Duke Frey's manor, bedroom Lying on a sumptuously adorned bed was an unconscious teenager, his lustrous white hair cascading around him. His handsome face and pale expression made mature women eager to stroke him and embrace him. Gradually, the teenage boy's eyes opened, revealing a dazed expression. "Am I already in the afterlife?" he mumbled, his gaze shifting to the surroundings that strangely bore a familiar semblance. With confusion etched across his face, the boy furrowed his brow. "Why do these surroundings seem so familiar?" With an effort, he attempted to stir his body, seeking to break free from his disoriented state. Yet, as he made an attempt to move, a searing agony coursed through his body, causing him to cry out in anguish. The pain radiated from his chest, abdomen, and a portion of his right arm. "Ouch!" he exclaimed through clenched teeth, his determination unyielding. He closed his eyes, focusing on regulating his breath and seeking solace in a moment of ca

Both of them gasped in shock, reluctantly detaching themselves from their embrace."Who is it?" Greta inquired with curiosity, addressing the figure outside who had knocked on the door.She had explicitly instructed the servants not to disturb her while she spent time with her son, and now she couldn't help but feel a tinge of annoyance that someone was interrupting their precious moment of togetherness."Ah! I apologize, Lady Greta." The young girl's voice came from behind the door, filled with a hint of surprise."I didn't realize you were inside!"Allen's heart skipped a beat upon hearing the gentle voice, a rush of conflicting emotions surging within him.Trauma and deep-seated hatred began to resurface.Greta's expression tightened, displaying clear signs of displeasure on her face.Despite exhibiting a gentle nature earlier, it had been exclusively reserved for Allen.Now, with someone unexpectedly interrupting her cherished moment with her son, Greta felt a surge of dissatisfac

Eager to share its message, the system promptly resumed speaking.[Now, please lend me your ears, host!] it urged, emphasizing the importance of what it was about to communicate.Allen nodded attentively, focusing his senses as he prepared to listen intently to the system's explanation.[First and foremost, as I mentioned earlier, the energy I utilized has been completely depleted. Consequently, in the foreseeable future, I will not be able to assist you again until my power is replenished,] the system clarified, initiating its explanation.[Secondly, concerning functionality: while I am unable to manifest in the future, I have left behind the residual power that I had previously prepared for you.][You can experiment with it at a later time.] The system was added.[Furthermore, concerning the utilization of existing functions, I will directly transfer them to your mind, allowing you immediate access and implementation.]Upon hearing the information relayed by the system, Allen graspe

"Ugh!" Allen groaned in agonizing pain as he felt his body engulfed in flames.His skin turned crimson, emanating a mixture of blood and smoke, yet he steadfastly resolved to endure the torment."I must remain strong! This pain pales in comparison to the trials of my past life!" Through clenched teeth, he reassured himself inwardly.Betrayals and wounds had scarred him deeply, but he refused to succumb.Strength became his shield against the adversities that had beset him.After a few agonizing minutes, the searing sensation abruptly vanished, as if it had never occurred, and was replaced by a profound sense of comfort.Gradually, the skin on his body returned to its original state, not only regaining its previous condition but also appearing clearer and more vibrant."This sensation... it's truly remarkable," he contemplated silently, closing his eyes to inspect the mana channels and toxins within his body.Miraculously, they had completely vanished!He also noticed that his mana flo

"So, you've truly recovered, huh?" Julius Frey, the man who was Allen's father, uttered it with a blend of indifference and a tinge of surprise.Upon hearing this, Allen merely smiled and responded, "It was just luck, nothing out of the ordinary."With those words, he proceeded to make his way towards the sofa, settling down in silence as he leaned back.Julius's brows furrowed slightly as he observed the scene, but he chose not to pursue the matter any further."By the way, how did you recover?" Julius asked spontaneously, his expression remaining impassive.Upon hearing the question, Allen shifted his gaze toward Julius, pondering the nature of his father and reflecting on their relationship in his past life.Indeed, Julius Frey, his father, had always prioritized the family's interests above all else, a characteristic that lingered in Allen's thoughts.In his mind, Julius was a person who didn't hesitate to sacrifice his children and wife for the supposed prosperity of the family.