Chapter 1: The Moment That Changed Everything
Adam ran through the ruins of his home. His boots crunched on broken bricks. All around him, the remains of his ruined home were scattered: charred wooden beams, scorched fields, and bodies scattered like abandoned dolls. The wind was strong and dark. His trembling hands held a small lotus-shaped vase, its carvings intact despite the damage. This is a gift from my mother, a sign of hope. And that's the last part from the left. Her cheeks flushed as she hugged him.
"What... He whispered, his voice inaudible. "Why is he so helpless?"
The memory of the attack flashed through his mind: soldiers on horseback, knives flashing in the sun, eyes twisted in a dark scream. He tried to fight, to protect his people, but his cultivation at the beginning of gathering qi failed him in a cruel act.
he fell to the ground, the pill falling from his hands. Heartache, anger and Pain merged into a rush of helplessness.
then it happened.
. A small sound rang in his skull, and Adam woke up, and woke up.
<**System activated: Final Backward System**>
<**anchor set: three days ago**>
Adam's head was torn off. "What .. "What is this?" He whispered, his voice trembling.
words flashing in his eyes,
<**The system's input. **>
<**Name:** Adam
**Growth Level:** Qi Accumulation Level 1
**Spiritual Energy:** 14/100
**Hit Points (HP):** 85/100
**Holding Location:** Plot
**Available Skills:** None
**Open System Functions:** [Return], [Inspect], [Mission Tree]**>
Adam was silent. "What's going on?" »
<** Should the return begin? Yes/No **>
His heart skipped a beat as he processed these words. His country was lost. His people were dead. If it were true, if there was even a small chance of change Things he couldn't doubt.
"Yes!" he shouted.
The world around him melted, burning the grass and ash in a whirlwind of light. He felt a strange tug, as if his mind had been pulled into a tunnel. The sound did not hurt, but it disturbed him.
When the moon came, Adamo was found in the village square. The sun shone overhead, filling the air with the familiar sounds of bustling life. Children played in the fountain. The shops were bustling with the noise of their customers and the village guards were lazy in patrolling the area.
"No..." Adam muttered with wide eyes.
<** success back: current time: three days to show. Watch duration: 5 minutes remaining. ***>
"Three days..." His voice was a whisper as he looked around the undead village.
<**System Tools: Use [Inspect] to gather information. **>
Something new came out of his vision and Adam just focused on one of the guards.
<**Can be checked**>
<**Name:** Garrett
** Field location: ** Base 2
** Rating: ** 290/290
** Spiritual strength: ** 65/70
** Skills: ** [Blade Arts - Mediation ], [Per Aura - Novice]**>
Adam's jaw dropped. He knew Garrett was strong, but seeing raw data like this gave him a new understanding of distance.
"This... "It's amazing." he whispered
But there was no time for panic.
<**Warning: time limit: 4 minutes left. ***>
Fear gripped him. He had to act quickly.
He ran to the village hall with a sinking heart. If anyone could rally the villagers to prepare for an attack, it would be the old man. Adamo entered the small wooden house and woke up to the old man hunched over a book.
"Arama?" asked the old man with a furrowed brow. "What are you doing all this? What do you mean?"
"Old man!" Adam shouted, his voice strong. "The village is in danger. In three days the soldiers will attack us. They will destroy everything and kill everyone!"
The old man's face moved and he bent forward. "Alama, calm down, what are you talking about?" How did you know that?"
"There's no time to explain," Adam said, his voice trembling. You must trust me to hold the gates, to call the guards, to free the women and children. Please! »
The old man's gaze hardened, confusion evident in his eyes. Adam, I know you're angry, but... .."
<**Additional Quest: Convince the Elder to Act**>
<**Bonus**: Increase Faith, 5 Spiritual Energy, and 1 upgrade **>
The note
appeared in Adam's dream, but he didn't write it down. He didn't have much time left.
<** Watch duration: 2 minutes left. **>
"Damn," Adam muttered. turn And he left the old man's house with a troubled heart. If he could not persuade the old man, he should try something else.
he ran to the village square and picked up a sharp stone from the ground. The fool began to dig into the wooden beam of the well.
* "Aram, that's right. Prepare to attack. believe in yourself"*
messages are hard, but we must stay.
<**Time of Remembrance: 1 minute left. **>
Adam looked and ran away crying. Time is running out. He can't protect the country alone, not yet.
<** System Message: Mission completed. Rewards will be awarded. **>
<**Spiritual Energy:** +5
<**Improvement Points:** +1**>
<**The message has expired. Back to the present. ***
"No!" Adam cried, but the pull of the system did not stop. He stretched, returning to the present.
His eyes widened, and he stood again in the ruins of his home. this The ruins had not changed, but something about him.
Adam clasped his hands together and held his chin.