Affinity: Chaos - Chapter 383: One Strike

[WSA 2025 Entry]Ivan Mendoza, a world-renowned robotics engineer, met his end at the hands of those who feared his genius. But death was not the end. Awakening in the body of Kael Valtieri, heir to a destitute border territory in the magical kingdom of Ardania, Ivan finds a second chance in an unfamiliar world driven by arcane forces.In this realm, magic reigns supreme, yet it is woefully inefficient and bound by antiquated traditions. Armed with the knowledge of advanced robotics and engineering from his past life, Kael sets out to merge science with sorcery, aiming to revolutionize the very fabric of magic. His quest? To uplift his impoverished territory and safeguard it against the lurking dangers beyond the border.But Kael’s journey takes a thrilling turn when he stumbles upon the remnants of an ancient, forgotten civilization. Hidden within their ruins lies golem technology—astonishing constructs far superior to anything Earth’s science could fathom. Driven by curiosity and ambition, Kael deciphers their secrets, melding ancient ingenuity with his modern intellect to forge unprecedented defenses.As Kael uncovers the dark history of this world, he learns of rifts that once unleashed monstrous beings from other dimensions, nearly annihilating humanity. Though a powerful artifact sealed these rifts, its strength is waning, and an impending cataclysm looms.Now, with time running out and the continent teetering on the brink of another monstrous invasion, Kael must wield his hybrid mastery of science and magic to confront the rising tide of darkness. Can one man, armed with the knowledge of two worlds, avert a catastrophe and carve out a new destiny?Prepare for an epic tale of innovation, mystery, and survival in a world where the past and future collide.

Cao Gui: “Well said! System, but do you want to explain why this is not Marineford but Manhattan in New York?”

System: “…”

Cao Gui: “System?”

System: “…”

Cao Gui: “System, say something!”

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Zong Shou is a player of the historical VRMMORPG “God Emperor,” and him being one of the “Seven Emperors” within the game.

For unknown reasons, Zong Shou finds himself transmigrated into the past, a period just before the “God Emperor” game history started! Possessing the weak body of a monster princeling in the process.

Zong Shou adventure describes his struggles to stay afloat in a merciless environment, and rising up despite all adversities, of course, surrounded by beauties along the way.

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In the class where everyone awakened to Class A, Rosen was violently attacked online for awakening to a Class D hero template.Fortunately, the awakened Class D template is a 'growth' template rarely seen in a thousand years.So what if others have a strong S-level template, they only have one skill for life, while I can use my Class D 'transform' skill on par with you!Not to mention upgrading from D to C, where I can awaken new skills, and the new skills are even more powerful!Continuously leveling up, awakening more skills.And as the level increases, the form also changes, evolving into monsters similar to those in 'Classic of Mountains and Seas'!......The class teacher and the principal, not recognizing talent like Mount Tai, persuaded Rosen to drop out. Rosen could only work at the crematorium to earn currency to buy Awakening Stones, temporarily enduring for a month.Coincidentally, other forces ran rampant, killing their classmates who awakened to Class A and Class S.Thus, Rosen discovered several familiar corpses appearing in the crematorium...Facing the corpses of those who bullied him while they were alive, Rosen chose...