​ ​The world of galam was once a place where various races lived in harmony. Guided by the Prime Spirits and the blessings they bestowed upon all living things, countless nations and kingdoms flourished in an era of unprecedented abundance. ​That peace shattered over a hundred years ago. Great wars erupted within the borders of the Zeron kingdom, leaving nothing but devastation in their wake. Over a hundred million lives were lost during five years of relentless conflict. The chaos only ceased with the death of the King of zeron, the man who had held the four provinces in an iron grip. ​The war left a legacy of poverty. With natural resources depleted and the brightest leaders dead, the nation struggled to reclaim its former glory. Even now, the scars of that era remain etched into the land. ​This is Hayem City. Once a wealthy hub teeming with resources and vibrant commerce, it is now a skeleton of its former self—a sprawling slum where sturdy buildings are a myth. Broken houses,

​After a few minutes, Ora sent me toward the mountains to begin my training. She told me that if I couldn't find food in town, I should just scavenge for fruit in the woods.​From what I remembered of history, there were plenty of edible fruits there, but the problem was the sheer number of monsters. In my time, no one dared to forage there.​As expected, we encountered monsters at every turn. However, I found them easy enough to handle thanks to the Time Sword. As long as I held it, I could freeze anyone mid-attack and simply walk up to them. Once I was in position, I would strike the moment time resumed.​To be honest, the sword wasn't hard to use, but the physical toll was immense. I felt a crushing weakness every time the power deactivated.​"The duration of the freeze or the length of the rewind depends entirely on your internal energy," Ora explained. "But you're still far too weak. Five seconds of frozen time is your current limit."​While searching for food, I stumbled upon an

​The next morning, I brought food to Lavender's room and checked in on her.​"Here, eat something. How are you feeling today?"​She didn't answer, but she moved closer to take the meal from the small table. I reminded her that I might not be home until late because of my training in the forest, so I was leaving extra food for her.​A moment later, I heard a shout from outside. It was one of the hunters coming to deliver the proceeds from our previous haul. I met him in the living room, where he handed over two bags of money totaling one hundred thousand.​I was stunned. I had never seen that much money in my life. Remembering the Goblin King's loot, I pulled out the crown and showed it to him.​"Wait... is this really from a Goblin King?" he gasped. "This is pure gold and diamonds. It's worth a fortune!"​I told him to sell it and, as before, we would split the profit. He had become my reliable link to the town's market. While we were talking, I asked him if he knew anything about the

As the giant tiger sank its teeth into my head and tore it from my body, my life came to an end. In an instant, I was dead, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. ​All physical sensation vanished, yet my mind was still functioning. I don't know why, but I could still hear my own voice echoing in my head. I appeared in a vast expanse, surrounded by endless stars as if I were floating in deep space. I couldn't comprehend what was happening, but I was mesmerized by the beauty of the swirling constellations. ​"What's happening? Why is the pain gone? Where am I?" ​Ahead of me, a light flickered. To my shock, the Time Sword Ora had given me was suspended in the center of that glow. I had no idea what was going on; I couldn't feel my body, as if I were merely a lingering consciousness. ​Only seconds after seeing the sword's light, a sudden force pulled me into a hole that looked like a black hole. ​A moment later, my surroundings shifted. I was in the middle of a street, standing w

​We headed to the plaza, where musicians were performing and people were celebrating. With the money I'd earned from selling monster loot, I was able to buy gifts for Lavender—necklaces and various foods that even I was tasting for the first time. Many of these delicacies no longer existed in my original timeline, as the town had long since been destroyed and impoverished.​It was heartwarming to watch the children playing in the streets and enjoying the plaza. While I watched them, I noticed Lavender standing still with her eyes closed, soaking in the breeze as if she were savoring every second of her newfound peace. It made sense; she had been imprisoned beneath a mansion as a slave for ten years. Seeing her like this confirmed my belief that she was a good soul who deserved freedom and a happy life.​A few minutes later, we bought ice cream from a street vendor. Lavender was absolutely delighted, her tails wagging energetically like a child experiencing a treat for the first time.