Reincarnation? Is this what happens after you stare into the abyss and it stares back? Well, at least I didn't end up as a slime.
The mirror. Ugh. Talk about a glow-up. Last time I checked, I wasn't supposed to look like a rejected character design from a high-budget anime. Luminescent hair? Sapphire eyes that could probably hypnotize a dragon? Check. Jawline sharper than my wit? Double-check. It's almost insulting.
But hey, silver linings, right? As the newly minted Ley Zora (and yes, even the name sounds like it was ripped straight from a badly translated light novel), I've got the whole "tragic backstory + immense wealth" starter pack. Orphaned son of a legendary hero? Check. Enough money to buy and sell a small kingdom? Check. The whole "oppressed past" narrative to fuel my rise to power? Well, we'll see about that.
Now, about this world. Let's just say it's hitting all the checkboxes on the "Generic Fantasy Setting" bingo card. Supernatural powers? Check. Five major races vying for dominance? Check. Pointless wars that serve as convenient plot devices? Triple-check.
For your viewing pleasure, here's a quick rundown:
- Elves, Humans, and Dwarves: The "good guys" (allegedly). They're all sharing a continent and pretending to get along, but I'm betting there's enough backstabbing to fuel a thousand political dramas.
- Beastkin: Furries with superpowers. Enough said. Probably have some tragic origin story about being discriminated against.
- Asuras: The "holier-than-thou" types. They're waging a never-ending war against demons, probably because demons are just misunderstood. (Spoiler alert: I'm probably going to side with the demons).
The power system is even more cliché. It's called "Status," because originality is clearly overrated. Apparently, everyone gets to awaken some kind of special ability between the ages of 10 and 15. If you don't? Well, enjoy your life as a background character.
The good news is that this Ley Zora is only 10. The bad news is that I'm surrounded by walking clichés. But hey, that just means there's plenty of room to subvert expectations.
Oh, and the cherry on top? There's a Seer Association, run by some Oracle who can see the future. Which means my plans are probably already compromised. Great.
Still, I've got this inheritance, access to information rings (which are like smartphones but with more magic), and soon I'll be heading to the Academy for Heroic Wannabes.
Yeah, this is going to be fun. Or a complete disaster. Either way, I'm taking notes. Someone's gotta document this train wreck.