, what caught Kai's attention the most was the presence of fantastic creatures that passed among the humans. He saw elves with pointy ears, dwarves with long beards, and even a werewolf walking tall in the crowd."Bernard," Kai called out. "Is the existence of such creatures common in this world?""Of course, sir," Bernard replied. "In Aevonia, different races coexist. There are humans, elves, dwarves, beastfolk, and many more."Kai nodded, increasingly amazed by his new world. He couldn't wait to explore Aevonia and uncover all its secrets.Suddenly, the train came to an abrupt stop. Kai was pushed forward, almost hitting the wall of the train. "What's wrong?" he asked."There seems to be a disturbance up ahead, sir," Bernard replied in a worried tone.Kai peered through the window. He saw a crowd of people gathered in the middle of the street, blocking the train. In the center of the crowd, he saw a girl in a black robe surrounded by several people dressed as city guards."Bernard, stop the carriage at the roadside," Kai ordered. He felt something was wrong and wanted to know more.Kai jumped down from the carriage and broke through the crowd of people gathered in the middle of the street. He was curious to know what was going on."Move aside! Excuse me!" he exclaimed as he showed the Valerian family ring on his finger. People immediately gave way, as if recognizing the insignia of nobility.In the center of the crowd, he saw a black-robed girl being surrounded by several city guards. The girl had long silver hair that fell to her waist and piercing blue eyes that exuded an aura of power. Her face was beautiful, yet filled with anger and fear."Let me go!" the girl shouted in a loud voice. "You have no right to hold me!""You are accused of practicing dark magic, Your Highness Princess," one of the guards said in a cold tone. "You must come with us to the palace for interrogation."Kai was stunned. Princess? So, the girl is a royal princess. But why was she accused of using dark magic?The girl stared at the guards with a defiant look. "I'm not afraid of you! I haven't done anything wrong!"Suddenly, a fireball appeared in the girl's hand. The guards retreated in shock. The crowd cheered in fear."I said, let me go!" the girl shouted again. The fireball in her hand grew even bigger.Kai felt the adrenaline rush. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to help the girl, but he also didn't want to get involved in the kingdom's political affairs.However, before he could decide, the girl threw a fireball at the guards. The guards screamed and dodged. The fireball exploded on the ground, starting a small fire.The situation was getting more and more chaotic. People were running around in fear. The guards were losing control. And the girl looked more and more cornered.Kai knew he had to act. He couldn't let the girl get hurt.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________thank you for those of you who have read, don't forget to press the like and favorite buttons ~it will help me a lot. thank you.