kenkan

After finally dying in the arena amidst a dystopian world, I was reborn into a new one.
With unfamiliar faces all around me and a new identity as Jay Cadmium, I will become a powerful binder to support my family and protect what I hold dear.

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Notice: This story is based on the popular webnovel and webcomic The Beginning after the End. Both stories start the SAME and only diverge later on. I'd highly recommend reading The Beginning after the End if you haven't already:

https://tbatenovel.com/

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New World - A New Beginning

I said nothing as all of Pandora kneeled before me, every citizen accepting its new ruler through the decree of power. I found it slightly surprising that the law applied to those who weren't citizens, but I decided to not question anything.


Typhon looked up at me, small traces of fear visible in his eyes. I made no attempt of comforting him, understanding that those negative emotions were the only things that would keep me in power. Respect was the leading concept that determined a successful reign, but I had no intention of ruling over Pandora.


All I needed was their willingness to fight for me.


The minotaur obeyed, returning to his towering height.


"I'll accept your pledge, but I will not be the one who leads you to victory."


The silence that already plagued the arena seemed to worsen, everyone misunderstanding my words.


New Monarch