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Chapter 1 - Chapter 0: Prologue

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Throughout the eons, civilizations have risen and crumbled, their remnants reduced to mere dust. Millennia have passed, witnessing the rise and fall of countless gods and god-like beings. The Earth itself has expanded to unfathomable proportions, surpassing the wildest dreams of any living creature. In this vast expanse, a mysterious force known as mana has bestowed its power upon all Earth's species.

This newfound power has brought about the impending end of life as we know it, within a mere six months. Animals and insects, once devoid of consciousness, have become sentient, capable of human speech. They have grown stronger and more formidable, akin to creatures from ancient myths and haunting nightmares. Meanwhile, humans, one by one, have unlocked abilities once believed to be mere figments of imagination.

Initially, the emergence of superhuman abilities among humans brought about a new era. Enhanced speed, heightened senses, and impenetrable skin turned the military into a formidable force, escalating conflicts worldwide. The relentless battles pushed humanity to the edge of annihilation, leaving only a handful of survivors. This era proved to be a catastrophic failure.

In the aftermath, technology became humanity's saving grace, thanks to those gifted with brain amplification abilities. They harnessed their intellect to develop life-saving innovations. Androids and cyborgs became commonplace, blurring the line between man and machine. Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage, promising a brighter future. However, history has shown us the perils that await when AI becomes too advanced and uncontrollable.

In a miraculous turn of events, powers beyond anything witnessed before became attainable. People gained the ability to cultivate plants in mere seconds, manipulate weather, and even ascend to god-like status. However, the corruption of power spread like a plague, with the strong oppressing the weak. Even the arrival of the gods did little to alleviate the suffering, as they acted according to their whims, looking down upon all beneath them.

This is the tale set in a time countless years after those tumultuous events. New gods have emerged, toppling the reign of the old deities. The Earth itself, now known as Great Earth, has developed a semblance of sentience, growing tenfold in size and scope. It teems with an abundance of new species, each unique in their own right. Different cultures have risen, some hidden and lost to the annals of time.

Throughout the vast regions of Great Earth, diverse ways of harnessing this newfound power have emerged, each with its own distinct practices and beliefs. The world is a tapestry of ancient wisdom and evolving traditions, where the fate of individuals and civilizations alike hangs in the balance.

This is the tale of a boy who experienced profound loss. From the moment of his birth, the attention of all the gods was captivated, for a significant portion of the universal mana inexplicably vanished. This unprecedented event saw the disappearance of precisely 10 percent of the energy spanning from the Heavenly Realm to the Underworld and even the enigmatic realm of limbo. Such a phenomenon had never been recorded in history.

Fast forward twelve years from his birth, and we find ourselves immersed in the story of this young boy.

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