The Player Who Returned 1000 Years Later Chapter 11

Caroline Mae

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03-01-2025

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A Familiar Face, An Unfamiliar World

The shimmering portal, a swirling vortex of emerald and gold, spat out Jin-Woo, not onto the familiar cobblestones of his training grounds, but onto something far… softer. He landed with a surprised grunt, the impact muffled by a thick, yielding carpet. Gone were the austere halls of his former training academy. In their place was a room opulent beyond anything he’d ever imagined. Intricate carvings adorned the walls, depicting scenes of mythical beasts and celestial battles. The air hummed with a subtle, almost imperceptible energy.

A Palace of Wonders

He was in a palace, that much was certain. Rich fabrics draped the furniture, gleaming under the soft light emanating from what appeared to be magically-powered orbs embedded in the ceiling. He sat up, dusting off his still-familiar, albeit slightly faded, training robes. His senses, honed over centuries of rigorous training, were on high alert. The scent of exotic spices and rare woods filled the air, a far cry from the earthy smells of his old training grounds. But the most striking element was the complete absence of any overt magical energy, a stark contrast to the world he'd left behind.

The Unexpected Encounter

A soft cough broke the silence. Jin-Woo turned to see an elderly woman, her face etched with the wisdom of ages, watching him from a plush armchair. Her eyes, though clouded by time, held an uncanny intelligence. She wore silk robes of a deep crimson, adorned with golden thread, that spoke of immense wealth and high status. She offered him a warm, almost knowing smile.

"Welcome, Jin-Woo," she said, her voice surprisingly strong for someone of her apparent age. "We've been expecting you."

This was unexpected. Who was this woman? And how did she know his name? The weight of a thousand years pressed down on him, the memories of battles fought and empires fallen a heavy burden. He knew, instinctively, that his return was far from straightforward. His journey had just begun. His return to the world a thousand years later was not a simple homecoming; it was a new beginning, steeped in mystery and fraught with unknown challenges. The palace, the woman, and the unexpected greeting – they all hinted at a destiny far greater than he could have ever imagined. The next chapter held the answers, and Jin-Woo was ready.