#REINCARNATION #DARK #TRAGEDY #ISEKAI #HISTORICAL #HIGHIQ #NOCHEATS

Rebels respite

"In the heart of darkness, where the echoes of forgotten sorrows linger, a question hangs heavy in the air: What does it truly mean to fight for a cause greater than oneself? As the flames of conflict engulf a realm torn asunder by war, one must confront the specter of destiny and ask: Can one person change the course of history, or are we mere pawns in a game played by gods and men alike?" ______________________________________________________________________ In the dead of night, a chance encounter with a familiar face leads our protagonist, our MC, to a life-altering decision. Racing to save the girl from an oncoming truck, our MC is struck down before he can even process the outcome. Awakening in a new world as Aurelio Ignis, a 12-year-old boy, he finds himself navigating unfamiliar surroundings with a sense of both trepidation and curiosity. Despite the initial shock of his reincarnation, Aurelio embraces his new life, forging friendships and experiencing the simple joys denied to him in his past existence. However, tranquility is shattered when war erupts between the kingdom and the neighboring 6th Veridian empire. Villages are razed, innocent lives lost, and international law disregarded, yet the world remains ominously silent in the face of injustice. Forced to flee to the capital city of Meraleth, Aurelio and his family seek refuge in a crowded refugee camp, where a grim announcement awaits them: all males aged 14, 15, and 16 are to be conscripted into the army. With his fate sealed, Aurelio is thrust into the midst of conflict, tasked with reclaiming the annexed territories and fulfilling a promise made to his family: to survive until the war's end. As Aurelio grapples with the weight of his responsibilities, the echoes of his past haunt him, driving him to confront the injustices that threaten to consume his world. Will he emerge victorious, bringing justice to the innocent lives lost, or will he succumb to the same fate that befell his brethren, leaving the dream of peace a distant memory? -------------- Some info: Release frequency- No fixed frequency, whenever I get time ig? Expect some insane power scaling in later chapters (Around the end of the Dusk to destiny arc (vol 2) ) A lot of characters, places, weapons and other stuff will be based on real historical events and names and whatnot. There isn't any sort of magic, and any powerful characters will be powerful purely due to their overall physicality intelligence and whatnot.

Aruhan · Fantasy

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13 Chs

[Bonus chapter] - A poem of profound beauty

The young lads trudged back to their cramped living quarters, the weight of their exhaustion palpable in the dimly lit room. As they settled onto their bunks, Cailchu suggested they pass the time with conversation.

"Hey, why don't we just talk for a while?" Cailchu suggested, a hint of enthusiasm in his voice. Aurelio noticed the expression on Cailchu's face, it was as if he'd finally started to become less nervous and started to become familiar around everyone.

"Yeah, sure," Lubry chimed in, eager to distract himself from the day's hardships.

And so, they began to talk. They spoke of trivial matters at first, sharing stories from their pasts and exchanging anecdotes about life before the draft. As their conversation flowed, they delved into more intriguing topics, discussing the history of their kingdom and sharing rumors they had heard about distant lands. About the Pabrycg strait, about the Veridian Empire, and about the five continents.

As they spoke, Ichen remained aloof, his thoughts drifting elsewhere. He seemed lost in contemplation, his gaze fixed on a small, folded piece of parchment that lay on his bunk.

"What's that?" Cailchu asked, nodding toward the parchment after seeing Ichen staring at the parchment.

Ichen hesitated, he extended his hand to grab it and his grip tightening on the parchment. "I-it's nothing," he replied curtly, making a feeble attempt to conceal the note from his comrades.

But Lubry was undeterred. With a mischievous grin, he reached for the parchment and unfolded it, revealing the elegant script of a poem written on the page.

Ichen's eyes widened in alarm, but it was too late. Lubry began to read aloud, his voice filling the room with the lyrical cadence of the verses.

As the poem unfolded, a hush fell over the room. The words seemed to cast a spell over the draftees, transporting them to a world of beauty and wonder far removed from the harsh realities of their existence. It was a poem about Ichen's hometown, about the beautiful lakes, golden sunsets, lush greenery, and crisp air.

When Lubry finished reading, there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, slowly, the draftees began to applaud, their appreciation evident in the warmth of their smiles and the sparkle in their eyes.

"Ichen, that was beautiful," Rono exclaimed, breaking the silence. "I had no idea you had such talent."

Though Ichen seemed like the quiet and reserved type, he still liked the praise, though he refrained from showing it. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he looked away, feeling slightly flustered despite his reserved demeanor.

And as they settled in for the night, the memory of the poem lingered in the air, a reminder of the unexpected moments of beauty that could be found even in the darkest of times.

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