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Mike thought his life was mundane, filled with endless hours of gaming and avoiding the real world. But when he's suddenly transported to a strange new realm, his world is turned upside down. Waking up in a forest with no idea how he got there, he finds himself bonded to Rin, a mysterious young woman with a powerful past. As they journey deeper into this unfamiliar land, they uncover secrets about their world—and Mike's own unusual origins.

Rin, once a captive, is slowly regaining her strength, and the two form an unexpected bond. Together, they navigate a world filled with strange creatures, ancient magic, and long-forgotten powers. But the deeper they venture into the forest, the darker and more dangerous things become. When they unknowingly enter the Forbidden Forest, a place from which no one has returned, they face monsters, lost legends, and the terrifying truths hidden within.

With Rin's knowledge of the world’s lore and Mike’s latent abilities as a Silver Wolf, they must learn to survive and uncover the mystery behind the Great Sage—an immortal hero whose disappearance twenty years ago altered the course of history. As secrets unfold and enemies draw near, Mike must confront his own hidden potential and decide how far he’s willing to go in this new, perilous world.

Will Mike and Rin escape the dangers of the Forbidden Forest, or will they become another lost story in its dark history?

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General Kaelen stood at the balcony of his mansion, looking out over the capital. The streets below were busy; it was beautiful, and this was the noble district. He knew very well how the common folks lived, which was not pleasing to him.

The nobles, Rich with power and wealth, controlled everything. The soldiers he once fought alongside now followed orders not for honour or the good of the kingdom but because their pockets were promised gold. The people who bled and died for the crown now starved in the streets, abandoned by the very system they had sworn to protect. And he couldn't just stand by and watch it anymore.

Kaelen's jaw tightened. The corruption had grown too thick, too strong. He had tried, in his way, to fight against it. Small gestures, quiet meetings with the common folk, trying to stir up resistance. But the system had a way of silencing anyone who dared speak out. The nobles controlled the courts, the generals controlled the army, and anyone who challenged that was crushed or put to a public execution to show anyone what they were capable of doing.

The voices of the city echoed in his mind, a constant reminder of his failure. The poor, the sick, and the hungry are all forgotten by the very people meant to serve them. They had become pawns in a game of power. And worse, Kaelen was one of the pieces on that board.

As he stepped away from the window, he thought of the good old days when people's voices were heard. But now, their voices were forgotten. He felt trapped. The weight of his uniform felt heavier every day as if it was pulling him deeper into the filth he couldn't escape. It was all because of one man—one man only—the Great Sage, who controlled everything. But now he was gone, and no one could replace him.

He had tried to speak to the king and reason with him. But the King was too consumed by the luxury of his throne, too blinded by the promises of the nobles. The king had laughed off Kaelen's concerns, treating them as nothing more than the rebellious knight.

And yet, Kaelen couldn't give up. He couldn't just walk away. If he left, who would be left to fight for the people? Who would stand against the endless corruption?

A knock on the door broke his thoughts. Kaelen turned his face into a mask of authority. "Enter," he said

One of his trusted officers stepped into the room. "General, we've received word that there's unrest in the lower districts. The commoners are getting restless."

Kaelen nodded, his mind already racing. "What's the cause?" he asked his officer.

"Food shortages. Increased patrols. People are being arrested for speaking out against the nobles," the officer reported.

The officer hesitated, looking at Kaelen. "General, if we move too quickly, this could go back."

"I don't care," Kaelen snapped. "The time for cowering is over. We need to act now. The people need to see that not all of us are complicit in this. We have a duty to them, not the corrupt men sitting in their ivory towers."

The officer looked uncertain, but Kaelen saw the fire in his eyes. He wasn't the only one who had grown tired of the lies.

"We'll start with the food distribution. Find out where the supplies are going. I want answers." Kaelen's voice was cold, determined. "And if any noble stands in our way, we will remove them."

The officer saluted, his eyes filled with understanding. "Yes, General."

As the officer left the room, Kaelen stood alone, the weight of his decision sinking in. It would not be easy. There would be consequences. But he had seen enough the corruption was getting out of hand. And he was not going to let that happen.

To the capital