《A Boy’s Reincarnated Adventure》


 Prologue

    In the Shelton Kingdom, the citizens were terrified. Their food was running low, their water was being poisoned, and their people had caught diseases. Any attempt to send out knights to scrounge for supplies had been futile. For the knights were slaughtered over and over again, no matter how many were sent out. Not a single one ever came back.


    Even though a celebration for an upcoming holiday was planned, the people already knew it was an attempt to appease their anger.


    That bastard of a king. All he ever did was sit in his throne, eating elegant food, drinking expensive liquor, and sleep in his warm bed.


    While the citizens of the kingdom starved, thirsted, and slept on the streets out in the cold snow.


    Their kingdom had always snowed, no matter what season or time of day. It was just how it always been. Reminiscing about the past, the people remembered how their situation got to where it is now.


    A year ago, the king had received news of an ancient treasure out in the mountains hidden in a cave. Overcome with greed, the king sent an army to retrieve the treasure without thinking whether or not it was a trap set up by the Demonic Alliance; an evil force of all different species of demons and monsters hell bent on doing one thing. Wiping humanity off the face of the earth.


    They were tired of being hunted and enslaved by humanity as tools for their own convenience. Of course facing the humans, they were originally powerless. Until one day, their new king was born.


    Their original king was defeated by the Shelton Kingdom¡¯s first king and his trusted bodyguards, the Elemental Four. Extremely talented humans with overwhelming strength that swore loyalty to the throne. They were originally nobles of the royal families. Each of the four had an elemental power. Dalton, King of the Sky. Fari, King of Earth. Rowles, King of Flames. And Kai, King of Cold.


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    Unfortunately, in the battle against the demon king, the first king and Kai sacrificed themselves to ensure the survival of the kingdom. But, the king had no heirs, so his only replacement could be a relative, Gar, the incompetent king.


    Because of Gar¡¯s selfishness, the people of the kingdom were taxed heavily, forcing most residents to abandon their homes. They would have left the kingdom, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that the area they lived in was surrounded by powerful demons and monsters.


    Hell, the only reason the kingdom has survived this long was because of the remaining Elemental Four, or Elemental Three now.


    Thanks to their king¡¯s greed, the people were on their last legs. Sooner or later, the king might forcefully take the children of the kingdom from their parents and force them to train in the military to help him acquire the treasure.


    Although it was originally a trap, the kingdom was able to find out that the treasure was no lie. According to rumors, the treasure buried deep within that cave in the mountains is a part of Kai¡¯s legacy.


    This explained the king¡¯s urgency to gain the treasure. Even though the area surrounding the cave was taken over by the Demonic Alliance and used as their camp, scouts found out they weren¡¯t able to make it past the cave¡¯s traps and gain the treasure.


    All the kingdom had to do now was take over their camp and claim the cave. That way they have unlimited attempts. The only problem is, if the demons and monsters who are inherently more powerful than humans couldn¡¯t make it through the cave, then how could they.


    Out of the Elemental Four, Kai, in legend, was said to be the strongest one. Apparently he was the one who contributed the most in the battle against the demon king. With his power to create, shape, and manipulate ice he was seemingly invulnerable. He was also capable of utilizing ice with his physical combat, such as creating weapons and tools for attacking and manipulating the environment for his advantage. And being able to control ice, also allowed him to manipulate and generate the essence of ice such as mist and water.


    To be able to attain such power, would make anyone drool. So at first the king ordered the Elemental Three to retrieve it for him. But they refused. Asking them why, the king was only answered with silence.


    Since asking them for help failed, the king decided to order an army to go for him. Only using their best troops. However, they were ambushed and only one was able to make it back, after informing the kingdom of their losses he killed himself due to guilt of being the only one to make it out.


    With their best troops gone, with the exception of the generals and the Elemental Three, the kingdom was forced to be on the defensive side. Slowly, their supplies started dwindling.


    And now, that¡¯s how the kingdom came to the situation it is in now. Everyone was depressed and worried about their futures.


    However, there was one family who felt it was their best day. They weren¡¯t worried or anxious about anything. They were only happy for the birth of their new family member.


    Calph, Calph Woods.

 Goodbye Cruel World, Hello New One!

    I¡¯m a 14 year old homeless and alone person.


    I¡¯m not too handsome, but not ugly either. A child who was afraid of consequences and always listened to orders.


    I used to have a home; until I decided I had enough of my fathers shit.


    Ever since my mother died of an incurable disease, my father had no one to hold him back. So he stayed out late at night and drank as much booze as he wanted.


    Compared to my student-athlete brother, I liked to lock myself up in my room and watch anime or read books.


    This greatly dissatisfied my father and made him point his disappointment to me. Because of my brother¡¯s brains and athleticism he was very popular in school, I only had a few people around me I could¡¯ve called friends.


    My brother was very rebellious towards our father, if he didn¡¯t want to do something, he¡¯d tell it to his face.


    Fuming with anger, my father had no idea how to get my brother back into his place. So in the meantime, he directed his anger towards me.


    I was very sensitive and mean comments had always struck me in the heart, and the comments from my own father ruined my heart. At first I was very tolerant to his attitude, but I guess he only took that tolerance as weakness.


    He doesn¡¯t mean it, he¡¯s just drunk, it¡¯ll all blow over the next day. That¡¯s what I always told myself.


    But, he only became more aggressive with each passing day.


    I consoled myself, he¡¯s only letting out his sadness of my mother¡¯s death. I knew I was lying to myself.


    Though he became more bold, I always had my grandmother backing me up. Without her, who would¡¯ve know how I would¡¯ve turned out by now.


    It wasn¡¯t until she passed that the bastard had the balls to do something.


    One day, he hadn¡¯t returned home, even though it was past 11:00 pm. So I called him, he replied saying he was hanging out with his friends at a liquor store. Since I knew which store he always went to, I hopped on my bike and rode there with suspicions in my head.


    And that¡¯s when I lost it.


    That bastard wasn¡¯t hanging out with his friends, he was fawning over some bitch.


    Riding home with anger, I sat in the living room and awaited his return.


    I decided, I¡¯ll confront him.


    Boy, if only I knew it¡¯d turn out like this. Then I wouldn¡¯t have made that stupid decision.


    As soon as I even brought it up with him, bang, he slapped me so damn hard I fell to the floor.


    Not letting me off easy, he took off one of his shoes and repeatedly slammed it against my face.


    Bang, bang, bang.


    When he stopped to take a breather, I hurriedly crawled to the door. Opening the door, I pulled my body through and toss myself onto the sidewalk.


    Ah¡­ it¡¯s raining. I said to myself.


    Looking towards my house, I saw that bastard standing there at the door.


    ¡°Never come back, you ugly mutt!¡±


    Slamming the door shut, that was the last time I saw his face. Heh, maybe it was for the better. After all¡­ how many people can just insult and throw away their own child like that. Mmm, maybe more than I thought.


    When I finally managed to get up on my feet, I dragged my aching body covered in blood and rain with me.


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    And that¡¯s how I got to where I am now. No home, no family, no money, no food or water, and finally no happiness.


    I wish things could¡¯ve been different. I said to myself.


    Though even if things were different, I felt it would¡¯ve all ended the same. With our family broken apart.


    Back when my mother was still alive, she asked me to promise her something. To keep the family together.


    However, I broke that promise.


    Grandma¡¯s dead.


    Brother¡¯s selfish.


    And father¡¯s corrupt.


    Her final wish and I blew it.


    Now I gotta find a place to stay, otherwise if I catch a cold in this rain it¡¯s all over. But I don¡¯t think any hotels would accept someone covered in blood with no money. They¡¯ll just end up calling the police.The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.


    Maybe I could just stay under a bridge for now. Alright now I need money, again, I don¡¯t think anyone would hire someone wearing something like this, even if I wasn¡¯t a minor. But stealing is a big no. I promised mother to live an honest life.


    Even if it doesn¡¯t matter anymore.


    I would¡¯ve called a relative, but it¡¯s been forever since I spoke to one. After my mother and grandmother died, my father had my brother and I completely cut ties with them.


    Sigh. Even if I had a second chance, it¡¯d probably turn out horrible like now. Most likely my brother and father will fight over my belongings. Those damn savages.


    I never liked my brother, maybe it was out of jealousy. He always got what he wanted and more. While I always sat in his dark shadow as if one day he were to fall, I¡¯d be there to replace him. That¡¯s what I thought to myself.


    But now I realize, if I were to replace him, my father would most likely use me like his lifeline and extort money out of me.


    If I was a little more controlling in my own fate¡­ maybe¡­. just maybe I would¡¯ve accomplished something and free myself from his grip.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Beneath the heavy rain, I heard a voice.


    ¡°Help! Stop him!¡±


    I turned around and noticed an old lady screaming. She was pointing at a black hooded figure dashing right at me, with a knife in one hand and a purse in the other.


    ¡°Wha-What do I do?¡±


    Seeing the knife in the thief¡¯s hand, I hesitated as to whether or not I should intervene. I shouldn¡¯t get involved right? This has nothing to do with me.


    I was gonna turn around and walk the other direction, but I don¡¯t know what came over me, I suddenly charged at the thief.


    Seeing the surprise in the thief¡¯s eyes turn into cold intent, I know he wasn¡¯t joking around. He was intending to kill me if I didn¡¯t step down.


    But I couldn¡¯t back down now, I¡¯ve already given up on so many things, I can¡¯t give up now!


    Standing face -to-face with the thief, I clumsy threw a left jab at him.


    Dodging my jab, the thief swept his legs towards mine and brought me to the ground. Seeing I was laid out, the thief tried to run away.


    But, I wasn¡¯t going to let that happen, I crawled towards his leg and yanked it down, bringing him down with me.


    I jumped on his back and locked my arm to his neck to ensure he couldn¡¯t escape. I could do this, now all I gotta do is wait for authorities. Confident in my strength, I thought it was all over.


    However, as soon as the thief saw the men in blue run towards us, he pulled his knife out and stuck the blade into my chest.


    ¡°GRAH!¡±


    Ignoring the pain surging through my body, I absolutely refused to release the thief. Frustrated, the thief dug his blade out and stabbed me again in the chest.


    Then again, and again, and again, and again!


    Ah¡­ it hurts so much.


    Finally the police had caught up and restrained the thief, allowing me to get a breather.


    Eh¡­ I can¡¯t move.


    However, I found my limbs wouldn¡¯t listen to what I was telling them to do. I lowered my head to look at my chest. Blood was leaking out of my chest slowly. The stab wounds were now clearly visible to me. The rain washed the blood off my clothes and managed to find its way into a gutter.


    It¡¯s so warm¡­ Feeling the blood cover my chest, that¡¯s all I could think. I¡¯ve never felt this warm in my life.


    ¡°Hey! Kid! Are you alright?!¡±


    Seeing blood drip from my body like a river, the police were alarmed and worried.


    ¡°Quickly! Call an ambulance!¡±


    Numerous people who were just passing by surrounded my body and looked at me with sadness and pity. But, all I could think about was that old lady.


    I hope she got her purse back. Ah¡­ speaking of her, here she comes now.


    ¡°Thank you, Thank you so much.¡±


    The old lady looked at me with guilt and tears in her eyes. No, I don¡¯t want her to be sad. I only did this for myself. Yes, to redeem myself. That¡¯s all.


    However, my lips wouldn¡¯t move to tell her that, instead, all I could do now is lift my trembling arm up and wipe her tears with my hand.


    Um, this is fine. If I can leave this world helping someone else, even if it meant sacrificing my own life, I¡¯d gladly do it again.


    Ah¡­ it¡¯s so cold. Is this how it ends? Hmph, how cruel. I guess I really did live my life up to this point just to die. It¡¯s fine. Only¡­ only I wish I could¡¯ve done more. Seen more. Lived more. But alas, this is how it ends. Goodbye world, see ya later¡­


    Feeling that warm blood turn cold, I shut my eyes and let myself fall into the dark embrace of death.


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    Hm? That¡¯s strange. Even though I¡¯m dead I can still use my conscious.


    Maybe this dark abyss is death.


    But staying here would be boring.


    ¡°What¡¯s that?¡±


    Walking deeper into the darkness, I noticed a bright pure light. It was alluring and beautiful to behold.


    I wanted a better look so I got closer. But as I got closer I felt my body tingling.


    Looking at my limbs, I noticed I was slowly dissolving into ashes. Before I was able to panic, I was completely erased.


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    (Eh? Where am I?)


    Opening my eyes, I could only narrow my brows to the discomforting light shining on me.


    When I was able to adapt to the brightness, I noticed two figures in front of me, or to be more precise, one was holding me and the other was looking at me.


    (Hm?! Holding me?!)


    Looking closely at the figure holding me, I noticed it was a beautiful lady who seemed to be in her twenties, with long blonde hair, smooth pearl like skin, a face shaped in an oval, and dark blue eyes.


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    Looking me observe her, the beautiful lady chuckled and spoke in a language I never heard before.


    ¡°Wah, Wah¡ª¡ª-¡°


    I attempted to communicate with her, but only unintelligible babbling came from my mouth.


    (Huh?)


    No matter how hard I tried, I wasn¡¯t able to form a real sentence.


    (Why?!)


    I threw myself out of my thoughts when I noticed the other figure approach me. It was a handsome young man who seemed to be around the same age as the lady, with short black hair, brown dark eyes, and a slender face that carried a little bit of a heroic and fierce aura in it.


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    (Ugh¡­ more crap I can¡¯t understand.)


    Distracted by my thoughts, I didn¡¯t notice my situation until the man held my body and walked in front of a mirror.


    The reflection of the man did show, but what caught my attention wasn¡¯t that, instead it was a small baby being carried in the arms of that man.


    But, how could that be. Unwilling to believe my situation, I lifted my arm and noticed the baby was doing the same thing, I tilted my head and so did it, I babbled and so do it.


    It looked like I was reincarnated. I finally realized that fact.


    I was a baby.

 Kai, King Of Cold

    More than half a year passed by.


    Listening to my parents over this period of time, I gradually pieced together things bit by bit.


    I was finally able to crawl.


    Though I really wish I could walk right now, I know I shouldn¡¯t be in a rush. It¡¯s like they say, you learn to crawl before you walk.


    But I learned to appreciate being able to move, so it¡¯s fine.


    After learning how to crawl, I discovered a lot of information.


    First, my family situation couldn¡¯t be seen as wonderful.


    The home is a one story wood and stone house, and there were only three rooms.


    The place was a kingdom.


    Looking at the scenery from the window, I could see tall stone walls encircling the homes of people as well as my home.


    Snow covered the houses and fell on the streets. Looking at the homes of other people, I could see their situation wasn¡¯t any better than ours.


    With people sleeping out in the streets and others wearing tattered and torn clothing covered in dirt.


    I felt pity for these people, at least I had a roof over my head and decent clothes to wear.


    The atmosphere of this little village within the walls could be described as gloomy. The eyes of people passing were desolate and empty.


    I wonder what was happening.


    After taking one look out the window I was certain of it, this wasn¡¯t Earth. Or maybe it was a different time than what I was living in before.


    Men wearing sheathed swords at their waist patrolled the streets, and carriages driven by horses were pulled back and forth. People wore clothing to that of villagers.


    Later that day I heard my mother and father mention country names, district names, and various other locations that weren¡¯t in my vocabulary.


    This really is a different world.


    Perhaps here I can¡­.


    Yes, here I can live the life I wanted to. A happy one. One where I don¡¯t have to live a life regretting everything and constantly degrading myself.


    A peaceful life with my new family. Yes, that¡¯s all I want, a peaceful life.


    This time I won¡¯t let it end like last time.


    I¡¯ll take it seriously.


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    Three years past.


    At this time I could finally lift my body and walk. I was also beginning to learn this worlds language.


    I fist decided to learn what would be important for me to live in this world.


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    And since I was still a child and couldn¡¯t do much, I started to search the house for books to help me learn.


    I managed to find a book and forced myself to learn the vocabulary. There were times when I was really bored and thought of dropping it, but I new it was vital to learn the language and managed to hang on.


    It helped that the book was actually interesting.


    ¡°Kai, The King Of Cold¡±


    The book was about one of the Elemental Four, guardians of the kingdom who swore to protect the kingdom till death.


    Kai was said to be the most generous of the four. He offered help to citizens who needed it. Stopped by the church and often looked after the orphans. And was generally a nice man who was easy to get along with.


    It was recorded that he was raised by a prestigious family, but for unknown reasons, he severed his ties with them and worked for the old king solely. No matter how his family tried to regain his favor, he only treated them coldly.


    He had a strong friendship with the old king when they were kids. They played everyday together and went on many adventures.


    Tales of him slaughtering beasts and monsters were spread across the land. Only adding more to his reputation.


    Using him as their link, his family rose in status and slowly gained more power. So losing him was the same as losing their strength, nevertheless Kai disregarded their restlessness and did as he pleased.


    Of course, these tales of him being virtuous and mysterious weren¡¯t the only ones. Yes, Kai held a strength many desired.


    Magic.


    In this world, magic wasn¡¯t something everyone had access to. Only those in prestigious and powerful families were to likely hold the techniques to cultivating magic.


    As for why it was like this, a long time ago a man appeared with unbelievable power. Unfortunately, no one knew his motives. Using his magic he was able to make anything he touched corrode into ashes.


    With this strength and a mastery in martial arts, he closed the gaps between him and his foes and corroded the throats of his foes before they were able to react.


    Not knowing who he was or where he came from, people gave him a name.


    Viduus, King of Death.


    Although his motive was unknown, he had to be stopped.


    So, Kai himself undertook this mission and went on a journey to hunt for Viduus. It took three months until Kai was finally able to find him.


    Kai, who was furious towards Viduus actions, asked him why he did such a thing. However, he was given no answer and was faced with Viduus attacks.


    Tales of this battle spread far and wide. Apparently Kai and Viduus were evenly matched, and it wasn¡¯t until Kai trapped Viduus into a corner, that he was able to seal him away.


    In the end, no true winner was decided.


    But Viduus existence made the people scared. So the people went to the king themselves and ordered a restriction on magic.


    The king, facing the worries of the people, banned magic in his kingdom. However, that only brought the rage of the nobles and those of the royal family.


    To avoid a civil strife, the king decided to compromise and declared only those with a permit from him had access to magic.


    Ever since the king died, this law has slowly withered.


    In the battle against the demon king, the king and Kai had sacrificed their lives to protect the kingdom.


    The demon king was a demon who birthed into this world after a large accumulation of time. After waiting patiently, the demons and monsters quietly raised the demon king and created seven guards to protect him.


    Known as the Atrocious Seven.


    With tales of them bringing suffering and fear wherever they went, the world quickly knew of their existence.


    Facing the growing strength of the Demon Alliance, the king and the Elemental Four raged war against them before they grew too big.


    After innumerable deaths and sacrifices, the Demon Alliance was put to a stop. At the cost of the king and the most powerful of the Elemental Four.


    Feeling the drawbacks of the war, the people of the Shalton Empire, decided they needed a new king to rule them. But, the old king had no descendants. So, they thought his relative would do the trick.


    Gar, the Incompetent King.


    And that¡¯s where the book ended.


    But, if the Shalton Empire has such strong forces within it, how could it fall to this situation?


    What are the rest of the Elemental Four doing?


    As questions and thoughts filled my head, I felt my eyes get heavier.


    ¡®Hm? Is it bedtime already?¡¯


    I thought to myself.


    Since coming to this world and obtaining this body, it¡¯ll still take time to get used to this all.


    But, it¡¯s fine. I have time.