Travis’s life was one of monotony and quiet desperation. At 35, he worked as a security guard, spending his nights in a small, dimly lit guard shack by the highway. It wasn’t a glamorous job, but it was steady, and it allowed him ample time to indulge in his favorite hobby—reading isekai and cultivation stories. These tales of ordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary worlds filled with danger, magic, and destiny captivated him. He often fantasized about being transported to such a world, where he could start over and find meaning in life.
One fateful night, as rain pelted the metal roof of his guard shack, Travis sat immersed in the latest chapter of his favorite story. The rumble of a semi-truck echoed in the distance, but he paid it little mind. Seconds later, tragedy struck. The semi-truck lost control on the slick road, hurtling toward the shack at terrifying speed. The last thing Travis saw was the blinding headlights and the horrifying realization that this was the end. The impact was instantaneous, leaving no time for fear or pain. Darkness claimed Travis, but his story was far from over.
When Travis opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a void of swirling light and shadow. The void felt both infinite and suffocating, as though it existed beyond comprehension. A figure loomed before him, a radiant being with six glowing eyes and a form that shifted between humanoid and incomprehensible. The air hummed with power, resonating in his very bones.
Welcome, Travis,” the figure intoned, its voice resonating in Travis’s very soul. **“I am Karyos, the God of Reincarnation. Your life in your world has ended, but your journey is not complete. I have chosen you for a second chance.”
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Travis blinked, his mind reeling. He struggled to comprehend what he was seeing. “Why me?” he managed to ask, his voice trembling.
Karyos’s six eyes gleamed with an otherworldly light. “Because your soul yearns for purpose, and this universe requires individuals of great potential. I shall grant you reincarnation into a new world. You will carry a system to guide your growth, a gift to cultivate your potential beyond mortal limits."
What kind of world?”Travis asked, his awe gradually giving way to curiosity.
A world vast and untamed, Karyos replied. **“It is home to myriad races, from elves and dwarves to demons and therianthropes. It is governed by six deities, each embodying a primal force: Zephyra, Goddess of Air and Freedom; Ignis, God of Flame and Passion; Undor, God of Oceans and Secrets; Terra, Goddess of Earth and Endurance; Lumora, Goddess of Light and Hope; and Umbrix, God of Darkness and Despair. You shall be reborn into a noble family on the edge of civilization, where the wilds test the mettle of all who dare venture.”**
Travis nodded, determination flaring in his chest. Despite his fear, excitement coursed through him. “I’ll do it. I’ll make this life worth something.”
“So be it, Karyos declared, extending a hand that pulsed with radiant light. I grant you this boon: a system to aid your growth. It will adapt to your actions and reward effort. But remember, the challenges you face will be formidable, and your choices will shape your destiny.”
A blinding light engulfed Travis, and he felt himself being pulled into the unknown. His body dissolved, and for a brief moment, he was weightless and free. Then, darkness swallowed him once more.