In a ominous and dark forest which the living avoided like a plague, Sitting down on an old tree was a white haired boy, straight jawline, curly white hair that reached his shoulder, smooth skin and a feeble presence or that is how it feels, with his appearance of a 18year, old he could charm most mortal women though he had to wait two more day to be officially 18. Sitting on the tree was no order than Marcus who looked like a dying beautiful flower which will make others want to protect it. Unfortunately or not this flower becomes sinister once he open his pair of indifferent eyes due of his deep crimson pupils, it usually give the creeps to all who looked straight into it. Making him an outcast in the village though it was not like he sought companionship but he had a tail that he couldn't loose and it should here any time now. Marcus at this moment was Conducting natural mana using his body as a passage way and controller, while using every trees as supporting ingredients and a rare flower La foliae hidden from sight as the main ingredient for nurturing a cultivation treasure call {Devil's blessings}. The {Devils blessings} was one of the multiple treasures and materials capable of guiding a person unsealing and ability inheritance. The {Devil's blessings} made it possible for the user to definitely awaken an ability suitable to the users affinity and talent at the cost of a long refinement time and the user awakening a dark or sinister ability, after all the devil in the name {Devil's blessings} wasn't for show. The silence continue and Marcus felt like he was in his element. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, if this could be called a good thing.
A loud but soothing voice could be heard in Marcus lonely forest "Marcus, Marcus hurry up and come out you idiot, grandfather is looking for you" a charming silver hair young lady could be seen dressed in clothes that does her beauty no justice,she had the presence of a fairy but only those beaten by her two hands could understand the violent tomboy within. Elsa Silverbane the only soul who would enter Marcus territory in the forest called desolate garden by others because not a single living being apart from cold and eerie trees trespasses even critters and insects had long flew for their lives. Wanting to be left alone Marcus kept quiet but as usual he once again understood what the devil whispers felt like although he was suffering from two at once. One from Elsa loud voice shouting his name and the other in his mind telling him to just send her to the Afterlife. However that couldn't be done since Elsa was his adopted sister and if not for her grandfather it was not certain that he would be alive at this moment. After all the body of an unsealed human baby could not survive the terror of this world and his sinister presence added no good to that. Concluding his refinement for now Marcus leaped down from his position increase his feeble presence by a bit and creating movement for Elsa to find him. Not wait for the violent princess he headed straight for the village causing Elsa who took notice of him and chase after, when she finally caught up Marcus torture continued.
"Hey idiot, will you wait for me you mutt ? " the devil-hmm Elsa began her unconscious torture while Marcus exercised his right to remain silent only for it to continue "come on say something you know tomorrow is my special day" only for it to continue "I wonder how many sentences I will be able to make you say today, yesterday was 7, what do you think today will be ? " and so this self conversation continued "we are almost at the village and you know I am promised one sentence for coming to fetch you from your garden" this time Marcus replied in his mind 'It is not like I have any thing to do with that deal, it is between you and your grandfather after you nearly strangled the old man to death and calling it persuading him' unaware of his thoughts Elsa used her trump card "Say something already or do you want me to persuade grandfather to let us get married" tired of the devils unrestrained attempts Marcus asked with an indifferent tone"Why are you early today" happy about her score she replied "grandfather is traveling tonight and want to celebrate our unsealing tonight before he leaves for the capital I will be going with him but unfortunately there is only space for two don't worry I will come back for you when we are settled" looking up to the setting sun and then at the face of the innocent but naive young woman beside him, her silver eyes steering something within him, Marcus replied with a nod. Planing to continue her pestering but stop after seeing the village entrance after all the only person that could make Marcus talk while within the village was her grand father kelvin Silverbane the only man he actually looks at with a slight bit of emotion.
Eldium village one of the multiple village in the Undyingflame kingdom. Consisting of multiple houses and mansions made of brick and wood the only commendable description for it was conducive, only the village head mansion was made of complete brick. lt had no special characteristics and kelvin Silverbane wouldn't even be here if not for serving his exiles after tearing apart all the family member of those who killed is son and daughter-in-law in an ambush. It was a good thing that is grand daughter was left with him the week before the incident or he might not have had any direct descendant any more. On his way to Eldium village with his grand daughter in arms he had witness a sight he would never forget.
13 years back, deep within the forest a white haired toddler he found crawling around as if he own the place, while his senses tingled so he decided he would adopt the toddler as a companion for his granddaughter thinking his senses were alerting him of a talent, unaware it was the toddlers killing vibes or aura he was sensing, after all who would take a toddler as dangerous, that was until it happened "Hey old man don't you know it is disrespectful to trespass on someone else property" the toddler stated. Shocked by what just occurred kelvin was stunned believe his mind was playing tricks on him alas he wasn't give opportunity to think to much "Are you mutt or what" the toddler spoke, still not getting a reply only being stared at he continued "It seem like you have no manners cause you should know staring isn't nice. Looks like I have got my self a deaf and dumb, this is going to be troublesome. To be this deep in the forest means he must have an extraordinary status, but now my problem is how do I get rid of you with out raising attention, may be I should let it seem like a wide animal" he conclude. Closing his eyes then opening it he stated "Now mutt, walk off to where you came from before I stage your death, though killing the little girl in your hand might put me in a bad mood for a while but trust me it won't last long"
Kelvin who had been stunned speechless awoken at the mention of his grand daughter then said "Who are you and what are you doing deep in the woods young one" he stated and moved closer trying to believe all he heard earlier was his imagination only for all such hope to be crushed "So you do speak old man, but I was correct about your manners. Someone as old as you should know to offer the of name one self first before you request the name of another, how so unrefined you are old man. Still you dare to ask me what I am doing here while you trespass on my tuff, feeble old man do you want to die so badly. Old man if it wasn't me taking fancy of the child in your hand I would have long sent you to the afterlife. such disrespect to I, Marcus Azaroth, ohh the four heavens and seven hells see how I have fallen so low" the toddler Marcus wanted to continue his rabbling only to be interrupted by Kelvin "My apologize Marcus, I did not expect you to be a reincarnated being after all you don't meet one of your kind very often since the number of existences who do so are few and those who succeed even less, so I am the one at wrong here. This one his called Kelvin, Kelvin Silverbane" Marcus whose rambling was interupted narrowed his eyes while giving a sinister vibes "To be aware of reincarnated beings seems like you aren't a simple old man after all. Then your silverbane family should be an ancient family though this makes it all simple yet more complicated, such contradiction this is going to be interesting. Just for the notice old man I hate it when I am interupted" looking into Marcus eyes kelvin replied "Yes indeed we are an ancient family I must say. Why don't we have a deal and also Marcus can you stop calling me old man I prefer kelvin after all I am not that old" waiting for Marcus reply "Hahahaha" Marcus laughed "You want to make a deal with me don't you know the phrase to make a deal with the devil, I will warn you old man making a deal with me is not advisable especially when you don't know who I really was In my past life? a human, a beast, a demon, a devil, a fairy, an angel, a celestial, an elf, a goblin or any other unsightly creature favoured by mana. Just for the notice I will stick with old man I wasn't the one who asked you to take the appearance of one, old man" sighing kelvin offered his deal "I believe a creature with your demeanor should be a respectable one so I believe I can make a deal with you and am asking for a small favor so I it isn't something dangerous. Now to the deal since you have taken a fancy of my grand daughter and I require someone to teach her since I can't, cause of my family rules, why don't you do so for me while I take care of you as my adopted son. Even for a reincarnated being as yourself the forest can be treacherous. What do you think Marcus" With a sinister smile Marcus replied"I am not interested in taking a disciple, not to mention the fact that I don't trust you won't betray me when the deal is over" while kelvin stated "I did not required you to take a disciple I only want you to train my grand daughter in the ways of war before she is brought to my family " raising his smile slightly Marcus replied "You seem to have forgotten something old man. What would you do about my enemies, surely you don't believe I have no enemies" kelvin answer "I have thought of it but those are problem for an ordinary old man with an ancient family behind me I fear none of your enemy as long as I take you as my adopted son and there is no evidence connecting you to your past life then no one would dare touch you"
"Hahahahahahahahaha" Marcus gave another heavy laughter "A frog at the bottom of the well, I will accept your deal old man if you add a favor to the terms and I will give you my words that I will train your daughter well though I won't do it directly since she calling me teacher would be annoying. Now make the mana contract and let get out of here. I haven't taken a bath in ages" kelvin raised his hand releasing mana to form a contract. This type of contract takes the energy used in it creation as stake for mana the mana circuit is at stake, for vitality your life is at stake, for elements your affinity is at stake while the world's will would be the judge. Marcus raised his hand then said "Release control I don't like your written terms" having received control Marcus stated his term " I, Marcus Azaroth accept the deal of you, Kelvin Silverbane, where I would train your grand daughter while you would take care of me as you would your grand son, not harm me in any form until my vessel is 18 and when the deal is done you will owe me a favor which you will do all within your reach to achieve. Do you accept this contract kelvin Silverbane."
"I accept you terms and conditions Marcus Azaroth" kelvin replied and release his mana into the contract while Marcus released vitality into it since his mana core and circuit were still sealed the moment the mana and vitality entered the contract it was set ablaze, while two almost corporeal chain appeared one on Kelvin's neck while the other on Marcus arms their end linking together signifying that it had been accepted by the world's will. The chains and flames were signs the contract had been made, though with the use of special materials it could be made not visible because the chains show who is at an advantage and disadvantage in a deal. Walking over while stretching a hand to carry Marcus, kelvin requested "I never thought I was in this much of a disadvantage, let me assist you" narrowing his eyes while staring at kelvin, Marcus replied "Just this once" he accepted kelvin hand being carried while they headed towards Eldium village.
Away from kelvin sight Marcus suddenly revealed a sinister smile'I warned you old man but you wouldn't listen and you would later see the repercussions. When I regain my ability I will make sure to extract your soul and make you a slave through the favour on this contract' while kelvin who was moving through the forest, spine shivered for reason unknown to him."You are oddly very proficient with contract" kelvin stated wanting to start a conversation to shake off the odd feeling around him while Marcus replied "Indeed old man, I am after all my ability in my past life is all about contract. And also old man you have made me speak more sentences than I do In five days so you better make it worthwhile else the repercussions might not be pleasing" wanting to protest about being called an old man kelvin opened his mouth but after comprending Marcus words he relented, and so three beings two human and the other half devil move through a deep forest during sunset the content of their first encounter never to be anticipated by any one, only witnessed by the wonder of nature.