Vincent, notorious in the underworld as The Grim Reaper, finally meets his end. However, instead of the eternal peace he craves, he is reborn as a baby in Inar – a world of magic and chaos. He discovers, upon his birth, that he holds great magic potential. Despite this potential, Vincent struggles to find a place in this new world as the noble Cassius Aramdale. In his quest to find a purpose in life, he becomes embroiled in a power struggle between different forces vying for dominance. With the growing danger, corruption, and cruelty surrounding him, Vincent struggles to maintain his sense of morality – will he succumb to the darkness that once consumed him, or will he rise above it and forge a new path? Follow Vincent's journey in this tale of self-discovery, redemption, and rebirth. Meanwhile... the world of Inar stands on the brink of a global conflict, where colonial powers fight for control and native populations fight for independence or reformation. As tensions rise between colonizers and the colonized, nations against nations, and the fate of Inar hanging in the balance... an ancient threat awakens. Will humanity cease to exist, or will it survive? UPDATES THRICE A WEEK* DISCLAIMER: If you are looking for a light-hearted novel, I am obliged to warn you that this story may not be for you – a story that attempts to explore the many facets of humanity and society. Welcome to Inar. EXPECTATIONS: While the Aetheric Path is not a litRPG, it borrows elements from the genre, such as spells and cooldowns. It also borrows elements from Xianxia, like cultivation and magic devices/artifacts like spatial rings. So, it's basically a blend between the two, and why I didn't include the Xianxia or GameLit tags.