Hero Lucas, the Capital, and the Ghost

“Euvia!!! Good morning!”

Vivian's energetic voice chimed in the midst of an enormous courtyard. A small silhouette can be seen sitting near the fountain. Knowing whose figure it is, Vivian jumps on it, wrapping her arms around Euvia.

“Morning...” Unaffected by sudden greetings, Euvialin responds indifferently without taking her eyes off the gate in front of her.

“Hehe." It didn’t take a while before Vivian realized Euvialin didn’t hate her. Just the fact that Euvialin was not pushing her away was proof of it. “Let’s have breakfast together!! ”

Vivian joyfully asks, just to get disappointed.

“No, I already had some earlier.”

"Ehhh, that can't be—" An empty mug and tray with leftover bread cramps placed beside Euvialin catches Vivian's attention. Instead of being down the corner, her lips rise warmly. "I see. How about playing with me, then?"

“……….”

Euvialin didn't respond, though Vivian noticed her eyes narrowing. Even now, Vivian is oblivious to their connection. But sometimes she got the feeling that their minds were somehow connected. Although she couldn't bring herself to ask them about their private business, Or so that's what she thought.

"Did the two of you have a quarrel? "Removing her hand around Euvialin, Vivian sat beside her in the same manner. "Maybe because he is not used to this place and is mostly outside?"

“No, it’s not like that." Euvialin shakes her head without further elaboration.

Vivian slammed her shoulder, not content with Euvialin's response; she decided to be playful. “But what a shame! I really want him to be my little brother.“

Her words were cut short as Euvialin turned a sharp gaze on her.

“Uhmmmm, maybe I shouldn’t say that.” Vivian awkwardly clapped her hand to change the subject. “Ahh, right! I guess it’s great that he's living with us despite not being adopted. It’s good that great gramps decide to foster ... .EHhh!?”

The air completely changed as Eu jumped out of her seat. Emitting a purple, eerie light with cold, sharp eyes.

Ehhh, ehh, what’s happening? Scary! What did you do, Carus?!

***

In the usual white space, which completely recovers from previous scuffles that take place on it. A three-figure figure can be seen sitting in front of the table, though this time there’s neither a floating monitor in the surrounding area nor an orb. However, the seats where Lhifhina usually sits were vacant.

"So it's just the three of us for now, huh? "Oscar, with an enormous shadow below his eyes, propped his cheeks with his fist while his right hand held a mug filled with coffee. "Well, it can't be helped after all; it's still early in the morning. Why do we need to have a meeting right now again?"

“We’re talking about that woman; there’s no way that’s her reasoning.” A woman with an unrecognizable face beside Oscar was the first to respond. “Without a doubt, she might commit genocide or something, just to pave the way for our little boy.”

“They just need some space between them; they are way too close to each other. It’s not good if that brat becomes dependent.” Continuing, Alaric breathed a long sigh. “It’s actually a good thing. That brat is still not used to his new life.

Sipping on his coffee, Oscar concurred. "I think that's a good idea. Since laying his eyes on this world, he has been together with Lhifhina. Also, I got the feeling he's not fond of the idea of having a family in this world, maybe because he loved his family in his past life?"

"Regarding that, if it's you, I bet you also notice it." Alaric looked at Oscar with clear seriousness. "Do you know anything about it?"

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"Haha, everyone here would notice that." Oscar looked down on his coffee, stirring it with a spoon without a reason. "However, the constitution of reincarnation can also be seen in him. Lhifhina might know something—though all of us were afraid to die."

Just the thought of it makes a cold sweat crawl on Alaric skin. “Indeed, let’s just leave that for now. Let’s observe for now and wait if we are kept in the dark.“

The person who has been keeping quiet let out words that caught the attention of Alaric and Oscar.

"This is... how poor to think he will experience it this early..."

“What happened? ”Oscar impatiently asks.

"What could have happened? ""Alaric narrows his eyes. "Ain't he just taking a walk for some peace? Did we lose sight of something? "

"No, it's not like that. That boy will get used to his surroundings; it's just that…he'll lose something important."

***

"Dayum, amazing."

This feels like a real isekai here.

Nothing unusual about it—just a 5-year-old boy wandering around a busy city without a guardian. Whether in my past life or here, you can often find kids roaming on the street.

I'm currently in the middle of the capital, appreciating the breathtaking scenery and mapping some important places that I'll check later. No matter where I turned, the surroundings were immaculate. Despite being an advanced world, the fantasy air was still around.

A floating screen, a flying vehicle, and even a vacuum train can be spotted from time to time. I have never been to a city in my past life; my first one would be in this world. Some of the architectural design was something between the Middle East in my past life and some fantasy illustrations.

Unlike the MC, who’s already familiar with this place due to his game exploration experiences, I’m technically a lost child right now.

If I’m not cautious, I might get myself lost, though I made sure to leave some trace of my mana back home. The purpose of this walk was for quick reconnaissance and to familiarize myself with this place. After all, sooner or later, some events connected to future scenarios might take place....here?

Fuck me! Fuck this world!

Indistinguishable sinister sound, enough to tremble the atmosphere. The sky falls like shattered glass. A message of end that brings cataclysm

I doubt something like this happened here this early. Just like he said, huh?

A few words I exchanged with Alaric before came to mind.

***

"Ahh, before I forget, you should be careful."

"Huh? That's quite sudden. There's no real disaster pending now, right?" I'm about to leave Alaric's personal realm, though his words cause my steps to come to a halt.

"Fate was manifesting more retaliations and calamities. You saw it, right? A monster affected by Leyline corruption."

"Ahh! That fucker! Now that's explained a lot. Leyline from another world was not supposed to show up that early."

"No existence can foresee if the one who rules over fate and destiny has decided to enforce punishment."

***

As the sky fragmented into countless shards, fissures tore through the vast expanse of sky. A sense of impending doom that will swallow the whole capital.

The clear blue sky, once serene and filled with life, is nowhere to be seen. People gazed at the sky, filled with terror of an unprecedented crisis

.

Monstrous creatures emerge from a mysterious fissure ripping through the sky. The towering monsters, with their grotesque forms, piercing roars, and dark, blood-like lines that emit uncanny light around them, make them others.

Ah, friends of that fucker, it seems.

Leyline and hatred of the world end with devastation. Wondering in the universe, to hunt as a dimensional fissure that can engulf a country.

"KYAAAAAAA!!!!"

The uncharismatic scream of a woman on the road annoyed even those who were carefully assessing the situation.

Chaos unfolds.

As panic ensues, the once serene holo-screens that adorned the cityscape suddenly turn blood-red, flashing urgent messages, compelling the terrified populace to flee for their lives.

The authorities scramble to contain the situation, urging citizens to seek shelter in designated safe zones. However, unlike any other world, this is Araeh.

Men or women, adoring grins of thrills, pulled out their weapons. Annihilating monsters in their tracks, no official tried to stop them. This is the nature of this world—the heart is burning with adventure and danger.

They, or I, have completely lost it.

"It's time to try these babies, Cilestia!!"

Peculiar machine guns with an enchanting glow emerge on each of my sides. Unlike before, I'm completely equipped this time.

"Kuha!kekekekekekeke!"

Maniacal Laughter, which I refused to believe to be mine, syncs with endless explosions. Its magical light obliterates the monsters, leaving a trail of light and awe.

As if a maniac had been freed, I utilized my mana to the maximum. Spears, powered by my mana, pierced the monsters, which managed to pass the barrage of bullets.

Thankfully, the other madmen were handling the more powerful monster.

Ohhh?

A monster similar to the one that Eu's obliterated appeared before me. It's much smaller, and wounds from its body were visible.

It can't regenerate? Then….

My heart pulses in heat. Concentrating on everything in my palm, I condensed my mana so that it became visible to my naked eyes. As if sensing the danger, the monster lunged at me.

Too slow.

Bluish light emerges as a powerful force. Slicing through the monster's chest with an otherworldly intensity, it expands like a radiant sun, consuming the beast with power that can even wipe away leylines.

"Heh? Your mana is not just beautiful; it's also full of explicit power."

"Ah, thank you. I'm proud of her, huh?"

A sudden voice reached my ears, though the moment I turned around, I realized I was alone in my surroundings.

Huh?

A majestic golden light pierced the gloomy sky, devastated by monsters. Forcefully captivating everyone's attention. Poisoned by the golden light of the divine, the rift in the sky unleashes a catastrophic amount of monsters and enormous claws. Before I know it, my attention shifts in another direction again.

Huh?

In the face of such a disaster, hope didn't fade; despair can't be seen in people's eyes. Beings that can withstand such a calamity alone exist in this world.

Hero.

Enigmatic figures emerge, adorned in shimmering silver armor and radiating a golden light. Unbothered by danger, the figure's sword slices through the sky, creating an ark of lights that obliterates everything in its path, sending a shockwave through the ground.

To mark the end, a brilliant light illuminated the surrounding area, freeing the blue sky.

The hero, loved by gods and overflowing with divinity, gazes down with ethereal silver eyes. A man who possesses silvery hair that is shown brightly under the brilliance of the sun.

Hero Lucas, the strongest human in the Grandian Empire's current era. The father of the original protagonist hero of our generation. The vengeful hero who will slay 'the MC'.

Adulation erupts through the capital. staring at the majestic figure hovering in the sky, filled with awe.

As if waiting for that, a grin blooms on his face before disappearing.

"Haha, that fucking showoff....?"

Hmm, did he just peered at me?