The world had been forever altered in Earth 2030 when monstrous beings from other realms, emerging through mysterious portals, wrought havoc upon humanity. Earth's population was decimated because the modern earth weapos doesn't work on the monsters, with only 60% surviving the onslaught but humanity fought back when all the humans got their powers because the portal that release the monster was also giving off mana. It was a world forever scarred by chaos and uncertainty.
Reynold Scotus, born on October 11, 2034, was just 16 years old when the tragic accident occurred. His family had suffered a terrible tragedy when his sister, Sera, was afflicted with mana bottleneck dysfunction, a condition that rendered her unable to use mana—a devastating fate in a world where mana was vital for survival.
To make matters worse, Sera required monthly check-ups to monitor her condition. Their mother, Grace, was taking Sera to one of these crucial appointments when the accident happened.
Reynold's life had been marred by relentless bullying, a torment he endured daily. His powers, a latent affinity for darkness, had made him an easy target for bullies. They called him "Shadow Boy" and tormented him with cruel taunts.
Yet, despite the pain of his daily life, Reynold clung to the memories of a time when life was simpler, when laughter and joy were not rare commodities. It was the memory of his family that kept him going, even in the darkest of times.
As he embarked on his journey of vengeance, Reynold's heart was heavy with the weight of his past. The accident had been caused by Ronald Duchson, known as the Fire Knight, a supposed hero who had been lauded by the city for his fire manipulation abilities. But Ronald's heroism was a facade, shattered on the fateful day when his reckless drunk driving took Grace and Sera from Reynold's life.
Ronald Duchson: "Take this money, kid. It's from the city as compensation."
Reynold had been bewildered, his grief and anger blurring his thoughts. He took the envelope, containing a substantial sum, but his heart was heavy with sorrow and rage.
Reynold Scotus: "You did this! You killed them!"
Reynold leaped at Ronald, his fists filled with anger. But Ronald, with a wave of his hand, conjured a fiery ball and sent it crashing into Reynold's chest. The young man cried out in pain as he collided with a concrete wall, the impact searing through his body.
Ronald Duchson: "Hahahaha! I didn't actually care about them. I was drunk, driving... hahahahha!"
Despair washed over Reynold as Ronald callously revealed his true colors. Lying on the cold ground, Reynold vowed vengeance against the corrupt hero who had taken everything from him