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Embers of Alathar

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Arthur Smith, once known as the "Heavenly King" and "War Demon" in a world ravaged by demons, has survived a century of war, endless battles, and the collapse of humanity itself. His reign ended in the cold embrace of death—his lifeline, the System, exhausted, his power depleted. But death wasn't the end. Arthur awakes in a new world—Alathar—a realm of sword and magic, where the rules of life and death are unlike anything he's ever known. With no memories of how he arrived and no idea what forces brought him here, Arthur quickly discovers that this land is on the verge of its own destruction. The monsters of Alathar are not just creatures of rage but sentient beings who possess unimaginable power, far darker and more ancient than the demons he once faced. In this strange new world, Arthur is no longer a king. His powers are different, his body unfamiliar, and the very land itself seems to pulse with an eerie energy. He is now a mere warrior struggling to survive, but remnants of his old instincts—the battles he's fought and the wars he's led—begin to resurface. With each fight, Arthur uncovers more about his new abilities, his role in this world, and a past he can’t remember. When he crosses paths with an enigmatic giant who guards the ancient secrets of Alathar, Arthur learns that his arrival was no accident. He was chosen—though for what purpose, even he can’t yet understand. The land itself is waking from an ancient slumber, and dark forces are stirring beneath its surface. Powerful beings are moving in the shadows, pulling strings to reshape the world in their image, and Arthur may be the only one who can stop them. But this world does not offer the comforts of kingship or the certainty of his former life. In Alathar, power is earned through battle, and trust is a rare commodity. Arthur will need to rely not only on his skill and cunning but on the fragile alliances he forms with those who, like him, are lost, broken, and in need of redemption. As Arthur unravels the mysteries of Alathar, he faces the harsh reality that in this new world, there are no guarantees—no immortal kings, no perfect systems. The fight for survival is constant. The question isn't if Arthur will fall, but when—and whether he can rise once more. Will Arthur be able to harness the forgotten powers within him, or will Alathar’s darkness claim him as it has claimed so many before? theme: Rebirth and Redemption: Arthur must come to terms with his past, not as the king of a fallen world but as a man reborn with no title, no allies, and no system to rely on. He will need to rebuild himself from the ground up, learning that power doesn’t come from titles or ancient systems—it comes from within. Survival and Adaptation: In a world that doesn’t care about his past or his glory, Arthur must fight to survive, adapt to the harsh realities of Alathar, and find new ways to engage in the battle for dominance and freedom. The Unseen Forces: Alathar is more than just a magical world; it’s a land of ancient, hidden forces that have been dormant for eons. Arthur’s arrival may have been foreseen by some of these powers, and he’ll need to navigate a delicate web of secrets, ancient beings, and hidden histories to discover the true purpose of his existence here. The Cost of Power: Arthur’s powers, once vast and boundless, are no longer his alone. Alathar requires sacrifice in exchange for strength. He will face the consequences of wielding magic, and the cost may be greater than he’s willing to pay. Allies and Enemies: Trust is a fragile thing in this world. Arthur will encounter beings who may be friends, foes, or both. Alliances will be formed out of necessity, but betrayal will always be a lingering threat. Can he learn to trust again, or is every relationship doomed to fail?
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Chapter 1 - chapter 1: the ending of great king

as the saying goes "all are equal before death "

I found out that in the hard way

I was called heavenly king, merciful lord, wise king by my country men and master of sword, war demon, lord of death by my enemies.

my name was ArthurSmith and when I became king , they changed it to "St.Arthurdelight" as praise to me and I accepted it .

I fought for almost 208 years from time i was 25 till this day .

with the help of my trusted allies , united must of countries or what was left of them.

all of this happend after 70 years after doomed day happened.

in year 20XX suddenly earth started to shake and for weeks it stayed like that and soon enough governments found out that earths surface was expanding and in this expanded place new species started to living .

at first they were harmless but as expansion continued stronger and stronger creatures started to appear.

by the time government began taking action everything was pointless.

soon these creatures we called demons attacked cities and civilization of humanity was at the risk of extinction.

for 5 years people could do nothing and lived in hiding and running away from demons but soon we found out that by killing any demon you could get little bit of power and by gathering enough of these powers you could awaken youe hidden potentials and start using this power and suddenly one person found out that there is a system.

but system was very difficult to use because every function of system needed some action to become visible and it took 50 years to found out most of them.

people who drove off from thier homes and lost families to demons started a holy war against the common enemy but in 20 years of some of them started to become one with demons and changed to something that was no longer could be called human , some of the lost rationality but some kept it and start calling themselves demi-human , that was when it became a three way war.

At this point of time i was nothing but a foot soldier.

after a 146 years of war with many casualties me and my allies start to get upper hand at the holy war and won the holy war .

after the holy war , we decided to make a systematic way of fighting demons and demi-humans and further strengthen the civilization and expand the territory of human society.

at some point people start to call me king and somehow without me knowing I was king .

and my reign continued to this day .

I always thought if my level was high and keep on leveling up , I could live for ever but in the end no one is immortal except god cause he is outside of time , space and matter.

today as I left the castle to maze of mad Litch and start going down as usual , I never thought my life would come to end

as I entered the floor i was left from , system massage greeted me by " you has reach the maximum potential of you lifespan "

without further delay I felt undesirable pain spreading inside me and last thing I saw was an artificial moon inside of maze and for the first time I wasn't worried about enemies and my kingdom or cleansing demons and clearing dungeons , just admiring how beautiful this moon is and right then everything became dark with a liberation from pain and thoughts

I was floating in a dark mist like river with no thoughts or feelings , it was like a state before going to sleep.

donno how much time has past but it feels like eternity.

what happened to my body or my people as i thought about my life ,suddenly flow of river became fast and starts to accelerate and it became so fast the it felt like I was a shooting star flying in free space,but do you know what happens when shooting star hits earth??

a blast so powerful that could destroy several cities .

yeah it's what about to happen right now as I was seeing a plant in front of me , oh shit , I was heading towards that .

as the hitting moment came ,no blast or pain felt but a strong heaviness felt troughout of my body .

Arthur for the first time felt something after what felt like eternity.

wait , wait, I could feel my body again???

what is this ??

as the heaviness subdued and my thoughts became clear , I tried opening my eyes .

it was hard at first but as time passed i succeeded in opening them but what greeted me was a giant or so I thought .

at that moment I remember the novels I used to read befor the doomsday , mc of the novel would die in his original world and get reincarnated to another world , isn't this just like that ??

is this means I am one of those main character ???

Come on, give me a breeeeaaaaaakkkk \⁠(⁠°⁠o⁠°⁠)⁠/