Ruby

What happens when two hardcore gamers meet their end not in battle, but because of a faulty power strip? Yu, a quiet but deeply passionate big brother, and his sharp-tongued, quick-witted little sister, Nai, were never meant for the ordinary world. United by blood and bonded even tighter through their mutual obsession with *GE Online*—a sprawling, legendary open-world simulation game known for its endless customization, ruthless freedom, and unforgiving difficulty—the siblings lived and breathed pixels more than reality. But life had a cruel twist in store. In the middle of yet another late-night gaming session—deep within a dungeon, their avatars transformed into the rare mythical “Divine Beast” fox race—a sudden electrical accident claims their lives. No heroic last words. No tearful goodbyes. Just a flash of sparks, darkness… and then—light. When Yu opens his eyes again, he is no longer in his cluttered room surrounded by game guides and soda cans. Nai’s voice rings out nearby, and he realizes two shocking things at once: they’re both alive, and they’ve awakened inside a world eerily similar to GE Online. But it’s not just the setting that’s familiar—it’s the *actual game world*. The forests, the monsters, the towns, even the NPCs—everything mirrors the game they knew like the backs of their hands. Or so they thought. There’s a catch. Despite awakening as members of the most powerful race in the game—*Mythical Fox Spirits*, the very beings they had grinded for years to unlock—their level is… zero. No skills. No gear. No saves. No cheat menus. And worst of all: no respawns. The game they once dominated is now a terrifying reality, where death means death, and experience points come with real blood, pain, and sacrifice. To survive in a world where players once toyed with mechanics for fun, they must now walk the perilous road of real growth—from powerless outcasts to legends written into the scrolls of this new realm. As the siblings navigate dangerous dungeons, deceptive allies, and quests that twist fate itself, they must also face deeper questions: Why were they reborn here? Who—or what—dragged them into the heart of this game? And is this really just a game world… or something far more ancient, far more real than they ever imagined? With only their wits, their bond, and fragmented memories of GE mechanics, Yu and Nai must carve their way up from nothing. But power in this world has a price—and behind every fox tail lies a secret. Will their gamer instincts save them—or doom them? Perfect for fans of **isekai, reincarnation with a twist, sibling dynamics**, and **slow-burn power fantasy**, this is not your average game-turned-reality tale. This is *Reborn as Zero-Level Fox Spirits*—where every choice matters, every mistake haunts you, and your only ally may be the one person you’ve known your entire life. Even if she drives you crazy.

"I'm an ordinary waiter, but I can see people's fate, including Shifters. Like all children, I was tested for magic when I was only a few days old. Since my specific bloodline is unknown and my magic is unidentifiable, I was marked with a delicate swirling pattern around my upper right arm. I do have magic, just as the tests showed, but it has never lined up with any known Magic species. I can't breathe fire like a dragon Shifter, or hex people who piss me off like Witches. I can't make potions like an Alchemist or seduce people like a Succubus. Now I don't mean to be unappreciative of the power I do have, it's interesting and all, but it just really doesn't pack much of a punch and most of the time it is just pretty much useless. My special magical skill is the ability to see threads of fate. Most of life is annoying enough for me, and what never occurred to me is that my mate is a rude, pompous nuisance. He's an Alpha and my friend's twin brother. --------------------------------------- “What are you doing? This is my home, you can't just let yourself in!” I try and keep my voice firm but when he turns and fixes me with his golden eyes I shrink back. The look he gives me is imperious and I automatically drop my eyes to the floor as is my habit. Then I force myself to look back up again. He doesn't notice me looking up because he's already looked away from me. He's being rude, I refuse to show that he's scaring me, even though he most definitely is. He glances around and after realising that the only place to sit is the little table with its two chairs he points to it. “Sit.” he orders. I glare at him. Who is he to order me around like this? How can someone this obnoxious possibly be my soul mate? Maybe I'm still asleep. I pinch my arm and my eyes water a little from the sting of pain."