At ten a.m., the sun shone brightly on our kingdom, a lively city filled by numerous races such as demons,elves and vampires dispersed throughout as if it were its own country.
The objective of coming here was to acquire us humans as slaves, and that is how we have been treated since the demon ruler took over our realm.
We accepted fate since that was where we belonged and there was nowhere else to go,We've gotten adjusted to the system because it's been more than 10 years since the human kingdom fell; fortunately,
My mother sent me to a store far from home to pick up some items, and on the way back, I just so happened to stumble into some demon troops.In the heart of a city where everyone is occupied with their activities, they wanted to torment me.
"Hey kid, what is it that you are carrying there?"one of them shouted at me.
I was afraid since my mother had informed me that the thing he had sent me was crucial i heard to do something to get away from them.
They had a physique of a warrior and appeared to be around 25 year.so I fled to prevent any confrontations, but they continued to follow me.
That's how demons are.However, demons are hence naturally avaricious.
"Shit! they're catching up to me."I said as I ran.I attempted to confound them by running into alleys,but they still caught up to me.
One of them lunged at me to see what I was holding, then hit me and flung me to the ground, hurting my ankle.
"That's what got you human," the demon chuckled.
"You think we demons can get away from someone as weak as you",I could see at that moment that their goal was to intimidate me rather than find out what was in the bag.They believe that their super natural abilities are the only reason they can accomplish anything they set their minds .
Despite my desperate attempt to flee before they hurt me any more, one of the demons wouldn't let me go and pushed me back as I leaned against the wall to beat me up.
"That's enough," a voice said was heard.
It was a little base vice of a handsome young teen, about seventeen years old,the same as me dressed in royal regalia . Who is this? I thought.
"it's the second prince"stated one of the soldier."
The men bowed to him"what going on here? "asked the prince.
"We were punishing this young human whom we called and fled away"said one of the soldiers.
"I understand," the prince said.
"I'll take care of everything from here, so you can now mind your own business." As the soldiers withdrew and left, the prince picked up the fallen bag and came to help me stand.
The prince then enquired, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, thanks to you,why are you helping me?"I replied,
"I was just passing by and thought you needed some help," the prince said.
"My name is Anos, and I apologise for what they did to you."
Although I realised that demons loved to show off by tormenting and beating up humans since we are weak, I assumed at the time that there were some decent demons too. However, it seems I was misinformed.
"My name is leo," I introduced myself.
."Wow, what a beautiful name," said Anos.
" so Where were you heading?" He asked.
"I was about to go back home that's were I met those bullies" I replied.
."Please let me come with you," he begged me.
"What makes you want to be with me so much?" I asked, surprised.
"Anyway, you might get me into some difficulty."I said with concerned not knowing what wiil happened to me when he wiil be discovered.
"actually you see I've never gone out of the castle and alway want to see the outside world and am sure some guards are looking for me" He gave me a sympathetic explanation.
I couldn't resist assisting him because he had helped me in the first place, so we went to my home.
On the way home, I reflected, "I'm sorry to ask, but I've seen you like you are different from other demons."
I couldn't help but enquire because I still despised them for their actions.
"Why do you ask?" Anos responded.
"It's just keeps increasing. Since I was born, I've observed them believing they have super natural abilities because we don't and alway treat us bad." I answered,
"You're correct, we demons have power, but some missuse and that's how they are but am not like them " replied anos.
"That's good to hear there is no away a good looking guy like you could be a bad person not like those bullies"i said
"well thank you for your praise"replied anos.
" my mom always tells me that We humans lived in a peaceful country under a king's rule in a human kingdom. We had no special abilities like the other races, but we still led happy and peaceful lives. But Suddenly, for the selfish reasons of other races, we were seen as nothing in this world bacause we had no any special abilities unlike other races,our kingdom got attacked,many of us lost there live and as some were enslaved.The demon race which was the strongest race in the world,took over our kingdom which we are in now,we had no choice but to accept the outcome because there was nothing we could do,since we were forced to accept our fate,However the humans believe that one day a hero will be born to save them from the hands of other races and that's what my mom told me"i narrated.
."I've never heard of such story but I think it's a good one,how the demons are treating the humans it's something which I don't like I wish that everyone to have freedom in this world what about you what do you think" commented anos.
I never expected to hear such things from a demon, yet he still offered me hope, which made me so pleased.
When we arrived home, I presented Anos to my mother. My mom was about 23 years and she looked young with her beautiful slim body and brown long hair wearing home clothes we somehow look like brother and sister.
She was surprised that I had brought home the prince of demons,but once we explained everything, she calmed. My father died when I was three years old, and I've just lived with my mother. eversince.I am immensely grateful to my mother, as she was the only one who reared me properly.
We resided in a modest house just outside the kingdom,I was concerned that the prince might not love our modest old-fashioned residence, but it looks that he was OK.
We ate lunch and headed outside to enjoy nature, as that is why Anos fled away from the palace.he appeared happy as he demonstrated powers I had never seen before,he was cool and amazing, I assumed it was because he was the demon king's son . Given how little he went outside, I expected this reaction and was relieved.
"Hey anos can you teach me how to fight?,i know i asked this question out of nowhere but its fine if you don't want you i won't force you." I asked hesitantly, afraid of being turned down.
"Okay," he replied.
Even though I didn't think he would take it so readily, I was glad for the opportunity to learn how to fight and at least be able to defend myself even if I don't have any super natural abilities. He continued"since you don't have any super natural abilities I would like to teach you fighting skills which you would be able to guard or block some low level attacks,I want you to start attacking me,and don't think I will go easy on you.
" Despite knowing I had no chance against him, I still wanted to fight, so we adopted a two-meter stance. I charged straight at him, unleashing a barrage of strikes, but Anos dodged them all. He was as quick as a cheetah and had exceptional evasion skills.I liked how he battled and want to be like him but thats impossible since no human has ever had such abilities. However, only individuals with exceptional ability, such as himself, appear to be able to avoid detection. He delivered a single strike and threw me into the air, rolling to the ground.
"Hey, are you okay?" he dashed towards me.He was astonished to see that I had fainted.
The next morning, I found myself unexpectedly in my bedroom. A square room consists of only a bed,and a small looking table .
I awoke up fast and dashed outside, seeking for him everywhere, but he wasn't there; there was no way he wasn't returning to the castle, and I cursed myself for passing up the chance to train to fight.
I committed to it.
I discovered that my mother had already prepared breakfast.
I quickly ate and headed outside straight to the city wondering if I'd see him again.
But I didn't,because there is no way a just lost my chance ,so I went back home unhappy.As I was returning home, I observed my mother outside in our small yard, watering some flowers.
"Where have you been?" she enquired.
"I went to see if I could see Anos again because we had some unfinished business."I responded.
"anos?Oh,i almost forgot he left you a message suggesting that the next time you meet, you must be prepared," she explained.
I was unsure what the message meant, but my understanding is that because he beat me up in our previous fight, I need to strengthen my physique to endure his strikes.
The next day I started my self-training at the forest that was near our home.
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