On the edge of the continent of Iris, there is a forgotten village called Ravenswood. The residents here have lived by farming and hunting for generations, and their lives are simple and peaceful. However, in this corner of the village, there lives a teenager named Aiden Red, whose life is about to change dramatically because of the visit of a mysterious old man.
Aiden Red stood at the door of his father's blacksmith's shop, looking at the rolling mountains in the distance. The afterglow of the sunset sprinkled on his face, coating his slightly tender face with a layer of golden lustre. There was a trace of desire in his eyes, which was longing for the outside world and curiosity about the unknown.
"Aiden, come and help me!" His father, a burly middle-aged man, poked his head out of the blacksmith's shop and shouted loudly.
Aiden came to his senses and walked quickly into the blacksmith's shop. The fire was blazing, and the heat wave was coming. His father was waving a hammer and knocking on a piece of red-hot iron. Aiden skilfully picked up the pliers and turned the iron block over so that his father could knock on each place evenly.
"What are you thinking about today?" The father stopped his work, wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead, and asked.
Aiden hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "It's nothing. I'm just thinking about what the outside world is like."
The father sighed. He knew that Aiden's mind had already flown out of this small village. The outside world is big, but it is also full of dangers. He said solemnly, "You are still young. When the time is ripe, I will tell you more."
Aiden nodded, but his heart was full of doubts. His father is always like this. Whenever he asks about the outside world, he always avoids talking, as if there is some secret hidden.
As night fell, the lights in the village gradually went out. Aiden lay on the bed, tossing and turning. His father's words kept echoing in his mind, and those unsolved mysteries made him unable to sleep. Suddenly, he heard a slight sound of footsteps coming from outside the window.
Aiden got up carefully and walked to the window. Through the gap, he saw a mysterious old man in a cloak standing at the door of his house. The old man's face was full of wrinkles, but a pair of eyes were extremely bright, as if they could understand people's hearts.
The old man seemed to sense Aiden's gaze. He raised his head and met Aiden's gaze. At that moment, Aiden felt an inexplicable force calling him. He put on his clothes and walked out of the house quietly.
"Who are you?" Aiden walked to the old man and summoned up the courage to ask.
The old man smiled slightly, took out an ancient coin from under the cloak and handed it to Aiden. This coin will be the turning point of your fate. It has the power to change the world.
Aiden took the coin, and he felt a warm force flowing into his body from the coin. He looked up to ask more, but found that the old man had disappeared into the night.
Back in the room, Aiden carefully examined the coin in his hand. One side of the coin is engraved with a complex pattern, and the other side is a symbol he has never seen before. He felt a strange connection, as if the coin was closely related to his fate.
Suddenly, a violent vibration interrupted Aiden's thinking. The whole village began to shake, as if some huge force was awakening underground. Aiden rushed out of the house and saw the villagers running around in panic.
"It's an earthquake!" Someone shouted.
Aiden's father also rushed out. He held Aiden's hand tightly: "Quick, we have to find a safe place!"
However, at this moment, a crack spread rapidly under their feet. Aiden's father was unstable and fell into the crack. Aiden watched his father's figure disappear into the dark in horror, and his heart almost jumped out of his chest.
"Father!" Aiden shouted. He desperately wanted to jump down to save his father, but was pulled by an invisible force.
"Aiden, you can't go down!" A voice sounded in his ear, which was the mysterious old man.
The old man's figure appeared again, and his eyes were full of seriousness: "Your father is gone, but your journey has just begun. You must live for yourself and for the world.
Aiden's heart was full of grief and anger, but he knew that the old man was right. He held the coin tightly and felt the power in it. He knew that from this moment on, his life would be completely changed.
The earthquake finally stopped, and the village turned into ruins. Aiden stood in the ruins, and his heart was full of determination. He knew that he had to leave the village to find his future and reveal the secret of the coin.
Aiden looked back at his home and then embarked on the road to the unknown. His heart was full of uneasiness, but he also knew that only by facing the unknown bravely could he find his true self.
While Aiden left the village, a shadow was on the hill in the distance and stated his departure. The dark shadow's eyes flashed with evil light. He sneered, as if he was waiting for something.
"Aiden Reid, your fate has already been doomed." The shadow whispered, "You will be the key to my conquest of the world."
The shadow disappeared into the night, leaving only a cold wind whistling on the hill.
Aiden stood in the ruins, surrounded by collapsed houses and broken trees. The moonlight shone through the cracks of the clouds and sprinkled on this desolate land, pulling a long shadow for his figure. His heart was full of grief, but it was more of an unprecedented determination. He knew that from this moment on, his life would no longer be ordinary.
He remembered his father's words, those descriptions of the outside world, and those hints about power and responsibility. Now, he finally understands the worries and expectations in his father's eyes. Aiden held the coin tightly and felt its warmth, as if he could feel his father's power flowing in it.
He began to search in the ruins, hoping to find some useful items. He found some dry food, a sharp dagger, and a thick cloak. These are all necessary supplies for his future journey. Aiden packed these items, carried his backpack, and prepared to leave.
Before leaving, Aiden came to his father's blacksmith shop. It has become a pile of ruins, but he can still recognise some familiar outlines from it. He squatted down and picked up a piece of charred iron from the ruins, which was part of the last sword his father made. Aiden's fingers gently stroked the edge of the iron piece, feeling its temperature and texture.
"Father, I will find you." Aiden whispered, and his voice echoed in the silent night. He put the iron piece in his arms, which was his last connection with his father and the source of his strength.
Aiden stood up, took a deep breath, and then took a firm step. He knew that the road ahead was full of unknowns and dangers, but he also knew that only by facing it bravely could he find his own future.
He walked through the ruins of the village and came to the path leading to the forest. The forest in the moonlight looks mysterious and deep, and the shadows of the trees sway in the wind, as if telling an ancient story. Although Aiden was a little anxious, his steps were extremely firm.
Just as he was about to step into the forest, he heard a slight sound of footsteps behind him. He suddenly turned around, but found that there was no one behind him. He frowned, and a trace of uneasiness surged in his heart. He knew that there must be some secret hidden in the village, and this secret may be closely related to his fate.
Aiden stopped, closed his eyes, and felt everything around him. He could hear the wind whistling in his ears, the leaves rustling in the wind, and the calls of nocturnal animals in the distance. He took a deep breath and calmed down his heartbeat. He knew that he had to stay calm in order to cope with the upcoming challenges.
He opened his eyes again, and his eyes flashed with a firm light. He knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges there were ahead, he would face them bravely. Because he is no longer an ordinary teenager. He is Aiden Red, a hero destined to change the world.
Aiden stepped into the forest, and his figure was soon swallowed up by the darkness. But his footsteps echoed in the forest, as if to announce the beginning of a new legend.