I was reborn

Previously

…He felt the thrum of magic in his veins, a power he was only beginning to comprehend. He thought of the bleakness of his past life, the despair that had been his constant companion. And then he looked at Lyra, her unwavering gaze filling him with a flicker of courage. This world was terrifying, wondrous, and utterly unknown. But for the first time in his existence, Kael felt a sense of belonging, a purpose that transcended mere survival. He was no longer just Kael, the boy who died of poverty. He was Kael, a boy reborn, and his adventure was just beginning. He took a deep breath, tasting the sweet, magical air, and whispered, "Alright. Where do we start?"