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 [A/N: The first three chapters are prologue of the sort but not really prologue. However, they are important for the story and two main characters, Zevien and Vernisia. The start of the story is a bit slow but I hope you can read like twenty-something chaps or all the free chaps. Though it might not come to that since you will be hooked before that as you speculate the potential of this story :) Happy reading. ]
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 'Ah...as beautiful as always. Oh wait, she had a hairdo.'
 Zevien thought as he looked at Vernisia sitting across from him at the table, both eating lunch in the cafeteria.
 "What?" Vernisia asked as she saw Zevien pausing to look at her.
 Zevien coughed and shook his head while smiling, "I was just thinking how beautiful you're looking today as well. Did you cut your hair?"
 "So you noticed. Yep, I had a hairdo," Vernisia chuckled as she twirled a lock of her hair before putting it behind her ears, "anyway, it's been a year, and we all passed the first year exam of this magic academy. So there ought to be a celebration with Dan and Erica."
 "Sure, we can go out tonight," Zevien grinned while thinking, 'should I tell her about my feelings today? Hmm, but then I will also have to tell her I am an orphan and have no family support like everyone else. Arghh…. What do I do?'
 Zevien was insecure about his chances because of his less-than-average life. In this world, where half of the people can awaken a connection with a magic labyrinth and become stronger by wielding magic, individual power and status were everything. Currently, he had no individual power as a classless magician and no status as he was an orphan.
 But Zevien wanted a bright future for himself, so he worked hard to get excellent results and got admission into this fourth national magic academy.
 He met Vernisia on the first day of the academy as they were in the same class, and their desks were beside each other. Since they were near each other, they became friends quickly.
 As Zevien spent more time with her, he came to like her more and more before finally falling for her. He had thought about confessing multiple times in the past six months but removed that thought as quickly as it surfaced.
 He saw no chance with her because of his background, which was non-existent. Heck, he didn't have the means to earn money yet, so he couldn't go on dates, nor could he enjoy after-school time like other kids, couldn't pay for VR magic dungeon games or any other fun physical activities out in the city.
 He couldn't even get a part-time job because he was spending his after-school time training in magic and learning more about his magic occupation —Jewelist— as recommended by the academy. After training, he would go to the orphanage to help mother Helena daily.
 Mother Helena gave him some allowance every month, but he didn't want to take that for granted, so he would do community work with her to help her as much as possible. There were also those little kids at the orphanage, and as their big brother, he had to keep them happy and cheerful.
 Zevien knew how it felt to have an absence of parents and not be loved. It doesn't feel good; it makes you gloomy and awful, especially when you see kids of similar age having fun and getting things they can only dream of.
 For that reason, Zevien would use half the allowance he gets from mother Helena for those little imps and never let them feel lonely or sad. Although it was not enough, he could still buy them little cheap toys and different snacks and play with them while giving out advice and life lessons that they must not envy others just because they have a better lifestyle than them.
 He wanted to make them mentally strong, just like how he was made so by a wandering old man who came to the orphanage four years ago when he was fourteen years old.
 That old man taught him martial arts but, most importantly, gave him advice that would help him for life. The world is cruel, and it's over if you give up on yourself. The old man stayed for only five months, but those five months were probably the most important in Zevien's life.
 So for their future, they will have to work hard as Zevien did for his. By getting himself into the fourth national magic academy, he didn't have to pay for his education and could get opportunities that came with getting admitted into such a prestigious institution.
 The kids admired him for that, and he also became their target. They wanted to become like their lovely and cheerful big brother Zevien.
 Zevien was also immensely happy to get admitted into this academy and wanted to work hard to make a bright future for himself. But that was the talk about the future. For now, Zevien felt that people would look at him and judge him by his current status and situation, which made him feel hesitant about telling Vernisia and his other friends about his status as an orphan with not even foster parents.
 Although Vernisia was extremely kind, gentle, helpful, and a bit aloof in a different way as she wouldn't take any offense to her heart, she would occasionally have a desolate dazed expression, which made Zevien a bit worried.
 But after thinking about it, Zevien decided to tell her about him right now!
 "Vernisia, I want to tell you something."
 Vernisia took a sip of juice from her glass before looking at Zevien, "yes? What is it?"
 "You know…I always dodged questions about my family, right? But I think it's time that I tell you about it," Zevien said as his heart started beating faster and he felt nervous.
 "if you are not uncomfortable with it, then it's fine. You don't have to force yourself to tell me about it," said Vernisia with a gentle smile before she lightly chuckled, "though it does feel like I saw a new you today because I don't remember seeing you getting nervous like this before."
 Vernisia thought that Zevien might have some complicated family matter, and that's why he never told them about his family or where he lived before settling in the dorms of this academy. So she, Dan, and Erica didn't mention this topic.
 "Eh, this is probably the only matter that makes me nervous," Zevien wryly smiled before he took a deep breath and adopted a straight expression.
 Vernisia also looked at Zevien with a somber expression and was ready to hear it.
 "Ok, so…, My name is Zevien, and I don't have any surname. I was not hiding my surname from you, but I literally don't have one," Zevien said before pausing for a second and continuing as he slightly stammered, "I…I am an o-orphan, and I lived in the Starlight orphanage, practically grew up there as long as I remember."
 "Oh~" Vernisia was surprised before her eyes started to fill with excitement, "are there cute little kids in the orphanage?"
 Zevien was not expecting this reaction and nodded with a slightly dazed expression, "actually, the orphanage only has cute little kids now. I am the eldest."
 Suddenly, Vernisia's expression took a 180-degree turn as she became angry and pouted, "why didn't you tell me before? Don't you know how much I love cute little kids? Alright, I have decided! Today, we will go to the Starlight orphanage and celebrate with the kids!"
 Zevien was taken aback, "s-sure. Hahaha, alright! This is good." Zevien laughed while inwardly sighed in relief and felt excited, 'it seems I have a chance! I can tell her about my feelings tonight when we return to the academy or after finding a good chance later. Damn, I can't wait!'
 "Actually, let's go there right now," Vernisia stood up and mumbled something before nodding with a smile, "let's go and bring some toys to the kids. We have finished all classes today, so let's get freshened up in our dorms and meet up at the academy gate."
 "Alright," Zevien beamed a smile and nodded before standing up. 'I never thought Vernisia would be this happy, hehe. At normal times, she always has that slight gloominess around her. Ahh, I am becoming too optimistic now! I think I might really have a chance with her!'
 Zevien didn't have any prior romantic relationship or even a crush. He had just turned eighteen this year and always spent most of his time training and studying. But after spending time with Vernisia and liking her more and more, he couldn't help falling for this gentle soul.
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 Both of them first went to Vernisia's home in a taxi. She went inside her house and brought all the toys she used when she was small.
 "The kids will be happy seeing so many toys," Zevien laughed.
 "I hope they do," Vernisia chirped happily.
 On the way, Zevien bought the favorite light food of the kids from a street stall.
 "Will this be enough? How many kids are there?" Vernisia asked.
 "It will be enough. It's 4 pm, so they would not be hungry that much," Zevien nodded with a smile while thinking, 'and I don't have Lopax credits to buy more.'
 When they arrived at the orphanage, the kids became excited to see so many toys in the big box and were also surprised to see their big brother Zevien bringing his friend from the academy for the first time.
 "Alright, cutie pies! Let's eat the food before it gets cold," Vernisia said with a beaming smile as she uncovered card plates of steamy flattened rice with various spices fried with tiny potato cubes. "Line up! I'll feed you all myself."
 The kids lined up while giggling as Vernisia fed them with her hand one by one.
 "Is this what it feels like to be fed by mum?" a little girl that was four years old asked innocently, "when I went to the park yesterday, I saw my friend's mum feeding her like this."
 Vernisia's eyes became moist, but she nodded quickly with a smile, "yep!"
 When Vernisia went to feed the next little boy, Zevien also lined up beside him and grinned, "feed me too; I am also an orphan."
 The kids giggled seeing him like this, and Vernisia also laughed, "alright, little Zevy also gets a share from my hand."
 "Little Zevy!"
 "Big brother Zevien is now little Zevy, hahaha."
 The kids laughed and giggled as they found a new way to tease their big brother Zevien.
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 A trade between destiny and love...
 Exchanging Kingship with hardships...
 Death with life...
 Zevien trades his destiny for his love and embarks on a difficult journey to adapt to his new, unstable, and unknown future.
 He accepts the hardships while throwing away his royalty to live his life with his love, all whilst embracing death ever so closely.
 But that's just the start. Follow Zevien and Vernisia as they explore the world of magic filled with trials and an unknown future.
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 Empires rise and fall on the Yulan Continent. Saints, immortal beings of unimaginable power, battle using spells and swords, leaving swathes of destruction in their wake. Magical beasts rule the mountains, where the brave – or the foolish – go to test their strength. Even the mighty can fall, feasted on by those stronger. The strong live like royalty; the weak strive to survive another day.
 This is the world which Linley is born into. Raised in the small town of Wushan, Linley is a scion of the Baruch clan, the clan of the once-legendary Dragonblood Warriors. Their fame once shook the world, but the clan is now so decrepit that even the heirlooms of the clan have been sold off. Tasked with reclaiming the lost glory of his clan, Linley will go through countless trials and tribulations, making powerful friends but also deadly enemies.
 Come witness a new legend in the making. The legend of Linley Baruch!
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 Yunfeng obtains the master system of the heavens and changes the world process to obtain opportunities. 
 In the world of Douluo, he is the prince of the empire. 
 In the world of Zhuxian, he is an overseas hermit, on the Tongtian Peak, the sword breaks Zhuxian; 
 Covering the world, he is the sacrament of the human race, rebellious and becoming immortal, and the ten thousand races in Wuzhen; 
 He used to spot monkeys in Huaguoshan, and also discussed Taoism with Pangu in Honghuang. 
 … 
 Looking back after ten thousand years, no one in the heavens and ten thousand realms is his one enemy! 
 Hold the system, travel through the heavens, and become the only Taoist master!
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 Q: How would you approach your target?
 Tiger Tribe: 
 Jiang Yu (excited): “Cure him, give him medicine!”
 Future Mecha: 
 Duan Jingzhe (at a loss): “… umm … feed him expired nutrients?”
 Ancient Court: 
 Donghao Yang (banter): “Follow nature’s example and flirt shamelessly.”
 Next unlucky protagonist: “…”
 This is a collection of three short stories in which each protagonist crosses to another world or is reborn.
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 Lin Bei opened his eyes and found himself in a world full of horror and supernatural. 
 A headless and footless rotten ghost. Wong Tai Sin who speaks human language. A human skin kite floating in the wind. A little girl with a little red hat in a dark fairy tale 
 An imaginary world, don't substitute it into the earth. 
 Fortunately, he got the ability to play Gojo Satoru and a 100,000 ghost army. 
 Don't panic, let the ghost army go to the electronics factory to work first. 
 Wong Tai Sin: Do you think I look like a human or a fairy? 
 Lin Bei: I think you look like a little loli with blonde hair and animal ears! Ghost army! Arrange it! 
 Yo, little thing, you still want to catch me? Unlimited technique!
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 So Lu En began to think.
 
 Into the navy?&nbsp;No, too much constraint!
 
 Infiltrate Kaido’s Pirates?&nbsp;Charlotte?&nbsp;Or white beard?
 
 The former two are too dangerous, while for the latter, Lu En has no intention of admitting a father.
 
 So… Lu En decided to become an intern on the red-haired boat!
 
 Red hair: “I never dreamed that Hawkeye could not beat me over the years, Kaido could not beat me, even Whitebeard could only tie with me, and would be defeated by an intern on the ship!”
 
 Warring States Period: “As we all know, the most terrifying person on the red-haired ship is an inconspicuous intern!”
 
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 In the world of great contention, arrogance emerges in large numbers!
 In the Holy Land of Taiyin, there was a saint who climbed the pagoda for a thousand years. Suddenly, she heard the sound of a fairy, she became a golden phoenix, soared into the sky, and the world boiled!
 In the holy land of heaven and earth, there is a holy son who walked out of the eternal restricted area, and every gesture is the manifestation of truth, and the purple energy is 30,000 miles away!
 Wanfa Holy Land has a holy boy who has sat in the temple for 3,000 years. Once enlightened, auspicious clouds fell from the sky. Wanfa applauded, and the common people were shocked!
 ...
 This is the best era, Spiritual Qi becomes the sea, the avenue manifests, and countless arrogances come on stage!
 Everyone is guessing who will win the Xeon and become the protagonist of this era.
 But no one would have thought that...
 An arrogant and domineering son of the villain, who is hated by the world, has risen heaven-defying all the way, crushing all the peerless arrogances!
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