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Chapter Five: A New Reality

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Article 1:

"Who is the famous author KimNery?"

KimNery, the author of the light novel The Seventh Oath, was like any other young author who dreams of having their books published and becoming a well-known novel loved by the masses. This dream actually came true, but not when he was still alive…

Article 2:

KimNery died at the young age of seventeen. He was a hard-working student and an author, full of passion. Before he died, he posted a five hundred and ninety-nine-chapter long novel online, and it became famous overnight. However, KimNery never sees his success as he never wakes up from exhaustion and dehydration…

Article 3:

KimNery's royalties brought millions of dollars to his parents' account! It is the gift of the son who left earlier than his loving parents...

Article 4:

The Seventh Oath by KimNery is a story that tells the adventure of a teenage boy from low status who paved his own path to becoming a knight commander. He persisted in the extremely bleak and dreary place without any backing…

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Gaige was in disbelief as he read the articles about KimNery. Not only had he become the author, but he had also taken over the role of the main character from the original protagonists!

But what had become of that world? What happened to the people after the novel's conclusion? With these questions in mind, Gaige sought out the novel online and began reading the free chapters. As he delved deeper, he realized that the story had transformed into his own journey to becoming a commander knight, with the royalties serving as a mere bonus. The narrative detailed his struggles to grow stronger and build connections with new allies. He couldn't help but cringe at the overly embellished descriptions of his adventures, even during the bloodiest battles.

But that wasn't the end of his frustration. Gaige couldn't access the remaining chapters of the novel without paying, and he had neither a phone to d******d the app nor the money for premium chapters.

"This is infuriating! How can I find out how it ends? Are there any unofficial sites?" he muttered, growing increasingly exasperated as he failed to find an alternative source for the novel.

"Why does this novel, of all things, have the most secure publishing app in this world?" Gaige exclaimed in frustration, slamming his hands onto the computer table. Unbeknownst to him, the librarian had approached and was now glaring at him disapprovingly.

"I just want to know the ending! How can I find out—" Gaige cut himself off, suddenly realizing the librarian's presence. "Hello?" he stammered, transitioning from the novel world's language to Earth's language, which he wasn't yet comfortable using. "How can I help you?"

"Sir, please leave. You're being too noisy," the librarian sternly instructed.

"Ah, y-yes, thank you," Gaige replied meekly, realizing how loud he had been. He left the library without further complaints, relieved that he had been allowed in despite lacking an identification card. His research had been completed, and he had learned that returning as KimNery was not an option since he was officially deceased. Moreover, he had acquired valuable information about the novel's world.

"What should I do first?" Gaige wondered aloud, sighing as he stood outside the library. He gazed at the street ahead of him, clutching the bag of pilfered food. His thoughts drifted to Anniston, his partner in the novel world, and he couldn't help but snort at the thought of her laughter.

In his previous life, Gaige had been a feared commander, strong and powerful. Who would have imagined that he would feel so helpless upon returning to his own world?

"Ha! Gaige, snap out of it! You can figure this out!" he admonished himself, taking a deep breath to regain his focus.

"This place is better and safer than the novel world! It's better to peacefully enjoy my retirement here!" Gaige contemplated starting anew. Kim Nery's previous life hadn't been particularly remarkable; his parents didn't care about him, and he had few friends. He wasn't even saddened by these facts. What both Kim Nery and Gaige Geryuson truly desired was a quiet, solitary life. Like an old man on a pension, sitting in a rocking chair, free of responsibilities and worldly cares.

"That's the life," Gaige thought. "I just want to be lazy and do nothing in a peaceful environment—a luxury not possible in another world. Earth is my goal because it's the most peaceful world in the universe."

"This time, I need to plan everything thoroughly!" Gaige decided. He had been shortsighted before, focusing solely on returning home. Now that he was back, he wanted to meticulously plan each step, ensuring he wouldn't miss anything he might later regret.

"But first, I need a place for myself," Gaige acknowledged. Although he wasn't sure how long he had been inside the library, the bright moon had risen, casting its glow over the streets now bustling with people during the evening rush hour.

One thing that reminded Gaige he was truly in the modern world was the brilliantly lit streets and towering buildings that illuminated the starless night. In the kingdom of Soleil, where he had served, only the privileged could afford magical scrolls or the services of mages to light up the streets. The kingdom prioritized magic over electricity, a choice Gaige found impractical and foolish.

"Why am I even thinking about Soleil right now?" he muttered, shaking his head. With a sigh, he began walking down a direction he didn't recognize, figuring it was better to keep moving forward than to remain idle.

After an hour of walking, he arrived at an abandoned building that seemed like a suitable place to camp for the night. However, his hopes were dashed when he realized that the rooftop was already occupied by several individuals.

"Bad luck. Someone's already here," Gaige lamented, clicking his tongue in annoyance. He closed his eyes and activated one of his abilities, the power to sense living creatures in his vicinity. He detected multiple people on the rooftop.

"Hey, mister," a voice called out, causing Gaige to reflexively jump away from the person who had tapped his back. He scrutinized the stranger from head to toe, baffled by his inability to detect their presence.

"Do ninjas exist here?" Gaige asked in a bewildered tone.