I've been wanting to do an Isekai story for a while now and I was reading solo leveling once again at the same time as beginning after the end. So I decided to do this story for fun in my downtime.

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The world of Zakul was a world that consisted of many races. Elves, humans, orcs, vampires, dwarves, and werewolves were only but some of the major races. This world followed a cycle of constant war and strife to which death was so common many were considered lucky to survive to adolescence.

That was until one man rose to the be known as the strongest king. He was Ichigo Rei, he was born to peasants and orphaned as a child. Throughout his early life he was a street rat. He would steal to survive and often times would get into fights to protect his fellow orphans. That changed the day he turned ten years old. An attack by the orcish kingdom destroyed his village and left most of its population dead. Young Ichigo was not one of these souls.

He survived the massacre and began his journey to the capital of the human empire. Along the way he met a traveling ronin by the name of Kensei. Kensei explained that ronin were eastern blade masters who had forsaken their last name, their clan name, in favor of traveling the world to help those in need.

For a year and a half Ichigo traveled to the capital with Kensei while learning the way of the sword from his companion. By the time they arrived at the capital the then eleven year old had already bested many a traveling mercenary and bandit.

Upon arrival Ichigo had parted with his teacher and registered as a member of the imperial academy. There he was quick to distinguish himself as a brilliant student whose aptitude with a blade quickly caught the eye of several nobles. However despite the numerous offers and attempts to arrange weddings throughout his years there he continually turned each down.

By the time he was fifteen he had managed to attain the rank of top student. By the time he was sixteen he was placed within the imperial army. Once there he participated in many battles to aid in the security of his kingdom. His skill with a blade and willingness to risk his life for his fellow soldiers endeared him to his comrades and commanders alike. For one so young to be so skilled was both a blessing and a curse to his superiors. Many viewed his rising popularity as a threat to their power and position. After turning seventeen he was continually sent on suicide mission after suicide mission. Each time he survived he saw the look of disappointment from his superiors. Each time it strengthened his resolve to be the strongest possible.

Upon turning twenty one Ichigo had spent several years within the imperial army and he had seen many things. The one that bothered him most though was the injustice. He was no longer a patriot to his people. He saw how corrupt the empire was and decided to do something. By this time he had risen to the rank of commander and many of his men agreed with him. It was by luck that he had been stationed at a garrison close to the imperial border.

One year passed by when he decided to make his move. It had been a year of careful planning and secret correspondences with the elven kingdom a long time enemy of the imperials. Everything went as planned as he and his men abandoned the garrison and made their way to the elven forest. Once there they were greeted by an elven commander. Her name was Minerva Yosa she had white hair and blue eyes. She was considered a woman that could be compared to a goddess.

Two years passed and Ichigo had achieved many feats. He had brought together the elves, vampires, and dwarves into an alliance. He had negotiated an armistice between the orcs and werewolves. It was around this time that he had also began courting his colleague and friend since his defection Minerva. The two had developed a mutual friendship that quickly blossomed into love.

The next year was one that had brought upon pure agony for Ichigo Rei. The imperial army had struck out against the alliance in a surprise attack disguised as a peace treaty. The attack was successfully diverted but had cost the young man his wife of three months. It was at her funeral that he swore with everything in his power he would protect those he cared for and make the Empire regret their actions.

The ensuing war was long and brutal lasting a total of ten years. Ichigo had continued to secure allegiances with the other races resulting in an overwhelming force that was prepared to challenge the army's of the human empire. Throughout the war Ichigo had made it a point to aid refugees and those that had suffered under the empires boot.

At the end of the ten years war the corrupt empire had finally been overthrown. The population of the former empire supported Ichigo as he had saved countless lives by supporting the oppressed and refugees. It was also during this time he had been recognized as the single strongest swordsman in the allied armies.

Finally when the empire was rebuilt Ichigo took the throne. He ruled his people fairly and provided swift justice and aid to help others. His people rejoiced as he led the once corrupt nation to a time of peace and prosperity. It was also during this time that he helped to found the first alliance court. This courts sole purpose was to govern the actions of the major kingdoms to prevent the rise of another empire.

Sixty years passed without incident and now Ichigo was in the twilight of his years. As he laid there he realized there was not a person he loved still by his side. He had spent so long mourning the loss of his wife that he had prevented himself from moving on. He had spent so long trying to ensure he never became what he set out to destroy he never realized he never took the time to enjoy the life he had. He closed his eyes for the final time with only one regret he had tried so hard to protect he had failed to cherish those around him.

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Ichigo P.O.V

I opened my eyes to see I was in a beautiful meadow. I looked at my hands and found o was no longer an old man. It seemed I was once again in my prime. "Where am I?" I asked aloud.

"You are in the afterlife my dear child."

I turned around to see a woman with long black hair wearing a white gown. It was as if was a priestess but she spoke in a voice that conveyed warmth. She had creamy pale skin. As she stood several feet away.

"Who are you?" I asked the mysterious woman.

"My apologies king Rei. My name is Niva." She stated making me widen my eyes. That was a name known by all. She was the goddess of rebirth responsible for sending souls to their final resting place.

I bowed as I addressed her "my apologies my lady I didn't recognize your presence."

"No need for apologies wise king. You have done many great things throughout your life have you not." Ah stated as she walked to the surface of a small pond that rippled. The ripples revealed events from my life training with Kensei, marrying Minerva, and countless battles.

"I have lived a long life my lady. I am afraid it is not a life without regret however."

"Ah yes you spent so long protecting you forgot to cherish what you were protecting." She stated in her soft voice.

"Yes my lady." I replied solemnly.

"I have decided to give you a gift. You shall be given a new life in a world far from this one. In this world there are gods and goddesses that live amongst the mortals. I will also bestow something special upon your soul. It will activate when you receive your falna in that world."she stated making me look at her in awe.

"I thank you goddess but I am unworthy." I replied

"Do not forget the good you did wise king. Now begone and live a good life child." She stated poking me in my forehead making everything go black once again.

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Third person P.O.V

Orario, Rakia, Altena, Telskyura were but a few of the major countries to make up the world. These countries were ran by gods and goddesses that descended to the lower world in the search of excitement. These deities created familia where an individual would receive a falna making them an adventurer. Nowhere was this more popular than the city of the world Orario. In the far North there lyes a frozen nation. This nation consists of several clans that each ruled their own territory. This land was know as Niflheim.

In the southern portion of Niflheim was one of the larger clans. This particular clan was led by the god of light Baldur. At the moment he was found waiting within the main den of his clans medical hut. He was a man of rather average height with a bald head and a black beard. He wore a large fur coat made of wolf fur. To his left was the vice captain of his familia an elf named Nor. He was a rarity within Niflheim as few elves ever joined one of the clans. He had blonde hair and a light build. His brown eyes were the same color as the bear pelt he wore as a coat. In the room with them was a man pacing around repeatedly. This man had dark black hair and a clean shaven face. He had bright blue eyes the color of the daytime sky that was a perfect contrast to his hair. He was of average build and was wearing a gray woolen shirt. This man was Eivor Varg the captain of the Baldur familia.

"Oi calm down lad your wife's fine. Helgas' our best doctor in the clan." The god spoke to his captain.

"Yes calm down Eivor there's nothing you can do and walking a hole in floor isn't changing a thing." The vice captain told his friend in a worried tone.

"I know, I know lads. It's just I'm so worried what if something happens what if..." he stopped mid sentence as he and the others heard the crying of an infant.

The captain ran through the wooden door into the next room followed by his god and vice captain. When they entered they found a middle aged woman with hair the color of sand holding a swaddled infant. She was handing the infant to its mother who was in the bed. The woman in the bed had dark black hair and chocolate brown eyes. She was holding her newborn close to her chest. The child had its fathers eyes and shared the same hair color as its parents.

Eivor saw his wife and looked at her worriedly "How are they?" He asked the doctor Helga.

"Your wife and son are fine." She stated with a smile watching the new family.

"Son, I have a son." The captain began saying repeatedly to himself.

"Congratulations, what are you going to name him?" Baldur asked his captain and his wife.

"Eivor and I have decided to name him Ethan. Everyone say hello to Ethan Varg." She stated with a small smile.

I hope you enjoyed this new story thank you for reading.