Capítulo 8: chapter 8
Kazuki Arata, a seventeen-year-old transmigrator, had been reborn in this strange, limitless multiverse. In his previous life on Blue Star, he was an ordinary middle-aged man, often ridiculed for his weight and lonely lifestyle. After a painful high school experience filled with rejection and bullying, he'd withdrawn entirely from society, spending his days immersed in anime, manga, and dreams of worlds far beyond his own. His life had become a cycle of isolation until it ended abruptly—one day, while crossing the street after buying his groceries, he was struck by a truck.
In the instant of his death, Kazuki heard a voice, offering him a second chance and three wishes. Without hesitation, he wished for:
1. A ten-thousand-times amplifier to increase his power at an unparalleled rate.
2. The power to absorb the abilities and essence of anyone he defeated.
3. A system that would grant him transformation powers, skill trees, and a shop to acquire virtually anything he could imagine.
This power was everything Kazuki had longed for. Armed with his wishes, he quickly became a rising force in the world, building strength faster than any of his peers. It wasn't long before he realized that his exponential power growth gave him an edge over everyone around him, and his once timid nature was replaced by an unshakable arrogance.
One fateful day during a monster hunt, Kazuki ended up causing his father's death. To him, it was a mistake, a miscalculation in the heat of battle. But his mother, a strong warrior who'd raised him with unwavering dedication, was devastated. Over time, her sorrow hardened into resentment and distrust, eventually leading her to hate him. This strained relationship filled Kazuki with bitterness, and he blamed her for refusing to understand his intentions.
When his mother discovered that he had planned to come to the Abyssal Layer—a dangerous dimension filled with demonic creatures—she tried to stop him. Kazuki was determined to prove himself, and in his eyes, this was the ultimate place to gather power. So, against her wishes, he lured her into the Abyssal Layer, intending to confront her and settle their differences once and for all.
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The Abyssal Layer was a realm steeped in darkness, lit only by the eerie glow of crimson skies. Jagged mountains and volcanic peaks loomed in the distance, casting shadows over the barren, ash-covered ground. A heavy fog hung in the air, filled with the scent of sulfur and decay. In the center of this forsaken land, Kazuki stood over his mother, a smirk on his face.
She knelt before him, weakened and exhausted from their battle. Her once-beautiful kimono, now torn and bloodstained, lay in tatters around her. Beside her, her beloved katana, now shattered, symbolized her broken resolve. She looked up at him with a mixture of heartbreak and disbelief.
"Kazuki," she said, her voice weary but defiant. "Why… why are you doing this? Have you really lost all sense of loyalty?"
Kazuki sneered, his voice cold and sharp. "Loyalty? You never believed in me. You chose to hate me instead of understanding my strength, my purpose. This is my destiny, and I won't let anyone, not even you, stand in my way."
She looked at him, her face filled with a sorrow that pierced even Kazuki's hardened heart. But his pride was unyielding, and he raised his hand, which morphed into a clawed appendage, ready to deliver the final blow.
Just as he was about to strike, a deafening roar shook the ground. Dust and rocks erupted around them, and Kazuki stumbled back, momentarily blinded. He squinted through the swirling dust, irritation and anger filling his face.
When the dust settled, he found himself looking up at a figure floating in the sky, radiating an aura of immense power. Lith stood above him, wearing Evures, the Living Armor. This armor was a masterpiece, a blend of elegance and brutality that looked forged from the cosmos itself. Star-like patterns danced across its dark metal plates, and three pairs of wings, each pair seemingly crafted from stardust and nebulae, extended from Lith's back, their cosmic light illuminating the dark realm. Lith's presence was overwhelming, his gaze cold and unyielding as he looked down at Kazuki like he was an insignificant insect.
Kazuki's face twisted in anger as he saw the calm disdain in Lith's eyes. "Who do you think you are?" he spat, clenching his fists. No one looked down on him, not now—not when he was the strongest being he knew. "I'm Kazuki Arata! I've conquered beasts, absorbed the powers of warriors, and taken everything I've needed. I am destined to rule this world!"
Lith continued to watch him, his expression impassive. Kazuki's arrogance flared as he mistook the silence for a lack of concern. Fueled by his growing rage, he snarled, "You dare look down on me? I'll show you true power!"
He launched himself toward Lith, his hand morphing into a deadly claw as he prepared to strike. But Lith didn't flinch. With a simple motion, he lifted his hand, and one of the gems on his helmet began to glow faintly. Kazuki was stopped mid-air, an invisible force pressing down on him with immense pressure, halting his attack instantly.
"Power?" Lith's voice was deep and resonant, carrying a weight that felt like it could crush mountains. "You speak of power, yet you understand nothing of it. True power is wielded with purpose, not with greed."
Kazuki struggled against the force holding him, his face contorted in fear as he realized he couldn't break free. "Release me! I am unstoppable! I—"
Lith's expression remained unchanged, his cold gaze piercing into Kazuki. With a flick of his wrist, the invisible force tightened, forcing Kazuki to his knees. Powerless and trembling, Kazuki could only stare up at Lith, his defiance crumbling into terror.
For the first time, Kazuki felt truly small, his inflated sense of self-worth crumbling as he knelt before someone who radiated true authority and strength. His earlier confidence vanished, replaced by a sinking feeling of dread.
Lith looked down, speaking with a calm finality. "You are not a ruler, Kazuki. You're a child playing with power you don't deserve."
In that moment, Kazuki understood the vast gulf between his strength and Lith's. He was no longer the invincible force he'd convinced himself he was, but an arrogant child, brought to his knees by someone who truly understood the weight of power. And in the face of that truth, Kazuki could do nothing but tremble.
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