《Lord's vision》 Fate脳curse脳reborn !On a loud evening in the streets, two girls were about to be executed. The crowd watched eagerly, cheering impatiently for the execution to begin. But in this loud and chaotic crowd, there stood a boy in his uniform, looking at the crowd, uninterested in what was happening. ""Yeah... I remember now. I''m still in the loop, aren''t I? The boy took a few steps back until his back reached the wall." . "My name is Noel. I was once a humble young boy, but even as a child, I was different from others. I had everything you could think of¡ªhandsome looks, strength, and I even became the knight commander of the Duke''s house. If someone saw me, they might say I was blessed, but that is far from the truth. When I was just 4yr old I lost both my parents from that moment on, I vowed not to lose anyone close to me..,the executer cut off Noel words as he raised his sword"the execution will now begin, the two girls were forced to lower their heads with their hands behind their back-In this state, they were helpless and unable to defend themselves. and "In that same moment, without wasting any time, their heads and bodies were separated, they were killed.'' Finally, they died.., noel spoke after they were killed his eyes hinting how tired he was, "He began clapping like a madman, and the crowd, mercilessly thrilled by the scene, followed suit. The entire place was filled with clapping and screams "Seri... Baltimyr, that''s right. I know those two girls who were just executed. No, the term ''know'' doesn''t fit it... it was my duty to protect them before, I didn''t protect them why?, because it''s futile even if I save them¡ªbecause that thing will pull me back, "I think the one minute it always gives me is ending soon. Well, I don''t understand why it always gives me this minute and allows me to remember all the loops.", Is it because it wants me to despair, does it want for me to go crazy? Why..why¨Cwhy just why...! "Noel, who had been leaning against the wall, looking uninterested, suddenly had tears streaming down his face" "Could you at least let me know why... why are you doing this to me? There are so many humans in this world¡ªwhy me? Why...? "His questions seemed endless, his eyes hinting at the exhaustion from this cursed fate of his, I will be pulled back again lose my memories, This story has been unlawfully obtained without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. remember everything when I reach this moments, I''m being sent back again, and my memories will be erased, reborn and forget, and when I''m again being send back i will remember everything...hahaha..'' "I''m just a game, huh? Like a toy being played with. At least don''t give me any memories even if it''s the last moments; you can do it right...why are you not answering I know you hear me you evil thing. "As Noel was muttering to himself, the execution ended and the crowd began to disperse. But to the onlookers, Noel seemed like a madman on the brink of losing his sanity, and no one dared to approach him due to the frantic speed of his words." no answer huh? I expected nothing less from you !Whoosh "Something began to take form inside Noel''s body. In just one second, it grew so large it could be compared to his own size. It was a white circle with black clouds swirling at its center, spinning so fast that it defied logic. ''Finally, you came,'' Noel murmured, his voice laced with irritation. ''I was getting bored waiting for you... you cursed thing.'' No answer, huh? "You are still...!" Noel was consumed by despair, realizing he wasn''t even getting any answers¡ªjust talking to himself like a madman. "Do you think everything will go your way every time!? Hahahahhh..Noel began laughing before the 2 seconds of his minute ended he taked form of meditation and sended all his senses to his core and concentrating all his energy into it." And... He exploded his core to end his cursed fate of this unknown loob. Waaah!'' waaah''! Ahmm..who is crying why is there a baby crying!? ...huh...why can''t I see anything.. what is going didn''t I I die... dies..!huh, right I dead but I''m hearing something how is that possible! Hearing!?? Am I alive? But how did I survive I ended my life in My on hands! Is there a miracle that saved me? ''He looks just like you lenora, Yeah he is. Huh..!? Lenora isn''t that my mom''s nam..! Wait..! It can''t be.. Noel uncertain what was going opened his eyes slowly, first he was in hurry to see but he realized he can''t open his eyes fast as he usually do, so he tried in a gentle way, As the light reached his eyes.. What in front of him was not something he ever expected to see in his whole life again, His mom was holding him gently while she was lying on the bed his dad was besides her, Both of them looking at him his first time he opened his eyes as he was just born a moment ago. !mo..mom.. He couldn''t speak but as he saw his mother without knowing the situation or what is going on.. He began crying, Waaah! Waaah! ''Oh my baby don''t cry again, it''s when he saw your face get back away from him.. But I just wanted to see my baby as a father.. His dad and mom arguing each other, What they didn''t know was Noel wasn''t crying because of his dad rather.. He was just happy he could see their faces again¡ªnot as the Noel who had forgotten everything, but as the Noel who remembers everything. Even if it''s dream or some kinda of illusion I don''t care I just want to life this moments... In my whole life and never care this world..and finally rest even if it''s just this Moment. Unique Skill Lenora was breastfeeding Noel, while Noel was playfully drinking the milk that came from his mother''s breast A small amount of milk reached his white hair, but the milk was lost, just like how his hair remained white. Man drink milk sleep wake up and do nothing, that''s the- Slurp...slurp... Where was I...what ever but this whole month was like heaven for me. But there is something...''! Ok Noel that''s enough today~go to bed and be good boy okay..'' Lenora looking all happy and cute drops Noel to his tiny bed her beuty and white her all over the place when she runs slowly as she leaves the room only Noel and the wind.. ''Anyway yesterday I tried to look my core that I exploded but unexpectedly it was gone...but there was this strange thing let me confirm.. He closed his eyes sending all his senses to.. Ahgaa..Ahgaa "I can''t do¡ª it'' I''m tired!" "I will take a quick nap-heheh". [Showing the host easy way... failed!] [Showing the host the info... failed!] [Showing the host another way... failed!] [Conclusion! The host cannot receive any information!] [The host is weak and cannot protect the information.] [New Mission has being Created!] [New Mission Received!] [Make the Host Stronger.] [Progress...48%] [Progress...86%] [Progress...98%] [Way to observe the host''s changes!] [Progress...100%] [Status Panel has been created!] [Status panel: Connected] ¡ª whoosh ¡ª [Name]: Noel [Age]: 33 Days Old ¡ª ??? [Title]: None [Rank]: None [Strength]: 0 [Agility]: 0 [Durability]: 0 [Health]: 19 [Attributes]: Aura: 0 Mana: 0 [Skills]: None Acquired [Unique Skill]: Devouring Space [Special abilities]: Golden Core (Nyr). Noel covered his ears, trying to block out every word spoken by the strange voice echoing in his mind. Slowly, opened his eyes, only to be met with something unexpected¡ªa glowing golden panel hovering in front of him! ''Aghh..my ears or my head¨C I don''t know anymore where is it coming from!" And what is this!?? Noel tried to reach it by raising his hand up but what he found left him dumbfounded.. !what I can''t touch it? What is this thing? ''It has my name? My age..huh..what is that mark(?) That''s following my age is says 33 days old..but how does it know my name, title? What a weird thing what does it mean title!? This is strange although I do not found it the most strangest thing if I looked what I went through... Anyway Rank? What'' Like what does it mean Rank? Am I supposed to be a some kinda of aura user?¨C Attributes? Aura!? And mana? What is this thing how does it have all this things written in it? Wait wasn''t this thing talking a moments ago- He..aaahg acuuh..wait I can''t talk! Ah! I forgot I was a baby who is in a baby bed dressed like a baby and acting like a baby!. But how do I call it..? Well if it..not something I can get¨C forget it.. Waaah!..Noel yawned as he happily closed his eyes and admitted defeat that he has no way of communicating this strange gold panel in front of him. [System update..] [Update done.] [New feature added to the status panel!] !again.. Noel got furious as this voice he hears inside him head became so loud that he can''t even take a nap!¨Che opened his eyes!¨C looks up as he got surprise to see what''s written in the golden panel- [[Name]: Noel [Age]: 33 Days Old ¡ª ??? [Title]: None [Rank]: None [Strength]: 0 [Agility]: 0 [Durability]: 0 [Health]: 19 [Attributes]: Aura: 0 Mana: 0 [Skills]: None Acquired [Unique Skill]: Devouring Space:lv1 Voice of the future:lv0 [Special abilities]: Golden Core (Nyr). There is more!?..Skills?..What! Unique Skill!?ahh..and what''s that? Special abilities.. this thing could say the strangest thinks I ever heard! Ohh¨C golden core? Hmm didn''t I saw that some were before..ohhh! Right it''s the thing I saw on my core when I sended my senses to see if something happened after I regressed..no¨Cafter I got reborn..? Wait did I get reborn or..regressed.. Task! Whatever it is¨Call that is important is" that I have my memories at least'' now. Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.Noel sighed when he recalled those times that what he was only feeling was nothing less than how dry and drained the world was to him every corner he looks is just peaple who felt like¨Cso out of reach yet when they are only 1cm¨Caway from him everyone could felt it because of how his eyes changed as he was recalling those¨Cmemories in fact his eyes didn''t felt like the eyes of a child rather¨C a hell that is so deep! deeper than the abyss. He was so focused on his memories that he completely forgotten the world his red eyes not flinching only looking straight his fron or rather looking his memories while in physically looking at the ceiling, I.."ohh did my little boy missed me~?'' A cheerful and full determined mother''s voice reached Noel''s ears¨Cthe voice didn''t last that long as Noel immediately looked the way the voice came with his iced eyes that had no expression, Lenora opened the door but what she laid her eyes..had her change her happy shaped face into-a scared face that remembered something she shouldn''t have'' her face turned into a cheerfulness to a cat that found her self in a water her arms where like the drowning cat that hadn''t found any way she could scape this scary water'' when the cat tried to look her corners just so she could grap anything.. so she could be save¡ªjust like that Lenora couldn''t find anything she could pull her self as she was so scared of Noel eyes that the moment she laid her eyes on them she was taken¨Cback and tripped until she fell to the entrance of the door. !wha...what!!!? What happened to mother is she okay?,he tried to look at her..'' this? This damn baby body!" He tried multiple times to stand up..but his body is so young that just sitting was rough for him..aaagh!!! ''Just sit down you lazy bodyyy!!'' You could clearly see the sweat on his face, a testament to his effort. It proved that his struggle hadn''t been in vain, as he finally managed to sit up on his own. !why did my mom collapse all of sudden?, Noel, confused and unaware that he was the cause of her sudden collapse, jumped to the wrong conclusion. ''It must be it! The illness!!'' but mom didn''t have any illness this soon in my memories? What could have gone wrong! Ding!! Ding!! [Notice] [[Name]: Noel [Age]: 33 Days Old ¡ª ??? [Title]: None [Rank]: None [Strength]: 0.07 [Agility]: 0 [Durability]: 0 [Health]: 19 [Attributes]: Aura: 0 Mana: 0 [Skills]: None Acquired [Unique Skill]: Devouring Space:lv1 Voice of the future:lv1 [Special abilities]: Golden Core (Nyr). Ding! [Detected the user has unlocked] [unique Skill: Voice of the future!] [Click "Details" if you wish to know more.] "Ahh, my head! Talk slowly, I can hear you, you know?" Noel sat on his bed, staring at the golden panel in front of him, unaware that to others, it might seem as if he were simply looking ahead, in the direction where his mother, Lenora, had collapsed. Without wasting a moment, a loud sound of footsteps echoed, climbing the stairs in a hurry. Thus!! Thud!! "What was that sound I heard when I just got home?! I better hope nothing happened to my family, or else...!" Worried, sweat dripping down his body, renar rushed toward Noel''s room as the noise were coming from there. Lenoraaa!! Bang!! "What...?" renar reached his destination only to find his wife collapsed at the door of his dear son''s room. "Are you okay?" He gently lifted her, sitting down to rest her head on his lap. "Lenora... Lenora!" "What is going on here?" He looked up at the bed where his child lay. Strangely, Noel was staring directly at him. renar let out a heavy sigh, relieved to see his child was okay, but his concern only grew for Lenora. "Did something happen to her? I hope it''s not serious..." --noel-- !just good..yeah.. Fuck this! Why is he not taking her to her room so she can rest and later call a healer for her...da..d!? His mind was going around telling his dad to take his mom to her room strangely'' renar did not understand why Noel was making weird hand shakes and taked as his child was throwing his hands and playing around but as misunderstood he was, he was not stupid¨C tho'' he lifted her into his arms her head resting against his chest as gently as possible, and taked her to her room. "Now that that''s is out of the way!, what was this thing saying a moments ago? Hmm...my strength got up..? Is it because a little while ago when I was trying to stand up? Even that can raise my strength?? "Truth be told I didn''t understand¨Cno I didn''t wanted to understand what this thing is..because of my desire to rest but I know, it said when it first appeared it carried a information! What ever that info..was. It can raise my strength and it even Showing my age, my name and many other information about my self, unique Skill??! What is this? Space Devouring? Voice of the future? What kinda of name is this.. Wait this one is lv.1 and this one just reached lv.1! What I''m confused is how do you raise it? Aaahg! So many questions, zero answers. Weather I know it now'' or not will not change anything so let''s focus what is available right now¨C, The panel and Noel were the only things visible in the room, with the window letting in just a sliver of light. The time seemed to be nearing evening as he continued to gaze at the panel. [Click] His tiny finger reached out to the panel as he sat, clicking on "Details" to learn more about his unique skill, Voice of the Future! [Unique Skill: voice of the future lv.1] [Allows the user to hear the unhear and to see the unseen, future or past] Does it mean I can see things that others can''t see? Awkward silence.... I didn''t think this stupid thing will answer me to begin with so.. [Yes] !huh.. Did I imagine it or I heard something right now!!!?? Hey... "Talk to me! I know you can hear me!" Noel shouted, frustration building as he thought his ears were playing tricks on him. Believing he could touch the panel, he threw a punch at it, only to realize it couldn''t be touched. His fist passed right through the screen*dejavu^_^* Be gone, or talk already!!... [Insufficient authority. Your level is too low to execute this action.] Woow! It really did talk..! Wait! Then why didn''t you talk to me before?? I was getting angry for no reason at all how humiliating..huff..forget it, Now tell me what are you? [You lack the qualifications to access this information at your current level!] Huh..!? What are you talking about? Qualification? And my level is too low to even know who you are! He sighed lightly looking down at his feet*tiny*^_^ Then why do you talk to me now? [The conversation between us is only possible due to your unique skill: "Voice of the Future."] You mean...! I can hear things the others can''t hear, then!!... that thing was you that others can''t hear?? [What you hear is not limited to my voice; you can perceive everything that is unheard by others.] Waah~.. wow okay okay.... His mind was that of an adult, but his body was still that of a baby. After receiving an overwhelming amount of information this day, he couldn''t keep his eyes open any longer. He leaned back and finally let his heavy eyelids fall shut. In the room next to him, Noel remained unaware of the unfolding situation. Lenora lay awake, her wide eyes fixed on her husband, fear etched across her face. renar, who had just received unsettling information from her, had changed. The cheer and concern that once marked his expression were gone, replaced by the unsettling worry face. The lone family The warmth of her embrace felt the same, comforting and steady. As I drank my mother''s milk this morning, my mind was anything but at ease. She smiled softly, her eyes calm, yet I couldn''t shake the memory of yesterday. What had happened to her? I couldn''t make sense of it. Her face betrayed nothing, and no one would bother explaining anything to a mere baby. After all, who in their right mind would confide in a baby? The thought was almost laughable. Still, something about the way she moved, the faint hesitations in her gestures¡ªit felt like a crack in an otherwise perfect mask. Just what is she hiding? Noel''s mind was nothing but many questions that he didn''t find any answers, as he was in his usual room¨Cspecial his child bed, That aside now I was wondering how is a'' baby going to finish this? [Status Panel] [New! Mission!] Objective: Reach the following thresholds in the traits: Strength: 0.5 Agility: 0.1 Deadline: 5 days Remaining Time: 111:00:00 -tik-110:59:59 Reward: Eye of Truth Description: Grants the user the ability to discern whether someone is telling the truth or lying. Other Function: Not available. Failure Condition: Death. And more importantly...what do you mean death and only 5 days..!! Are you here just to ruin my peaceful rest!!!? Screaming In his thoughts Noel was unhappy that his dream of resting is ruined by the panel he couldn''t even touch. But this ability¨CEye of Truth..it says that it allows the user to tell if someone is lying or not, very helpful I''m not gonna lie¨Cno..you may not even find something Like this in the whole world, probably Transcendent tier!. Even so, I don''t need it!! He clutched his teeth" because I just want to rest.." Noel, even if handed the world, wouldn''t take it. From the moment of his birth¡ªbarely a month ago¡ªhe''d craved only one thing: rest. But it wasn''t ordinary rest; it was something deeper, a complete escape from effort and thought. His gaze carried no spark, only a heavy indifference as if the world itself held no meaning. It wasn''t boredom or laziness¡ªjust a soul utterly drained, longing for peace. "just what am i suppose to do with this godly power??". Crack!! "Oh..is my son a wake already~?" eww!..that''s disgusting, To Noel, the expression on Renar''s face would''ve been downright revolting. Yet, Renar didn''t see it that way¡ªhe was merely trying to make his baby laugh. Slowly, he entered the room, his steps careful and deliberate, as if approaching something fragile. Reaching out, he gently picked up Noel, intending to show him around the house for the first time. It was a strange realization. Since his birth, Noel hadn''t left his bed, let alone the room. The space was sparsely furnished: a single curved tiny children''s bed tucked into the left corner, a wide window that caught your eye the moment the door opened, and another bed¡ªa peculiar one, not meant for sleeping but simply there, serving no discernible purpose yet. As a father, Renar didn''t get much free time with his son since he worked every day at the Duke''s house. He was happy that today was a holiday and he had nothing to do. The only thing that seemed useful was to pick up his son and show him their house. That''s what Renar believed, of course. What he didn''t know was that his son, Noel, already knew exactly what their house looked like. Humph.. "Forget it. When it ends, he will let me rest. At the end of the day, he is a father!" This moment, for Renar, was the best because he had his son in his arms, and his son seemed happy about it¡ªnot like a moment ago when he was giving a don''t come any closer! vibe. He came out of the room with his son in his hands. The hallway to his right side had only one room. It was a big hallway, and at the end of it were two rooms on one side¡ªthat was Noel''s room. On the opposite side of the hallway, there was a tall and thick wooden door, twice the size of Noel''s room door. As Renar began walking, still holding his son, they passed nearly three rooms on each side of the hallway. When they reached the fourth room on the right, the walls seemed old, and the hallway began to darken over the next two rooms. Each wall looked aged and untouched. During this part of the walk, Renar didn''t seem happy showing his son this shabby side of the house he was so eager to reveal. Still, it was necessary to pass through if he wanted to show his son what he intended. Light spread across Renar''s face as he finally saw the stairs leading down into the rest of the house. "Finally!¡ªjust wait, son. You''ll be surprised."Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation. It didn''t take him long to go down the stairs. As he set foot on the actual ground, he looked at his son. Renar was dumbfounded when he saw Noel''s expression. "Ohh! My bad, hehe...~" Dizziness and confusion spread across Noel''s face as he couldn''t handle the rumbling his dad caused while rushing to reach his destination. "Dad... my butt! Ahh, my head..." "Ahww... Ah! I forgot about that- other hallway. It annoyed me so many times, even in my past lives!" In front of where they stood, there was another set of stairs. Even when walking down, these stairs came into view, almost like a copy of the ones Noel and his dad had just taken. They also led to a hallway. Between the two staircases was a small hallway¡ªnot big enough to truly call a hallway, but people still referred to it as one. "Is that you, Ren~!!" A small, soft voice cut through the awkwardness between father and son. "Hey, answer! Who came down..?" The woman''s voice grew closer as they waited. "Why are you not answering... it''s you, right?!" Her voice sounded a little worried as she peeked around the wall to see who it was. Turns out, it was Lenora, Noel''s mom! "You knew it was Mom but still chose not to answer? Dad... is a little weird today, isn''t he?" Renar¡ª "Oww~ my wife is just too cute for me~" What Noel didn''t know, and why he felt his dad was acting weird, was because Renar was just¡ªhappy to have her as his wife. "Yeah... she is." Renar''s eyes seemed normal to others, but if you stared deeply into them... you could feel that he meant every single word he said¡ªevery¨Csingle¨Cone¨Cof¨Cthem! "You meanie... why didn''t you tell me it was you!?" Lenora got closer to them once she realized it was just her husband and son. She began hitting Renar, though to him, it felt no stronger than a child''s touch. "Aghh~ we just wanted to surprise you... really, it was nothing else... right, Noel?" Oh, please don''t stare at me like that. I have no idea what he''s talking about! Noel thought to himself as both his mom and dad stared at him like he could talk. "I was going to ask, why did you take Noel out? You know it''s not good for our son to see the house like this!" "Yeah, yeah, I know. And I promised, right? Did you know me to break promises?" "No! But that''s not what I mean, and you know what I''m talking about!" Renar raised his head and looked up, ahead, behind, and to the sides of the house. "Yeah... I know very well what you mean, Lora." Hmm... are they talking about the house? Noel, curious and unaware of the situation unfolding in front of him, asked himself. "So... y-" he interrupted, "No¡ªI will still take him out. I''m not doing anything wrong, and he''s still a baby. Right now, I''m not even sure if he can remember anything yet... isn''t he just one month and three days old?" "Even if that''s the case, we made a promise not to take him out until he reaches one year old!" What started as sweet words had turned into an argument. To their knowledge, neither of them had any idea that Noel was capable of understanding their words¡ªor that their argument had revealed something Noel didn''t even know about his past lives! "Promise? What''s Mom and Dad talking about... just get over it already. I wanna rest." While Noel was eager to rest, Lenora.. had a different goal. She wanted to rebuild the house, to make it beautiful for their child when he reached the age where he could see and understand. She didn''t want to disappoint him. "I know... yes, I do," Renar said, his tone softer now. "I know you want to show our child how great his parents are and make him happy so he doesn''t hate our old, shabby house. I get it, Lora. But all I want is to make our baby strong¡ªto achieve what I couldn''t¡ªso he''ll never be someone who can be threatened by any enemy he faces... even if they are..." He paused, then smiled. "So I''ll make him strong while you make him sweet¡ªjust like you are. Okay?" "What? Are you going to train him now? Are you okay!?" Lenora exclaimed, worried. "Haha... no, I''ll just let him observe me while I train." "What''s that going to do to make him strong?" she asked, confused. "Hmm... you seem to have a lot of questions. How about you follow me and see for yourself?" "Huh!? Huuuuuh!? Wait!" Renar, noticing how worried his wife was over something so small, decided to take her with him. As she followed, he prepared to show her exactly what his intentions were. "Training...? Did my dad just lose it? There goes my rest once again!" Whining and complaining seemed to have become Noel''s routine ever since that strange status window first appeared before him. He still didn''t know where it came from or why it chose him. "But... did Dad say they wanted to surprise me and rebuild the house? Hmm... I''m not sure, but something''s not adding up! In my memories, even when I was one year old, the house was still the same as it is now! Did something happen? Mom and Dad seemed fine at that time... Aghh! I hate it when I don''t know something. They didn''t even mention anything like this in my past life!" The whole time Noel''s mind wandered, puzzling over what he didn''t understand. Meanwhile, Renar, carrying Noel, walked silently beside Lenora as they exited through the door leading to the small hallway Lenora had come from earlier. If someone from outside were to stand at the massive front door of the house, they would see the small hallway directly, without much effort. As the trio stepped out of the house, they were greeted by a large, unused plot of land. Only four of the smaller fields were tended, blooming with pink and white flowers. However, the remaining fields on both the right and left sides of the land were barren, devoid of usable soil. "This isn''t what I wanted my child to see," Lenora thought, her worry evident. Yet, despite her unease, she respected her husband''s decision and kept quiet. Their walk continued as they moved to the left side of the house, eventually reaching the back. There, a training ground awaited them¡ªa barren space with nothing but wooden swords scattered about. "Yeah... that is indeed the training ground I''m familiar with," Noel thought to himself, recalling a moment from his past life when he trained to wield a sword. "How embarrassing... but wait! In my past life, I never got to know what level my dad was. This could be an opportunity in its own way" ¡ª30 seconds later.."d..da..it''s so red that you can''t tell if it''s Dark or red..further more how did he a cast a spell with out incantation...and how did he even cast a spell..wasn''t he a swordsman?? Strange sword forms A towering figure, his face framed by a thick, full beard, moved with purpose down the expansive hallway. His broad shoulders and chiseled bone structure commanded attention as he walked, each step echoing with a quiet, but undeniable weight. The corridor stretched out like a grand cathedral, flanked by imposing statuesque guards at every corner, their statuesque forms unmoving as they stood sentinel, as if carved from stone themselves. In his hand, he gripped a piece of parchment, the two pages slightly creased, his fingers tight around them as though they contained some unspoken secret. With each heavy footfall, the air seemed to grow thicker, his presence alone pushing him closer to the double doors that loomed ahead, immense and foreboding. "Come in!" The command rang out, its authority so palpable that the man did not even realize he had been observed from the moment he entered. The sound seemed to hang in the air, as if bending the very atmosphere to its will. A sense of awe settled over him. How did he even notice I was here? he thought, the raw power of his lord''s voice stirring an uneasy mix of admiration and confusion. It was a power that transcended reason, a presence so potent that even the man, hardened as he was, couldn''t quite grasp its depth. The doors, once standing like silent sentinels, creaked open as the guards, who had been nothing more than immovable statues moments before, obediently revealed the path ahead. The door groaned with a soft crack as it gave way, and he stepped through, his body straightening involuntarily. Before him stood a man with hair the color of polished gold, an ageless countenance that seemed untouched by the years. His face was smooth, devoid of the wear and tear time often leaves, as if he existed in a space beyond the reach of time''s inevitable grasp. Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, the kind only the nobility could afford, he looked every bit the ruler of his domain¡ªunblemished, regal, untouchable. "My lord," the man spoke, his voice reverberating with respect as he bowed slightly, the weight of his words and actions carrying more significance than any mere greeting. His eyes, filled with a mixture of reverence and awe, remained locked on the lord before him. The lord''s gaze remained sharp, penetrating. "Show me what I asked of you." He raised his hand to show the task he was entrusted with. The paper held information about a man, detailing his life from birth until now. "Is this the man¡ªRenar, Ragnar?" he asked, his voice strong and commanding as he turned to his lord, awaiting further instructions, curious why someone of such seemingly ordinary stature was of interest. "Yes... he is. Now read the most important details," Lord Cleven commanded, his tone firm as he sat down, gesturing for the knight to proceed. "Yes, Lord Cleven," the knight replied obediently. He began, "His name is Renar, Ragnar. Born in 1382, he came from a noble family. However, when he was ten, his father began squandering the family''s wealth. Despite their many assets and artifacts, his father''s madness was attributed to the grief of losing his wife, leaving behind only his son. By the time Renar turned eleven, his father''s condition worsened, and he died under unknown circumstances¡ªsomething still unsolved to this day." "But something changed after that," the knight continued, Cleven listening intently with a serious expression. --- At Noel''s house, near the training ground: "Is that really Dad!?" Noel exclaimed, his voice full of surprise as he clung to his mother, his wide eyes fixed on the scene before them. He was witnessing something he hadn''t believed possible¡ªhis father wielding both magic and a sword simultaneously. Lenora, holding baby Noel in her arms, stood nearby. She was not as awestruck as her son, but worry filled her expression. She could sense Renar''s exhaustion, the toll his magic was taking on him. --- 30 seconds earlier¡ªRenar''s perspective: "Are you ready, son!?" Renar shouted as he descended to the training ground. Wooden swords were laid behind him, but he chose to use a real sword. His surroundings consisted of the walls enclosing the house and his family standing a short distance away.Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site. He glanced at his wife and son. Their faces, especially Noel''s excited expression, fueled his determination. He adjusted his stance, holding the sword firmly, and began to focus. "Imagine fire magic that burns so hot it can melt anything¡ªeven me," Renar thought, visualizing intense flames. The fire in his imagination burned with such heat that even a volcano paled in comparison. As he continued, the red fire darkened, shifting into black with tinges of red. "Flow into my sword and take your form," he muttered, guiding his mana with the vision of the flames. In reality, the fire enveloped the sword, turning it into a blade of black flames. "Now!... Show me!" A sharp hiss was followed by a loud boom as the flames on his sword flared intensely. The air around him swirled violently, the dark flames glowing ominously. He swung the sword swiftly, the sheer force causing the air to ripple. Whoosh¡ªBOOM! Renar was drained from two moves he performed. He stood unsteadily, his mana depleted. His face was drenched in sweat, and his breathing was heavy. Finally, he waved toward his family and joked, "Look at me! My legs betrayed me!" Lenora sighed in exasperation. "I told him not to use that move again," she muttered, hurrying to his side. As she supported him, Renar smiled weakly. Noel, still stunned, stared at his father. If that really was magic¡­ then why have I never heard of it? --- Back in Cleven''s office: The knight continued reading. "When he turned twelve, Renar''s personality changed entirely. He spoke and acted like an adult. Rumors say that when others tried to take his family''s palace¡ªthe only inheritance his father left¡ªRenar calculated, negotiated, and managed to protect it. Those with their eyes on the property never succeeded." "Despite this, Renar lost his noble title and became an ordinary citizen. He was eventually admitted to the Magic Academy of Narvallan in the capital due to his impressive magical knowledge. However, his time there was brief¡ªjust over a month. His lack of talent in mana became apparent, and he was dismissed. The Grandmaster of the academy later recommended him to the Royal Academy." "Stop there," Cleven interrupted, leaning back in his chair. The knight paused but asked, "My lord¡­ is there anything special about him that you need me, Douglas, the commander knight of the Duke''s house, to investigate?" Cleven''s piercing brown eyes narrowed as he glanced at Douglas. The commander felt a shiver, realizing he shouldn''t have asked such a question. "I will tell you¡­ but not now," Cleven said, his voice chilling. The knight commander sighed heavily before bowing slightly and saying, "As you wish, my lord." Straightening up, he added, "I shall take my leave now." However, Cleven interrupted him just as he turned to exit. "On your way," Cleven said, locking eyes with the knight, "deliver my message to the Sword King. Tell him to report to my office." Before the knight could respond, a young man, identical to Cleven in form and stature but slightly different in features, appeared as if he had been there all along. "Did you call for me, my lord?" he asked, his lips unmoving, though his eyes betrayed a playful smile. Cleven was unfazed by the sudden appearance, as if he had expected it. The knight commander, on the other hand, stiffened in surprise but quickly masked his reaction. Without uttering another word, he left the room. "You''re embarrassing my knights again," Cleven said, his tone exasperated. "Can''t you wait until they actually summon you, Sword King Islrack? Or should I just call you brother?" The atmosphere grew tense as the brothers faced each other. Islrack''s smile persisted, but Cleven remained stoic, accustomed to his brother''s antics. Islrack''s habit of appearing the moment Cleven thought of him was a testament to his extraordinary abilities as the Sword King of the Duke''s House¡ªone of the strongest individuals in the kingdom of Millareon. "Oh, dear brother," Islrack teased, his tone light but mischievous. "If I don''t show off my strength now and then¡ª" "Enough," Cleven interrupted, his voice carrying a weight that silenced Islrack immediately. "You''re impossible," Cleven muttered, the words layered with meaning only the two of them could understand. Islrack''s grin softened. "Well, what business brings my brother to call on me today? Another fight, perhaps?" "No," Cleven replied. His tone grew serious as he sat down, leaning forward on the table. "I need your help." Islrack''s demeanor shifted immediately. "You know my ability, right?" Cleven continued. Islrack nodded, his expression now grave. "Last night, I had a vision," Cleven began, his voice steady but laced with unease. "A man appeared to me and said, ''Help... Help Renar.''" Islrack frowned, unfamiliar with the name. Cleven pressed on. "In all my life, my visions have guided me¡ªevery one of them true. But this time, something was different. This time, someone spoke to me. Directly." Cleven''s fists clenched as he stood, his voice rising in frustration. "And what''s worse¡ªI can''t remember! The man, the place... It looked like a palace, but it''s all foggy in my mind!" Islrack''s brows furrowed in thought. This was unprecedented, even for Cleven''s prophetic abilities. "Calm yourself," Islrack said, stepping closer to his brother. "If the man mentioned Renar, then we''ll seek him out. Perhaps he holds the answers." Cleven exhaled deeply, nodding slowly. "You''re right," he said. Islrack''s easy smile returned. "Good. Now rest, brother. We''ll hear from the knights tomorrow when they return from their patrols. Perhaps they''ll have news of this Renar." Cleven gave a silent nod, his mind still heavy with thoughts. Without another word, Islrack disappeared as silently as he had arrived.