Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?

Chapter 552 - Chapter2-System Upgrade

What the cosmic will hadn't realized… was that Owen was a transmigrator!

Because of that oversight, Owen retained all of his memories after reincarnation—memories that hadn't been overridden by the local soul of this mountain farmer, who happened to also be named Owen.

He might have gotten off easy, but he couldn't say the same for Leslie. She hadn't been so lucky. This was technically her second reincarnation, and Owen was almost certain her memories had been wiped clean. Worse still, he had no idea where she had been reborn.

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became.

According to the original owner's memories, this plane was anything but peaceful. Empires and factions warred constantly—ceaseless conflict, invasions, power struggles… This world was teeming with danger.

And this wasn't a low-magic realm either—mages existed here, and powerful ones could shake the heavens with a wave of their hand.

If he were at his peak, he'd have nothing to fear. But now?

That plane-level consciousness had been too powerful. His [Order]… his elemental power… everything had been wiped clean. He was, for all intents and purposes, a regular man now.

And Leslie? He didn't even know what identity she'd taken on. In an era as chaotic as this one, it was unlikely she'd been reborn into a safe or comfortable position. And with her memories gone, it was even more worrisome.

Driven by urgency and guided by the original owner's memories, Owen quickly began

But Yevna left. Just like that. No trace. No explanation.

Owen searched everywhere—mountains, cities, ruins—but it was as if she had vanished from the world.

So he stayed. He raised Elena, waited for Leslie to return.

Eight long years.

This very morning, just as the sun rose, Owen woke up to find another letter waiting for him.

This time… it was from Elena.

She was only eight years old.

Reading the note, he felt as though the sky had collapsed. His heart had never suffered such a blow.

With trembling hands, he read:

"Daddy, by the time you see this letter, I'll already be gone."

"I know I'm still young, but every day I see you staring at the peach tree, missing Mom… I want to help. I want to find her. For you. For myself."

"I want to ask her, face to face—why she left us."

"If I can't find her, I'll bring home lots of amazing aunties instead! Just like you told me, back when you were young, you had lots of strong girlfriends, right?"

"And don't worry about me. I'm your daughter! Nothing in this world can stop me! I've got the treasure pouch you gave me—whatever I need, it's in there!"

"You once stood at the peak of the world. Even now, you're a legend in my heart. I'm your daughter, so I won't bring shame to your name!"

"And when I'm out there… I'll go by a different name. For safety. But if you hear about a genius girl named 'Dove'—don't doubt it. That's me."

Tears welled up in Owen's eyes as he finished reading.

Sorrow. Worry. And a deep, heartfelt pride.

She was only eight, yet she already cared so deeply about him. She really was his precious little girl.

But still… she was too young. The outside world was dangerous beyond words!

If he had known, he never would have told her those stories about him and Leslie.

He had truly been strong once—standing at the pinnacle of the world.

But after reincarnation… he was just an ordinary man now.

Wait!

The system!

Though it had been undergoing an upgrade since his reincarnation, the countdown was nearly over.

It was almost done.

And when it finished… everything could change.