The final chapter of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic concluded on my laptop screen, leaving me in contemplative silence. The intricate tapestry of adventures, friendships, and battles had reached its end, yet a lingering thought persisted: What if I could alter the course of that world for the better? As I pondered this notion, an unexpected power outage plunged my room into darkness.
Rising from my chair, I approached the window, seeking solace in the night sky. However, the world outside mirrored the abyss within—an impenetrable darkness, with ominous clouds hanging low. Suddenly, a brilliant flash of light illuminated the room, and before I could react, a searing bolt of lightning struck me where I stood.
Pain. Darkness. Silence.
I awoke to a throbbing headache, a groan escaping my lips. "The hell..." The voice was unfamiliar—softer, higher-pitched. Alarmed, I forced my eyes open, taking in my surroundings. Cold stone walls enclosed me, iron bars sealing me within a cell. A metallic collar encircled my neck, chains tethering me to the wall. Hunger gnawed at my stomach, and thirst parched my throat.
Spotting a small puddle of water in the corner, I crawled towards it, desperate for relief. As I cupped the water to my lips, my gaze caught my reflection. Wide, blue eyes stared back at me from a youthful face framed by vibrant red hair. Shock coursed through me, and I recoiled, exclaiming, "Who's that kid in the water?"
Frantically, I examined my hands—smaller, delicate yet firm. My feet, too, were unfamiliar. Panic surged as I realized this wasn't my body. Desperation took hold, and I lashed out, punching the stone wall in frustration. To my astonishment, the wall crumbled under the force, debris scattering across the cell.
Breathing heavily, I murmured, "Red hair and inhuman strength... These are the traits of the Fanalis tribe from the Magi manga." The revelation struck me like a physical blow. "Could I have been reincarnated into the world of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic?"
The weight of this realization settled upon me. I was no longer in my world, no longer in my body. The stories I had once read were now my reality. And in this new existence, bound in chains and confined within stone walls, my journey was only beginning.