Reincarnated Swordmaster

Chapter Title: Heavenly Realm

My nineteenth life had begun.

I'd melted away to death because of the curse, but once I reincarnated, there wasn't much pain. Probably because my nervous system had melted down completely, dulling the agony. But that slow crawl toward death, the despair and frustration I'd felt—those were beyond words.

I'd had training left in the Heavenly Realm, and the secret of the Heavenly Spirit Pill was right there within reach. Who could've predicted that out of nowhere, I'd get hit with retribution from the Vermilion Bird and die?

'No way I could've seen that coming.'

I'd already coordinated everything with Mangnyang and Jin So-cheong. I was certain that with divine power, we could wipe out the Seven Slayers Village, thinking borrowing the [Ancient Ruler]'s power might introduce variables. That was my mistake. I could only blame myself.

In truth, I should've discussed the fortune teller's warning with Mangnyang. But I rushed to the Seven Slayers Village, thinking borrowing the [Ancient Ruler]'s power might introduce variables. That was my mistake. I could only blame myself.

Ah. It hurts.

I miss Miho...