[ Hey everyone! Whether you stumbled upon my novel by accident or opened it on purpose, I'm truly grateful to have you here. In the next two chapters, I'll be introducing you to the world I've built—its heart, its conflicts, and its mysteries. I hope you find it intriguing and worth the journey! ]
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In a world sprawling with 55 continents and divided by 19 vast oceans, monarchy reigns unchallenged. This world is a cauldron of conflict and intrigue, populated not only by humans but also by ancient, long-lived races. These beings—Elves, Demons, Vampires, and Fairies—are as varied in culture and power as they are in appearance.
Magic is the lifeblood of this world, weaving through its lands and societies. Yet, magic is not universal. Only a fortunate few can wield it, while the rest live in its shadow, fueling resentment and awe.
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A World of War and Division
This world is far from peaceful. Each race has its own kingdom, and politics, alliances, and betrayals fuel a cycle of endless conflict. War is not the exception but the rule, with bloodshed shaping the history of the continents.
Two of the most devastating wars in history include:
The Demon-Human War (DHW): A brutal conflict lasting over two thousand years, where humanity fought desperately to survive against the relentless onslaught of the Demon Kingdom.
The Vampire-Elf War (VEW): A three-thousand-year struggle between the Vampire Kingdom and their elven neighbors, marked by territorial disputes and a clash of ideologies.
Amid this chaos, a recurring narrative dominates the ages: the eternal battle between the Hero and the Demon King. This cycle of hatred and war repeats across generations, shaping destinies and kingdoms.
Throughout history, humanity has produced the majority of the world's heroes—369 in total. However, two notable exceptions stand out: Elven heroes, whose stories defy the human-centric narrative.
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The Geography of Power
The geography of this world reflects its fractured nature:
Center North: The realm of humanity, marked by sprawling cities and kingdoms constantly at odds with each other.
South: The lush and mystical Elven Kingdom, its forests humming with ancient magic and guarded fiercely against outsiders.
East: The dark and foreboding Vampire Kingdom, ruled by powerful nobles and shrouded in eternal night.
West: The brutal Demon Kingdom, a land of harsh landscapes and fearsome power.
Western East: The enigmatic Fairy Kingdom, a mysterious land that has remained neutral in the wars, isolated by choice and shrouded in magic.
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The Rise of New Ideologies
Centuries of monarchy, tyranny, and endless war pushed humanity to the brink. As people suffered under the weight of war, oppression, and famine, two revolutionary ideologies emerged:
1. Democracy: Introduced by the newly formed Rance Republic, democracy offered a vision of governance where the power lay with the people, not monarchs. It became a beacon of hope for those who yearned for equality and freedom.
2. Socialism: Born from the ideals of the United People's State (UPS), socialism proposed a society where resources and power were shared among all, rejecting the hierarchies of monarchs and aristocrats.
These ideologies clashed not only with the monarchies but also with each other, further dividing humanity. The monarchists, feeling their power threatened, declared war on both the republics and the UPS. This plunged the world into further chaos, as humanity now warred among itself while still facing external threats from the Demons, Vampires, and Elves.
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A World on the Brink
This is a world caught in a web of hatred, war, and competing ideals. The monarchy fights to maintain its control, the republics fight for democracy, and the UPS struggles to prove that socialism can prevail. Meanwhile, the other races watch, waiting for the right moment to strike—or withdraw further into their own conflicts.
In this fractured world, the question remains:
Can the cycle of war ever be broken, or will this world forever remain a battleground?
By the way let's know about our enemy side more right?
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In the annals of demon history, there exist the Legendary Nine, the first nine Demon Kings whose powers shaped the very fabric of the realm. Each of these kings held dominion over a unique aspect of magic, known as Manak, and each possessed an aura that resonated with their power. Their reigns were long forgotten, lost in the dust of time, but their influence lives on in the bloodlines of their descendants.
1. The First Demon King: The master of shadows, his power was an eternal abyss, his shadow painted in crimson red, a color that signified both his strength and the unknown. His shadow had a life of its own, and its true nature remains a mystery to this day.
2. The Second Demon King: Wielding the Gold Manak, his power was vast, radiant, and almost incomprehensible. It's said that the gold energy he commanded was both a blessing and a curse, though details have faded over the course of nearly 3.9 billion years.
3. The Third Demon King: Master of the Black Manak, he wielded an ancient, dark force that could manipulate the very fabric of reality. His reign left an indelible mark on the realm, though his actions remain a distant memory, shrouded in shadow.
4. The Fourth Demon King: Holder of the Green Manak, his power was said to connect the earth to the realm, as if nature itself bent to his will. His reign lasted long, but his gifts were lost as time erased his name from history.
5. The Fifth Demon King: With the Purple Manak, his power was more enigmatic, blending spiritual and physical forces. His influence faded into the void as his legacy was overshadowed by the kings that followed.
6. The Sixth Demon King: Possessor of the Silver Manak, his magic was sharp and precise, its brilliance like that of a blade. His lineage carried this precision forward, but his time on the throne was brief, leaving little in its wake.
7. The Seventh Demon King: The wielder of Violet Manak, his powers were linked to both the mystical and the celestial. His reign was long and prosperous, but his family's power waned after his passing, and his name became a mere legend.
8. The Eighth Demon King: With the Orange Manak, his power was associated with change and transformation. His legacy, though powerful, was eventually lost to time as the realm shifted toward a new order.
9. The Ninth Demon King: The final king to wield Navy Blue Manak, his abilities were said to tap into the depths of the sea and the unknown mysteries of the world. His power was immense, but as with the others, it eventually faded into the passage of time.
Each of these kings had their own timeline, their own rule, but they never crossed paths. They did not meet or share their powers directly. Instead, their legacies lived on through their descendants, who inherited fragments of their Manak—mysterious powers tied to their bloodlines.
The Manak each king wielded remains a puzzle. No one knows why each king's power corresponds to a specific color. Even their descendants, gifted with a piece of their ancestor's strength, struggle to understand the true nature of their abilities.
One thing remains certain: every descendant, no matter their bloodline, carries with them a mark of their ancestor's power. The magic they wield is always intertwined with the Manak of the first kings, and it shapes their destinies, whether they realize it or not.
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Let's take a moment to explore the history of our so-called savior—the Hero.
Unlike the Demon Race, whose origins are deep-rooted and steeped in ancient traditions, humanity's history of Heroes is relatively young. Gods and goddesses chose their champions not based on lineage, but on circumstance and chaos. Heroes emerged only when mankind found itself in desperate war against the Demon Race.
The Demons had structure—an ancient system forged over 2 million years before the first war even began. They had long prepared. We… had not.
Our first Hero? He wasn't royalty. Not even close. He was a low-ranking knight—barely known, barely remembered. But he was the beginning of a pattern. Heroes would rise, Demon Kings would rise. Again and again, a cycle of blood and valor.
Now, here's something interesting. The 17th Hero didn't just fight—he established something lasting: The Hero Estate, a nation led by Heroes, not kings. For 1,700 years, this estate stood tall. No royal families. No inherited crowns. Just a legacy of strength passed on through chosen warriors.
But change always comes.
After the 230th Hero, something unusual occurred—one family, blessed beyond belief, began producing Hero after Hero. Their bloodline burned with divine favor. Over time, the once democratic Hero Estate subtly transformed into a Heroic Royal Lineage. For the first time, humanity had its own Hero Royal Family.
And yes—Heroes, once chosen from humble beginnings, became nobles themselves. The age of the commoner Hero had passed.
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[ Alright, let's move forward with the next chapter! I know I may have given you all a bit of a headache earlier—my sincere apologies for that. But I ask you to bear with me, because from here on out, we'll delve deeper into the world's geopolitical alliances and their adversaries with far greater clarity and purpose.
I've always seen myself as an open-minded person. That's why I tend to avoid "author thought sections"—I believe the story should speak for itself, and the world should unfold through the characters' eyes, not mine. ]