Khonszu

A thousand years ago, the Great Calamity struck Earth. Countless rifts tore through reality, opening portals between the Demon Realm and the Human World. Overrun by monsters, humanity was on the brink of extinction. But at its darkest hour, something miraculous happened—those who died returned, awakening strange new powers that allowed them to fight back.

Vale knew that story well. Maybe that's why he wasn't surprised when he heard the voice of the system speak to him.

[ Congratulations! You have died. ]
[ Your First Trial of Death begins now. ]

What truly shocked him, however, was the question burning in his mind:
"Who would dare to assassinate the Second Prince of Verythmia?"

I Died and Received an SSS-Rank Unique Ability

"There!" Vale's voice rang out as he pointed at the creature looming above them.

More icy spears rained from the sky, but the group didn't hesitate. They charged toward the jagged rock where the monster stood.

Then—just before they could reach it—the creature vanished.

"What—" Vale's words were cut short as the banshee-like figure reappeared right in front of him.

He ducked, barely evading the incoming spear, then rolled forward, absorbing the momentum with practised ease.

Springing to his feet, he had no time to recover—the creature was already upon him.

The sharp sound of metal striking ice echoed around them. Dain's gauntlet had intercepted the long, frozen weapon.

But before he could counterattack, the creature shifted again. Without warning, a massive spear of ice materialized below him and shot upward—impaling the towering student's leg.

A Chance