Chapter One: The Beginning of a New Destiny

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Soy’s life ended exactly as he had lived it—peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. At sixty-five, the accomplished IT professional took his last breath, his heart full of gratitude for a fulfilling life. When the world faded to black, he opened his eyes to a radiant light. A calm yet commanding voice called his name.

“Soy, my child.”

He turned to see a figure of unimaginable majesty—God Himself. The Supreme Being stood before him, smiling kindly.

“You have lived a righteous life, Soy. Your faith and deeds have reached My ears. For this, I have chosen you to fulfill a divine purpose. A world in turmoil calls for a savior, and you shall be the one to conquer it and end its suffering.”

Soy, though humbled, could not hide his shock. “Me? A savior? But I’m just an ordinary man.”

God chuckled warmly. “Ordinary to yourself, perhaps, but extraordinary in My eyes. To prepare you for this journey, I shall bestow upon you great powers and guide you in spirit.”

For a week, Soy basked in God’s presence in heaven, his soul filled with an indescribable peace. On the final day, five demi-gods appeared before him—Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Ether. Each one granted him elemental powers, their gifts sealing his destiny as a savior.

“Additionally,” God continued, “I offer you a choice of three ultimate skills: Quantized Immortality, Necromancy, or Summoning. Choose wisely, for this will define your path.”

Soy contemplated carefully, weighing his options. After a long moment, he chose Necromancy. The ability to summon the dead, he reasoned, could provide the edge he needed to protect the living.

God nodded approvingly. “A wise choice. Now, go forth, Soy. The world awaits your light.”

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Soy awoke to the sound of wind rustling through barren trees. He sat up, finding himself in a desolate village. The air smelled of decay, and the sun cast long shadows over the crumbling huts. A group of thin, desperate villagers surrounded him, their hollow eyes filled with both fear and hope.

“Who… who are you?” an elder asked hesitantly.

Soy rose to his feet, his heart heavy at the sight of their suffering. “I am here to save you.”

As he spoke, a translucent screen appeared before him—a game-like interface displaying his status:

Rank: F

The revelation hit him like a hammer. F-rank? How could he save anyone with such a low starting point? Doubts crept into his mind, but the hopeful gazes of the villagers grounded him.

“What’s wrong, savior?” a young girl asked, tugging at his sleeve.

Forcing a smile, Soy shook his head. “Nothing. Tell me, how can I help?”

The elder stepped forward, his voice trembling. “We have not eaten in fifteen days, savior. Many are too weak to move. Please… help us.”

Soy opened the inventory gifted to him by God. Among the items, he found five glowing seeds labeled S-Rank Seeds. With a prayer for success, he planted them in the barren soil, focusing on crops he remembered: mango, orange, apple, banana, and potato.

To the villagers’ astonishment, the seeds sprouted instantly, growing into fruitful trees and plants within moments. The air filled with the scent of ripe fruit, and the villagers fell to their knees in gratitude.

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The system chimed, announcing his first quest completion:

Quest Complete: Save the Villagers from Starvation

Rewards:

1 Health Elixir

10 Points

Appraisal Skill

Poison Skill

Soy allocated his points:

+5 Strength, +3 Intelligence, +2 Speed.

“Are there other problems?” he asked the elder, eager to continue helping.

“Yes, savior. Several of our people were wounded in a wolf attack. They need medicine.”

Determined, Soy ventured into the forest, using his new Appraisal Skill to locate medicinal herbs. He gathered what he could, organizing a group of villagers to assist him. As they worked, the distant howls of wolves shattered the calm.

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A pack of thirty wolves, their glowing eyes piercing the darkness, approached the village. The elder shouted, rallying the few able-bodied villagers to defend their home. Soy, though terrified, took charge.

Using his Earth Magic, he erected a wall around the village, expending a quarter of his mana. But the wolves were relentless, their claws and teeth breaking through the barrier. Strengthening the wall drained half his remaining energy, leaving him desperate for a solution.

“Combine our powers!” a Level 2 Earth Magician suggested.

Together, they created a dome, trapping the wolves inside. Another villager filled the dome with water using magic, and Soy unleashed his Poison Skill, turning the water toxic. With his last reserves of mana, he cast multiple Fireballs, burning the wolves as they succumbed to the poisoned water.

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When the battle ended, Soy collapsed from exhaustion. Hours later, he awoke to the villagers’ cheers. They had won.

The system chimed again:

Rank Up: E

Rewards:

1 Health Elixir

10 Points

Wolf Claws (Weapon)

Wolf Clothes Set (Armor)

Ultimate Skill: Necromancy Available

Excited, Soy tested his new Necromancy Skill, summoning five undead wolves from the corpses of the fallen. His undead army was born.

That night, as the villagers celebrated, Soy sat alone, gazing at the stars. The path ahead was uncertain, but for the first time since his reincarnation, he felt hope—not just for himself, but for the world he had sworn to save.

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To be continued…