The sound of soft wind whistled outside the window as sunlight filtered through elegant silk curtains. The luxurious room was far too grand for a baby, with its polished furniture, golden chandelier, and a royal crest stitched onto the cradle's blanket.
A gentle voice cooed, "My little one… you'll grow strong, I know it."
But the infant inside wasn't crying or clueless.
> What… is this? I was just hit by a truck—wait, don't tell me…
Did I reincarnate?
He tried to move his tiny fingers and blinked. His mind, fully intact from his previous life, was now inside the body of a noble newborn.
> A real fantasy world? This mana flow... it's real. So warm. So natural.
And… wait. Something's appearing in front of me!
A translucent blue window opened in his vision.
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[System Activated]
> Welcome to the world of Velmaria
You have been chosen for the [Merge System]
Unique Skill: Merge – LV. 1
Starter Pack Unlocked
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[Status Window – Name: ???]
Race: Human
Title: Reincarnated Soul, Noble Heir
Age: 0
Class: None
Affinity:
Fire – Intermediate
Wind – Basic
Water – Basic
Light – Intermediate
Aura: Unawakened
Mana Core: Low Tier (Stable Growth Detected)
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[Abilities]
Healing Magic (B-Rank) – Heals injuries with light-element mana.
Regeneration Magic (B-Rank) – Passively restores health over time.
Minor Firebolt (C) – Launches a small flame burst.
Wind Step (D) – Boosts movement speed with wind magic.
Merge (EX-Rank) – Permanently fuses two or more owned abilities to create a higher-rank skill. Cannot revert.
> Note: Merge Suggestions will be shown when compatible abilities are present.
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> This is insane… a noble background, a system, and powerful magic from the start?
Suddenly, the door burst open. A tall man with a noble bearing and a well-kept beard entered, wearing a red and gold cloak. Beside him stood a kind-looking woman with long chestnut hair.
"Welcome to the world, my son," the man said with a proud smile. "You are the heir of House Valeford… and you will one day rise above all."
[ After some time everyone left the room ]
The grand chamber fell silent as the Duke and Duchess left, their attendants trailing behind. The soft click of the heavy oak doors closing echoed through the room.
> Finally alone... let's see what this body can really do.
The infant's eyes flickered with awareness. Faint blue symbols danced in his vision as the System Interface reappeared.
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[Name Set]
> Name: Caelan Valeford
Noble House: Valeford of Aetheria
Nation: Aetheria – The Kingdom of Noble Light (Western Continent)
Rank: Firstborn son of Duke Albrecht Valeford
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[System Notification]
> Two synergistic abilities detected:
Healing Magic (B) + Regeneration Magic (B)
Merge Option: "Lifeblood Surge (A- Rank)"
Effect: Rapidly regenerates physical wounds, internal injuries, and magical fatigue. Can be activated or used passively in battle.
Original abilities will be lost.
Proceed with Merge?
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Without hesitation, his mind responded.
> Yes. Merge them.
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[Merge Complete]
> New Ability Acquired: Lifeblood Surge (A-)
Healing and Regeneration abilities removed permanently.
A warm golden light pulsed softly through his tiny body. Mana channels shimmered with vibrant energy, stabilizing far more quickly than any ordinary infant's.
But the System wasn't done yet.
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[Starter Gift Unlocked]
Appraisal (D+) – Allows the user to view the basic stats, skills, and condition of people, items, and creatures.
Status Conceal (S+) – Completely hides the user's status window from all scans, including divine or artifact-class detection.
> With these... no one can see who I really am. Just as planned.
Caelan Valeford—the reincarnated genius—closed his glowing eyes, already plotting his rise