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"His family was slaughtered before his eyes. With the voice of the system, a second chance was given to him. Now, he has returned to the past… and this time, everything will be different."

Leon Aldrake was born as the weak and quiet son of a noble family. One day, while playing outside, his life was shattered by the screams coming from his home. His family was massacred, and that day, the system opened his eyes. He endured years of pain, until he learned the truth...

But fate offered him a second chance.

This time, he will protect his family, eliminate his enemies, and claim the greatest throne. However, the past is filled with dark secrets. And this path… will be written not only with power, but also with blood.

Beyond Time: A Fate Written in blood

Elira Aldrake had been feeling a strange unease whenever she looked at her son Leon lately. A mother's intuition could sense things that words could never express. Even the way Leon walked was different. Like a commander who had witnessed a thousand battles… silent, alert, but weary.

After Dukas, it was now Elira's turn. She, too, had come to realize that Leon was no ordinary child, though she tried to deny it. When denial failed, she began observing him from behind the walls—watching silently as her son trained in the garden under the moonlight.

One night, while Leon was meditating, his eyelids lifted slightly. He sensed the shadow behind the trees. With a deep sigh, he stood up.

"Elira," he said in a tired voice. "Please, step out."

Elira froze for a moment, then slowly stepped into the light.

"How did you know?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.

Leon bowed his head. "I never underestimated your perception. But I can't hide anymore."

Tears welled up in Elira's eyes. "What are you hiding from me, Leon?"

Leon took his mother's hand. His fingers were small, but his grip was steady. "It's hard to explain… but I came from the past. I've lived this life before. I lost you. Right before my eyes. But now… I've come back. This time, I'll protect everything."

Elira smiled at first, then the fear behind that smile showed through. "Dear gods…"

Her son's words couldn't possibly be true. But his eyes didn't lie. And in those eyes, there was no trace of the innocence of a three-year-old boy. Instead… there was pain, a vow, and unshakable resolve.

"We won't lose you, will we, Leon?" she asked, voice trembling.

Leon embraced her. "This time, I won't lose anyone. I promise."

At that moment, the system screen appeared before Leon's eyes:

Light Step Training (Requires Aura Compatibility)

Complete: 1000 aura circulations, 50 balance drills

Bonus: Passive Skill: "Silent Movement"

The next day, training became even more intense. Dukas had taken Leon's words seriously and began escorting him to a hidden training ground. There, Leon was tested with combat dummies, resistance to elemental magic, and aura control.

But in Leon's mind, the same question kept echoing:

"If even my father couldn't stop that emperor… how will I?"

One day, during training, Leon collapsed to the ground. The system spoke again:

Prove your strength to your father.

Requirement: Victory during training

Bonus: "Determination" Passive Unlocked (Consumes 5% less energy during difficult tasks)

Leon rose to his feet and launched a final strike with all his remaining strength. Drenched in sweat, injured, but his eyes burned with fire. Dukas was taken aback by the ferocity of the attack.

From afar, Elira watched silently. And in that moment, one thought echoed in her heart:

But then, another voice followed—soft, hopeful.

"Maybe… you are exactly what this world needs most."

Chapter 5: A Mother's Doubt and the Call of Duty