Teal took a deep breath and cleared his throat before he started reciting his tale. "In ages long past, in time long forgotten, the world that we now enjoy was vastly different. All the technology we enjoy today did not exist and humanity, along with other races, were on the verge of extinction.
Unlike today where monsters are mostly mindless beasts that sparsely wander the lands, the past is vastly different. Under the command of the monster king, the monsters were intelligent and organized. They kept humans, elves, dwarves, and whatever else they could find as slaves.
Their strength was unmatched as well as their numbers. No one could stand against them. This was the planet of monsters, at least until the appearance of the Magi King.
He is said to have come from humble beginnings, an escaped slave, at that. But he was the first human to discover how to wield the weapon of the monster king. A mystical force known as mana. With it he was able to cast unimaginable spells that should change the very landscape. He attempted to teach it to others, but sadly no one grasped the concept quite like he did.
After years of proving himself over and over in battle, he attacked the monster king directly. It is said that they destroyed each other with powers so spectacular that the mere meeting of their forces created the crater that is Lake Hope.
After the Magi King died, so did human understanding of mana. After the monster king died, the monsters lost their intelligence and their organization, well save for a few, that were later culled by the disciples of the Magi King.
With the monster threat gone, humanity was allowed to thrive, and technology grew over time. Until we got to the point we are now, thousands of years later."
"What happened to the other races?" Dax asked.
"Humans." Teal replied. "I guess without a common foe, over time humans felt the need to assert their own dominance. No one has seen any of the other races in an age. I fear they were most likely wiped from existence by our ancestors.
Do you have any more questions about the tale of the Magi King?"
"Did he have a family?" Dax asked.
"That wasn't passed down." Teal explained. "Although I suppose it is possible that some of his disciples were his descendants. It is said they possessed access to the mana, just not like he did."
"Was it like a genetic mutation? Or some odd knowledge? How come he could use mana?" Dax asked.
"That's not something they knew about that long ago, or if they did that sure didn't survive in the stories." Teal replied.
"Do you know anything about an heir?!" Dax asked.
"An heir to the Magi King?" Teal asked. "That would be interesting. I wonder how such a person would fare in our science-based world."
The door opened once more, and Helen poked her head out. "Dax, dinner is ready." She said, "Finish up, wash your hands and come eat."
"Yes, mom." Dax replied.
With Dax's answer Helen went back inside.
"Oh, earlier your mom asked if you killed a slime." Teal said. "You said you did, are you finished with your special assignment? Do you have the core as proof?"
"I did, and no Fey has the core." Dax said. "I had issues handling it…"
"What kind of issues?" Teal asked. "I have never heard of anyone having any problems transporting a slime core. Most find them to be therapeutic and great for aches and pains."
"It was a different kind of issue." Dax said.
"If you are having more issues, I need to know as your professor." Teal said. "That way I don't assign you anything that could potentially be a problem later on."
"It isn't something that I am comfortable talking about." Dax said.
"Like an allergy to monsters?" Teal asked. "I mean you are an anomaly because of your nanite problem, but monster allergy is a well-documented condition that happens from time to time."
"No." Dax said. "Just let me figure it out."
"Fine, just don't let it affect our overall class score." Teal said. "Remember my pay raise and nicer office is on the line." Teal paused for a moment. "And your educational future too I guess."
Dax sighed and stood up. "Thanks for the story, I will have Fey bring you the slime core tomorrow."
"Alright." Teal said. "Tell her to bring it to my office in the morning before class."
"See you on class day." Dax said as he opened the door and went inside. He then went to the sink and washed his hands before making his way to the table.
"So how was your first monster hunt?" Frank asked.
"It was eventful." Dax said. "Have you ever killed a monster dad?"
"I have." Frank replied. "I will always remember; it was a wolf type. Thing was dangerously fast, but it had cornered your mother and I while we were having a nice date in the forest. I had no choice but to be the protector your mother needed, and after an intense fight I slayed the beast."
"Not how I remember it at all dear." Helen said with a giggle. "Let's see as I recall, you threw your hands into the air and ran around like a freshly decapitated chicken screaming at the top of your lungs."
"Must have forgotten that part." Frank said.
"Luckily that defense force member was nearby and heard your ear shattering screams." Helen continued.
"Yes, but had I not called for help and distracted the beast while help arrived… Well, we might not be sitting here tonight eating this wonderful meal that you have prepared." Frank said. "So, like I said, I slayed the foul beast and rescued your mother."
"Whatever you say dear." Helen said, with a light sigh.
"So, you never killed a monster?" Dax asked to clarify. His words hit Frank hard.
"No, not personally." Frank admitted. "Why do you ask that?"
"Has grandfather? Or anyone in our family?" Dax asked. "I really need to know."
"I'll ask him later." Frank said. "So how did it go with your S rank rich girl friend? Did you make any progress with her?"