First Arc: THE LEGACY OF SHIPPAI SURU
"Hey Nero, do you feel like playing wizard?" asks Fumiko.
"I'd love to," replies Nero.
Fumiko, an emotionally driven and exceptionally bright boy with red hair and green eyes and Nero, the quiet and thoughtful counterpart with black Hair and blood red eyes, are best friends. Despite Fumiko's lack of formal education, he exhibits remarkable intelligence, comparable to Nero's own sharp mind. Trained in combat, Fumiko attempts to incapacitate Nero with a swift attack. Although Nero cannot match Fumiko's speed, his strength allows him to parry the blows effectively. Nero wields his sword with one hand, keeping the other free for balance and control, whereas Fumiko uses both hands for greater force in his strikes.
"How can he be so damn fast?" wonders Nero, barely keeping pace. "I can't sustain this much longer. I need a decisive move."
Fumiko's endurance training gives him the upper hand, but Nero, with his calculated punches, aims to neutralize Fumiko's speed and level the playing field. As Fumiko launches at Nero with full force, Nero seizes the moment, gripping Fumiko's sword with his free hand, dropping his own weapon, and landing a powerful punch.
"Dinner is ready," an attendant calls.
"Thank you, Mama," responds Nero.
"Oh man, it must be that time," mutters Fumiko.
The other children eagerly anticipate their meal—a simple soup.
"Yay!" cheers the crowd.
These children reside in an orphanage for the magicless, a sanctuary founded 50 years ago by Mokoto to save those born without magic (miscarriages) from execution, giving them a chance to grow up.
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As they sit down to eat, Fumiko and Nero engage in their usual banter.
"Do you think we'll ever get out of here and make a name for ourselves?" asks Fumiko, his eyes sparkling with ambition.
"Only if we keep training and never give up," replies Nero, his tone steady and resolute.
"One day, I want to be strong enough to protect everyone I care about," says Fumiko, glancing over at Lara, who is sitting a few tables away.
Nero nods, understanding his friend's determination. "We'll do it together, Fumiko. We'll become the strongest."
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"How are you, my Fumi?" asks Lara.
"I'm fine, sweet Lara," replies Fumiko.
Lara, Fumiko's girlfriend, has been his companion for as long as he can remember. Fumiko cares deeply for her.
Unbeknownst to her, this day at the orphanage would be her last.
"Here is the agreed amount; we will take her with us," says an unknown figure.
Fumiko overhears part of the conversation and frowns. "Who's taking who?" he whispers to Nero.
"Fumiko, when we grow up, we have to get married," declares Lara suddenly, pulling him out of his thoughts.
"I am a man of my word and never break a promise. Remember that," assures Fumiko.
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"Hey, Nero and Fumiko, want to have a meal contest?" suggests Lara.
"Absolutely," they both agree.
Three, two, one.
Fumiko and Nero are fast and clever, but Lara is unbeatable at eating.
"Oh dear, we always lose," groan Fumiko and Nero.
Lara shakes his hand, laughing. "You guys will never beat me."
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"So, it's official now. We demand the goods," insists the unknown figure.
"Lara, come on, please, Lara, come now!" urges an attendant.
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**Lara's Point of View**
What does she want from me now? I am so tired and want to sleep. I wish I could be strong enough to take on Fumiko and Nero, but I'm just a weak little girl. What can I do against two boys who are physically superior?
"Lara, will you come now, for goodness' sake?"
What does she want from me?
Who is this big man in black, and why is he grabbing my hand so tightly? I'd better scream. It's no use. The person I thought was my mother is laughing at me. What is happening?
**Lara's Point of View End**
"Stop struggling. I won't hurt you, don't worry," says the unknown figure.
"HAHAHA! You're going to Royale Academy, every kid's dream! YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF THE KINGDOM OF VENUS!" exclaims the attendant.
The Royale Academy trains the strongest youths and nobles. Admission requires both extraordinary talent and wealth. Only those with rare potential get scouted and attend for free. Graduates always become nobles.
"You were scouted because you have exceptional magic skills," says a scout from the Royale Academy.
This was Lara's secret dream. She always believed she was the center of the universe.
Fumiko, who had been watching, is shocked by Lara's departure.
"SHIT, NOW I HAVE TO BECOME THE STRONGEST. Lara, don't you think you'll ever be stronger than me. I will always be stronger than you, and I promise that. I never break my promises!" shouts Fumiko.
"Keep on dreaming," retorts Lara.
Fumiko laughed and hugged Lara a finale time and they sweared if they grow up and she finishes school they would get back together and the she had to go. Although Lara was happy that she had magic and would get a perfect opportunity for her to master her skill she cried. Also Fumiko slept bad that night.
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ONE DAY LATER
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**FUMIKO'S POINT OF VIEW**
I talked big yesterday, but how can I ever become stronger than Lara? If she has magic, it's hopeless from the start. I can train all I want, but it won't matter. With my speed, I can't even beat Nero, and he has no magic. Starting today, I'll wake up every day at 6 a.m. to train.
**End of Fumiko's Point of View**
"Nero, it's half past four, and you're already outside. What's going on?" asks Fumiko.
"I had the same thought as you," replies Nero.
They trained together for five hours until Mokoto came to watch them.
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Mokoto was the first magicless person to survive. As a baby, he was placed in a basket and set adrift in a river instead of being killed. A village took him in, and it wasn't until he was ten that they realized he had no magic. The details are unclear, but a week after he ran away, he returned and killed everyone in the village.
"BOYS, ON YOUR FEET!" commands Mokoto.
"YES, SIR," respond Fumiko and Nero.
They respect Mokoto for his charisma and strength.
"I've seen your efforts and decided to teach you. Though I have no magic, I survived and made a name for myself. Do you know why?" asks Mokoto.
"No, sir," they reply.
"I acquired powers so strong they could destroy entire villages. But before I share them with you, I want to give you proper training attire. I can't have my students training in black jumpers and t-shirts," says Mokoto.
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They live in the Kingdom of Venus, the largest and most relevant kingdom, featuring a guild system:
1. Royal Guild (subordinate to the king)
2. Gold Guild
3. Silver Guild
4. Bronze Guild
5. Knights Guild
6. Peasants Guild
7. Combat Guild
8. Baby Guild
The King of Wizards isn't the king of Venus but he is the strongest warrior of the Royale Guild, always an alum of the Royale Academy. The world has eight types of magic:
1. Light Magic
2. Dark Magic
3. Earth Magic
4. Water Magic
5. Fire Magic
6. Air Magic
7. Lightning Magic
8. Mystic Magic (anything)
Wizards earn money through various tasks, from finding people to killing criminals, which are listed in magic discovery offices. Tournaments are organized for the king's revenue and to assess warriors' strength, determining the royal guild.
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"SIGN THE CONTRACT, BOYS," orders Mokoto.
The contract states that failure means death. Because it was too risky who let someone live who knew the secret. Nobody had to find out or else all people without magic would get targeted again. Nero and Fumiko sign without hesitation, their greed for power overwhelming any fear.
Nero's point of view
It's far too risky to sign this contract here, I'll be killed by mokoto himself if I know about the secret but still fail, but what's the point of living as a weak wretch who can't get anything done, I'd rather die. When we *****arrived***** in Venus Town, we wanted to buy some clothes. Fumiko and I both decided on a white T-shirt and shorts. We were looked at very strangely by everyone, I don't know what they wanted from us, then I heard it
-what are losers doing in this village
-They should have been killed
-These bastards are scu..
He hadn't even finished his sentence before Mokoto was fed up and challenged the guy.
If they are, no, if I am scum, then come and defeat me in a fight here in the street! Those were his words I was shocked but I think Fumiko admired him for it. But when I saw what happened next I could hardly believe my eyes. Mokoto, no matter how strong he is, can never reach the speed of a young man, but since he held the sword in his hands he became so fast that it was beyond words. He spun around his opponent like a tornado. Although that should have turned him into sushi, he hardly got any scratches but he was unconscious. unbelievably I can't wait to become as strong as him. The man didn't even get to use his magic, unbelievable. We went home peacefully and respected.
End Nero's point of view
Despite Mokoto's strength, his speed was unmatched once he wielded his sword. He moved like a tornado, leaving his opponent unconscious with barely a scratch. I was in awe and couldn't wait to become as strong as him. We returned home, respected.
**End of Nero's Point of View**
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"EVERYONE WITHOUT MAGIC HAS YIN-YANG IN THEIR HEART. THAT IS WHAT MAKES THEM MAGICLESS! USING THIS YIN-YANG SHORTENS LIFESPAN. YOU CAN SURRENDER ANIMALS OR WEAPONS, BUT BEWARE, IT CAN ALSO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BODY," explains Mokoto.
"I hope I get an ANIMAL BEAST," wishes Fumiko.
"Now, find your inner Yin-Yang," instructs Mokoto.
Nero succeeds immediately, summoning an Animal Beast, while Fumiko struggles. As panic sets in, Mokoto's patience wears thin.
"I don't need this Yin-Yang nonsense anyway," declares Fumiko.
"You disrespectful child! I'll teach you manners," snarls Mokoto, readying for a fight.
He took off his cloak and got ready to fight. Nero considered helping Fumiko but realised that Fumiko would not forgive him and might commit suicide afterwards, if he would help him now.
"I guess he's on his own now" (Nero) Fumiko jumped towards Mokoto Mokoto summoned his sword very quickly.
"Farewell Fumiko" (Mokoto).
His sword was almost already gone when he noticed Fumiko behind him and he made an attack that would have put 10 holes in Fumiko's stomach if he hadn't dodged them all.
"What's up old man, why don't you hit something. Time to retire old man" says fumiko while laughing.
He grabbed the wooden sword that was still lying on the floor from the fight with Nero yesterday and rushed towards him and hit Mokoto.
"You little child, this is a wooden sword, you won't harm me with it". Mokoto shouts!
Fumiko who can keep up with Mokoto's super speed without problems tried again to go deep inside himself and awaken his ying yang with all his strength and there it happened his arm was turned into a wooden stick and had a purple Aura.
"Hahahaha you little brat the Ying Yang has taken possession of your body you are no good. Come on I don't even fight back hit me with all you got" Mokoto said.
Fumiko did not miss the chance and was within half a second behind Mokoto. Mokoto fell to the ground. No normal Person could have seen what happened. Nero who watched the fight very carefully didn't saw any. The only thing he saw was that Fumiko was behind Mokoto in an instant like he teleported and mokotos dress was cut and blood were coming from his stomach, just one thing was clear: The fact that Fumiko had won.
-Illustration in the comments-