GameDev Reincarnated into His Own Creation

Chapter 13: New Instance

He'd struggled then, fumbling through basic interactions while trying to piece together what had happened. The transfer into young Vel's body remained a mystery, along with the disappearance of the Primordials and that terrifying phenomenon known as The Void. His creation had evolved far beyond his original design, taking on a life of its own.

The Academy held promise - centuries of accumulated knowledge about magic, history, and the world's mysteries. Perhaps there he'd find answers about the Primordials' fate, understand why he'd been brought here, and learn the true nature of The Void.

Mari's gentle touch on his arm pulled him back to the present. "You're quiet, Vel. Is everything alright?"

"Just thinking about how far we've come," he replied, offering a smile.

His gaze fell to his hands - small but growing stronger each day. He had a plan now. The daily sword practice with Celia would build his physical strength, while secret magic training would expand his mana pool. Each spell cast, each sword form practiced brought him closer to his goal.

Not for glory or power, but for them - Mari's kind eyes, Von's proud smile, Landre's determined spirit, and Celia's unwavering friendship. His family. His reason to grow stronger.

"To the Academy," Celia raised her cup, eyes bright with determination.

"To the Academy," Vel echoed, pushing aside thoughts of cosmic mysteries for now. Tonight was for celebration, for family, for this moment of peace before the real work began.

[Epilogue]

Vel sat at his window, unable to find rest despite the late hour. The celebration's warmth lingered, but something kept his mind racing. Moonlight painted silver streaks across Elnor's empty streets, the town peaceful in its slumber.

A chill crept up his spine.

The air shifted, growing thick and heavy. His interface flickered with warnings he'd never seen before, status indicators flashing red then vanishing completely.

Beyond the glass, darkness gathered and coalesced. Not the natural shadows of night, but something that moved with purpose, its edges bleeding into reality like ink in water. The form twisted and writhed, refusing to settle into any recognizable shape.

Vel's breath caught in his throat. His fingers trembled as they gripped the windowsill, every instinct screaming at him to run. But his body remained frozen, trapped in the presence of something that shouldn't exist.

Then it spoke, its voice resonating not through the air but directly in his mind, each word carving itself into his thoughts:

"You have taken from the board what was meant to move in silence."

"And now, you stand in where unseen eyes watch."

"The pieces shift, but the game does not stop."

"Should you place yourself in our path again, know this—"

"What waits beyond the veil is not meant to step into the world."

"But if you insist, be ready to face the consequences"

The words carried weight beyond their meaning, each syllable heavy with ancient power and threat. Vel's mana instinctively recoiled, shrinking away from whatever force commanded this presence.

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End of Volume 1

[author]

Hello everyone,

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