I Was Reborn in Another World, But I Awoke Inside a Corpse

Chapter 208: The Architect and the Domain

The battlefield still smoked, but the divine tension had lifted.

The world itself seemed quieter—as if it, too, had felt the Spiral God die.

Isaac stood in the heart of the devastation, surrounded by molten craters and splintered earth. The lingering system windows hovered before him, displaying two powerful—but malevolent—rewards:

[EX+ Skill Acquired: Spiral Avatar Forge]Sacrifice bound believers to construct an exceptionally powerful combat avatar.Becomes stronger depending on devotion and soul value of sacrifices.Avatar has partial godlike traits.

[EX Skill Acquired: Soul Consuming Rite]Enables the binding, extraction, or obliteration of souls to fuel rituals.Can merge soul remnants to create volatile enhancements.Highly unstable. Highly dangerous.

Both skills pulsed with power. Both reeked of Rhollath's corrupted influence.

And neither would remain in his hands.

Isaac's eyes narrowed.

He called forth his pending skill selection interface—six skills still left unchosen from his level-up. After a short glance, he selected two simple, unassuming E-rank options.

[Skill Selection Confirmed]

• [Arcane Familiarity – Rank E]

• [Quick Patch – Rank E]

The system accepted the choices. Two dull icons appeared—gray, humble, mundane.

And then Isaac activated his trump card.

[Skill Fusion Protocol – Rank EX] Activated

Targets:

• [Arcane Familiarity – Rank E]

• [Quick Patch – Rank E]

Sacrificed:

• [Spiral Avatar Forge – Rank EX+]

• [Soul Consuming Rite – Rank EX]

RESULT: Skill Fusion Complete

The battlefield flared with light. Not the spiraling distortion of recursion—but a clean brilliance, like creation itself was taking a breath.

The chosen skills—once small—began to change.

[Arcane Familiarity – Rank E]

Original Effect:Slightly improves understanding and control of beginner-tier spells.+5% casting speed for basic spells.

⬇ Sacrificed: [Spiral Avatar Forge – EX+]⬆ Upgraded Into:

[Architect of Arcana – Rank EX]

Grants absolute mastery over all known magic systems.

Isaac can create, modify, combine, or invent new spells without restriction.

Allows full deconstruction and analysis of any magical effect, regardless of origin.

Enhances spellcasting speed by +300%.

Provides universal magical affinity—Isaac can learn or channel elemental, divine, necrotic, astral, or conceptual magic.

Unlocks Fusion Magic Protocols: Merge multiple spells into compound hybrid effects.

All magic Isaac casts is treated as "Perfected"—ignores most forms of magical resistance unless from EX+ or Ω-tier sources.

Synergizes with: [Essence Efficiency – Rank EX], [World-Integrated Vault], [Phantom Legion].

[Quick Patch – Rank E]

Original Effect:Slightly accelerates wound clotting and minor tissue recovery over 10 seconds.Useful for minor injuries only.

⬇ Sacrificed: [Soul Consuming Rite – EX]⬆ Upgraded Into:

[Rebirth Domain – Rank EX+]

Isaac creates a 30-meter zone of radiant life centered on himself.

Allies inside rapidly regenerate HP/MP, cure minor conditions, and gain resurrection immunity for 30 seconds (1-time effect).

Enemies inside take damage based on corruption, undeath, or curse levels.

Domain remains active for 60 seconds.

Passive Aura: Slight healing and morale boost lingers for 5 minutes after leaving the zone.

Can be invoked once per battle.

Synergizes with: [Moonflame Rebirth – Rank EX+], [Soulpiercer Sight – Rank A].

As the fusion ended, the golden sigils on Isaac's palm shimmered, and he felt the knowledge burn into his soul.

He opened his eyes—and understood.

The runes of the world. The architecture behind every spell. The quiet tension between elements. The bridge between intention and manifestation. He didn't just comprehend magic anymore.

He owned it.

Isaac extended one hand. Threads of pure concept formed in his palm. They wove together into a new glyph—a spell he had just invented. It had no name yet, but he knew it would detonate on both the physical and spiritual plane simultaneously. Not copied. Not stolen.

His.

At his feet, the ground shimmered—and the Rebirth Domain formed.

A golden circle pulsed outwards. Scorched earth healed. Wilted trees perked up. The air regained its natural harmony.

And those who stood with him—Selene, Lira, Sylvalen—felt its power wash over them.

Selene gasped. "This… this isn't healing. This is rebirth."

Lira's eyes shimmered with awe. "Isaac, what did you—?"

"I discarded corruption," he said softly. "And refined the future."

Sylvalen met his gaze. "You didn't just reject dark power. You purified it."

He nodded. "I didn't need avatars made from sacrifice or rituals from twisted souls."

"I needed control. And creation."

He looked up toward the fading spiral sky.

"I'm not the weapon of a system or a god."

"I'm the architect now."