Arthur was a weak and cowardly boy who lacked the power to protect anyone—a truth brutally demonstrated when his parents were massacred while defending him during a Gate outbreak. As the sole survivor, Arthur spent weeks believing his life was over. When intense chest pains began, he assumed he'd been infected with corruption by the void creature that killed his parents and was merely waiting for death.
What Arthur didn't expect was that these sensations actually signaled his Realm Core forming. In two months' time, he would be forcefully transported to the next realm and awaken new powers, becoming one of the world-renowned "Chosen" who protect humanity from Gate outbreaks. Now Arthur must rise through the heights of power, climbing each of the seven realms in hopes of saving his world... or does he?

As the golden hues of sunset began to paint the sky, Arthur found himself wandering aimlessly through the familiar streets of the city. The approaching nighttime cast long shadows between the towering buildings, and the streetlights flickered to life one by one, creating pools of warm light along the sidewalks. Unlike his companions who had clear destinations awaiting them, Arthur had nowhere urgent to be. Lara and Kay had their respective guilds to report to, with responsibilities and people expecting their return. Aziel had the warm embrace of family waiting for him, a home filled with familiar faces and comfortable routines. But Arthur? Arthur didn't really have anywhere to go, no one expecting him, no place that truly felt like home.


Chapter 136 - The Same Streets...The Same Man