Reborn As An Evolving Monster
Out of countless Souls, ten were chosen to be reborn as Monsters into the Higher World. A World much different than ours, filled with Demons, Devils, and Mythical Creatures. Ten Chosen Souls, Ten Chosen Candidates. For what they are Candidates, remains a mystery. "Weaklings shouldn't worry about such things." Indeed, only the strong can survive, which is why, for ten Candidates, ten Dungeons were built. Raise your strength, get used to how things operate in a World of Monsters, and perhaps you, then, will be worthy of the answers you seek. One of those Candidates had been given, in his previous life, the name Mark. But such a name doesn't mean much. After all, he is, in this Higher World, better known by his Titles. The Devourer & The Evolving Monster. -------------------------------- More info in the pinned review below!
He Who Could
"The delivery went well. Your wife is in stable condition. There should be no issues."
James stared at the obstetrician who had basically pulled him out of the room.
Through the window, his wife, Emma, held their newborn son.
The baby was tiny and frail.
His skin had a blueish tone, and appeared shiny.
Every once in a while, the baby would gasp for air, and his mother would hold him closer.
"Unfortunately, the baby was born too early."
"Too early? We know that but... I mean there he is." James pointed at his son, around whom Emma's arms were wrapped tightly.
"As my colleagues have told you, it is rare for babies born this early to survive."
"What? But... He..."
"I'm sorry, Mister James."
"You're sorry...? You mean that he's..."