A Genius Gamer, Reincarnated as a Hero - Chapter 1



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A genius gamer, reincarnated into a famous hero episode 1

prologue

-Ah, Ha Won!

The sound of the caster’s shouting echoing through the stadium is vivid in my ears.

Tens of thousands of spectators from all over the world gathered, with millions watching live on the Internet.

-Devouring all the virtual reality Esports that exist in the world, he won his fifth Legend of Fighters championship with only a sword! Glory to the true king of the virtual reality world!

Ha Won turns 25 this year.

Debut as a professional gamer, 10 years ago.

Ha Won became a true ‘champion’ by mastering all genres with his overwhelming and even monstrous talent, and eventually even conquering Legend of Fighters, which has the largest number of users in the world.

It was a moment I had dreamed of my whole life.

We have come this far aiming for the best position that everyone in the world can but recognize.

‘at las… … .’

He strides towards the championship cup and stretches out his hand. The championship cup, which was 99% pure and shining brilliantly in silver-white, looked unusually larger and more beautiful.

‘uh… … ?’

But why?

No matter how much you stretch your hand toward the winning cup, instead of getting closer, you get further away.

Just like a mirage.

What happened?

At that moment when Ha Won is embarrassed, the world suddenly turns pitch black.

The pain that was constricting my heart spread.

‘Keuuuuuuu!!’

Beep-beep-beep!

-The patient’s condition is strange!

-I’m sure he was fine until this year, but why did he have a heart attack?

– That’s not the problem! It’s like my heart has become a stone and it doesn’t beat at all!

-This situation… … first… … .

Are these the voices of doctors and nurses?

be used to. It was a voice I often heard because of an incurable brain and heart disease that I had suffered from since childhood.

The world is dark. The championship cup has long since disappeared. Now it was difficult to even overcome the pain squeezing my heart and brain.

‘ah.’

I realize.

‘I am dying.’

The doctor definitely said I would be able to survive for another year or up to two years, but why did it end up like this? Did you push yourself too hard in the final? Well, since my opponent was a second-tier gamer who was strongly suspected of being a cheat user, I didn’t feel like I was fighting him even more desperately.

‘Not yet, I can’t… … .’

Clearly, the goal was to become the world’s best champion. Ha Won thought that since he had achieved his goal today, he would have no regrets even if he died.

But today, the moment I became a champion, I was able to see it.

Perhaps it is the edge of that lofty level where one can leap not only in virtual reality but also in reality.

I was able to see a path of light that could help me overcome my limitations as a prosecutor.

‘If I go a little further, I think I’ll reach it… … .’

My mind became increasingly blurred, and my last remaining sense, hearing, gradually became more and more distant.

I’m dying like this.

This is my last.

The moment I thought that.

Flash!

“Ugh?!”

Suddenly, a blinding light burst out, and Ha Won raised his hand to cover his face.

‘Are your hands moving?’

Hawon, who was hastily examining his hands… … Without realizing it, I raised my head, saw an ‘overwhelming presence’, and opened my mouth.

A pair of huge silver eyes.

Ha Won, who hesitated and took a step back, realized that it was enormous.

A huge silver dragon with one pair of horns and two pairs of wings.

That was the identity of the pupils.

“Da, what are you?”

-I am the oldest guardian of the continent of Astera and the Dragon King of the Moon, Calantatis.

A low-pitched voice, as if echoing from a cave, rang in Harang’s ears.

-A great warrior standing on the edge of death. I have come to prevent your unjust death.

“unfair… … death? “Didn’t I die of heart disease?”

-Not like that. Planting a bomb in your heart and brain was all done by the gods in the sky.

What are you talking about? Am I just having a dream before I die?

-They were afraid that an overly outstanding hero would become a god superior to them, so they killed the hero.

“Killing a hero… … ?”

The words don’t fit together.

Because Ha Won was just a gamer.

A little more than others… … No, I’m just a very accomplished gamer.

“I am neither a hero nor a warrior.”

As his eyes were full of tension, the silver dragon lowered his head slightly.

It looked like he was looking down at Ha Won, but those eyes never showed him as a subordinate.

Rather, it seemed to convey infinite respect for him.

-Your achievements are great.

-Tens of thousands of battlefields, undefeated longevity.

-Have you saved 419 worlds, won a total of 1,000 battlefields, hunted millions of monsters and demons, and defeated hundreds of demon lords? It is definitely an achievement that even God would fear.

“… … ?!”

Ha Won could not help but be deeply embarrassed by those words.

‘What did I do? 1,000 battlefields… … no way?’

Ha Won, who lifted the trophy as champion today, achieved his 1,000th official international victory.

‘Are those all my virtual reality game play history?’

I lost my mind. Not only the gods, but even the dragons with their overwhelming presence are mistaken about something.

The moment you realize it.

Rising anger.

“shit… … .”

-Are you sad and angry about being killed by God?

Ha Won nodded.

“I finally saw it. “I wonder what limits my sword can reach.”

Killing someone to disrupt even that small dream.

-then… … How about signing a contract with me?

“A contract?”

I raised my head again and faced Calantatis. Now I wasn’t afraid of those huge silver eyes.

-If you contract with me, you will become the second contract after Caladern and gain a new life.

“New life… … .”

Ha Won thought deeply.

So, in other words, I’m giving you one more life… … There’s no way there’s no reward, right?

‘Nothing is free in this world.’

My heart pounded at the thought that I might be able to live again, but I had to remain calm. Good conditions always come with a big price.

“What are the terms of the contract?”

-The will to become stronger by endlessly pursuing and challenging challenges. What is it like?

At those words, Ha Won’s heart, which had already stopped, seemed to start beating.

“… … “Is that really enough?”

-Yes. Every time the contractor becomes stronger, I also gain strength, so I can rise again for the world. You can also take revenge on God if you wish.

Ha Won clenched his fists.

“So, these are perfectly good contract terms.”

-Is it good to be given a chance to take revenge on God?

He caressed his trembling heart.

The pain in my heart had completely disappeared, and now only the feeling of excitement was dominating my soul.

“no… … That doesn’t matter. “If I could swing a sword again, that would be enough for me.”

-… … .

Calantatis stopped talking. It was an unexpected answer, but looking at the silver color spreading out a dazzling halo of light, it seemed like he was drawing a smile.

-You are a great warrior.

“Let’s make a contract. “Is there anything you can’t do when you’re almost dying anyway?”

The silver white dragon’s eyes glowed with satisfaction and it slowly began to back away.

As the world began to fall into darkness again, an unknown feeling of frustration began to weigh on my whole body.

‘what… … .’

Suddenly, the pain felt as if my whole body was being squeezed with a compressor, and I was about to let out a scream that I couldn’t hold back.

“Huh!”

When I came to my senses, my senses had returned.

My body somehow became lighter and I felt refreshed without any headaches. Ha Won raised his hand without realizing it and was shocked to see his palm getting smaller.

“My, my hand?!”

He ran to an old, rusty mirror nearby and stroked his cheek with a puzzled expression.

“what’s this… … ?”

In the mirror, Ha Won had completely turned into a child.