Chapter 1: The demon's new beginning

In the not-so-distant past, there lived an old man who was once the epitome of scientific brilliance on Earth. He had a name that was whispered with awe and fear—Dr. Elias Hawke, but he was more commonly known as the "Demon of Science."

Elias had dedicated his entire life to the relentless pursuit of knowledge. His mastery over martial arts from diverse cultures made him a formidable fighter. He dissected the human body to understand its intricacies and explored every branch of science, driven by an unquenchable desire to transcend human limitations. His dream was not just to be powerful; it was to embody the pinnacle of human potential.

His laboratory, hidden deep in the mountains, was a sanctuary of innovation and experimentation. Elias knew every kind of energy—thermal, kinetic, electrical, and more. He harnessed them with an efficiency that was unmatched. However, one form of energy eluded him: mana. This mystical energy, spoken of only in fantastical tales and webtoons, was something he could not attain on Earth, no matter how hard he tried.

Elias never aspired to be a hero, nor did he covet the role of a villain. He preferred to work in the shadows, letting his extraordinary creations and abilities speak for themselves. To the world, he wanted to be an enigmatic figure—a force of nature, whose power was unparalleled and unseen.

As the years went by, Elias's obsession with mana grew. He scoured ancient texts, deciphered cryptic manuscripts, and even ventured into the realm of the arcane, hoping to find a clue. But every lead ended in disappointment.

One fateful day, while experimenting with a newly discovered form of quantum energy, Elias inadvertently opened a portal to another dimension—a world where mana flowed as freely as air. The sudden surge of this otherworldly energy overwhelmed his senses, but in that moment, he realized his quest had not been in vain.

Elias stepped through the portal and found himself in a world that defied the laws of physics as he knew them. Here, mana was the very essence of life, wielded by beings of immense power. He was no longer an ordinary scientist; he had become a pioneer in a realm of infinite possibilities.

With newfound determination, Elias began to study mana, absorbing its secrets and learning to harness its unparalleled potential. He remained in the shadows, just as he had always intended, but his presence was felt throughout the land. Whispers of a mysterious figure, capable of feats that defied understanding, spread like wildfire.

In this new world, Elias Hawke had finally realized his dream. He was not just a scientist or a martial artist; he was a being who had transcended the very limits of human existence. And as he stood atop a cliff, overlooking the vast expanse of this magical realm, he knew that his journey was far from over. The "Demon of Science" legend was about to begin.