CHAPTER 2

Proofread by: Daylius and Vikingstad

Year 2040

Jan 31, Tuesday, 6pm

Yasahiro Mansion

Brian Woltale was frustrated. ‘Why do I have to attend that imbecile’s party’? Brian Woltale was what one would consider as the modern day ‘Noble’. Wealthy, arrogant, handsome, powerful, a typical noble who considered everything below him as trash. The same was true for those above him. He despised being second to another man. And today he had to attend the birthday party of one such.

Ryu Yasahiro was the man Brian despised the most. Brian was always being compared to Ryu, to others he was seen as nothing more than the shadow of Ryu. Brian was considered the best in his hometown, envied by many, adored, respected, and feared. But here, in Japan he was considered inferior to Ryu. He hated it.

‘Why must I, the heir to the English Alliance be considered lower than him?’

English Alliance, this was a result of the 1st nuclear war. Just like the formation of the New Japan Federation. English Alliance consisted of most countries of ‘United Kingdom’ and was united under the Banner of the Woltale noble family. In the 1st nuclear war, most countries had supported India in order to bring down China. They thought they could overpower China easily. But it had failed terribly causing many countries to breakdown.

The car that Brian was in stopped and its door opened. Brian got out and was greeted by a handsome 17 year old boy.

“Welcome Sir Brian, it’s an honor” said Ryu extending his hand.

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Year 2040

Jan 31, Tuesday, 6pm

Yasahiro Mansion

“It is time for dinner my friends, have a seat” Isamu waved his hand over the incredibly long dining table. The guests took their seat and were astonished to find the entire table lined silverware, genuine silver! ‘How much money does this man have’, everyone thought collectively.

After everybody had sat, the maids started serving the extravagant dishes to the guests.

Isamu was sitting at the end of the table in a chair which resembled a throne. To his right was Ryu and to his left were Miyuki and Mia. Brian was sitting near Ryu, occasionally trying to start a conversation but failing to do so.

One of the maids had come to place the food on the table. The food was steaming hot so she found it really hard to hold to the now hot tray. When she was near Ryu she got burned by the steam and let go of the tray causing her to spill some food on Ryu’s hand. The hot food had burnt Ryu slightly.

Brian who saw this was smiling inside. ‘Serves you right’. But he wanted to impress the Yasahiros in the hall, so like any typical noble; he slapped the young maid and verbally abused her. He had thought that this was the right thing to do and this would make Ryu happy.

Brian was smiling now. The moment he turned back toward Ryu to show how cool he was, Brian was pushed on to the wall. The push was so strong and fast, Brian could not grasp what had hit him. It took him a few seconds to recognize the hands pinning him to the wall.

“Ryu” Brian gasped out of pain.

“You dare lift your hands against a woman, you filth”

Brian was shocked; this was a voice he had never heard before. Thunderous, even a thunder would be a pale comparison.

Brian looked at Ryu’s face; he was confused by Ryu’s action. The moment Brian met Ryu’s eyes he froze. In front of him stood a man that caused Brian to feel fear seep through his whole body. The handsome face which was so pretty was now distorted. The eyes which were always kind and happy were now blood shot.

In front of him now stood something beyond human. That was what Brian felt. It was true; Ryu was emitting a sinister aura, everybody in the hall felt the bloodlust. The pressure made them understand. The boy had inherited his mother’s family trait, the will of a samurai.

“Ryu that is enough”. Isamu roared, “He is our guest, do not dishonor a guest”.

Ryu snapped out of his trance like situation, his eyes became clear. He then pulled away from Brian and apologized to him and the guests. He then gently sat on his chair and continued eating.

Ryu did not feel any regret, he knew he was right. His paternal grandmother had taught him many things and out of those she had told Ryu, one rule was absolute

“Ajay bete (bete means son in Hindi), A true Khatri must always protect a woman, not harm her”

Ryu had always cherished what Anila Khatri, his father’s mother had told him, and he had followed those words till now.

While Ryu was deep in his thoughts, Isamu was happy, even though he did not show it outside. He was happy that his grandchild had inherited the ‘will’. Its time to hand down the family heirloom.

“Miyuki, it is time, he has grown, entrust the sword to him”.

Miyuki nodded, her eyes were on Ryu. ‘Dev, our son has become a fine man, just like you imagined.’

Amongst all these things one boy was furious. Not only was he injured, he was insulted in front of all the guests. But the thing that irritated him more was the fact that he had felt fear, he was afraid of Ryu.

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Year 2040

Jan 31, Tuesday, 6pm

Yasahiro Mansion

Brian was wandering around the Yasahiro mansion. He wanted to get out so badly. He had asked his father for permission to leave but he was denied and scolded harshly for his behavior earlier. ‘She was just some commoner’ thought an agitated Brian

He was walking absentmindedly when he vaguely heard some voice. So he approached the source of that voice. He could recognize the source as he was much closer, it was Isamu Yasahiro.

”I got your game, boy. It is in your room”.

‘Game? What game?’

“Huh? How?” Brian recognized this voice too, it was Ryu. Brian stiffened, the very name made him scared. He felt ashamed of his fear for Ryu.

That is when it dawned on Brian, he had heard from the maids of the house about Ryu wanting some game named ‘Dragon’ something. He did not give it any attention in the beginning because it was just a game. Brian was an avid gamer and had almost all the games that the world had.

‘DRAGON LORE! So that’s what he wanted!’ Brian’s lips stretched into a smile, a sinister smile.

‘Ryu Yasahiro, you messed with the wrong guy, I will make you repent for your sins. If I can’t destroy you here, I will destroy you there. Just you wait ’

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Year 2040

Feb 10, Thursday, 12am

Do you want to connect to DRAGON LOREYESNO

“Yes” replied Ryu excitedly. ‘Here goes!! Buhahahahaa

“DRAGON LORE”“BE REBORN”

Ryu was now inside of what seemed like a huge box. In front of him stood a young girl. He stared at her. ‘Where is this? Wasn’t I inside the capsule?’

“WELCOME TRAVELLER. ARE YOU READY TO BE REBORN?” said the girl.

‘Reborn? Now where have I heard that?’ “Yes” replied Ryu.

“My name is Amy; I shall now proceed to your avatar creation. Please choose a name for your avatar.”

“SHIV”

“Accepted. You may now choose your gender”

“Male”

“You may now choose your starting race. Your initial stats will be determined by the race you choose”

“Err... human please”, Ryu was still confused on the race he wanted, so he reluctantly went for human.

“Do you wish to modify your appearance traveller?”

‘Oh!! Modification of appearance? Cool!!’ “Please increase the length of my hair by 30cm, add a bit reddish tint to the end, a little more. Increase my height a little. Bring down my skin tone a shade down. Perfect”

“Please choose your starting location”

“Random”, the answer was immediate.

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Err, guys. a little help pls. i think that some of you find 'human' race as too normal. du yu think i shud go for elf or half elf? pls telle me your thoughts

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