In a world where small acts of kindness ripple across lifetimes, a humble office worker meets his end while saving a stray dog from a driverless truck. Instead of the oblivion he expected, he finds himself in a serene therapist’s office—a waiting room for souls. Here, a slightly sardonic angel-therapist explains the system of karmic points he has unknowingly amassed, points which he can now allocate toward his next life. With enough karma in the bank to guarantee a fresh start among the best, he is offered the chance to shape his destiny. The only catch? His memories will not follow. Reborn into a world where steam-powered machines blend with mystical cultivation, he finds himself growing up amid industrial wonders and spiritual secrets. Blessed with a kind soul resistant to corruption, he effortlessly befriends others and embraces his new life with the quiet strength of one who knows kindness is its own reward. Yet, as he matures, he begins to sense the weight of karmic echoes and the pull of hidden challenges that will test his resolve. As he faces mysterious enemies, ancient secrets, and the unyielding advance of both technology and magic, he must discover how far his karma can carry him and what it means to be free enough—and strong enough—to protect the people who matter most. Karmic Echoes - Forged in Steam and Starlight is an enchanting journey through sacrifice, rebirth, and the boundless cycle of karma, set against the backdrop of a world where the celestial and the mechanical work in tandem.