All Chapters of From Outcast to Legend: Thiago's Rise: Chapter 1
- Chapter 9
9 chapters
Chapter 1
Thiago Moretti’s arms felt as though they had been torn from their sockets. Every stroke through the filthy floodwater sent sharp pain shooting through his battered body. Deep cuts covered his chest and shoulders. One side of his face was swollen, and his injured right leg dragged desperately.But none of it mattered to him anymore. Only one thought existed in his mind. Evren!Evren, his son, was burning with fever. The image of the little boy lying weak and trembling, asking when his father would return, refused to leave Thiago’s thoughts. He had promised him: “I’ll bring medicine home.” That promise was the only thing keeping him alive.Buildings stood half-submerged beneath endless floodwaters. Corpses drifted everywhere. Some floated face-down. Others bobbed lazily in the current, swollen and pale from weeks of decay. Thiago gritted his teeth as another corpse drifted directly into his path.The movement triggered others nearby. One after another, dead faces rose from the wat
Chapter 2
The words hit harder than any weapon. Thiago felt his entire world collapse. "No..." His lips trembled. "You're lying."Leandro smirked. “We’ve been together for years. The timing just worked in our favor.”Everything shattered inside Thiago. Every sacrifice. Every injury. Every moment of survival—done for a family that was never his!At that moment, the zombies reached him.Hands grabbed his body, and teeth tore into his flesh. Pain exploded through him as blood mixed with the filthy water. But the betrayal hurt more than anything physical.Then pure fury erupted within him, and despite being an ordinary human without powers, his rage unleashed monstrous strength.“AAAAAHHHH!”His roar echoed across the flooded wasteland as he violently smashed the zombies away, cracking bones and sending bodies flying.Still enduring their bites and grip, he tore them off himself and turned his gaze toward the tower above, locking onto Vespera and Leandro—the adulterous pair who had stolen years of
Chapter 3
Thiago Moretti bolted upright with a violent gasp, jolting awake from the drowning and suffocating nightmare.His chest heaved as cold sweat drenched his body, and every muscle trembled uncontrollably.The horrifying vision of black floodwaters, bloated corpses, and the infected's endless shrieks still lingered in Thiago's mind. He could still feel himself being dragged beneath the water as death closed in. Then the nightmare faded, replaced by warm sunlight filtering through the curtains and the scent of fresh, clean air.Thiago stared blankly around his apartment before his gaze landed on the calendar hanging on the wall. His breathing stopped. It was the same day from four years ago.Three months remained before the apocalypse would descend upon the world and drown the great coastal city of Harborhaven beneath endless floodwaters.In his previous life, he had survived those four brutal years, only to be betrayed and abandoned just before the arrival of the New Beaumont's Ark.His
Chapter 4
Thiago stared blankly at his empty fingertip.Instinctively, he searched the floor around him, wondering whether it had somehow slipped off. But before he could panic, an indescribable sensation emerged from deep within his consciousness that the ring was still there.More accurately, it had fused into him and become a part of his very soul! The realization sent a shiver through his body.Closing his eyes, Thiago could clearly sense the ring's existence inside himself. The vast storage space unfolded before his mind once more, and a smile slowly spread across his face.From now on, no one except him could ever see the ring again. This spatial treasure belonged to him—and to him alone, and no one could steal it. The discovery filled Thiago with overwhelming excitement.He remembered that there were now three shocking differences between this life and his previous one.First, the storage space measured eight cubic meters instead of four. Second, the space already contained an enormous r
Chapter 5
Thiago's expression remained emotionless. "Go to the Civil Court immediately."There was a brief silence."What?""I've already prepared the divorce application," he said flatly. "Meet me there. The divorce will be finalized today."For a heartbeat, the line went completely silent. Then Vespera exploded."Have you completely lost your mind?" she shouted. "Who do you think you are? You storm out of the house, hit my brother, and now you're demanding a divorce?"A torrent of curses poured through the speaker.Thiago listened without interrupting.When she finally paused to catch her breath, her tone abruptly changed. "Think about Evren," she said, trying a softer approach. "He's only two years old. A child can't grow up without a father."Thiago's eyes turned cold. "Stop using him.""What?""I already know." His voice remained perfectly calm. "Evren isn't my biological son. He is your child with Leandro."The other end of the line fell utterly silent.Vespera's breathing stopped. Her mi
Chapter 6
After leaving the courthouse with the divorce papers finally signed, Thiago felt an unfamiliar lightness settle over his shoulders. The invisible chains that had bound him to the Morgan family for years had finally been broken. There was no celebration waiting for him, no friends congratulating him, but he did not need any of that. Simply walking down the busy street without worrying about another phone call demanding money or favors was satisfying enough.Instead of rushing anywhere, he found a well-known restaurant nearby and ordered a generous lunch.A perfectly grilled steak, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, fresh bread, and a bowl of rich mushroom soup soon covered the table. For dessert, he treated himself to chocolate cake and a cup of expensive coffee.In his previous life, every cent he earned had gone into supporting Vespera, Caius, Nicola, and even Evren. He had always eaten the cheapest meals while the Morgan family enjoyed expensive restaurants using his money
Chapter 7
Vespera had already endured the exhausting divorce proceedings, only to return home and face another round of accusations.She rubbed her temples. "You think I haven't tried?"Both men looked at her. "What do you mean?" Caius demanded."I already filed a police report. I accused Thiago of assault.""You did?""Yes. My original plan was simple. Once the police detained him, he'd be forced to negotiate with me. If he wanted the charges dropped, he'd have no choice but to return." "That's actually smart." Nicola's eyes brightened."But unfortunately, it accomplished almost nothing." Vespera interrupted. "The police are moving unbelievably slowly. They said they'll investigate, collect statements, review evidence, and follow procedures."She mocked the officer's calm tone. "Please wait patiently, ma'am."Caius slammed his fist onto the table. "Worthless! They'll only move faster if someone pays.""Exactly. They hinted that the investigation could be... expedited." Vespera emphasized the
Chapter 8
The moment Thiago stated his conditions, the sales agent froze. "You... you want to pay the full listing price and you don't want to negotiate?""Yes.""You also want the transaction completed today?""That's right."The agent blinked several times, wondering if he had misheard. Most buyers spent days bargaining over every detail. Some argued over furniture, others over transfer fees, and many negotiated for weeks before signing anything.Yet the young man standing before him wanted none of that. He wanted the property immediately.Recovering from his surprise, the agent's expression transformed into one of pure excitement."Mr. Moretti, please have a seat. I'll begin the paperwork immediately." He practically ran toward the office. The detached house Thiago had chosen had remained unsold for quite some time.Although it occupied the highest point in Jacquer Estate and offered magnificent views, there was one major drawback. Behind the hill stood the town cemetery. Many buyers found t
Chapter 9
Caius' shouting echoed throughout the neighborhood, which made more residents gather, with whispers spreading everywhere.Inside the newly purchased house, Thiago calmly observed everything through the property's outdated security cameras."So, the news spread faster than expected." He thought, however, he wasn't surprised. Neighborhood gossip always traveled quickly.Instead of avoiding the confrontation, he smiled and walked toward the entrance, positioning himself in front of the opening, completely blocking the entrance with his body.Caius immediately tried forcing his way forward."Move!"Thiago didn't budge. "This is private property. You have no permission to enter."Caius shoved harder. "There is absolutely no way you earned enough money overnight to buy this place. That money must have been accumulated before the divorce. You were still married to my daughter then. So at least half of it belongs to the Morgan family!"He slapped the metal gate for emphasis.Thiago laughed an