Reborn As An Extra : I'm gonna mess up everything

A flood of memories surged through Elara’s mind. 

It was a story from an era long lost in time—nine hundred thousand years ago, in what was known as The Age of Constellations.

At that time, there was a merchant unlike any other. A man who traded across the entire world, whose name was known in every kingdom, empire, and tribe. 

Though he was a king, people did not call him by his royal title. Instead, they called him "The Merchant King" or "The God of Wealth."

Why? 

Because under his rule, his kingdom had become the greatest trading hub in the world. No one was richer than him. No one could match his influence. 

Even though he was human, there were those who worshipped him as if he were a true god. Merchants across the world saw him as their greatest idol. 

His name was Kuber.

His life was one of unimaginable luxury. He owned countless palaces spread across different lands. Millions of people worked under him. Wherever he traveled, nobles and rulers welcomed him with the highest honors. 

Even his food was prepared by the best chefs in the world, which was why he was a little chubby. 

Yet, despite all his wealth and power, he had only one woman in his life—his wife. 

He never took a concubine. Never sought more. 

For him, his wife was enough. 

And together, they had a son, a boy who would one day inherit everything he had built. 

Kuber loved them both. He truly did. 

But... 

He barely spent time with them. 

There was always too much work. Too many things to take care of. Months would pass, sometimes even an entire year, without him seeing his wife or son. 

One day, while he was buried in paperwork, a trusted subordinate entered his chamber with a troubled expression. 

"My liege, your son is ill. He has been coughing non-stop," the man reported. "The mistress has been asking you to finish your work and visit him as soon as possible!" 

Kuber barely looked up from his documents. With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the concern. 

"I have too much to do," he said firmly. "Send for the best healers from all over the world. Tell them to treat my son. He will be fine in no time." 

And with that, he continued working, unaware that his world was about to shatter. 

Soon, terrifying news spread across the world. 

A plague had appeared. 

But this was not an ordinary disease. 

It was a deadly illness that only affected awakened people. 

The mana circuits inside their veins would start to break down, corrupting their blood. At first, the symptoms seemed minor—just a simple cough. But as time passed, their organs would slowly decay from the inside. 

In simpler words, it was like cancer, but it only happened to awakened people. 

And there was no cure. 

When Kuber learned of this, his heart nearly stopped. 

His son had been infected. 

His hands trembled as he clutched the message. His entire body felt cold.