Day 1

In the quiet village of Graded, nestled near the gentle hills of eastern Hestera, I was born—or rather, reborn.

The last thing I remember from my past life is dying. How exactly I died is a mystery. The memory is foggy, like a dream slipping away as soon as you try to grasp it. Maybe that’s just how it is with death—everything becomes blurred, faded, like a forgotten story. But what I didn’t expect after death was what came next: the warm embrace of a beautiful young woman, cradling me like I was the most precious thing in the world.

Let me put it plainly—I was reincarnated.

The woman holding me is my mother. Her name is Sarena, and she looks to be in her twenties. Beside her stood a strong, proud man with kind eyes—my father, Arden. They both looked down at me with joy in their eyes, full of hope and wonder. That day, they named me Aren Valehart.

I also found out I wasn’t alone. I have an older sister named Eryne. She’s three years older than me, full of energy and curiosity. With a spark in her eyes and a mischievous smile, she already seems like someone destined for something great.

As I slowly adjusted to this new life, I began to understand more about the world around me. We live in a small, peaceful village named Graded. It’s a remote place, quiet and simple, where everyone knows everyone. But even in this secluded corner, stories and knowledge of the larger world reach us. The world we live in is called “The Known Realm,” a vast land divided into four mighty kingdoms. Our home is in the kingdom of Avelis.

But what truly sets this world apart is something far more extraordinary—mana.

Mana is the life force that flows through everything and everyone. It’s a kind of magical energy that people use to wield the elements: fire, water, wind, and earth. Not everyone can control all the elements, and some can’t use magic at all. But for those who can, mana opens a world of limitless possibilities. At the pinnacle of these magic users are the Four Supreme Mages—individuals so powerful they are considered equal to kings in both strength and influence.

When I turned two, I began to walk on my own. Every step felt like a little victory, a small step toward growing up and unlocking whatever magic may lie within me. My sister Eryne, now five, surprised everyone when she accidentally showed signs of fire and wind magic. While reading a spellbook, she got a little too excited and ended up burning half of its pages. Our mother, Sarena, was both proud and horrified. Books in this world are rare and incredibly expensive, and losing one—even by accident—is no small thing.

Even so, our days are filled with warmth, laughter, and the quiet thrill of discovery. Life in this world is so different from the one I left behind. There’s magic in the air, mystery around every corner, and a future that seems full of wonder.

I can’t wait to grow older. I want to walk further, learn more, and one day, wield magic myself.

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