Humans now live in danger everywhere, as the land they inhabit is almost entirely dominated by monster races.
It is known that human races only occupy 5% of the land, while the remaining 95% is inhabited by monster races.
Currently, monster races are very powerful at suppressing humans.
In this era where strength is everything, everyone strives to become an Aden Warrior, making them mighty warriors with powers beyond imagination.
Aden Warriors stand at the forefront of the human race's forces to face threats from monster races.
The monsters grow stronger every day, compelling humans to adapt and keep up with the escalating danger.
Even now, human races can survive because of the territorial defense built by the powerful Aden warriors of the past.
The defense built by the powerful Aden warriors of the past is the last defense of humanity. If that defense is broken, it is certain that the human race will be completely destroyed.
Now, the human race is beginning to increase its strength to confront future threats from monster races.
The organization of Aden Warriors, 'Shoqata Aden', is now starting to take over territories inhabited by monster races.
Every year, 'Shoqata Aden' organizes a tournament for newcomers, selecting who is worthy of becoming a member of Shoqata Aden.
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[Northern Continent Human Race]
[Olpag City]
Outside the city gates, in the farming area, a young boy is seen plowing the fields, sweat dripping down his body.
Despite the exhausting work, his face does not show fatigue.
The boy works diligently. When the sun is high in the sky, he takes a break and walks towards a tree, providing ample shade to rest under.
Not far from the boy, a middle-aged man is harvesting potatoes and wheat in his field.
His potato and wheat harvest is bountiful. The middle-aged man then shouts to the resting boy.
"Toga, come here; help me load these harvests onto the cart!"
Toga, who has rested enough, rises from the ground where he was sitting and hurries towards the middle-aged man. He lifts the harvest into the cart.
Toga is accustomed to such rough work. This has made Toga, who is only 12 years old, appear slightly more muscular than other boys his age.
Toga has black hair and golden eyes, with a rather handsome face.
For about five years, Toga has worked as a laborer on Mr. Farnan's farm, which is the name of the middle-aged man.
Toga, who was abandoned by his parents in Olpag City at the age of 7, doesn't know why they did it.
To find out the reason, Toga must gain strength by becoming an Aden warrior.
By becoming an Aden Warrior, Toga can travel anywhere on this continent.
Whether it's in areas inhabited by humans or in regions where monsters roam and threaten the human race,.
"I'll soon be 13 years old!"
Toga says it with enthusiasm. At the age of 13, someone will form their absorption core. This allows them to absorb 'Ken' and become an Aden warrior.
The age of 13 is called the golden and hellish age. If someone doesn't have an absorption core, they'll be just ordinary humans and won't be looked down upon by society. Conversely, if someone has an absorption core, they'll be treated exceptionally well.
Mr. Farnan then throws some coins to Toga after completing his work.
"Your wages for today. I'm giving you a little extra than usual!"
Mr. Farnan smiles and leaves Toga. Toga is already considered a part of his family.
Toga then hurries to do his daily chores. He has been saving and scrimping for food for almost a few years now.
Accumulating funds to be able to travel to the neighboring city. The city he currently resides in is considered small, mostly inhabited by humans who don't have absorption cores or just ordinary humans.
There's no academy that establishes their recruitment center in this small city.
Toga has decided to go to Crow City to test his absorption core and enroll in one of the existing academies.
Toga hopes that he has an absorption core. Even if it's just a low-class absorption core, there will surely be an academy that will accept him if he has one, even if it's just a low-class one.
But if he doesn't have an absorption core, he'll be just an ordinary human with no powers.
Ordinary humans, in a time when wars and killings are everywhere, have very low chances of survival. Even ordinary humans are not just ants to be trampled on by Aden Warriors.
***
In a shop, the signboard reads, 'Providing combat equipment'. Toga is seen buying a sword. The sword is about 50 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide.
Toga is currently busy preparing to go to Crow City. Buying a sword is one of them, just in case anything happens on the journey to Crow City.
Toga is also gathering information before traveling to Crow City. From the travel route to the dangers he might face on the journey.
Toga, now 13 years old, is ready to undergo the absorption core awakening test and is ready to apply to one of the academies on the Northern Continent.
There are many Aden Warrior academies on the Northern Continent, both large and small.
Talent scouts at each academy compete to recruit members with promising futures.
This time, Toga's journey is to Crow City, the closest place where the absorption core awakening test is held.
The journey from Olpag City to Crow City takes about one month. It's said that the journey from Olpag City to Crow City is safe, so many people don't need to hire Aden Warriors to accompany them during the journey.
Olpag City, being a small city with scarce resources like crystal stones around it, is rarely visited by Aden Warriors.
So it's safe for ordinary humans to travel.
After making all the necessary preparations, Toga begins his journey to Crow City.
With the sword by his side and a bag containing supplies for the journey, Toga is now ready for anything.
Toga then walks out of the city gate and begins his journey to Crow City.