'I Reincarnated But Have No System? You Must Be Kidding Me!'

"I thought this test was supposed to be hard..." Micha’el murmured to himself with a calm, almost amused tone as he strolled through the forest path leading toward Aetherthorn.

Sunlight spilled through the Runewood canopy in golden shafts, casting dappled shadows across his lean, graceful form. Micha’el’s long golden hair, like flowing threads of sunlight, danced with the morning breeze.

His attire—simple, regal robes of yellow and gold—clung lightly to his frame, embroidered with the sigils of the Goldhair tribe. He wore no armor, no bag, and no supplies. Just one item accompanied him: Vael’turien, a massive greatsword nearly as tall as he was, strapped to his back, and, of course, confidence.

Despite the sword’s massive size, it moved with him as though weightless thanks to its special runic upgrades.

In that moment, Micha’el looked less like a returning warrior and more like a noble prince—though he bore no crown.

The towering silhouettes of Aetherthorn’s trees now loomed ahead. Their immense, pillar-like trunks reached so high into the sky they resembled the spears of ancient titans. The city’s outer branches shimmered with magical energy, and nestled among them, homes of golden-hued wood and crystalline growths welcomed their approaching son.

Already, the Goldhair tribe within Aetherthorn had begun their celebration. A massive viewing crystal displayed Micha’el’s journey, broadcasting his calm, undefeated return.

Cheers erupted from every corner of the massive ancient dome. For them, it was not just a moment of pride—it was validation. The first to return from the Test of Fang was one of their own.

Trailing behind him in the shadows were two observers.

Tiny Lantaws, tamed flying reptiles resembling chameleons but with fairy-like wings, silently followed his progress since the beginning. They were natural scouts, tamed and controlled from far away by Elven tamers. Their main purpose is to be the ’camera crew’ of this test.

The other observer was more intentional: Krhong, a fellow Goldhair elf and Micha’el’s assigned scout-watch. The Test of Fang was dangerous, and while Micha’el had been deemed strong enough to take it, the Elven Council had sent many including Krhong to shadow the contestants from afar, minimizing risk while not interfering—unless necessary. Their main purpose is to save the contestants if they fail and are unable to return on their own.