Austin has always felt trapped in the monotony of his life. Though his family wasn't impoverished, they were far from affluent, and the weight of financial strain constantly bore down on him. To escape the harshness of his reality, Austin often retreats into vivid daydreams where he is wealthy beyond measure, an unparalleled genius, and endowed with extraordinary superpowers. In these fantasies, he lives free from the worries of expenses, societal demands, and personal security. However, the stark contrast between his dreams and his reality is a constant source of frustration. No matter how intensely he imagines a better life, he is inevitably pulled back to his mundane existence, where his aspirations seem hopelessly out of reach. But fate has a curious way of intervening. After a life-altering accident, Austin finds his wildest dreams starting to come true. Suddenly, he possesses immense wealth, intellectual brilliance, and superhuman abilities beyond his wildest imaginings. Yet, as he navigates this new world where all his wishes are granted, he begins to discover that these extraordinary gifts come with challenges and consequences he never anticipated. Austin's journey transforms from a quest for escape to a deeper understanding of what truly matters in life. As he grapples with his newfound powers and the responsibilities they entail, he learns profound lessons about self-worth, the true nature of happiness, and the importance of human connection. In this tale of transformation and self-discovery, Austin must decide whether to embrace his incredible new reality or find a balance that honors both his dreams and the life he once knew.
Chapter 1 THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
June 9th, 2021
Austin, 30 and unmarried, worked as a pharmacist at one of the country's top hospitals. On his way to work, a deafening, thunder-like sound shattered the morning air, making his heart race. In an instant, everything around him plunged into darkness. Emptiness and silence swallowed him.
"So dark. What happened? Did I go blind?" he wondered aloud.
As he strained to see, a tiny light flickered in the distance. That faint glow pierced the void, bringing an unexpected sense of relief to his trembling soul. "A light! At least I'm not blind," he thought. "Okay, calm down. Think, don't panic. I was just walking on the sidewalk to work when everything went dark and silent. I'm not dreaming, but this doesn't make sense. How could everything disappear so quickly? This is bizarre... That light... Is it safe? Should I approach it?"
After weighing the pros and cons, Austin decided to approach the tiny light. However, he soon discovered he couldn't move at all. He tried several times, but to no avail-he was completely helpless. To his shock, he realized he had no physical body.
"What the hell is happening? Am I hallucinating?" he exclaimed.
He had only seen this kind of situation in some fantasy stories, but never would he imagine he would encounter it himself. Despite his confusion, he wasn't scared. In fact, he felt a spark of excitement. As a fantasy aficionado, he was open-minded about bizarre phenomena. He knew that anyone else in his situation would likely freak out, but not him.
Excitement aside, Austin knew he needed to figure out what was happening and how to escape this predicament. He tried to approach the light again but made no progress. Suddenly, an idea popped into his mind.
"I don't have a physical body, but I'm conscious. Maybe I can control my mind," he murmured to himself.
Without hesitation, Austin focused on controlling his mind, imagining himself slowly approaching the source of the light.
"It actually worked! The light is getting closer!" he exclaimed, thrilled that his idea had worked.
An hour passed, and Austin finally reached the source of the light. It was a translucent, fist-sized orb, glowing like a light bulb and illuminating the surrounding darkness. Upon closer inspection, he noticed a familiar scene playing inside the crystal ball. "Wait, that's me!" he gasped.
Chapter 1 THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
10/06/2021
Chapter 2 THRESHOLD OF ENIGMA
10/06/2021
Chapter 3 THRESHOLD OF DESTINY
11/06/2021
Chapter 4 AWAKENING HOPE: A MIRACLE REBORN
13/06/2021
Chapter 5 REBIRTH: EMBRACING A NEW DESTINY
20/06/2021
Chapter 6 THE DAWN OF MAGIC
06/08/2021
Chapter 7 ABSORB NUTRA
12/08/2021
Chapter 8 THE DISCOVERY
19/08/2021
Chapter 9 DAVE THE BUTLER
28/08/2021
Chapter 10 THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MAGIC
20/09/2021
Chapter 11 THE CERAUN KINGDOM AND THE GRAND CONFERENCE
22/09/2021
Chapter 12 THE CURRENT CRISIS
23/09/2021
Chapter 13 SAVING GRACE OF THE KINGDOM
28/09/2021
Chapter 14 LEVEL 1 - MAGE
02/10/2021
Chapter 15 THE TRAINING CONTINUES
09/10/2021
Chapter 16 MOTHER PLEASE SPAR WITH ME
09/10/2021
Chapter 17 FIGHT LIKE A PRO
17/10/2021
Chapter 18 LEAVING THE MOUNTAIN, THE SCENT OF BLOOD AND THE CRIES OF PEOPLE
24/10/2021
Chapter 19 MANIFEST THE KILLING INTENT, AND THE ENCOUNTER WITH THE GOBLINS
01/11/2021
Chapter 20 HE'S OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE
08/11/2021
Chapter 21 HIRING HIS FIRST SUBORDINATE
15/11/2021
Chapter 22 FINALLY WE'VE ARRIVED
22/11/2021
Chapter 23 GRANDPA CALLUM'S LITTLE TEST
28/11/2021
Chapter 24 LUXURIOUS MANSION
10/12/2021
Chapter 25 WELCOME PARTY
13/12/2021
Chapter 26 MEET THE UNCLE AND COUSIN
15/12/2021
Chapter 27 PISSED
26/12/2021
Chapter 28 THE SCARY SIDE OF HAILY
02/01/2022
Chapter 29 THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE AND PRINCESS IZELLA
04/01/2022
Chapter 30 THE AGREEMENT AND THE FIRST MEETING
08/01/2022
Chapter 31 THE BOOK OF EMITTER'S SKILLS
11/01/2022
Chapter 32 THE LONG LOST EMITTER'S SKILL
21/01/2022
Chapter 33 NEEDS PROTECTION
01/02/2022
Chapter 34 SIDE EFFECT
01/02/2022
Chapter 35 THE 10 WARRIORS
01/02/2022
Chapter 36 ENDEAVOR
12/02/2022
Chapter 37 HUNTER'S GUILD
12/02/2022
Chapter 38 MONSTROUS POTENTIAL
12/02/2022
Chapter 39 PLOT
02/03/2022
Chapter 40 LEVEL UP TWICE IN A ROW
05/03/2022