GHOST_HAND

Ravana, the world's most feared and powerful mafia boss, stood at the peak of a secluded island. At 85, his hands trembled uncontrollably, a stark reminder of his mortality. His journey had begun in the red-light district of India, where he was born into poverty and abuse. As a child, while scavenging for food from a garbage heap, he was attacked by drunk men. In a desperate act of self-defense, he killed one of them with a steel rod, marking the start of his dark and violent rise to power.

From a street urchin, Ravana evolved into a gangster, a don, and ultimately, the leader of a global criminal empire. Now, his time was running out. With only days left to live, he retreated to this isolated island, accompanied by his two adopted sons, Jack and Denial. After entrusting them with his empire, Ravana sought peace under the shelter of a majestic tree. As he drifted into sleep, the tree's branches moved, encasing him in a final, gentle embrace.

In a dramatic twist, Ravana's story takes an unexpected turn. As the tree's ancient branches envelop his frail body, a mystical force propels his consciousness through time. Ravana awakens in a distant future, in a world where humanity has long vanished. The planet is now dominated by a highly advanced civilization of beings who are a blend of organic life and artificial intelligence.

Ravana finds himself in a new body, retaining his memories and sharp intellect. This future world, with its floating cities and shimmering landscapes, is both wondrous and alien to him. The new civilization, intrigued and cautious of this resurrected figure, views Ravana with a mix of suspicion and awe.

Adapting quickly, Ravana discovers that this society is governed by a council of hybrid beings, merging human intuition with machine logic. His journey from a mafia boss in the old world to a significant player in this futuristic society begins as he unravels the mysteries behind his rebirth and the true power of the tree that transported him through time.

Ravana realizes that his rebirth is not a random occurrence but part of a grand cosmic design. He navigates new alliances and enmities, using his past experiences to influence the future. The balance of power, the ethics of advanced technology, and the remnants of human legacy all intertwine as Ravana carves out a new destiny in this high-tech, post-human world.

In this transformed era, Ravana's legacy continues, blending the ancient past with the far future, and redefining what it means to wield power in a world where the lines between organic and synthetic life are blurred.

Reincarnation in Future 
with Invincible Power

**Chapter 4: The Weight of Choices**

Kai emerged from the most luxurious building in Neon Sea City, a smile plastered on his face. However, that smile vanished the moment he saw the man standing before him. It was none other than his butler, Edward. Worse still, seated in the hover car behind Edward was Kai's third brother, Nicholas.

Kai quietly got into the car, taking a seat opposite his brother. The tension in the air was palpable as they both stared out of their respective windows. Despite the silence, it wasn't because Kai and Nicholas didn't get along. On the contrary, Kai, the youngest and most cherished of five brothers, had a special bond with Nicholas, his only full-blood sibling.

Kai desperately wanted to share his recent achievements with Nicholas but found himself unable to speak. The car lifted off the ground and sped toward Woodland Mansion, Kai's home. As the mansion loomed into view, Kai began to sweat, dreading the impending encounter with his father.

The car came to a halt in front of the mansion, and Kai, now drenched in sweat, summoned his courage and stepped inside. Navigating through the opulent halls, they reached two grand, ancient-style doors. Kai and Nicholas entered, while Edward remained at the door.

Inside, the room resembled the study of a king from ancient times. Despite having visited many times, Kai always felt a sense of awe. This was his father Authar's office. As they entered, Authar looked up from his paperwork. Kai, unable to meet his father's stern gaze, kept his head down.

"Sit," Authar commanded, motioning to the chair before his desk. Kai sat, still avoiding eye contact.

"I've heard how you represented our family with pride in the auction hall. However, it doesn't change the fact that you stole from our house and broke our rules. You will be punished. But first, tell me why you did it." Authar's voice was grave, his eyes piercing.

Kai, nervously, began to explain. He recounted meeting a man who had requested a seed from a plant that only their family could grow. In exchange, the man promised to help Kai win a valuable auction item. Initially, Kai refused, but the man transferred 75,000 credits to Kai's account, tempting him. Eventually, Kai gave in, handing over the seed and receiving 75,000 more credits in return. This allowed him to buy the second most valuable item at the auction.

As he spoke, Kai pulled out a holographic map and handed it to his father. Authar's eyes gleamed for a moment as he examined the map, clearly intrigued by the location it depicted. However, he maintained a stoic expression.

"You should never lie to your father," Authar said sternly. "If you've sold that plant on the black market, there's no need to worry. We can protect you from any trouble. But fabricating stories about mysterious men will only harm you. As for your punishment, you will handle the mining operations of this new site alone."

With that, Authar dismissed Kai from the room. Before leaving, Kai mentioned the invitation he had received from the Lionheart family.

Authar, surprisingly lenient, allowed Kai to attend and instructed Nicholas to accompany him. Relieved, Kai and Nicholas exchanged glances, feeling a weight lifted from their shoulders. They then went their separate ways.

As Kai walked away, he couldn't shake the feeling that the mysterious man he had dealt with was more significant than he realized. He hoped that whatever awaited him at the new mining site would justify his risky choices and perhaps bring some understanding to the strange encounter that led him here.