*the night was cold and rainy just like a normal day but the cold was unbearable somehow. On a secluded road a body was seen lying but breathing*
Yuan:"breathing slowly" I-I can not die here
*Yuan was lying there with a long knife on his chest ,the pain was unbearable as his blood was spiting out of his lungs, his breathing was painful but his desire for life was striking. His legs were broken and his left hand was missing the fingers. How terrifying it is to be lying on the cold floor and nobody to tend a hand but still his desire for living was a priority, his rage was unbearable, his breathing was slow but it does not matter all he wants is to see the next
rays of sunshine.
Two days before
*in the noisy streets of Nelver, there was a big commotion.
Merchant:do you think you can take my stuffs bastard!!
*a little boy was holding an object on a blanket
Boy: no that's not yours
Merchant: bastard *he kicked the boy with a stick* I will call the authorities if you don't give my stuffs
The boy was lying on the floor and grab his object close to his chest he was determined to not loose it
Boy:*sobbing* this is not yours this is MINE *he shouted*
Despite the commotion nobody went over to support the boy as if he was a plague his face was disfigured with the beating of the stick.
The merchant: that's it brat I will just kill you *he went forward and kicked the boy with his stick aiming for the head suddenly a man held the stick firmly and it snaps it out of the pressure*
The man: Mr why are you kicking this boy
Merchant: don't get involved this boy stole my artifact
The boy: you are lying *he sobs silently*
The man: then Mr what did he stole
The merchant:...
*the commoners who looked at the scene were lost by the attitude of the merchant*
The man:if you can at least identify the artifact then the boy will give you back
The merchant:*snaps out of his reverie* who are you are you believing the words of this scrounge than me
The man: I am just believing the scene I am looking at. He went to the boy's side.
The man:little boy are you alright
The boy stood up and went to his side without talking
The man:I am from the 4th squad of defense
The man showed his identity to the merchant. The merchant was visibly trembling of fear and rage
The merchant: tsk that does not means that this boy is a thief
The man: then Mr at least you can know what did he stole right
*the merchant was enraged his business will fall if they knew that he tried to steal a child*
The passerby were faking their anger just to be on the good side of the man
: DONT YOU KNOW SHAME OLD MAN, YOU MUST BE JUDGED ON THE COURT FOR YOUR ACTIONS
the merchant:SHUT YOUR FILTHY MOUTHS *he yelled*
The man clapped his hands amused by the sudden turn of events
The man:well well well let's discuss it my colleges *he said to the merchant* the boy was lost by the events of action and walked away
The man:hey kiddo what's your name
The boy: my name is Yuan
The man: next time if something happens again call the nearest authorities
Yuan:as if it can be possible tsk
Yuan ran back to his "home". This world has been discriminating the poor and raising the rich on the social ladder and many factors are at play but the most important factor is…MAGIC. Magic was primordial in this world, humans have been blessed by the nature with magic they lived a quite peaceful life without being attacked by superior beings. As their kingdom extended they decided to divide themselves into two entities. The chosen ones who possess magic are on the top of the pyramid while the plagues those obnoxious people could not detain magic were the bottom feeders just like yuan but something will change his destiny and bring him on the top if possible he will surpass this pyramid. Yuan was in his "house" if we can call it so. He took the blanket and removed it which reveals his treasures. A crumb of bread not so glorious for dinner, a rusted pipe for defense even if he knows it is very well useless and finally a pendant. This pendant can be considered to be the treasure the merchant tried to steal. Yuan wore it, "at least I don't know it's attributes but to be sure let's wear it" he said. Suddenly someone knocked on his door. Yuan opened his door holding his pipe and saw an old man waiting for him outside. "Hehe yuan you have job today don't disappoint me" the old man said. Yuan flinched from fear and went to his side. They walked to an abandoned mansion. As they entered the mansion, yuan saw other kids just like him. He knew that his job is meant to be competitive but who cares if the money is in his bag and he can live freely. "To everyone of you standing here your job is to bring me the meat, bones, or the body of an undead. If you realize it this is your prize" the old man said showing a pile of money."what you have in front of you is 50000 Durth I hope you can help me to get it for me." He said smiling. The other kids were dreaming of having the money, nobody will willingly pay kids to do this dangerous job but for the sake of money they will kill whatever comes on their way to get this money. Yuan was also excited and really wanted to get this money. "The deal is tomorrow make use of your items and bring me the undead" the old man said before leaving the mansion. The children were discussing about the money they will get and how their lives will change. "At least they are stupid enough to think that they will easily give them 50000 durth" yuan muttered in his breath. He went back home tired and slept on the cold floor thinking of what will happen next. "If this pendant is an artifact then maybe I will survive" yuan said before sleeping. The night was fresh and the full moon can be seen afar in a thick dense forest. Monsters of all kinds never seen from human went out for the hunt. Undead,ghouls,mystical creatures and others were looking at the sky full of anticipation. "Tomorrow is the day" said an undead. "Humans are pathetic if I can say they are able to send their kind to hell just to protect the others" said a ghoul beside him. "That doesn't matter I am seriously hungry and it's been a while I didn't eat any human" said a man with the appearance of a wolf. "Then my fellow guest tomorrow it's my treat" a man appeared. This man was not normal his eyes were bright red when the light of the moon came to him
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