Chapter 1

Darkness enveloped me. An uncomfortable silence pressed in, broken only by a faint pulsing in my ears. Was I dead? Or was this something else?

Slowly, but surely, the darkness was replaced by a flickering light. A warm, golden glow that filled my vision. I tried to move, but my body was heavy and unresponsive. A suffocating feeling of panic rose in my chest.

"Do not be afraid, my child," I heard a soft, soothing voice say. "You are safe now."

The voice was filled with love and care. It sounded familiar, but I couldn't place it. I opened my eyes, and was met with a pair of gentle, brown eyes staring down at me. A beautiful woman with a warm smile held me in her arms.

"Welcome to the world, Arie Enryu," she whispered.

I stared at her confused. Arie Enryu? Was that my name? How could I be Arie Enryu? I didn't remember anything from before this.

But as I focused more on my surroundings, fragments of information began to surface in my mind. Images of a colossal tower, mysterious creatures, and intense battles. Names like Baam, Rachel, Khun, and FUG.

I understood then. I was no longer myself. I had been reincarnated into the world of Tower of God, the manhwa I had read countless times in my previous life. And I had been born into the Arie family, one of the most powerful families in the tower.

But something was different. In addition to the memories from my previous life, I had also inherited an incredible talent for swordsmanship. Even as a baby, I could handle a sword with a precision and strength far surpassing that of a normal infant. My Shinsu control, on the other hand, was average, which was disappointing, but not insurmountable.

Years passed, and I grew up in the Arie family's vast mansion. I was trained by the best warriors and strategists in the tower, learning everything about combat, Shinsu manipulation, and the family's history. My natural talent for swordsmanship flourished, and I quickly became known as a prodigy.

But talent was not everything. I knew that to survive in the tower's dangerous environment, I also had to be smart and strategic. I studied diligently and learned everything I could about the tower's mysteries, its enemies, and its secrets.

My knowledge from my previous life gave me a huge advantage. I knew what awaited me, what dangers I would face, and what choices I would have to make. But I also knew that I couldn't blindly rely on my predictions. The tower was a place of change, a place where anything could happen.

When I turned 13, I was ready. I was ready to climb the tower, to test my strength and courage, and to uncover the truth about its enigmas. But before I left, I swore to use my knowledge and abilities to protect those I cared about, and to make the tower a better place for everyone.

My story was just about to begin.