"I didn't expect this..." said Zeth, lying on the ground with his left arm severed and covered in blood.
"Me neither," said Mell.
"I still can't believe my son collaborated with a human to kill me," said the demon king.
"Defying the gods is something mortals are not destined for!" yelled the human god.
"One day!" said Zeth.
"One day, I will kill you, demon king!"
Zeth was dead.
"Curse you, father!" Mell screamed just before dying.
"May you be cursed, may you be punished!" both gods shouted simultaneously.
And Mell also died.
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Zeth had a ridiculous dream about the world being destroyed and causing harm to everyone. He got out of bed and tried to relax by looking out the window. The weather was beautiful in the village of Asugna. Asugna was a village located within a forest, consisting of thirty households.
Unlike his usual routine, Zeth couldn't find the strength today to take care of his mother and two siblings. He was tired of it all. Fifteen-year-old Zeth had been taking on the role of the man of the house for six years. Taking care of his little sister, Sol, in particular, was exhausting. Fortunately, his other sister, Selt, helped him with Sol. "Not today," he said to himself.
Zeth went to the seaside, a kilometer away from the village. This was his training ground. He also felt at ease here. He would come here during his free time to train. After all, he had no magical powers. While the whole world revolved around magic, every child born in this world would have magic residue. Magic residue was a natural power produced in the body, which allowed people to perform magic.
While doing his physical strengthening exercises, Zeth, as always, wondered why i am dont have "magic residue" today. Despite not having magic residue, he had a great physique and physical strength. He was 1.66 meters tall, had a low body fat percentage, and weighed 62 kilograms. He was also handsome. He had short hair, a sharp face, thick eyebrows, and black eyes. There was a 6 cm scar on his right eye, inflicted by a wolf, but it hadn't blinded him.
"At least I am strong," said Zeth.
Asugna village was located on the border of the Valor Kingdom. The Valor Kingdom was the most advanced kingdom known in the world. It had the best holy (magic-wielding) knights and the finest magic masters. Additionally, it was a highly developed trade center. Exactly 71 years ago, a disaster had struck the world. Although the exact cause of the catastrophe was unknown, its consequences were devastating. A portal had been opened from the realm of hell to the world, and demonic entities had poured in, inflicting great suffering upon humanity.
The hero who brought an end to this calamity and sealed the gateway was named Braun Oven. Unfortunately, he lost his life while fulfilling this mission. The holy knights cleared the remaining demonic creatures from the world. Humanity was able to regain its balance, but this process took a whole 50 years. For five decades, humanity embraced its sorrows and tirelessly rebuilt the kingdoms and villages that had been lost. It became an unforgettable memory for mankind. In the present day, both the magic masters and religious figures were respected in the Valor Kingdom. Both powers were equally necessary to keep the people together.