Chapter 1: The Metamorphosis of an Ordinary Life
In a corner of a bustling metropolis lived a young librarian named Ivan. Every day, he kept company with books, immersing himself in an ocean of knowledge. Reserved by nature, Ivan possessed a deep passion for life and was especially obsessed with fantastical tales.
One day, Ivan was organizing bookshelves at the library as usual. As he reached for an ancient tome resting on a high shelf, his fingertips brushed against its spine, and a current of electricity surged instantly through his entire body. Ivan felt his vision go dark, and he lost consciousness entirely.
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