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

Vale's vision blurred as he tumbled down the mountain slope. He extended his weapon, dragging its blade across the icy surface in a desperate attempt to slow down his descent—but it was to no avail. His weapon slipped across the thick layers of snow and ice.

"Dammit!" he cursed inwardly. "Of all things… I'm gonna die by falling?!"

The thought might have been comical—if he wasn't in the middle of plummeting to his death. Gritting his teeth, he glanced around, searching for his companions. Dain was below him, his heavy frame dragging him down faster with every second. Klein was just above—but where was Ayla?

A sudden jolt hit him as he slammed into a jagged rock, sending his body into a spin. As he twisted mid-air, he caught a glimpse above.

She slid effortlessly down the slope, as if the treacherous descent meant nothing to her. She moved with the grace of falling snow, untouched by the chaos around her.

Cave Again?!