I Refused To Be Reincarnated

A commotion erupted during the three hours as the island flew over various countries, alerting their leaders. Even regular civilians watched with reverence as the grand construct darted across the horizon like a second sun.

Ultimately, the immense beast dragging it slowed down above a beautiful coast on the extreme west of the southern continent. Vibrant vegetation exuding life filled the Sunfire lineage's new territory. Tall mountains reaching for the sky covered the horizon as the occasional howls of creatures disturbed the peaceful scenery.

Sparse villages distributed randomly across the vast expense greeted the curious family members' eyes as joy filled their hearts.

"Settle wherever you want, Selene Sunfire," said the jet-black avian creature. "Or should I call you King Sunfire starting today?" The Beast Emperor added, his light chuckles echoing in their ears as his massive silhouette shrunk in the distance.

"Did he just leave like that?" Julius asked, an uncontrollable sigh of relief escaping his lips.

"You should learn from him. His style points are super high," Adam replied, raising his thumb with a smile. "Let's rest now that everything is over," he added, glancing meaningfully at the ancestral grimoire they had obtained after so many twists and turns. He was eager to explore the legendary elf's research, wondering what surprises awaited him.

"You're right," Julius nodded, weariness overtaking his body. "I need a nap to recover from the unnerving events," he added, feeling the toll weigh on his mind.

Upon hearing the boy and noticing his troubled mind, Selene subtly asked Lily to isolate a part of the throne room.

Dense roots cracked to life from the ground, creating a five-meter square chamber on the side. However, it was only composed of three walls, leaving the back open.

"You can rest inside. Lily is the best at creating comfy and clean spaces," said the ghostly elf with a warm smile. Since he knew the ghost couldn't stand too far from the boy, he found a creative method to speak with one while the other slept without moving.

"Thank you," answered Julius as he moved inside, finding a bed built with tender wood and covered in supple leaves. "See you later, big bro," he added, yawning in tiredness.

With the boy's absence, Selene commended his family members to vacate for their discussion. Elysia gazed back, reluctant to leave her students behind. Yet, the granduncle's caring smile convinced her to follow their ancestor's will.

Left alone, Selene went straight to business. "Let him pick a tier-five material," he said, patting the short girl relaxing on his shoulders tenderly.

"No. Lily protected them for your awakening!" Yelled Lily, unwilling to share the treasures she painstakingly guarded for millennia.

Holding the bridge of his nose in response, the ghostly elf asked, "I said he won't regret staying. Do you want him to consider me a liar?" Why would he ask such perplexing questions in his challenge if he wasn't a virtuous man himself? Since he gave his words, he had to act on them, or he wouldn't consider himself a man.

"Tsk. Lily will flatten anyone who dares badmouth master!" She answered, her voice carrying her anger as the air boomed under her expressive punch.

"Alright, alright. Show the materials now," He chuckled, an amused smile tugging at his lips while Adam's eyes burned with greed.

'If I don't take the most expensive, I'll change my name!' He thought, anticipating what formidable items the girl tried to keep hidden.

Next, the grumbling Lily extended her right palm, creating a large wooden table filled with various materials. From creatures' organs to minerals, these items seemed to glimmer golden in Adam's eyes.

Then, Selene recommended a few of them, hinting at their rarity and potency without afterthoughts. "That's a wyvern's bones. You can use them to carve solid magical weapons imbued with slight traces of Draconic powers," he said before holding a fist-sized mineral. "You can use this to craft an impregnable armor after mixing it with other metals.

It would be a good choice to help the boy protect himself," he added before continuing with a few others.

However, an inconspicuous block of wood attracted Adam's attention. "What's that?" he asked, intrigued by the broad, yet seemingly ordinary material.

"Ah! That's Runebark. It's extremely useful for carving circles or conducting rituals through its high mana conductivity. Unfortunately, it's not great for weapon creations," responded the elf, finding it a pity. Once reduced to smaller items, the wood failed to support its own prowess, destroying the magic wands crafted using it.

Calculation flashed in Adam's eyes as his greedy smile reached his ears. "Can it be used to build things?" He asked, knowing exactly what he wanted to do with it.

Confused about the question, Selene nodded before explaining he should keep it thick enough to maintain stability.

"I'll take it!" Exclaimed Adam, his hands trembling in joy. With this tier-five material, he would save time and unwanted troubles in the future! Then, he smiled in satisfaction, shockingly slapping Selene's back in a friendly manner. "I'll tell everyone you are the most honest man. Well, after me, of course!" He declared, receiving bewildered looks from the duo in response.

After a brief silence and a loud cough, Selene asked for him to return the next morning. After agreeing, he floated into Julius' room through the back entrance before Lily closed it and enthusiastically went to sleep.

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The sun pursued its course, disappearing below the horizon amidst the beautiful orange sky before rising again.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

In the meantime, Adam rested on his bed while reading the shocking grimoire with a deep frown, especially the part about bodies. According to the elf's research, each soul subtly branded its shell, making it their unique properties. Problems arose once a foreign soul entered a body it didn't recognise as its own, making it subconsciously reject it and causing it to decay in a year.

Even puppets couldn't solve the issue, prompting the elf to find an alternative after centuries of testing.

"You must bind the targeted body or item over the years to let your soul mark it gradually. It is a long and tedious process, but fear not. I prepared all our descendants to be compatible. Choose the most disgusting one to complete your revival," he read, the words seeping into his mind as his lips rose into a bitter smile.

"Why is it so hard!" He yelled, disgruntled to learn his puppet plan would fail him after a year. However, his focus rapidly shifted as he felt the gentle shaking of Julius asking him to wake up. Experience new stories on empire