All Chapters of RE: ZERON I will return for you, even in million times: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
10 chapters
The world that changed overnight
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,
The sprit of time and clockwork blade
As my mind raced to make sense of the chaos, a memory of the previous night flickered through the haze of my hangover."That's right... I remember now. Last night, I let a weird girl into my house. She was rambling about some nonsense."Suddenly, the crystal embedded in my hand pulsed with light, and a voice echoed from within it."Who are you calling weird? Are you talking about me?!"I jumped, nearly tripping over my own feet. The voice was definitely coming from the crystal. It was as if she was trapped inside the gem."What is this thing? What's happening to me?!"I shook my hand violently, hoping to dislodge the crystal, but it remained fused to my skin. Terror and confusion clawed at my chest.As I spiraled into a panic, the voice from the crystal tried to calm me down. Suddenly, something began to emerge from the light."You're acting very unmanly. Calm down! It's just a Celestial Crest."A tiny creature materialized from the crystal, floating right in front of my f
The weight of blade
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 destroyer in chains
I was badly battered from the impact of crashing through the carriage, and a searing pain throbbed through my entire arm."My arm... I can't move my arm!" I stammered, panic rising in my chest.Ora immediately tried to settle me down, her voice sharp. "Panic won't help you. Command the sword to restore your arm."Supplying what little focus I had left, I followed her instructions. I commanded the Time Sword to revert my injury. A warm energy enveloped my limb, and in a flash, the bone knit back together. The agonizing pain vanished as if the fracture had never happened.Ora explained that Time Heal works much like Rewind, capable of reverting a person's physical state by up to five minutes. However, she warned me that it drains a massive amount of my stamina."Don't rely on Time Heal too much," Ora added. "It's useless if you run out of energy mid-fight. It's better to just not get hit in the first place."I stood up and climbed out of the wreckage. It was easy for her to say
The price of freedom
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
The death
That night, I sat on my bed counting the money I had earned from selling items collected from monsters. Ora and I were already planning our next move.The only light in the room came from a dim oil lamp and the moonlight peeking through the window. Outside, the night was filled with the rhythmic chirping of crickets and the distant, haunting howl of wolves."I think we should reconsider our strategy for this mission before we leave, Ora," I said. "I mean, we don't necessarily have to kill every member of the Black Scorpion to stop the war."I explained my theory: perhaps they weren't inherently evil. Take Lavender, for example—she was completely naive, terrified of the world around her. If we could intervene and prevent the tragedies that would eventually push them toward crime, we might change history without bloodshed."Listen, I don't really care if other beings live or die," Ora replied coldly. "Do what you want, but you must be ready to carry the weight of the responsibility
The second chance
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
The weight of trust
The next morning, I woke up early to fetch water from the river and catch some fish for our breakfast—a routine I'd grown accustomed to during my time in the forest.Catching fish was easy for me now; even the flowing water of the stream could be halted by the power of the Time Sword. Once the water stood still, all I had to do was strike and clean them.As I approached the abandoned house, Lavender came running toward me, looking frantic. She reached out and grabbed onto me as if she were afraid I'd vanish."Wait, what's wrong? Did something happen?" I asked.She shook her head, explaining that she thought I had left her there alone. I scratched my head and told her I had just gone to the river to prepare our meal for the morning.I wasn't sure if it was right to feel this way, but seeing her reaction—seeing how much she wanted me around—actually made me happy. I had lived alone since I was six years old; I wasn't used to having someone waiting for me to come home.I invited h
The eternal flame
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.
The price of a life
She was dragging the old man down the stairs, ignoring his desperate pleas for mercy. When she noticed me standing by the grand entrance, she froze mid-step.The violet flames covering her face flickered and vanished as she released the old man. Her eyes widened with relief as she hurried toward me."Master Aren! Thank goodness... you're alive!" she cried.I stood there, paralyzed. It was Lavender, but she was still wreathed in that ominous violet fire. I immediately asked what had happened and why her body was engulfed in flames.As she realized the state she was in, she recoiled, stumbling back away from me. She began to stammer, over and over, that she hadn't meant to do any of this—that she never intended to hurt anyone. She clutched her head in terror, explaining that she didn't understand what was happening to her own body. It felt as if something else was at the helm, a force driven by a singular, violent urge to kill everything in sight."All I knew was that I had to pro