A Life of Arrogance and Regret
Kai was a man who loved to boast. Whether it was about his intelligence, confidence, or so-called "luck," he never missed a chance to show off. But in reality, life had never been kind to him.
At the age of 20, he was diagnosed with a severe disease. Treatment was expensive—far beyond what he could afford. His arrogance turned into helplessness, but he refused to show his suffering.
Four years passed. His condition worsened, yet he kept pretending everything was fine.
Then, on a day like any other… his fate was sealed.
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The Final Act of a Boastful Man
Kai walked along a crowded street, lost in thought. The city buzzed with life, but none of it mattered to him.
Just then, a trembling old woman stepped onto the road. A blaring horn shattered the noise of the city—a massive truck was speeding toward her!
Time slowed. People screamed. But no one moved to help.
Kai didn't think. He acted.
He lunged forward, shoving the woman out of harm's way.
A moment later…
CRASH!
Pain. Unbearable, searing pain. His vision blurred, blood filled his mouth, and the last thing he saw was the sky—so endless, so unreachable.
Then, darkness.
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A New Beginning in an Unknown World
Drip… drip… drip…
A cold sensation woke Kai.
He blinked.
Above him stretched an eerie, unfamiliar sky—a deep shade of violet, filled with swirling, ghostly clouds. The air smelled of damp stone and something… unnatural.
"Where am I?"
He sat up. His body felt different—stronger, lighter, more powerful. He looked at his hands—no scars, no weakness. It was as if he had been reborn.
And then…
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[DING!]
A mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
[Welcome, Host. The Ultimate Emperor
System has been activated.]
[Mission Received: Survive.]
[Failure Condition: Death.]
Kai froze.
"What… the hell?"
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