[B1] Chapter 5: Between Two Worlds
Suddenly, an illuminating door opened in front of him. Its border glowed in the shades of blue and purple.
The man, holding Theo, whispered in the boy's ear, "I have to take you away to keep you safe. But one day, you'll come back."
And then, *whoosh!*
They were both sucked into the door, which vanished as quickly as it had appeared. Though he didn't recognize the person behind the mask, he was all too familiar with those eyes. They were undoubtedly the eyes of his grandpa, Ryuk Lewis. Eyes that held wisdom, mystery, and a secret connection to a past he was just beginning to understand.
The scenes changed fast. This world's Theo wasn’t the same. Theo in this scene was different. Something had happened to him, making him act strange and lost. He didn't speak and acted more like a robot than a normal human. His own family, the Silverblades, didn't want him anymore. They were planning something bad for him.
In the next vision, Theo found himself in a dense forest, the cool breeze whistling through the towering trees. His carriage was surrounded by bandits, their eyes filled with malicious greed.
The guards who were supposed to protect him lay motionless on the ground, their lives brutally taken.
Theo watched, his face empty and eyes lifeless as if he had no will or concern to protect himself. He just watched in silent resignation.
With a cruel smile gracing his lips, the bandit leader taunted him, "Your family would reward us well for killing you, a Dumbhead without a shred of Mana! How could they let an idiot like you live, just standing there, unable to act or speak? You're a disgrace to the count family." His words were dripping with scorn and disgust for Theo.
Just as he unsheathed his sword and began walking towards the boy, a sudden volley of arrows whistled through the air, striking the bandits one by one. They fell like ragged dolls, their surprised expressions frozen in death.
The bandit leader's face darkened at this surprise attack. Soon, warriors clad in shining armor emerged from the shadows.
One of them quickly secured Theo, his voice tinged with relief as he announced, "Princess, the boy is completely unharmed. We have reached him in time."
Just as he spoke those words, Theo noticed an extravagant carriage stopping nearby.
A white-haired girl stepped out, her eyes filled with concern. She rushed over and hugged Theo tightly, her tears wetting his face.
Her whisper was soft, filled with messages that only the two of them could understand. After sharing those private words, she gently helped him into her carriage and took him away, her eyes never leaving his face.
The vision faded, leaving Theo breathless and bewildered, still in the girl’s gentle embrace. The revelation was stunning, as if a door had been opened in his mind that he hadn't known was there. It was a puzzle, and he was just starting to find the pieces.
When everything cleared and Theo opened his eyes, he felt different, as if he had awakened to a new reality. He now remembered things from this other world. It was like he had lived two lives, and now they were coming together as one. Each memory was like a piece of a puzzle, helping him understand who he was.
The maid’s eyes widened, concern flickered in her voice. "Master, are you alright?" Seeing him open his eyes, no longer in pain, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"I... I think so," Theo mumbled, his mind still reeling from the unexpected flood of memories. His voice was barely above a whisper, filled with confusion.
Suddenly, he felt something soft pressing against his face. Looking up, he realized he was hugged close to the girl’s chest. It was awkward, yet strangely comforting.
Trying to regain some semblance of control, he gently pushed himself away from her embrace. "I'm better now," he declared, avoiding her eyes. "But thank you."
She glanced at him with worried eyes, "May I assist you in washing, Master?"
There were many new memories that he had yet to digest, and Theo wanted some space to think. "I'll do it myself," he refused flatly. "You can leave."
The boy had so many questions, but they would have to wait. He needed time to go through all the new information that had been thrust upon him.
The maid seemed to sense his bitter mood and nodded, "I will wait outside, Master." With a polite bow, she left the room, leaving Theo alone with his thoughts.
He was left alone in the bathroom, a room that felt like a blend of two different worlds. Ancient, medieval-style tiles adorned the walls, and a huge bathtub sat to the side, so much larger than anything he had seen on Earth. The bathtub looked like it was from a bygone era, with clawed feet and classic design.
Yet, alongside these ancient touches, there was a hint of the modern. A shiny shower-head was set into the ceiling, controlled by a small, shiny moon-shaped lever on the wall.
The boy knew what to do. He pulled the moon-shaped lever, and water started falling down from the shower-head. Cold and soothing, he stepped beneath the stream.
Instantly, the chill touched every cell of his body, washing away the physical ache in his head and soothing the mental agony of his mind.
It was a relief, a moment of peace. He let the water wash over him, feeling his body and soul slowly coming back into harmony. The memories were still there, still fresh and new, but the shock was beginning to fade. He was preparing himself to face his new reality.
As he bathed, the water worked its gentle magic, helping him relax and think more clearly. He let the water rinse away the sweat and tension, allowing himself to simply be in the moment, to feel the connection between his past and present.
'So Grandfather was behind all of this... He took me away from this world at the age of thirteen, and replaced me with a doppelganger that looked exactly like me but acted differently.
Was that another me? My duplicate? I'm not sure, but this is my real world for sure... The count family abandoned my second self, Theo who replaced me here, after finding he couldn't use mana when he turned thirteen.
Since my duplicate couldn't speak or act normally like other humans, they became even more upset. They saw me as a stain on the noble blood of the count family, and they decided to get rid of me.
But then, that princess saved me... What's my relationship with her?
Why didn't she abandon me, even though she's a princess, while my own parents did?
And why can't I remember anything before the age of thirteen?
Why is my memory still hazy even after merging with my duplicate body that was left here...?'
As he finally pieced everything together and was enjoying the soothing touch of the water, a bell sound rang in his ears, crisp and clear.
<<<<
[Ding!]
[Residual Memory Integration: Complete]
>>>>
His eyes were filled with amazement as he saw the floating messages appear before his very eyes. They were unlike anything he'd ever seen before, yet oddly familiar.
'These messages, they're just like the ones I saw when I opened that mysterious box. I didn’t remember them before as I had passed out right after and woke up in this strange place.'
Thinking about it, the boy shifted his gaze upward to view the older notifications he hadn't been able to read before. A list of messages hovered before his eyes.
<<<<
[System Initiating]
[Scanning Current Host]
[Host Status: Theo Leywin - Active]
[Retrieving Previous Environment Data]
[Previous Environment Status: Inactive]
[Checking Host's Inter-dimensional Travel History]
[Primary World Detected]
[Establishing Connection to Primary World]
[Connection Established]
[Initiating Seamless Transition for the Host]
[Analyzing Host's Physical and Mental Status]
[Transition Safety Protocols: Active]
[Transition in Progress...]
[Primary and Secondary Body Synchronization in Progress]
[Primary and Secondary Body Synchronization Complete]
[Soul-Body Synchronization in Progress]
[Soul and Body Successfully Merged]
[Residual Memory Integration: Ongoing]
[System Calibration: Adjusting to New Environment]
[System Update: Checking for any inconsistencies]
[No inconsistencies found. System Stable.]
[Transfer Successful. Welcome Back, Theo Leywin]
[System Standing By]
>>>>
‘This is just like those novels I used to read. Transported to another world, parallel universes, mysterious systems. I never imagined they could be real. So this is my primary world? It feels so familiar and yet so foreign.’
He remembered that these kinds of things happened in web novels and he knew about the theory of a parallel universe, that such things might be possible.
There were lots of system messages that were floating in front of his eyes, it seemed he was transported by this system to his primary world, which he didn't remember before, and his grandfather was behind all of this.
<<<<
[Profile]
[Notification]
>>>>
Looking at the two options flashing on his screen, he selected, [Profile].
Just as he tapped, a status panel appeared in front of him, revealing a series of information.
[B1] Chapter 5: Between Two Worlds
Suddenly, an illuminating door opened in front of him. Its border glowed in the shades of blue and purple.
The man, holding Theo, whispered in the boy's ear, "I have to take you away to keep you safe. But one day, you'll come back."
And then, *whoosh!*
They were both sucked into the door, which vanished as quickly as it had appeared. Though he didn't recognize the person behind the mask, he was all too familiar with those eyes. They were undoubtedly the eyes of his grandpa, Ryuk Lewis. Eyes that held wisdom, mystery, and a secret connection to a past he was just beginning to understand.
The scenes changed fast. This world's Theo wasn’t the same. Theo in this scene was different. Something had happened to him, making him act strange and lost. He didn't speak and acted more like a robot than a normal human. His own family, the Silverblades, didn't want him anymore. They were planning something bad for him.
In the next vision, Theo found himself in a dense forest, the cool breeze whistling through the towering trees. His carriage was surrounded by bandits, their eyes filled with malicious greed.
The guards who were supposed to protect him lay motionless on the ground, their lives brutally taken.
Theo watched, his face empty and eyes lifeless as if he had no will or concern to protect himself. He just watched in silent resignation.
With a cruel smile gracing his lips, the bandit leader taunted him, "Your family would reward us well for killing you, a Dumbhead without a shred of Mana! How could they let an idiot like you live, just standing there, unable to act or speak? You're a disgrace to the count family." His words were dripping with scorn and disgust for Theo.
Just as he unsheathed his sword and began walking towards the boy, a sudden volley of arrows whistled through the air, striking the bandits one by one. They fell like ragged dolls, their surprised expressions frozen in death.
The bandit leader's face darkened at this surprise attack. Soon, warriors clad in shining armor emerged from the shadows.
One of them quickly secured Theo, his voice tinged with relief as he announced, "Princess, the boy is completely unharmed. We have reached him in time."
Just as he spoke those words, Theo noticed an extravagant carriage stopping nearby.
A white-haired girl stepped out, her eyes filled with concern. She rushed over and hugged Theo tightly, her tears wetting his face.
Her whisper was soft, filled with messages that only the two of them could understand. After sharing those private words, she gently helped him into her carriage and took him away, her eyes never leaving his face.
The vision faded, leaving Theo breathless and bewildered, still in the girl’s gentle embrace. The revelation was stunning, as if a door had been opened in his mind that he hadn't known was there. It was a puzzle, and he was just starting to find the pieces.
When everything cleared and Theo opened his eyes, he felt different, as if he had awakened to a new reality. He now remembered things from this other world. It was like he had lived two lives, and now they were coming together as one. Each memory was like a piece of a puzzle, helping him understand who he was.
The maid’s eyes widened, concern flickered in her voice. "Master, are you alright?" Seeing him open his eyes, no longer in pain, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"I... I think so," Theo mumbled, his mind still reeling from the unexpected flood of memories. His voice was barely above a whisper, filled with confusion.
Suddenly, he felt something soft pressing against his face. Looking up, he realized he was hugged close to the girl’s chest. It was awkward, yet strangely comforting.
Trying to regain some semblance of control, he gently pushed himself away from her embrace. "I'm better now," he declared, avoiding her eyes. "But thank you."
She glanced at him with worried eyes, "May I assist you in washing, Master?"
There were many new memories that he had yet to digest, and Theo wanted some space to think. "I'll do it myself," he refused flatly. "You can leave."
The boy had so many questions, but they would have to wait. He needed time to go through all the new information that had been thrust upon him.
The maid seemed to sense his bitter mood and nodded, "I will wait outside, Master." With a polite bow, she left the room, leaving Theo alone with his thoughts.
He was left alone in the bathroom, a room that felt like a blend of two different worlds. Ancient, medieval-style tiles adorned the walls, and a huge bathtub sat to the side, so much larger than anything he had seen on Earth. The bathtub looked like it was from a bygone era, with clawed feet and classic design.
Yet, alongside these ancient touches, there was a hint of the modern. A shiny shower-head was set into the ceiling, controlled by a small, shiny moon-shaped lever on the wall.
The boy knew what to do. He pulled the moon-shaped lever, and water started falling down from the shower-head. Cold and soothing, he stepped beneath the stream.
Instantly, the chill touched every cell of his body, washing away the physical ache in his head and soothing the mental agony of his mind.
It was a relief, a moment of peace. He let the water wash over him, feeling his body and soul slowly coming back into harmony. The memories were still there, still fresh and new, but the shock was beginning to fade. He was preparing himself to face his new reality.
As he bathed, the water worked its gentle magic, helping him relax and think more clearly. He let the water rinse away the sweat and tension, allowing himself to simply be in the moment, to feel the connection between his past and present.
'So Grandfather was behind all of this... He took me away from this world at the age of thirteen, and replaced me with a doppelganger that looked exactly like me but acted differently.
Was that another me? My duplicate? I'm not sure, but this is my real world for sure... The count family abandoned my second self, Theo who replaced me here, after finding he couldn't use mana when he turned thirteen.
Since my duplicate couldn't speak or act normally like other humans, they became even more upset. They saw me as a stain on the noble blood of the count family, and they decided to get rid of me.
But then, that princess saved me... What's my relationship with her?
Why didn't she abandon me, even though she's a princess, while my own parents did?
And why can't I remember anything before the age of thirteen?
Why is my memory still hazy even after merging with my duplicate body that was left here...?'
As he finally pieced everything together and was enjoying the soothing touch of the water, a bell sound rang in his ears, crisp and clear.
<<<<
[Ding!]
[Residual Memory Integration: Complete]
>>>>
His eyes were filled with amazement as he saw the floating messages appear before his very eyes. They were unlike anything he'd ever seen before, yet oddly familiar.
'These messages, they're just like the ones I saw when I opened that mysterious box. I didn’t remember them before as I had passed out right after and woke up in this strange place.'
Thinking about it, the boy shifted his gaze upward to view the older notifications he hadn't been able to read before. A list of messages hovered before his eyes.
<<<<
[System Initiating]
[Scanning Current Host]
[Host Status: Theo Leywin - Active]
[Retrieving Previous Environment Data]
[Previous Environment Status: Inactive]
[Checking Host's Inter-dimensional Travel History]
[Primary World Detected]
[Establishing Connection to Primary World]
[Connection Established]
[Initiating Seamless Transition for the Host]
[Analyzing Host's Physical and Mental Status]
[Transition Safety Protocols: Active]
[Transition in Progress...]
[Primary and Secondary Body Synchronization in Progress]
[Primary and Secondary Body Synchronization Complete]
[Soul-Body Synchronization in Progress]
[Soul and Body Successfully Merged]
[Residual Memory Integration: Ongoing]
[System Calibration: Adjusting to New Environment]
[System Update: Checking for any inconsistencies]
[No inconsistencies found. System Stable.]
[Transfer Successful. Welcome Back, Theo Leywin]
[System Standing By]
>>>>
‘This is just like those novels I used to read. Transported to another world, parallel universes, mysterious systems. I never imagined they could be real. So this is my primary world? It feels so familiar and yet so foreign.’
He remembered that these kinds of things happened in web novels and he knew about the theory of a parallel universe, that such things might be possible.
There were lots of system messages that were floating in front of his eyes, it seemed he was transported by this system to his primary world, which he didn't remember before, and his grandfather was behind all of this.
<<<<
[Profile]
[Notification]
>>>>
Looking at the two options flashing on his screen, he selected, [Profile].
Just as he tapped, a status panel appeared in front of him, revealing a series of information.
