"Battle Academy" is the name of the novel I'm in. Sixty-six million years ago, a meteor crossed our skies bringing with it magic and most importantly the extinction of the dinosaurs. A mysterious energy that grants divine attributes and abilities to its users.
2.5 million years ago, Homo habilis appeared, the first human species that could enjoy the magic. In their rise to betterment, they used their knowledge of these powers to develop more sophisticated technologies, allowing them to have an even greater and more powerful force. This helped them expand the boundaries of their habitat and gave them an evolutionary advantage for survival.
Again the years passed and homo habilis evolved and overcame extinction thanks to magic. then came erectus, ergaster, heilderbergensis, florescence, neanderthalensis, sapiens, and finally magiens.
Magiens: Subjects of this species are endowed with extraordinary abilities that many other species do not have access to. This unique evolution has allowed them to develop rapidly and develop a part of their abilities that other humans cannot attain. This evolution has been fascinating to observe and surprisingly effective in structuring modern magical science.
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July 28, 1914, has gone down in history as the moment when villains gained international fame. This date was marked by an evil act when Germany declared war on Serbia. From then on, the narrative expanded beyond fairy tales and witch hunts, introducing villainous characters into complex narratives. This date and its significant coadjuvants are remembered as the individuals who traded the fable of good versus evil for a more deeply nuanced theater.
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On November 11, 1918, heroes emerged to defeat evil and end Europe's terrible war between Germany and Serbia. On this day, a magnificent effort by fighters from both camps as they worked together toward a shared dream: peace. The unification of these heterogeneous groups, coming from the four corners of the globe, manifested itself as a story of strength, intelligence, and courage. A legacy of hope and surrender was left for generations to come, and today we remember this struggle so many years ago, reminding us of the greatness and bravery of the human spirit.
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September 11, 2001, was forever marked as the day the villains returned to the world stage. It was a sad day for humanity, one that changed the outlook - and the way people look to the future - forever. The whole world was taken by surprise at the magnitude of the tragedy that took place.
September 11, 2001, was the day that evil returned, when villains carried out attacks around the world, causing destruction and spreading fear. On this day more than 40 million people lost their lives, leaving a trail of grief and hopelessness. It was one of the saddest days in the history of the world, one that recriminated us from our aloofness in the face of such immense tragedy.
The heroes succeeded in preventing the villains from causing more death. They won the battle, but in the current scenario where darkness seems to have more control, they lost the war. Although they have succeeded in making evil cease, the fight continues and the heroes still need help to truly defeat evil completely.
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November 7, 2180, is the date we are currently on. It's amazing to think that we were able to see that date become a reality! Thanks to the efforts of many committed people globally, world peace has been achieved. We are now free from war, and we focus our interests on developing great technologies to help our society grow and evolve. From now on, we are free to focus on what each of us wants to pursue in life.
February 12, 2181, was The day the bad guys returned to our world, ready to wreak havoc and destruction.
What about me? Well, I am sure that November 8, 2180, will be the day that I will be taking the entrance exam for the greatest hero academy on the planet, The Battle Academy!
The Battle Academy is the best academy for heroes in the world, offering extremely high-quality educational programs and training. An institution funded by generous ecological contributions, it has been training elite heroes for generations, helping to maintain peace and freedom in the world. With diversified classes, a team of qualified instructors, and state-of-the-art training grounds, it is the leading choice for developing the best heroes through excellent teaching.
But the issue at hand is... Do I want to enroll at this academy known throughout the world? The answer is no! However, unfortunately, I have no choice, for I have become Edward Lothbrok...
Over the years, we see families fighting together to create heroes. A clear example of this family tradition is the legendary Lothbrok family. This generation left a legacy in history that was heroic and innovative. The legacy of Ragnar Lothbrok and his family is what makes this family exceptional and a cause for celebration. Indeed, the Lothbrok family has served as a true inspiration for generations, representing heroism and resilience, as well as the ability to react to change throughout the ages.
Of the Lothbrok family for those unfamiliar, we are talking about one of the most important and influential ruling clans of the Norse era. Home to some of the greatest Norse heroes, the family has remained on top for years - each member growing up with strong values, strength, courage, and cunning. In this way, the family seeks to ensure these qualities for their descendants, not accepting weak heroes into their family.
And guess who is the weak one in the Lothbrok family? Ah, you guessed it! Who is the weak one in the Lothbrok family? It's old Edward here! Because of my origins, I have to uphold the honor of the family. Unfortunately, I am not up to it, I can count on what I have best: my beauty.
How do I expect to survive to be next to the strongest leaders of the family? Humpf, what a privilege to be me!
In this world, no human is born empty. We all have within us an innate ability that defines who we are, something that encourages us to overcome the obstacles that life faces. It is the soul that allows us to see the value in life and to give meaning to the opportunities that come our way, anyway. This is why each of us has the chance to accomplish something great with what we beautifully receive.
Edward Lothbrok's innate ability is amazing!!! He uses his charm, soft-outspokenness, and persuasive skills to capture the hearts of his people and lead their pushback against the status quo. With his unique gifts of persuasion and ability to look beyond immediate reality...
Joking aside, Edward's innate ability is something simple, its name is "Elemental Mastery".
Elemental mastery is the exceptional ability to control and manipulate elements of nature, such as water, earth, fire, and air, with great precision and effectiveness.
This ability gives the user the power to manipulate the environment and create effects that can impact both the form and function of nature.
With this domain, the user can influence the local geography, causing mountains to be raised and rivers to be diverted, or creating storms or hurricanes with a powerful and destructive force.
In addition, elemental mastery also allows the user to create and manipulate any element of the environment for their purposes, whether they are for positive purposes, such as creating irrigation to aid crops, or negative purposes, such as indiscriminate forest destruction.
This is a stolen skill, right? WRONG! In this world, there is mana, which is a determining factor in developing a perfect hero.
In short, skills need mana to operate and require a certain amount of release to perfect their power.
But what about me? My mana stock is so bad that I am far from being able to use my power at 100% of its potential. So it will remain a dream if I manage to break a mountain in half.
However, even with the risk of dying in the admission race, I feel a great adrenaline rush and motivation. The same feeling I experience when driving, now with the difference that I am the car myself and this world is my track!
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I am sorry for the information dump ): I needed to show the history of this world. Was it too boring to read?
Thanks for reading (^•^)