Prologue:

I open my eyes and realize that I have lost again. My spirit is filled with bitterness and disappointment.

Why is it always like this?

Why does this world treat me so mercilessly?

I, Kuroi Tsubasa, once was a vampire, but now all that remains is a faint memory of my past life and bitter feelings of defeat.

Blinking weakly, I recall the moment when Van Helsing pierced me with his weapon.

The pain, that powerful pain, as if it tore my soul apart.

But then everything disappeared...

I was deprived of life, my soul vanished, but something strange happened.

I was reborn in another world, and my new form - a crow.

I lost most of my memories of my previous life, of my friends and loved ones, but the name Kuroi Tsubasa remained in my memory like ice in my veins.

Recalling my past is painful, and I try to push away these thoughts.

I become Tsubasa, a crow with abilities that I don't yet understand.

It seems like I have been on this earth for many centuries. The sense of time blends and fades, and it's hard for me to focus on my age.

Fragments of the past flash before my eyes, but they are still in disarray, like a puzzle I can't put together.

Memories from ancient times flashed before my eyes, as I was once part of a noble family.

Luxury, wealth, privileges - all of it seemed so natural and expected to me.

Young and naive, I enjoyed my power and status, without thinking about the consequences of my actions.

In those days, I was a prisoner of my own desires and vices.

It seemed like the world belonged to me, and I couldn't see beyond its limits.

I craved entertainment and pleasure, and women's hearts lay at my feet.

Beautiful carriages, horses, festivities - all of it created an illusion of a carefree life.

But one gloomy girl changed my life. Perhaps if I had been more cautious and sensible, I wouldn't have played with fire.

I couldn't resist temptation and slept with her. But what started as pleasure turned into a nightmare.

After being bitten by this gloomy girl, my fate changed.

I felt dark forces begin to penetrate my body and destroy my essence.

Losing strength rapidly, I realized that death was already near. I was about to leave this world in a way I never imagined.

So I died, but death didn't mean the end. After death, I was reborn in another world - the world of vampires.

From that gloomy girl, from her bite, I became a vampire. My fears, vices, and ambitions made me a villain, a murderer; I had many names.

I fought for power, killed, and drank blood, drowned in ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness.

Every drop of blood from my victims quenched my thirst for vengeance, but somewhere inside, I felt like I was becoming a monster, and it tore me apart.

Now, looking back on my life, I realize the path I have traveled - from a privileged young man to a vampire villain.

The weight of the past is pounding in my soul, and I cannot shake off the feeling of guilt for what I have done.

My actions in the past, perhaps, were fueled by my unattainable desire for "more."

But now I am stuck in this otherworldly realm, carrying my sins and the names by which I was recognized.

The sense of loss and disappointment overwhelms me, but I understand that a new path lies ahead.

Perhaps in this new world, I will find an opportunity to redeem my sins and rebuild my life to find true meaning and purpose.

Before my death and rebirth in another world, I heard a faint but captivating female voice in my head.

This voice seemed to urge me to be cautious, yet at the same time, it gave me a sense of freedom - the opportunity to do what I want, how I want, without regard for those around me.

Death enveloped me, but then I was reborn into a new creature.

In my new form, I was bestowed the title [Demon], and I felt that I had gained some power and strength.

My abilities became unusual, and I sensed that I had acquired new unique skills.

[Received title - Demon]

[Silent Planning] - a skill that allows me to move unnoticed by other predatory creatures. This means that I can move unnoticed, skillfully evade dangers, and hide from pursuit.

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[Raptor Flight] - a skill that allows me to maneuver in the air above enemies.

This gives me the ability to distract enemies and inflict damage with my claws.

My new crow form provides me with freedom in flight, and I can use this advantage for both defense and attack.

But the most mysterious of all skills is [Raven Gesture].

The description of this skill was incomplete and concealed.

What ability lies behind this mysterious name, I couldn't say for sure. It aroused curiosity and interest, but I felt that this skill was of great importance and could prove crucial in the future.

As the owner of this new body, I am Kuroi Tsubasa, a vampire in the form of a crow. My abilities and title allow me to become a stronger and more unique creature in this new world.

The sense of independence and the ability to do what I want boosts my confidence, despite the missing details of my past life.

I hear this strange voice in my head, and it calls itself Gorgona, an assistant.

It sounds absurd and unclear, but in a way, it comforts me, as it is a sign that I may not have died. However, the feeling of confusion and fear still lingers.

"You haven't died, sir, I am your assistant Gorgona," - Gorgona's voice sounds softly but confidently. My reaction to this strange name and voice is mixed, but I cannot deny that I like its sound.

Where it comes from and what it means, I do not know, but now is not the time to ponder over it.

"What's happening? Why do I hear you when... when I died?" - my voice trembles as I ask this question. My emotions are stirred, and I try to understand what is happening.

"Sir, I don't know how this happened. We are in some strange reality, and I also don't understand what's going on. But you haven't died. You should calm down and focus on the present moment," - Gorgona's voice sounds calm and reassuring.

I resign myself to this incomprehensible situation and decide to accept it as it is. I have to trust Gorgona, as at the moment I have no other explanation for what is happening.

However, in the next moment, my thoughts are interrupted by touches of something soft above my head.

I feel like I am being hugged or enveloped, and this fills me with confusion and excitement.

Then the world around me abruptly changes.

I find myself in darkness, with a bright white light at the end of the tunnel. The sensation of movement, as if I am traversing this tunnel, mixes with feelings of fear and anticipation.

As I finally emerge from the tunnel, the light blinds me. Everything around me freezes, and I try to understand where I am and what is happening.

Confusion and bewilderment engulf me as I open my eyes and realize that I am in a completely new form.

My reflexive cry reminds me that I no longer possess my previous means of communication. A beak and a tongue from which some strange mass flows stun me.

A strong sense of hunger makes me feel mortal, and I truly begin to feel hunger, which I have never experienced before. I do not understand what is happening, and fear overtakes me.

In this new form, I understand that I have become some kind of wild bird.

As soon as my head is down, a huge amount of strange mass begins to fall from my beak.

The sight of this unknown food disgusts me, and I desperately want to get rid of it.

However, when I close my eyes, the feeling changes. These strange things seem edible, and now I feel like a dull creature, swallowing everything in my path.

I begin to mechanically swallow this strange mass, unaware of what is happening.

Fear and incomprehension are replaced by an incredible sense of wonder.

I realize that I am not human, and I was probably hatched from an egg. Perhaps I somehow reincarnated, transformed into this strange bird.

This new state overwhelms me, and I do not know how to adapt to it.

My new creature makes me rethink everything I knew about myself and the world around me.

Awakening from this strange nightmare, I still feel confusion and bewilderment. After all, I was a vampire, and I died fighting Van Helsing, and now I see myself in a completely different guise - a bird.

How could I have been reborn from a vampire into a bird? How is that possible?

My mind is filled with millions of questions, and I realize that I cannot simply accept this new reality. I need to understand who I am now and what is happening to my essence.

When the lunch is over, I feel someone closing my beak with a soft touch. It calms me down a bit, as I realize that I am not alone in this strange world.

The situation becomes more and more complicated and frightening, and I realize that I need help. But how can I ask for help when I don't even know who I am now?

Then blue streams of energy invade my mind, and I hear a familiar female voice. It says:

"[Sir, welcome to another world!]"

It's Gorgona's voice, my assistant, and I realize that she is with me now.

Her presence brings me some relief.

"Gorgona, what's going on? What happened to me? Why did I become a bird?" - I ask questions, trying to find any answers to my numerous questions.

"[Forbidden!]" - Gorgona answers.

I understand that she is not real. It doesn't matter what I am now - a vampire, a bird, or something else.

That mysterious voice I heard in my head turned out not to be so incomprehensible after all.

It explained that I am in another world, not dead as I had assumed. This confused me, but it seems that I am still alive.

When I activated the main menu as instructed by the voice, I suddenly felt a strange interference in my consciousness.

A red plaque appeared in my mind, displaying information about me, about my new form.

The plaque looked like this:

Type: Crowling

Level: 1/10

Name: Kuroi

HP (Health Points): 5/5

OM (Energy Points): 2/20

Development Path: None

Titles: [Demon 1.lvl] (Apparently, this is related to my previous life as a vampire)

Skills:

Skill [Silent Planning 1.lvl] (Ability to move unnoticed by predatory creatures)

Skill [Raptor Flight 1.lvl] (Aerial maneuvers for attack and defense)

Special Skill [Raven Gesture] (Mysterious and incomprehensible skill)

I try to understand all this new information. I have become a ravenling and apparently possess various abilities and skills related to my new form.

My health is 5 units, and energy is 2 units.

It is necessary to pay attention to these indicators to avoid falling into a helpless state.

The plaque also mentions my titles and development path, but at the moment, it is not clear to me.

I am particularly interested in the skill [Raven Gesture]; it has no level, and I do not know how to use it or what its capabilities are.

Such new possibilities and abilities that I have acquired in my new ravenling form truly excite and exhilarate me.

I feel like I have become something special, and it fills me with wonder and an incredible sense of freedom.

It's almost magical, as if I have crossed the boundary of ordinary reality.

Now I know that the world around me is unusual, full of mysteries and magic, and it gives me a new perspective on life.

Perhaps this is a chance for redemption for my past actions, for my past life as a vampire.

However, I understand this chance differently, to be a free and independent creature that creates its own destiny, rather than obeying someone else's orders.

Now, in this new form, I feel surrounded by other ravens. Apparently, they are somehow connected to me, perhaps sensing that I am unusual and deserve special attention.