Chapter 1: Gacha Summon
A vast, dimly lit chamber pulsed with a low hum of energy. This wasn't a throne room, but a workspace—efficient and functional. Here resided the Lord, their form shifting and flickering, a blend of energy and cool calculation. They weren't a benevolent deity but a pragmatic administrator, the world's will made manifest, focused on order and efficiency. A slight frown, a flicker of analytical assessment, crossed their features as they reviewed their latest acquisition.
"Tch, another E-rank soul," the Lord's voice resonated, a dissatisfied but controlled tone, devoid of warmth yet not unkind. "From Earth—9.8. Then it suddenly clicked. What the—?! Hahahaha! I actually isekaid someone from the Earth of my dimension into my own world! Hahahaha! I can't wait to tell Amir and Gustave about this. Hmm, let's check his status…"
Name: Traveler 713
Race: (blank)
Age: 21
Skills: Traveler's Guide System (Lvl 1), Records of Foreign Music (Lvl 1)
Records of Foreign Music (Lvl 1): Once a day, plays music within the user's soul and mental consciousness, permanently enhancing one of the host's stats.
Traveler's Guide System (Lvl 1): A basic interface to the world's resources, encyclopedia, and shop. Given to travelers from other worlds, it allows trade with inhabitants of different planets and facilitates communication with the Planet Lord and fellow travelers.
"One skill. Disappointing, but not unexpected. Here I thought people from my origins might have some cheat code or golden finger like me, Gustave, and Amir."
"System, integrate this soul into a suitable vessel. Since he's an E-rank soul, he probably won't be strong. Give him a peaceful, rich, and nurturing family."
System: Host, several potential vessels are available. I recommend the unborn child of the House of Horse.
"That's too young and embarrassing! Why would you transmigrate someone into a baby? That's just awkward."
System: I recommend the orphan at the Chevaly Military Institute. It offers rigorous training and a structured environment.
"The Chevaly Institute? Acceptable. A controlled environment minimizes variables."
System: The vessel is six years old. Approve the transmigration?
"Okay. And mark the body's soul with the Traveler's Mark."
System: Understood.
The transmigration was swift and precise—a clean transfer of energy. The Lord observed as the soul was reborn.
System: Host, your recent summons have met the requirements for the Newborn Conquest Challenge. You have gathered 13 SSR souls, 27 SR souls, 80 R souls, and 20 common souls. Insect Lord Gustave and Elven Lord Amir are also participating.
"The Newborn Conquest Challenge. A necessary exercise to gain resources for new planet lords whose wills have just been created after 600 to 1500 years."
System: Your planet is resource-rich, ranking among the top 10. Gustave and Amir are also performing well.
System: Calculations indicate resource sufficiency for 300 years.
"Just 300 years? That's too short."
System: You could plunder other worlds.
"Unnecessary risk. Let's focus on internal growth. Have the eight titans collect meteorites and comets from space. As for mana, continue having Jupiter create void rifts to abandoned mana planets."
And so, Traveler 713 was reborn, unaware of the forces that had shaped their destiny.