In this world, there are two peoples.
Humans.
And Djinns.
Neither side is good or evil.
They want the same thing: to live, to dominate, to survive.
For thousands of years, they have been at war.
Humans fight with their sacred paladins, united under one banner: the UAP, the Union of Paladin Associations.
Djinns follow the UAD, the Union of Djinn Associations.
Long ago, the war became total.
An era where blood flowed everywhere.
It was called the Age of Ragnarok.
Then, one day… the war stopped.
Peace arrived.
Fragile.
Unstable.
Almost fake.
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Zayn walked alone through the streets.
The stones were wet, the lamps barely lighting the walls of Bestaria.
He moved forward, hands in his pockets, eyes lowered.
People stared at him.
Some whispered.
Others looked away.
Zayn no longer paid attention.
> They will always see me as a monster…
He stopped in front of a simple house.
He pushed the door open.
— I’m home.
Aaron Kill’s voice came from the next room.
— You were out this late again?
— Yeah.
— Zayn… you know it’s not safe.
Zayn took off his coat.
— I can defend myself.
— That’s not the problem, Aaron said, looking at him. The world isn’t kind to people like you.
Zayn clenched his teeth.
— People like me…
Silence filled the room.
Aaron sighed.
— Did you eat?
— Not hungry.
A lie.
Aaron looked at him but said nothing.
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A few hours later, night had fallen.
Zayn sat across from Aaron, the weak light barely illuminating the room.
— Aaron… I need to talk to you.
— Sounds serious, he said calmly.
Zayn took a deep breath.
— I’ve made a decision.
— I’m listening.
— I want to become a paladin.
Silence fell like a wall.
— No.
A direct answer. Cold.
— Why?
— Because you know exactly what you are, Zayn.
— Exactly! Zayn shouted. I want to prove I can be more than that!
Aaron stood up.
— Paladins hunt djinns.
— I’m human too!
— The world will never see that half of you.
Zayn slammed his fist on the table.
— I want to be recognized! I want to stop running!
— And die?!
— Dying while trying is better than living in hiding!
Aaron stayed silent.
Then he spoke, more softly.
— Becoming a paladin is walking straight into hell.
— Then I’ll go, Zayn replied. Even if I have to cross it alone.
A long silence.
Aaron closed his eyes.
— You’re as stubborn as your mother…
He opened them again.
— Fine.
— …What?
— If you want to become a paladin… then I’ll help you.
Zayn stared at him, shocked.
— Really?
— I won’t let you do this without preparation.
— Thank you… Aaron.
Aaron gave a faint smile.
— But know this, Zayn.
— What?
— This choice will change your life. And maybe… the entire world.
Zayn clenched his fists.
He already knew.
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🔥 End of Chapter 1