Chapter 1: New Beginning

The sound of an ambulance siren deafens the streets, medics rush to the scene to try and rescue a young man who has been shot in the middle of the street. That is me. It was a mugging gone wrong. I should have just let him take the wallet. On my way to a dead end job in my dead end life and now I lay down in a pool of my own blood gasping for air as the world around me darkens and fades.

"Oh my, he is a beautiful boy isn't he?" 

"You are right, look at that hair."

I can hear voices, what is going on? I gradually open my eyes, blinded by a bright light above my head. I try to shield my eyes and that is when I see it. My small chubby hands. Am i…...a baby? How is this possible? My eyes gradually adjust to the light as I am greeted with the face of my new mother. A beautiful woman in her early thirties with silverly blue hair and blue eyes. I don't know how I know she is my mother. Maybe it is the loving look in her eyes or the touch that warms my heart.

"Where is he? Where is my son?" A deep voice startles me a bit and I turn towards the door to see a tall man with white flowing hair, dressed in…..is that medieval armor? He hurries over to my mother giving her a kiss on her head clearly ecstatic before raising me up in his arms. "Welcome little man, we have been waiting for you for quite some time now." He says unable to hide his joy. As he holds me in his arms, I see for the first time my new look through the reflection on his armor. I am really a baby again. I have white hair with blue frost tips and blue eyes just like my mother. I heard reincarnation existed but never thought i would experience it myself.

Ten Years Later 

I stand at the balcony of my parent's mansion. It turns out I was born into a noble family, The Valorin. We reside in the kingdom of Orai, a nation feared for its military might and prowess. My father commands his own unit, and they are one of the most elite of Orai. There is also magic in this world it seems. I can see it everywhere but I cannot use it for some reason. My parents and pretty much every other person can. It is rather weird I cannot but my parents believe I am a late bloomer and will pick it up in the next year or two. I hope so, because you are an outcast here without magic. They also say my ability to see mana is unique, they say they can only feel it, that is rather interesting.

Besides that, a war is currently ongoing between us and the Kingdom of Khudon, land of the savages. A kingdom that excels in beast summon and control. They are considered a great threat and are in constant battles with Orai. Although living inside the kingdom you forget about the war because of our military. It is surprisingly peaceful. 

"Kairos." I hear my name being called and that pulls me from my thoughts. Sounds like my mother. I look down to see her waving me and gesturing for my presence down there. A short old man stands beside her in glistening blue armor. Who could that be? I hurry down the step to answer my mother's call. 

"Yes mother, you called?

"Kairos" she says " this is sir Evander, Evander this is my son Kairos."

"Nice to meet you sir" I say with a bow as i was taught. 

"The pleasure is all mine….i have heard so many good things about you." He says with a huge hearty smile on his face that put me off. Something was not right about him. I could see it, however I kept it to myself.

"From today, Sir Evander will be your tutor in both magic and combat." My mother's announcement comes out of nowhere but I knew better than to argue with her. I have picked up an interest in the art of swordsmanship and I do need to learn how to use magic however the choice of my tutor worries me. Once again I keep this to myself and decide to observe further. I give a bow as my mother dismisses me and leave.

Six Years Later 

I have trained everyday with Sir Evander and despite my worries about him, he is a great teacher. I now have an affinity for lightning magic, one of the rarest magic types there is and also my swordsmanship has greatly improved. I am also finally of age to officially join the Knight recruitment program. My father told me about this when he found out about my interest in his job. I am really excited to join it. My time here so far has been rather sluggish despite my training. I have been itching to see the rest of the kingdom. Anyway, today is my last day of training and it determines if I go for the recruitment program. My father is watching for my performance from the balcony today. 

I stand few feet away from sir Evander who shoots me one of his hearty smiles. I am still not trusting of him. We are using real swords today. "Begin!" my father orders. In the blink of an eye, Evander closes the distance, swiftly swinging his blade at my face. My training comes in handy as reflexes kick in and I dodge just in time as the blade graze my cheek. I kick his midsection using it to push my weight back. As my feet touch the ground, I plant them and propel myself with great force unleashing a flurry of combinations which he deflects with ease. What was I expecting? He thought me these moves. I glance at my father and see the disapproval in his face.

"Wind bane!!!" Evander yells. A large blade of wind forms and moves towards me with great speed. I manage to sidestep it but by doing so I am off balance. Evander immediately follows up with a quick thrust straight to my head. I manage to put my blade in its path, deflecting it upwards as I am pushed back by the force. 

I need to figure out a way to win. I cannot use any of the moves he taught me. Just then an idea invades my mind. In my old world humans could not see light travel. It was the fastest thing to exist, but in this world humans can keep up with light with the right preparation. I know he has made that preparation considering my affinity but that is why I know my idea will work.

I stand up grabbing my sword. "Lightning thrust." I yell out a command that enveloped me in lightning and propels me forward. Evander lets out a low smile and blocks my sword with ease. 

"You will need to be faster boy." 

"I know." I reply him with a smile on my face. "Mirage"

The image of me in front of him gradually fades as I appear behind him, completely coated in lightning. I release a heavy blast on him which stuns him for a moment putting him on the ground long enough for me to pin him with my blade at his throat.

"Bravo kid." He says a huge smile on his face again. That smile always feels wrong.

I hear the sound of clapping from my father. "That was amazing Kairos." He says with a proud look on his face. "You can join the recruitment program. You have my permission"

My eyes light up and my heart rate elevates, joy filling me for some reason. I do not think I ever felt this way before in my past life. I feel like I have a purpose, a goal to achieve.