Reincarnation

The spirited horse-mounted warriors approached the wide-open gates. They clenched their fists and raised their weapons, ready for battle. At the forefront, Valkyrie, a black-haired woman, waved the flag with great enthusiasm and spurred the warriors on with resounding cheers.

"Come on, warriors! We will show the world our strength and bravery!" Valkyrie exclaimed, her voice resonating in the hearts.

"Today, we will achieve a glorious victory!"

The warriors cheered and shouted, exuding unwavering fighting spirit. Among them, Jin Tae Kyung felt trapped, devoid of choice. Though he wanted to speak, the noise and pressure surrounding him made it difficult.

"In an instant, everything changed," Jin Tae Kyung murmured to himself.

"How did I end up here? What should I do?"

Jin Tae Kyung was pushed forward without a chance to see anyone except Valkyrie, who had brought him to this place known as Valhalla. He tried to inquire about dinner, but his question got drowned in the commotion and received no response.

"Dinner?" Jin Tae Kyung thought, confusion creeping into his mind.

"What's happening? Why is everyone so excited?"

Despite his confusion, Jin Tae Kyung decided to focus on his journey and tried to keep moving forward. The pressure propelling him felt overwhelming, to the point where he wondered if he was already dead. Yet instead of dwelling on that thought, Jin Tae Kyung relied on his instincts and attempted to move his feet. He realized that if he were to fall, the pain he would feel would undoubtedly be greater than the pressure he was currently experiencing.

"Perhaps this is a test, or maybe it's just a nightmare," he muttered while trying to maintain his balance.

"I must stay focused and continue this journey, who knows what awaits me up ahead."

As they passed through the gate, Jin Tae Kyung entered a vast and majestic place. It had a high ceiling and towering columns, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere. The setting sun's light beamed through the gaps, casting dancing shadows around them.

Jin Tae Kyung momentarily halted his steps to admire the beauty of the place. However, as the cheers and thundering sound of horses still echoed in the distance, he reminded himself to keep moving forward.

"Something amazing is bound to happen here," Jin Tae Kyung thought, gazing at the lofty ceiling.

"I don't know what lies ahead, but I'm ready to face it."

With a pounding heart, Jin Tae Kyung continued his journey through Valhalla, hopeful that the answers to his questions lay here. He didn't know what would happen next, but his spirit to seek the truth and confront challenges never wavered.

Several Valkyries in iron uniforms stood inside the door, while others lined up against the walls. A high platform was placed right in front of them.

"Is someone going to perform there?" Jin Tae Kyung thought as he looked around.

Suddenly, a rough voice sounded right beside him, startling him.

"In battle, do you die?"

Fortunately, the question wasn't directed at him, but at a man with a bear face.

The man who asked and the one with the bear face looked very similar.

The red-bearded man patiently answered the question, while the blue-bearded man suddenly opened his eyes sharply.

"It was you who killed me!" the blue-bearded man exclaimed, staring at Jin Tae Kyung with a sharp gaze.

Jin Tae Kyung jolted and turned his head back. In front of his eyes, was the same enemy he faced on the battlefield?

Jin Tae Kyung felt like he had been thrown into a completely unfamiliar world. He looked around in confusion, trying to figure out where he was. The atmosphere in this place was unlike anything he had ever experienced before.

People gathered around him, discussing battles and strange events that had just taken place. Jin Tae Kyung noticed a bearded man praising someone named Kuku.

"That guy is truly amazing! No one can defeat him in a fight!" the bearded man exclaimed enthusiastically.

"Did he die after the battle?" one person nearby asked, curious.

The man being praised smiled mysteriously.

"Oh, I didn't die. I was killed by a young man with five braids. He called me 'father'."

Jin Tae Kyung became even more confused by all of this. While still lost in his thoughts, the sound of a horn trumpet echoed in the air. Everyone around them suddenly fell silent, turning their faces toward the source of the sound.

Jin Tae Kyung followed their gaze and saw a woman standing on a stage. Her flowing long blonde hair exuded grace and power.

Valkyrie, that's what Jin Tae Kyung called her in his mind. He could see that she was different from the others. The expressions of the warriors around her implied that she held a high status in Valhalla.

"Welcome, heroes!" Valkyrie exclaimed, her voice filling the stage.

The warriors applauded enthusiastically. Jin Tae Kyung remained transfixed, trying to take in everything he saw and heard. He realized that Valhalla was no ordinary place. It was an unexpected world of mythology.

Amidst astonishment and confusion, Jin Tae Kyung felt that there was something extraordinary about his arrival in Valhalla. The intense battles, mysterious events, and the striking appearance of Valkyrie indicated that there was much more to be revealed about Jin Tae Kyung's role and mission in this world.

Jin Tae Kyung stepped forward, joining the gathering of warriors. He knew that extraordinary adventures awaited him in Valhalla, and he was ready to embrace his yet-unrevealed destiny.

"Uooooo!"

"Odin!"

"Thor!"

The gathered soldiers cheered. The sound was so loud it felt like the whole hall was shaking.

Jin Tae Kyung remembered the words of the black-haired Valkyrie. First, he had to sit down and ask a few questions to find out the situation.

"But unfortunately, something has happened. Honorable soldiers, are you ready to fight for Asgard and the nine connected planets?!"

Jin Tae Kyung opened his eyes suddenly. Was something happening? Were they ready to fight? What do you mean...?!

"Cruel enemies have attacked us with a large army! You are extraordinary and honorable soldiers invited to Valhalla! Take your weapons and let's go to the battlefield!"

"Let's go!"

"Uooo!"

"Let's go!"

"Wait, wait, wait!"

The last voice was Jin Tae Kyung's, but his voice was mixed in with the confusion caused by the others' shouting.

Reginleif swung her sword above her head with a cool movement and then pointed to the big door.

"Go! Board the ship! They will take you to the battlefield!"

"Jin Tae Kyung!"

"Come with me!"

The soldiers marched in unison. Jin Tae Kyung was like a pebble stranded in the midst of a raging river, unable to move.

"It's dark!"

Jin Tae Kyung sat quietly in a wide corner of the deck.

It was strange enough for him to die and be taken to Valhalla, but now he had to face a battlefield upon arrival. The soldiers on the ship were happy enjoying the dark ocean, but Jin Tae Kyung couldn't feel it at all. He hoped someone could explain this situation to him, even if it wasn't the beautiful valkyrie.

And then:

"Young man."

A large figure passed above his head. Jin Tae Kyung looked up and saw a tall man with grey hair. The man smiled when their eyes met, then descended to a position level with Jin Tae Kyung's eyes.

"You're too anxious. Don't worry. This battle is the same as the ones you've faced before. I've been on this battlefield many times."

The man said that and pointed to his chest. There was an accessory made of feathers that looked like a medal.

Unexpectedly, Jin Tae Kyung asked spontaneously:

"Who are we fighting against?"

"Evil demons, giants, devils... They're all enemies that threaten Asgard and the nine planets."

The man answered with a brave face. In fact, Jin Tae Kyung couldn't even defeat one person, but to add to that, he had to fight demons and giants? Even devils?

Jin Tae Kyung took a deep breath and exhaled it with difficulty as he began to feel dizzy. Only then could he struggle to ask his question.

"If you die, what happens?"

Jin Tae Kyung was already dead. So what would happen if he died again in this situation?

"Young man, is that your question? Don't we get a new body here in Valhalla? If you die this time, it will mean real death."

He hesitated, but that was indeed the reality. When Jin Tae Kyung's face became gloomy, the man laughed and added.

"But don't worry too much. We have at least one insurance policy."

"Insurance?"

"Can you see your friends?"

Jin Tae Kyung turned to the direction pointed out by the man, his eyes were captivated by the neatly arranged suit of armor.

"The Valhalla warriors who died on the battlefield - their souls are transferred into steel soldiers. Einherjar. So, you can keep fighting even in that state! What's even more surprising is that the steel soldiers don't feel pain or fatigue. They're only there to fight!" the man said.

But his words didn't mean anything to Jin Tae Kyung. There was no meaning behind the pieces of metal that he was thinking of.

He had to live. Death was not the answer he was looking for.

Meanwhile, the man shifted his gaze and looked at Jin Tae Kyung.

"Above all, are you using Myth?" the man asked.

"Yes?"

"Myth?"

"You're a warrior worthy of being called to Valhalla. You must have remarkable prestige or achievements. Myth is the song of the warriors, the power of magic. The more it is broadcast and believed, the stronger the warriors' power becomes. Think of your own myth. It will surely give you the strength to fight on the battlefield."

"My Myth...?"

"In addition, my Myth is 'The Stone Strike that Captures the Bear.' My belt is quite stiff."

The man smiled and tightened his fist. His fist was large and hard like a stone.

But it didn't end there. His fist shone and then became twice as big.

"Try it too, young man. Think of the achievements you have made."

The man smiled and extended his fist. However, this confused Jin Tae Kyung.

Achievements as a warrior? Accomplishments?

It was impossible for a professional gamer to have those kinds of things.

"No, wait."

Jin Tae Kyung was not a warrior.

But he was the world's best professional gamer. The Dragon Knight Calhagar, which he used in the world of Dark Age, was a legend in itself.

His achievements.

His story.

All the achievements made by the Dragon Knight Calhagar.

[Myth: Eternal Warrior]

A shining sentence appeared in front of his eyes.