The darkness was very frightening. In the darkness, my sense of time had faded away. I felt that I was trapped in pitch darkness.

I didn't know why my brain still had consciousness, but I had heard that when someone's head was cut off, their consciousness would still survive for a while. So was I also in that state?

Apart from that, I strangely started to think about some things about the life experience I had after I reincarnated in the novel world.

About me trying desperately to survive, about the several encounters I've had, about the bad luck that always comes to me, and about other things.

Until finally, I died at the hands of the Hero of Light.

Even though I had persevered with all my might during the 11 years I lived in this novel world, I still died with regret.

All the memories of my life seemed to spin before my eyes.

But eventually, I felt as if there was a small light in the midst of the darkness that enveloped me. The light, which was small at first, slowly began to grow bigger and brighter.

I wondered why I could feel the light on my eyelids.

'A light? Am I not dead yet?'

I wondered to myself.

The moment the thought that I wasn't dead crossed, I immediately opened my eyes wide. At the same time, all the senses that I have are now starting to function.

My ears can hear.

My hands can still feel.

And my eyes actually still work.

Instantly, I began to realize that I really was still alive.

As soon as I realized that I wasn't dead, I raised my body like a man in a trance.

"Haah.. Huff..."

I'm breathing heavily. My hands groped all over my body.

After holding my breath for a few moments, my head started spinning from side to side like an electric fan. Along with my head spinning, my eyes also started looking around.

The curtains fluttered in the wind outside the window. The windows that open let the morning sunlight into the room.

Seeing that there were no electronics or modern furniture, I assumed that this place was still in another world—not Earth.

What's more, I suddenly felt a deeply nostalgic feeling.

As if my head had been struck by lightning, I immediately remembered where this was. This is the bedroom where I woke up for the first time in another world. If I'm not mistaken, I was in the Baron Warwick Household's mansion.

I quickly stood up and left the bed. I stood holding my head. Getting out of bed, I walked unsteadily.

And then, I focused my mind to look for the mirror.

As soon as I found it, I immediately stood in front of the mirror and looked at my reflection carefully in the mirror.

Looking at my reflection in the mirror, even though the mirror is blurry, I can still see my appearance well.

Messy black hair hanging over my head. Sunken cheeks and lazy eyes fixed on my face. The crumpled clothes stuck to my body. All of that illustrates that my body is very unkempt. My head was spinning, and the pink blush on my cheeks indicated that I was under the influence of alcohol.

All of the features I currently possess are the same as those I had when I first entered the novel world of Demon Lord and Hero of Light.

'What happened to me?'

I was confused.

Gradually, the nostalgic feeling I felt awakened the memories I had when I first entered this novel world.

At that time, it took a moment for me to realize that I had been reincarnated into another world. Or maybe transmigrate? I don't know what the right name is.

You see, even though my face looks messier, it's still the same face I had when I was on earth. Not only face, however, my name in this world is also the same as my name on earth.

In conclusion, my soul entered the body of someone who has the same appearance and name as me.

'The problem is, how can I return to when I first entered this world?'

My opinion is not taken by me at random.

The proof, my face is back to being young.

If the present was a timeline where I had passed 11 years of living in another world, then my face would look very old. Maybe my age before getting slashed by Jullian's blade was around 27 years. However, my face that was reflected in the mirror at this time was that of a 16-year-old teenager.

"So, I have returned to when I first entered this world?"

Regression?

I muttered to myself while ruffling my hair.

Suddenly extreme thoughts invaded my brain. 'Was everything I experienced for 11 years in another world just a dream?'

"Hahaha, really, that's impossible!"

I deny what I think.

I would never doubt the eleven years of living experience I had lived in this other world.

Every pain that arose in my body for the sake of survival is still imprinted in my brain.

And also..

"Jullian Arkie, I will definitely get revenge on you for chopping off my head."

Somehow, I can still feel the lingering pain in my throat.

However, even though I spoke confidently like the main character in a novel, I realized that I was still an extra character.

The main problem I'm having is that I don't have enough power to counter Jullian, the main character.

In this world, where the strong prey on the weak, strength is everything. Without power, one's words would have no effect.

Luckily I have eleven years of experience, something I can use as capital. This time, I won't die that easily. I will make this life very different from my previous life.

If my previous life was very passive, this time I should be more active.

However, I don't believe in absolute luck. If there is a cause, there must be an effect. Since I have the chance to live once again, there must be consequences that I must bear. Only, I don't know what it is. Something obvious is I will not waste this second chance.

I looked out the window.

Outside the window, there is an amazing view.

Currently, the world is still peaceful.

Currently, Jullian Arkie is not yet a Hero of Light.

And in the current timeline, I still have the chance to meet Cornelia again someday.

Unknowingly, I started to smile.

Unknowingly, my hands clenched tightly.

Whatever happens, I will keep going.

At that time, a system message suddenly appeared in front of me.

[Soul Assimilation process successful!]

[The body you occupy is 100 percent compatible with your soul. There are no abnormalities or side effects due to the soul assimilation process.]

[An achievement detected!]

[Congratulations, you have managed to survive until the epilogue!]

[The rewards for your accomplishments will be given after a thorough calculation. Please wait ....]

I saw a system message plastered in front of my face. I don't know what reward the system will give me. I wasn't expecting much.

Since I found this system useless, I threw that information to the back of my head.

More importantly, what is my plans from now on? That's the main question in my mind.

Save humanity?

I'm not a hero.

Exterminate humans?

I'm not a demon.

Enjoying a second (third) life?

That seems like a great idea!

But I know I can't. In order to enjoy life for a long time, I need to have strength.

After all, I'm sure this world won't allow me, who is just an extra character, to live a peaceful life for long.

I have several goals in mind;

The first thing is to find Cornelia, but I don't know where she is now. Even though in my previous life I was very weak, Cornelia is the biggest reason why I was able to live and survive until the epilogue.

The second thing is to revenge against Jullian and the devils.. ??

"..."

However, I don't think that's the matter.

I shook my head and thought of another reason.

The last and most important goal is to be able to live comfortably.

But, the point is, no matter what I want to do, I have to hurry up and get stronger in order to achieve whatever I want.

Knock, knock!

A knock on the door brings me back to reality.

"Big Brother Mesties! Are you still sleeping?"

A girl's voice sounded outside the door. Soon, without waiting for a response from me, the door began to open slowly.historical

First, long flowing hair appeared in my view, followed by a pair of round eyes peering into this room. After blinking for a few moments, she widened her round eyes until they were perfectly round like balls.

"Uh, you're awake?"

"..Yes."

She looked surprised that I was awake.

After reacting with slight surprise, she walked into the room.

Seeing her come in carrying a tray of food and drinks in front of her small breasts, you might think she's a maid. But if you look at the fine clothes she wears, you might know that she is a child of pure nobility.

She has a small build, but since she will be 15 years old soon, she still has the potential to grow, especially in her chest.

The moment I saw her, I started to remember the identity I have in this world. If my identity on earth is as an orphan, then my identity in this world is a child of the Baron Warwick family.

Therefore, I have an additional name behind my name. Mesties Warwick is my full name in this world.

Meanwhile, the woman who entered my room was the half-sister of the owner of this body, her name was Willa. We have the same father but different mothers.

"Big Brother? Why are you looking at me like that?"

She asked while tilting her head to the side and smiling brightly.

"It's fine. Why are you here?"

I asked dryly.

Her expression, which had been bright, soon turned into one of shock.

But quickly, her expression brightened again.

"Nothing. Why are you here?"

When I asked dryly, her previously bright expression immediately changed to one of shock. But quickly, her expression brightened again.

"Brother, can you stop drinking alcohol? It's not good for your body. Please drink this to get rid of your hangover."

Willa placed a tray of food and drinks on the table. Right under the table, there were several bottles of alcohol that the owner of this body had previously drunk.

After she put her ass on the chair, I also followed and sat on the chair in front of her. Now I feel weird. I tried to remember the first time I moved to this world. Since that was already 11 years ago, it was quite difficult.

While thinking, I took the drink she offered me. Then I put the drink in my mouth. I had only drunk half of it when I suddenly stopped and was petrified.

Before I swallowed all the drinks Willa offered me, I could see the sad expression on her face.

'Why does she look so sad?'

I wondered to myself.

It was at that moment that memory from my previous life suddenly appeared in my brain. I had experienced a scene like this in my previous life.

The reason why Willa looks sad is related to the drink she offered and I'm drinking now.

In essence, I realized that the drink she offered me contained a poison that could make a person have severe diarrhea day by day.

In my previous life, I had to suffer from diarrhea for days. It was only for this small reason that I began to experience various misfortunes.

At the party that will be held in a few days in this house, I will embarrass this family because of the diarrhea I am suffering from.

Just imagine, when there are many guests gathered for a party, then suddenly I defecate loudly. All the party guests immediately looked at me with disgusted expressions on their faces.

That's embarrassing. Unfortunately, it's not just the shame that I have to endure. The Warwicks Family were also affected, so they started blaming me.

Then I was kicked out by this family and forced to live in a slum area. In the end, I had to scavenge for food scraps to continue living.

As a result of those dark memories, I became angry.

So, before I gulp down all this drink, I immediately do what suddenly occurred to me.

I leaned closer to Willa after pushing the table away.

After the obstacle from the table disappeared, I immediately caught both of her cheeks. Then I immediately put my mouth into her mouth.

Willa, who was still dumbfounded by the sudden turn of events, could only follow the flow of my game without being able to fight back.

After our lips met, I put a liquid containing poison into her mouth. Either way, out of shock or something, she immediately swallowed the liquid.

Gulp!

I heard Willa swallow the liquid I gave by mouth to mouth. After I confirmed that she had swallowed the liquid, I intended to let her go.

But, before I could let her go, maybe, because she just realized what was happening, she immediately pushed me away.

Since I had confirmed that she swallowed the liquid, I didn't fight back and untied us. Our saliva is still connected when our lips part. Then the saliva fell to the floor.

I can't describe the expression on her face. Surprised? Angry? Frustration? After all, her expression now was completely different from the sad expression before.

With a frown on her face, she immediately slammed the door and left.

I watched her leave while placing my finger on my lips. My lips can still feel the sweet aroma from her lips. The softness and fragrance of her lips overpowered the poison smell she gave off earlier.

But, if she poisoned me like that, why was she looked so sad earlier? Shouldn't she look happy?