In the freshly mowed grass, six angels were being beaten by X, who moved with the grace of a beautiful dance. However, the expression on his training partner's face told a different story. They were all being unilaterally defeated by their commander. To the onlooker, the surroundings were beautiful, with white walls adorned with golden designs and a heavenly mansion in the background. But the lawn, where the grass had been meticulously mowed for training purposes, resembled a circus ring, where the ringmaster, while performing a beautiful dance, was mercilessly beating the children. The scene appeared both beautiful and horrifying simultaneously.
The Contest of Acclaim, a mere two weeks away, loomed before him, demanding his utmost attention. X yearned for the crucial dosage to execute his plans, yet Zero incessantly extended the deadline. The experiment was meant to be completed three weeks prior, amplifying X's frustration. The burning desire to eliminate Zero ignited within him, but his demanding schedule deprived him of the necessary time. Without obtaining the coveted dosage, the act of killing Zero risked jeopardizing his meticulous plans. X understood that acquiring power was imperative to set his grand design into motion.
Since childhood, X had faced a lot of discrimination despite being of royal blood. As a bastard, he harbored no resentment toward his father, the king of angels, whom he always looked up to as his idol. His father stood as the only male angel to surpass female angels by such a significant margin that they couldn't deny his superiority, even if they wished to. He ranked as the strongest angel after the guardian angel, and X aspired to emulate him, hoping to evade the discrimination he endured. Thus, he diligently trained from an early age. However, destiny seemed to have other plans for him. X proved to be only slightly above average in light magic, intensifying the discrimination he faced day by day. Hatred grew within him for his family, driving him to join the army at a young age in an attempt to escape their presence.
In the army, X's hope reignited when he encountered his instructor, who, despite his limited prowess in light magic, had risen to the esteemed position of Lieutenant through sheer power. Recognizing talent in X, despite his average magical abilities, the instructor noted his exceptional physical constitution. Enthused by this glimmer of hope, X embarked on intensive training under his instructor's guidance. His relentless hard work paid off, propelling him to the rank of Grandmaster within a remarkably short span of time—an achievement deemed challenging even for exceptional geniuses. X had surpassed his teacher, a profoundly emotional moment in his life, as the instructor had become the only person he considered family. Challenging numerous prodigies, X emerged victorious against each one, rapidly gaining fame that reached the capital. Invited by his father, he participated in the tournament to determine the successor, eventually emerging as the victor—a surprising turn of events that astounded the entire kingdom. He ascended to the position of general in the army, with his father no longer an idol but a goal he aspired to achieve.
X became a part of the Border Security Force, which bore the highest number of casualties due to its predominantly male composition. While discrimination at lower levels began to subside, it persisted at higher levels. As he replaced the former female general, becoming the sole male general, the army chief and other generals became increasingly biased, resulting in a rise in casualties under his command and a decline in benefits. X submitted a complaint with evidence to the king, but the queen dismissively disregarded it, further fueling his already simmering anger. Ultimately, he was unjustly sentenced to death. However, his instructor came to his aid, sacrificing his own life, as he was, in fact, the father of the current queen. It was a poignant lesson for X, demonstrating that a single rotten fish can spoil the entire pond, while a good fish alone cannot purify it.
X was demoted to the rank of Major. His right to the throne was stripped from him. Now, he was merely a successor in name. He wants revenge, but more than that, he desires to destroy the current society and rebuild it. He needs a revolution. He will have to fight the king and, eventually, the Guardian Angel. Attaining the rank of Saint is the minimum requirement even for challenging the Guardian Angel. He needs power.