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What if dying was only the beginning of your real story?

Ryu Takeda was a teenage Taekwondo champion—fast, fearless, and full of fire. But fate struck with metal and speed. Just like that, he was gone.

Until a goddess gave him a choice.

Reborn as Rai in a new world filled with magic, monsters, and elemental power, he finds himself in a peaceful village with loving parents. But that peace shatters too soon.

Alone again, Rai is taken in by a legendary general and his daughter, Mina, whose warmth awakens something deeper in him—something he doesn't yet understand.

This is a world where power defines everything. And Rai doesn’t even know his element yet.

But what stirs inside him isn’t normal. It’s something ancient. Something dangerous.

A slow-burning tale of growth, power, and destiny—where love flickers and legends are forged.

THE DAY I WAS REINCARNATED

I sat in the center of the empty chamber, hands resting on my knees. The silence was deep — no monsters, no footsteps, no sound except my breath.

"Two whole years inside this dungeon. Fighting. Bleeding. Growing."

I stared up at the jagged ceiling. Even now, I could remember the sunlight… barely.

"Shurai," I said, standing tall but exhausted. "Please… tell me. Have I done enough?"

The boss—my mentor—stood in the center of the arena. His arms were crossed. Calm as ever.

"You've done more than enough, Rai."

He stepped forward. "You were meant to train here for three years. But you've reached a level most warriors spend lifetimes chasing. You've passed my expectations."

I hesitated, my eyes drifting to the glowing pedestal. A sleek violet robe shimmered on it.

"You're ready to awaken your core," Shurai said.

I approached. My fingers trembled. The moment I touched it—

A surge of mana exploded through me. The world turned violet.

Just one stage behind my uncle — and I was only fourteen.

"There's something more," he said. "If you defeat me now, I won't die. I'll become part of you — a guardian in your soul."

I stepped forward, determined. "I want that."

We both pressed our hands into the contract seal.

Blow after blow. Fist against fist. My mind sharpened. My core pulsed. For the first time, I kept up with him.

"I—I can't stop it!" I shouted, nearly losing control.

But he stepped forward, calm and unshaken. "Breathe, Rai. Let the power flow, not consume you."

He pressed his palm to my chest, and everything slowed. The surge subsided.

Then I heard him — inside my mind.

"You've won. From now on, I'll reside in your soul. You're never alone again."

I looked around. Something shifted. The walls shimmered with energy.

"Yes," Shurai's voice echoed. "You now hold full control of it. Its doors, its guardians, its core systems — they all obey you."

"You can come and go freely. And one day, when you release me from your body, I'll return to the world… as a man."

The gateway to the outside cracked open, its blue light spilling through.

I took a deep breath and stepped forward.

Thank you for reading "The Day I Was Reincarnated – Volume 1"!

Rai's journey has only just begun. With the dungeon now under his command and a mysterious power growing within, what awaits him outside?

Due to sudden travel, Chapter 11 and Volume 2 will be released after a short break. I won't be posting or available to talk for a couple of days — but I'll be back soon! Thanks for your love and support. ❤️

Chapter 10: The Return from the Dungeon