Prologue

Under a dense canopy of towering trees, the sun's rays were barred from entering the forest's depths, leaving it shrouded in perpetual darkness.

"Rumble!"

"Rumble!"

Thunder roared, wind howled, and the sky tore as two figures emerged from the void. Their bodies were battered and bruised, with blood flowing from their mouths.

The two figures—a handsome man in royal robes and a striking woman with amethyst eyes—landed amidst the dense forest, their footsteps unsteady yet imposing. Their mere presence exuded overwhelming pressure, suffocating every creature in the vicinity.

Amidst the towering grass and rustling leaves, they appeared as though two deities had descended upon the mortal world from the heavens above.

Before the evergreen and lush colossal tree, the two figures arrived with a small child cradled in cloth. The forest around them seemed to hold its breath as they approached the tree.

As they neared, the colossal tree stirred, a faint tremor rippling through its towering form as if sensing the weight of their presence. Leaves rustled softly, creating an eerie backdrop to the scene.

The handsome man, draped in royal robes that shimmered with an otherworldly light, and the striking woman with eyes like shimmering amethysts, exchanged hushed words in an ancient and unfamiliar language. Their voices carried an aura of reverence, echoing through the stillness of the forest.

To the surprise of any witness, the colossal tree responded. Its branches swayed gently as if nodding in understanding.

The atmosphere crackled with an unspoken connection, weaving a tapestry of mystery and ancient knowledge in the heart of the forest.

As their conversation concluded, the couple gently placed the small child in front of the tree. A sense of relief washed over them, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders. Their distressed faces softened, showing a glimpse of tranquility.

Suddenly, the handsome man in royal robes, as if sensing something, moved with urgency. Reaching out, he tore the space in front of him with a swift motion, creating a shimmering rift. However, the effort took a severe toll on him; blood began to flow from his seven orifices, staining his handsome appearance.

The woman hurried to his side, gently supporting him with her shoulder. They exchanged a tender look, their eyes filled with affection, momentarily forgetting the dire state they were in. The connection between them was evident, a silent testament to their enduring bond amidst the unfolding chaos.

"Whoosh!"

In an instant, both figures stepped into the cracked space, taking a last glance at their small child with moistened eyes as they vanished completely.

As soon as they left, two gigantic eyes appeared in the vast sky, covering the whole world like a solar eclipse. Strangely, no one could see their true form. The eyes looked around, left and right, as if searching for something.

At the same time, a mystical aura emanated from the Evergreen Tree, enveloping the small child and protecting it from the prying eyes.

The pair of eyes, not finding what they were looking for, disappeared ever after. The world became illuminated once again, leaving some ancient creatures lurking in the shadows with relief.

The small child, swaddled in a bundle of cloth, watched them disappear with eyes filled with deep affection and longing. Tears welled up and spilled over, streaming down his cheeks like tiny raindrops.

Each tear shimmered in the dim light, capturing the raw emotion of the moment and making the scene heartbreakingly vivid.