Reforging an Extra’s Destiny

Ethan awakens as Kael Veyne an 8-year-old commoner—an unmentioned extra in The Chronicles of Astralis, a novel he once Read. With no system, cheats, or divine favors, his only weapons are his knowledge of the plot and an unyielding resolve to survive. In this world, magic is governed by elemental affinities, and Kael discovers he have dual effinities : lightning and space. But the original story never mentioned him—he is an extra in the narrative. Worse, he knows the brutal truth: when the war between kingdoms erupts, every man over fifteen is conscripted… and many nameless fodder like him dies forgotten on the battlefield. Refusing to fade into oblivion, Kael defies fate through sheer grit. While nobles flaunt their innate talents, he trains relentlessly—learning swordsmanship from battle-scarred adventurers and forging his body into a weapon to master his unstable dual affinities. Can a nobody rewrite his destiny with nothing but sweat, steel, and stolen time? Or will the storm of his power consume the very story he’s desperate to survive? Follow Kael’s journey as an extra who overcomes every hurdle to rise above his fate ========================= Now listen up, readers: This ain’t your usual “MC transmigrates right before the academy arc” kind of story. Nope. This tale starts way before all that. You’ll witness Kael’s real struggles long before he even thinks about stepping into an academy. His story is about survival, growth, pain, and hard-earned strength. You may think once he enters the academy, it’ll follow the usual formula? Wrong again. Kael is five years older than the original protagonist. So you won’t be getting any of that “Oh no, he’s the MC, I better not breathe too loud or I’ll mess up the plot” nonsense. Or the classic “I must guide the protagonist so the world doesn’t end” cringe. No. This is Kael’s story. You’re here to watch the extra become the protagonist—not babysit the guy from the original novel. Will Kael meet the original MC? Sure… maybe 300 chapters in (or more). No rush. We’re here for the long game. Now for the big question that keeps everyone awake at night: “Is it harem?” Nope. This is a single female lead story. And the romance? It’s a slow burn. This is my first novel—I’m not about to ruin it with forced, cringy romance just for the sake of it. Lastly, don’t be fooled by the light-hearted start. The world of Astralis grows darker as the story progresses. Expect politics, bloodshed, betrayal, and gore. Whether I write those parts well? Who knows—we’ll find out together. So if you enjoy a story where the underdog claws his way to the top with nothing but grit and guts— Smash that review button. Toss in some powerstones. Because every bit of support keeps this author grinding just like Kael.