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Seoul's Celestial Guardian

Cho Hyun-woo, an introverted teenager living in poverty in Seoul, has experienced many misfortunes throughout his life. He is often bullied at school and struggles hard to support his family. His younger sister, Cho Min-ji, has been in a coma since middle school due to a rare disease, while his mother, Cho Mi-ran, has to work hard to meet their daily needs. His father committed suicide after being unable to pay off a debt of 100 million won, leaving a significant financial burden on their family. Despite the difficult life, Hyun-woo has a strong determination to cure his sister and achieve a better life. Everything changes when Hyun-woo experiences a fatal accident. Upon awakening, he finds the world has drastically changed with advanced technology, giant towers reaching the sky, and emerging supernatural powers. Everyone in this world has their own leveling-up system known as the “Aegis System,” allowing them to develop their unique abilities. However, the system Hyun-woo possesses is different, given by the constellation of stars, known as the “Celestial System.” To protect his family, Hyun-woo decides to wear a mask, hiding his identity while fighting supernatural threats. The Celestial leveling-up system assigns him missions to complete in order to gain new powers and develop his body and abilities. Each mission brings Hyun-woo closer to uncovering the great secret about the origin of his powers and his true role as the guardian of the sky. With the help of this system, Hyun-woo must train his newfound powers, protect the people he loves, and face supernatural threats endangering the world.

Soelx30 · Fantasy
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11 Chs

The Hidden Truth

That morning, Hyun-woo felt stronger than ever. Training with Master Yun had helped him understand and master most of his abilities. However, he knew there was still much to learn. As they sat by Spirit Lake, Master Yun began to share deeper insights about the constellations and the Celestial System.

"Constellations are not just cosmic entities," Master Yun said, gazing at the lake. "They are beings with consciousness and great power. They have existed since the beginning of time and control many aspects of this universe."

Hyun-woo listened intently. "How did they get involved with humans and the Celestial System?"

Master Yun sighed deeply. "Hundreds of years ago, there was a great battle among the constellations. Some wanted to protect life on Earth, while others sought to dominate it. Amid the chaos, the Celestial System was created as a way to balance the power between humans and constellations. However, not all constellations agreed with this goal."

Hyun-woo frowned. "So, some constellations want to use the Celestial System for their own purposes?"

"Exactly," Master Yun replied. "They see humans as tools to achieve their ends. That's why we must be vigilant and strong. We must ensure that this power does not fall into the wrong hands."

Hyun-woo pondered this information. "How can we protect the world from the evil constellations?"

"First, you must become stronger and earn the trust of the benevolent constellations," Master Yun said. "Second, you need to find trustworthy allies and together fight the coming threats."

A few days later, Hyun-woo felt confident in his new abilities. Master Yun took him to an ancient temple hidden deep within the forest. The temple was filled with ancient inscriptions and artifacts containing knowledge about the constellations and the Celestial System.

Inside the temple, they found a large inscription with strange symbols glowing brightly. Master Yun read the inscription carefully. "This is the history of the great battle that happened thousands of years ago," he said. "And also a clue about an ancient weapon that can grant immense power to whoever finds it."

Hyun-woo felt excited and anxious. "Where can we find this weapon?"

Master Yun pointed to an ancient map inscribed on the tablet. "The weapon is hidden within the Aether Labyrinth, a place full of challenges and traps. Only the strongest and smartest can find it."

That night, after leaving the ancient temple, Hyun-woo and Master Yun returned to their hideout. Hyun-woo felt that his mission was becoming clearer. He had to find the Aether Labyrinth and obtain the ancient weapon to protect the world from the evil constellations.

However, before they could begin the search, Hyun-woo sensed something was wrong. He opened the Celestial System's holographic screen and saw a new message:

[Warning: Evil constellation activity detected around the Aether Labyrinth. Prepare for a major battle.]

Hyun-woo felt his blood run cold. "Master Yun, the evil constellations know about the Aether Labyrinth. They're going to try to get there before us."

Master Yun nodded seriously. "We must depart immediately. Our time is limited."

With quick preparations, Hyun-woo and Master Yun set off towards the Aether Labyrinth. During the journey, Hyun-woo reflected on the dangers they would face, and his determination grew stronger. He would not let the evil constellations obtain the power of the ancient weapon.

The journey to the Aether Labyrinth was fraught with obstacles. They had to navigate through dense forests, cross raging rivers, and avoid dangerous natural traps. Hyun-woo used all the skills he had learned to protect himself and Master Yun.

After days of travel, they finally reached the entrance to the Aether Labyrinth. The entrance was covered by a large stone overgrown with moss, as if it had been abandoned for a long time. Above the entrance, there was an inscription with faintly glowing symbols.

Master Yun approached the inscription and read it carefully. "Only those with a pure heart and true strength can enter this labyrinth. Be careful, Hyun-woo. This will be your greatest test."

Hyun-woo nodded and took a deep breath. "I'm ready, Master Yun. I won't let you down."

With all his strength, Hyun-woo pushed the stone door. The door slowly opened, revealing a dark corridor leading into the labyrinth. In the darkness, Hyun-woo sensed the great challenge awaiting him.

"This is the beginning of something big," Hyun-woo thought. "I must find the ancient weapon and protect the world from the evil constellations."

With determined steps, Hyun-woo entered the Aether Labyrinth, ready to face all the obstacles and enemies awaiting him. Behind him, Master Yun stood with hope, believing that Hyun-woo was the best hope for the future of the world.