In the dimly lit basement of a small house, Valor Kenji sat huddled on the ground, his fingers dancing across the controls of his investment portal machine.
"Sqik... sqik.. sqik..."
The device whirred to life as Valor stood up, his tall, bright stature unfolding like a majestic spectacle. His clocked black hair cascaded down to his shoulders, and he took a deep breath, his hands reaching for the sky.
"Finally,"
He whispered, a sense of anticipation building within him.
With no one around, Valor shed his clothes, preparing for the first test of his invention on his own body. He stepped into a bioconcave still frame, flipping a switch and then turned around to maintain a straight view in front of him. The machine began to gather current, just as he had designed.
Earth 2
Meanwhile, in a different realm, a double-ganger of Valor Kenji stood in the center of a spring, concentrating massive aura behind him. His goal was to freeze the entire river. Suddenly, a full eclipse occurred, casting the umbra directly over the Eldradora kingdom. The young ice magic wielder pressed forward, oblivious to the celestial event, his eyes closed tight like he was about to lay an egg. The moon's presence amplified his aura capacity, behind him, a wormhole began to form, widening as he channeled more energy.
Kaito frowned in frustration as gravity took hold, pulling him backward into the wormhole he had created.
Back in the basement, Valor's machine roared to life, enveloping him in a bright blue light. A loud sound shot out, blowing out all the resistors and surging current through the test tube. Electricity coursed around him, and matter condensed into his bloodstream. Unbeknown to Valor, a small dragon formed on his shoulder. As the energy reached its peak, Valor shrunk into the course of space.
Seconds later, Valor landed in the stream, replacing his doppelganger. His eyes fluttered open as he took in his surroundings.
"Where am I?"
He muttered, hearing the sound of running footsteps approaching. He quickly realizing he was still naked,
Valor dashed toward a noble attire lying by the shore and quickly dressed.
As he stood up, a group of knights, led by a blue-frost-haired knight, approached him.
"Lord kiato..."
the knight said, his group bowing in unison.
"My lord, your father seeks your immediate presence at the Kenji residence."
Kaito replied with a soft, friendly voice,
"Go, I'll be there in a few seconds."
The knights departed, leaving Kaito to ponder his new identity.
"So my new name is kiato and I regain my nobility",
he pondered to himself staring at the sleeping dragon on his shoulder being that he never expected any of this to happen.
"At the Kenji residence"
Kaito pushed open the large door of the mansion, tears welling up in his eyes, but focusing on a family reunion, he manned up and approached his father, who gave him a quick and curious smile.
"What's that on your shoulder?"
Gundrick Kenji asked, pointing toward the small dragon. Kaito smiled,
"It formed during training today. I still haven't been able to talk to it."
Gundrick's expression turned thoughtful while he handed Kaito a letter.
"This came from the Gallus Blade Academy."
As Kaito read the letter, his expression turned determined.
"I would not disappoint you, Father,"
he said, bowing on one knee. Gundrick patted his head,
"You have two weeks to prepare. Use the first week to train yourself, and I'll train you through the second week."
Kaito gave a sign of gratitude and headed to his room.
Upon entering his room, Kaito's gaze fell upon a book on the table next to his royal bed. It was his doppelganger's diary. Kaito read the book in curiosity, gaining insight into his new life. He sat at the edge of his bed, and tears rolling down his sheak, As he greatfully embraced the second chance chance life had given him to cave his destiny into his dream of becoming a magic knight. Renewing determination sank through his head as he clenched his fist,
"I will be become strong to protect my family".