During Gaige's early years in the world he was transmigrated into, he toiled tirelessly to escape the wretched life of a commoner beggar. Utilizing his knowledge of the novel, he managed to secure a position as a scholar at the kingdom's most prestigious academy. However, just when he thought he had left poverty behind, he found himself tormented by the stigma of being low-born and a denizen of the slums. In his first year in the brutal world of the novel, Gaige had no friends or support. At the brink of surrendering to the relentless bullying from his classmates, the discrimination he faced, and the unwarranted hostilities, Anniston came into his life and extended a hand of friendship. Anniston was like a ray of sunshine, both in demeanor and appearance, with his blonde hair. He played a pivotal role in rescuing Gaige from the torment of constant bullying. However, their journey wasn't without challenges. Even Anniston faced prejudice for befriending someone of low birth. Paradoxic

"Pataaaaal! You're neglecting your bloody job!" Gun yelled as soon as Patal and Lisa returned. They had intended to report to Gaige, but he was presently resting with Ainspenser, so they decided to check on Gun. "What did I do?" Patal asked, gently patting Gun to console him. "You ask? He'll end up corrupted! He's going to marry the woman who killed him!" "Ah, that." "Ah, that? Is that your only response? Even Axel is accepting this too easily!" Gun continued to grumble. Everyone looked at him with soft smiles, as this was one of the rare moments when Gun's shrill voice didn't irritate them. They also missed him as part of their family. "Sir Gun, Lambert isn't a teenager anymore; he can marry whomever he pleases." "They are purgers! Purgers are the most restricted beings in the universe! Do you think a church wedding is a trivial matter? Do you think it's a simple thing? They're going to exchange wedding vows in the presence of god!" "What's wrong with a wedding vow? Everyone do

"What on earth is up with the price of dessert here?" Gaige blurted out. He tried to calculate in his head how much dessert he could afford with his money and felt disappointed that it would only get him a single cake when he had hoped for at least five tiered cakes. "Shall we just go to a nearby bakery?" Ainspenser suggested. "Yeah, let's do that, but everyone should head home first," Gaige said, his tone tinged with embarrassment because he knew that the family wasn't satisfied either due to the limited budget he had. Axel's funds were a secret reserve set aside for necessities and emergencies. Gaige had thought he could treat them to a decent dinner with the remainder of his allowance from the system, but it seemed he would need to wait for the next refill before he could proudly treat them again. "That's alright, boss, we have other plans after this," Axel replied. "All of you? Where to?" "It's something we need for the move." Gaige could tell that Axel was lying. He guessed

"Wow, you've killed quite a few," Gaige commented as he stepped into the abandoned warehouse, his gaze falling upon the blood-red floor. It wasn't a far-fetched assumption that Ainspenser had caused the thunderous explosions echoing through the silent city night. "I've only taken down six," Ainspenser casually replied while she flicked the blood from her crimson whip. Unbeknownst to her, Gaige was quietly approaching with an intent to confront her. Gaige struck her from behind, causing her body to spin and nearly throw her off balance, but she managed to land gracefully. "What was that?" Ainspenser asked, bewildered by Gaige's sudden attack. "You know I care about the returnees, but you've killed six," Gaige thundered. "What? Do you know them?" "It doesn't matter whether I know them or not," Gaige said firmly. "You shouldn't be taking the lives of returnees. Not on my watch." "I-I didn't realize..." Ainspenser took a step back as Gaige continued to approach slowly. They only st

In the dimly lit, abandoned warehouse, the couple stood facing each other, the air heavy with tension. Gaige couldn't help but let out a sigh at Ainspenser's reaction, but he could also empathize with her."You'll be my wife in this world," Gaige said to Ainspenser. What Gaige said sounded romantic and sweet, but to Ainspenser, it carried the implication that if they were not in this world, he might find someone else. "Earth doesn't allow polygamy," she reminded him, which made Gaige laugh even more. "I know about that. We're even going to make a vow. So what are you scared of?" Gaige said. "I'm not scared," she denied. "Fine. So is that all you're curious about?" Gaige asked. "No. Why did you kill her after seeing her here?" Ainspenser inquired. "Who?" Gaige asked. "That woman!" she clarified. Gaige's bitter smile returned. He gazed into Ainspenser's peculiarly colored iris before saying, "That wasn't Bettine. That person was another returnee—an ability user type. I suspect t