Chapter 7: Monsters? Finally!

A Year and Nine Months Later — 2013

Choi Seojun was now nine years old, almost ten.

Life as a reincarnator?

Way too boring.

No magical gates exploding in the sky. No demon lords trying to take over the world. Just… cartoons, homework, and occasionally babysitting.

And that was exactly what he was doing today.

"Seojun-ah, can you watch Mina for a bit? I'm going to visit Haejin-unnie," his mom, Choi Yuna, said, grabbing her purse. "Appa is out talking to some housing agents about the move."

"Sure," Seojun replied without looking up, lounging on the living room floor, flipping through TV channels with one hand and patting his two-year-old sister's head with the other.

Mina was giggling on the rug, surrounded by colorful plushies and drool.

The moment the door shut, Seojun sighed deeply.

"Hey, System."

[Yes, Host?]

"You said the dungeons might appear earlier than in the original timeline. You've had me on edge for weeks."

[The dungeons already appeared… a week ago.]

Seojun blinked. "…What?"

"Wait, then why haven't I heard anything? Shouldn't the news be blowing up? The world panicking and all that?"

[Perhaps the government is suppressing the information to avoid mass hysteria.]

He sat up straighter. "...Huh. Yeah, that does sound like something they'd do."

"Alright, whatever. Show me my stats."

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[User Status Window]

Name: Choi Seojun

Age: 9

Physique: Immortality

(Further stats available upon request)

Skill Tiers:

• Diamond: Ryūjin Jakka (Bound Item)

• Gold: Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu, Armament Haki, Chidori, Storage Space

• Silver: Advanced Swordsmanship, Fear Aura, Alchemy, Shunpo, Telekinesis, Martial Arts, Illusion, Stealth, Charm, Hacking, Archery...

Items: Death note, Shuriken, Gojo's Blindfold, Desert Eagle.....

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Seojun grinned. "Man, I'm stacked."

"How strong would you say I am? Like, if I went full power?"

[SS-Rank, in this world's system.]

"Not bad. And since I'm technically immortal, death isn't really a problem for me, huh?"

[Host… you're being naïve again.]

Seojun raised an eyebrow. "Excuse me?"

[Just because you're immortal doesn't mean you're unkillable. Anyone who can manipulate or conceptualize death can erase you. Worse, you could be sealed for eternity.]

"...Oh. Crap. That's fair."

He scratched his head, muttering, "Need to work on countermeasures for that..."

Before he could continue, the TV program abruptly cut to breaking news.

["This is KBS reporting live from Gangnam district—what appears to be some kind of creature was seen roaming the streets earlier this afternoon—"]

Seojun's eyes widened. "No way."

The screen showed a blurry clip of what looked like a bipedal beast lumbering through a crowded street, people screaming and scattering in all directions.

"A monster? Looks like the government couldn't cover it up anymore…"

He suddenly stood up, heart racing. "Wait—Mom. Dad!"

He rushed to the landline and dialed his mom's number.

"Yoboseyo? Mom?! Are you okay?"

"Seojun-ah?" came Yuna's voice, slightly breathless. "Yes, we're fine. I'm still at Haejin's house. Why? What's wrong?"

"There's a monster on the news. It showed up in Gangnam. I just—wanted to make sure."

"Oh my god… I'll check the news right now. Thank you for telling me, sweetheart." She paused. "Is Mina okay?"

"Yeah, she's just munching on her toys like always. We're safe."

"Good. I'll be home soon, alright? Don't open the door for anyone."

"Got it."

He hung up and immediately called his dad.

"Appa? You good?"

"Seojun! Yeah, I'm fine," came Minho's firm voice. "I saw the report. I'm staying with the agents for now. We're in a secure building. What about your mom and Mina?"

"Mom's at a friend's. Mina's here with me. We're all good."

"Alright. Keep the doors locked and don't go outside. I'll head back as soon as I can."

Seojun nodded, feeling the weight of responsibility fall on his small shoulders. "Be careful, Appa."

After ending the call, he turned back to the TV, eyes narrowing.

"So… it's finally starting."

His sister babbled something behind him, completely oblivious.

Seojun cracked his knuckles, a grin tugging at his lips.

"Let's see how long this peaceful life lasts."

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