Between Two Souls: Prologue
Mother Earth is healing herself. In the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the World was engulfed in two major wars between mankind. The two wars are very different, one uses very sophisticated tools, the other uses ancient items. The war shed a lot of blood. But man, man never learns. After the war the world became chaotic due to nuclear waste, many areas of the earth were unlivable.
Human survivors migrated massively to war-free places, but the impact of war was so great that it was felt there. Mother Earth protects itself from human threats again, creating bacteria, viruses and radiation. Forcing creatures like humans and animals to evolve terribly.
Therefore many countries around the world protect their cities with the Dome. A dome shaped half ball that can fortify them from threats from the outside, whether it is visible like a mutant monsters or not.
Human, human never learns. In it there is a government that regulates to corporations. Human, human never learns. What is shown outside is just a use to cover up human stinginess. They will do anything to profit and win. They get rid of the weak, who do not want to pay "taxes".
Those who were eliminated created their own groups, forming tribes, factions, and corporations. But man, man never learns. Some of them settled down and tried to prosper their group to survive, some lived nonmaden to trade or even plunder. Some are expanding their territories and spreading their own ideas and ideologies. There are also those who make magnificent cities under corporate auspices rival those in the dome. However, science continues to develop, although on a smaller scale. Especially in the space sector, because Earth humans hope to find connections in outer space and habitable planets.
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In 2291 a scientific society based on a space station headed by six people, consisting of three jinns, two humans, and one human from afar. They discovered a planet similar to the earth. They discover that the planet is inhabited by humans as well, and are interested in communicating and visiting them. That goal resulted in a device called SOULS, this tool can connect one human soul with another human being to the intended planet randomly, they can communicate under their consciousness and exchange ideas. With that goal they also built a spaceship to get there, and two intergalactic portals. Unfortunately, due to limited knowledge, one of the portals had to be built there to connect.
Tragically, they were invaded by a group of people. The intruder came in a spaceship, and then broke into the station. Investigators rushed to the rescue pod, the security guards helpless against the attacker. They kidnapped as many researchers as possible.
"Go! Take our intergalactic ship and its portals to a new planet! I'm here to destroy souls and smuggle another portal and evacuate, hurry up!" Said a chief scientist from Earth
"I hope we meet again," another chief scientist from far away, parted ways with his friend.
He ran with all his might towards the Space ship and immediately brought several important members on board. Fortunately, the ship was ready to fly with surplus equipment . They set off directly.
"CURSED ME! I should have prepared a way to destroy souls! We don't bring any explosives. Hurry up and bring me gas and then burn Souls! Others move the portal to the rescue pod!". The station guards hurriedly sprinkled gasoline. Other staff carry portal components to the pod. But.....
BAAAM!!
The door of the room was broken into, bullets and lasers were slashed. Bloodshed is inevitable!
"Take care of your shots! We need scientists and tools intact!" The attacking commander shouted to his troops.
The lighter he used to smoke flashed, "I'm sorry" he threw the lighter on gasoline, exploding to burn almost the entire room. The invaders who came were shocked and slammed. The remaining scientists and guards went straight into the pod, fleeing. Seen from afar, ships and pods away from the space station.
The commander of the attacker was silent, looking angry and annoyed. "You pick up whatever you have left, and track down those bastards!" the commander ordered irritably.
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On the other side of the earth, on the planet that earth people yearn for. It turns out that there is already a human civilization that is more diverse than the earth. Locals call the planet Valkan. It is filled with many continents and civilizations. The largest continent is called the Utomo Continent where each region has its name.
How much is already known like Sharqiyy, the western region around the desert. Hanzi, the region in the middle is a steppe steppe. Gahat, which is in the south of the forests and mountains of Servet, is a forested and cold north. Finally, Nuswantoro, an area some distance to the southeast in the form of rainforests and islands.
Blocked by mountains beside the Utomo Continent is Aristera which is notoriously cold and all four seasons. There is a very dominant Kingdom called Arestiana.
Arestiana, a kingdom with a long history. With their most loved founding father Ares and his sister Adrestia. Its territory spanned almost all of Aristera, with its capital named Adrestia. The 800-year-old kingdom dates back to 552 of the local calendar. The Adrestian family is the supreme power holder. They are descendants of the first king's younger sister, King Ares, named Adrestia. Whoever becomes king, must have Adrestian blood or marry an Adrestia.
The clink of steel buzzed, squashed and clashed. Two people can be seen training in the barracks of a fortress. One blonde hair, and one brown hair. The blonde looks young and 18 years old, with the valiant brown one a knight. The blonde was apparently the only son of Adrestia's family at this time. Yes, he is Prince Adrien Adrestia, along with a top military general and mentor named Vernus.
"AKH! I failed again" Adrien fell failed to parry. "Sorry Vernus, I'm not focused"
Vernus came to lend a hand. "Yes, but you're better now than you were yesterday."
When the Prince was 17 years old, he practiced war with his mentor Vernus. He's a unique person. Adrien actually doesn't like royal life, he prefers to spend his time escaping from the castle and mingling with the common people, or reading books in the library, or secluding himself and painting to his favorite places. He doesn't like the hustle and bustle of the kingdom because people around him have excessive expectations of him,
He was rejected several times in art school, either because of his lack of talent or forbidden by his parents. He had felt a sense of emptiness in him, aimlessly. He often went to the cliff beach in the north, where there were waterfalls and large tree. Often he spoke to the tree about his fate. But in the end the prince resigned and followed their will. Even so, he did not give up hope and learned to hone his skills on his own.
"Vernus, I'm ready once again. My spirit is still burning." Adrien stood up and raised his sword.
"Haha, I like your spirit. I hope you keep up that spirit of yours. This time attack, and then try to fend off my attack perfectly!" Vernus accepted the invitation.
The two prepared. Adrien takes the easel, attacking from above he launches. Vernus parried easily. It's Adrien's turn to be attacked, a quick attack will be launched but...
"Excuse me, Vernus, have you seen my son hiding here?" Adrien immediately fell silent, he was surprised, seeing a blonde figure in a cool but elegant green casual dress with a face that would not sing for him. Yes, it's his mother.
"Sorry Queen Sophie, I didn't know your majesty was looking for the prince." Vernus replied politely. She knew that the prince had actually run away, and the queen knew she would let the prince. The queen knows by heart some of the places and people her son could potentially visit.
"Owh it turns out you're here, you're trying to run away from me again huh sweetie?" Queen Sophie approached holding her son's shoulders. Behind the queen are three men in black armor with closed helmets and blue manes, walking behind the queen. The one in the middle looks young.
Oh yes Vernus, don't forget to attend the ball dance party! Deimos, please give Vernus the invitation!" The young man in the middle came forward to give an invitation. When the invitation had been given, Vernus took the young man by the shoulders.
"Wait a minute, young man, you seem to be a new person. I don't want any strangers in this fortress. Introduce yourself!"
"My name is Deimos master. I am a cavalry officer under the orders of Lieutenant Phobos. I've only graduated from the military academy for a few months."
"Ahhhhh... I just remember now, you're the youngest graduate there. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your graduation ceremony"
"No need to apologize master. Excuse me, I have another task to complete." Deimos excused himself to retreat again following Queen Sophie who left.
Vernus sighed because he thought he would be punished for letting the prince escape. But instantly his mind turned in awe of Deimos. "Hmmph, 20 years well, I didn't expect him to graduate so quickly. Im Amazed." His head rose to the sky.
"He's just like you, isn't he Spectre?" Vernus looked at the roof, there's a women in black clothes, light lamellar armour, and his head covered with a black turban.
"He sucks like the rest of your people. He didn't even realize I was here." Spectre is his nickname. This woman is a mercenary.
"He probably saw you, because I trained him just like you." Vernus feels proud of him, because unlike Spectre who became Deimos' mercenary achiever.
"Oho, you have another disciple that you taught in secret. Did you train him with a mask too? What are the advantages?' Spectre asked arrogantly.
"You're an arrogant woman, yes, he's better because he listens to me. Now give me the intel from the eastern border that I told you to! Don't forget,. you've been paid by me.".
"Yes Master!" Spectre threw down the scroll of the report and left quickly. Despite his disobedience, he still has respect for Vernus.
Vernus captures the scroll. He grasped it while muttering, "It's been a very long time since I received a report from the eastern border."
The scroll was opened, Vernus's eyes widened. He was surprised to learn the contents of the letter. Vernus Squeezing the letter: "Sorry, my friend, tomorrow I will retire as a general. I'm not strong anymore"
He put away the letter, looked up to heaven and sighed deeply. "May this Kingdom be okay without me."
He went and said to himself, "How bad would it be without me? I believe my deputy Phobos will be able to take the lead later."
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30 years ago. There was a massive expansion of the empire of Zelestria. This invasion occurred because of a deep grudge against Arestiana. But Prince Adrien's grandfather, Henry the Great, made an invisible attack and took over the capital Zelestria.
Its soldiers disguised themselves as refugees and traders. Then they came to Zelestria's capital, Kushrow. This was possible because Zelestria took pity on refugees, especially war refugees.
Once upon a time Zelestria was a small Kingdom. They became a dumping ground for poor Arestiana citizens. Yes, Arestiana discards those who cannot afford to pay taxes. Zelestria united the refugees, suddenly their strength rise. Zelestria turned into an empire.
Long story short, King Henry the Great managed to destroy the capital of Zelestria and forced them to sign a peace treaty in the Republic of Roum, a republic near the border of the two factions. The treaty contained the return of Part of the territory taken by Zelestria and the partial annexation of Zelestria. Then the Republic of Roum took a small part of the territory in their middle straight into the sea, and then they would build a very long fortress. This is useful as a buffer zone so that they do not return to war. The brand also established trade cooperation to restore the economy of each faction
This proved effective, because traders came from anywhere, there was no discrimination.
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Zelestria, 29 years after the event. In the center of the castle throne room is very magnificent. The room was filled with soldiers lined up on the edge of the red carpet, with religious leaders at the end close to the throne seat. The imperial crown is held by him. Someone walked in. They are inaugurating a new emperor, no, this time the new president is elected. The president who can be seen from his eyes is full of scheming and resentment. A person who thirsts for power, who waits for the right time.
.....To Be Continued....