Hey there!

I'm Nystro of Din!

I'm currently 12 years old.

I'm the second son of a general here in the country of Naian. Quite the status don't you think? I've been training since I was seven years old or so. I want to be a warrior just like papa! Mama always says that I have a lot of talent so I'm going to keep train so I can be just as good as Papa! I have two siblings, my older brother Peter and my younger sister Laura. Laura looks just like mama but smaller! Golden hairs and blue eyes with a petite body! Peter is the face of Papa but also has golden hairs and blue eyes.

But I'm different from them... I have a more feminine look even though I'm male. Also, I have green eyes instead of blue ones and dark brown hair instead of golden. Papa has green eyes and dark hair so I kind of look like him! Haha!

Today is the "training with papa" day!

Today is the day papa stays with me the whooooole day to train me!

«Are you ready son? »(Papa)

«YEAS PAPA! »(Me)

I vertically swing my sword, but papa easily parries with his.

«You've been getting better by the day! I see you've been training hard! »(Papa)

«Of course I have! I wanna be strong like papa! »(Me)

«That's a huge dream you got there! »(Papa)

My older brother arrives in the meanwhile while me and papa trade some blows. Papa is always going easy on me, so I sometimes get upset when he goes too easy!

«What are you enjoying with him that you don't with me? You're just being unfair you know? »(Peter)

That 17 years old talk is really egocentric... Am I gonna be like this in 5 years? I don't want to...

«Do you really want to know? It's because he is enthusiastic about getting stronger and you aren't! Mwahahaha! »(Papa)

Someone needs to call the healers...My brother's pride is deeply hurt.

Oh, I didn't talk about it did I? Here there are a few people blessed with magic abilities. Our sister is one of them. Her fire magic is incredible. She is a prodigy!

Meanwhile, Peter has gone into the mansion to dry his tears. MEDIC!

When suddenly...

«What is this voice in my head?!? »(Me)

«You are hearing the voice of the world son? What is it saying?! »(Papa)

«Something about a little... "The Chosen" or something.»(Me)

«That's incredible! Maybe you are fated to be the next hero or something... maybe even better! Way to go! That's my son! »(Papa)

Papa stroke my hair.

Fated to be great?

«So son, keep training and keep getting stronger for the fate of humanity! Fighting the monsters and the demons is the duty of us humans! »(Papa)

«YEAS PAPA»(Me)

«That's the spirit! »(Papa)

We started laughing like crazy people.

«Nys if you keep laughing like that your wound from the last monster invasion will open again. »(Mama)

«I know mama. I'll be careful. »(Me)

«You always say that. Huh... What a wild boy. »(Mama)

It may not look like, but it is a really big wound. It will leave a great scar all across my back.

«Brother Nys needs fire healing again? »(Laura)

What a cute little sister I have! Always caring for me!

I... really have a great family, don't I?

Papa grabs his training sword. It's a simple sword made of dense wood to simulate the weight of an actual sword.

«What are you spacing out for? The pause from your training is already over! »(Papa)

«YEAS PAPA! »(Me)

«Haha looks like your brother is doing good even without your healing. »(Mama)

«Looks like it... If he is good, then I'm happy! »(Laura)

What a sweet girl...

Today is the day to help people at one of the nearby villages. Right now I already grew a little! I'm 15 years old now!

«Good morning everyone! »(Me)

«Good morning young lord. »(Villagers)

Yeah, my family was given some land, and this is one of the villages in that land. It's expected, after all, my father is one of the main generals of this kingdom.

«What do you need help with today? »(Me)

«Let's see... Today inside the village is all good, but one of the scouts is ill. Can you go with the rest of the scout group? There are some nasty rumors around lately by the way.»(Village chief)

«Understood I shall assist in that. »(Me)

«We thank you for your charity. »(Village chief)

«I'm going to meet with the scout group. »(Me)

I turn my back to the young village chief and go in the direction of the scouts' house. The chief is a nice, young man with light brown hair, average height, and weight. Completely average now that I look at it. The house where the scouts meet is an average, small house with a grass roof. I quickly met with the scouts, and we departed quickly after.

I know everyone in this village, and everyone knows me. It's a really nice and warm-hearted village.

(...)

«Hey, have you heard the rumors lately? »(Scout Captain)

The captain was talking to some scouts and suddenly said that while looking at me with a really... serious expression.

«I heard from the village chief that they were nasty, but he didn't tell me what they were. »(Me)

«There is a group of dangerous monsters in the zone. Ones with high intelligence and high combat capabilities. Some really high-level monsters. »(Scout Captain)

«Father and his men went to the villages to the north, those monsters must be around there. »(Me)

«You sure are clever as always. Exactly as you said. They probably will take 2 to 3 days to get past this village if they don't find anything in the way. We need to be really careful from now on. »(Scout Captain)

This seems really serious...

Suddenly my instinct started screaming.

«GET DOWN! »(Me)

At my shout, everyone but three scouts dropped to the ground.

Those 3 were cut in half along with a large number of trees behind them.

«THEY ARE ALREADY HERE! LIGHT THE ALARM FLARE! »(Me)

Unfortunately, the scout that was supposed to light the flare was one of the three that died.

I ran, got the flare and lit it.

People from far away will see the smoke and the light and might come with help.

«You have to run right now! We'll buy you some time! Evacuate the village! »(Scout)

«What about you all?! »(Me)

«We were all prepared to die from the moment we came here with such rumor around! »(Scout)

«...»

I started running as much as possible leaving behind the scouts and the humanoid, lion-like creature that could barely be seen within trees.

I arrived at the village in less than 5 minutes.

«EVACUATE! THE MONSTERS ARE NEARBY FIGHTING THE SCOUTS! »(Me)

Usually, I would try not to cause panic but right now there is no time for such luxuries.

«What are you talking about?! Calm down! »(Village Chief)

«There is no time! The monster will be done with them in an instant! We have no way to fight it right now! »(Me)

«N-n-no way... »(Village Chief)

« HURRY UP BEFORE IT'S TOO...late...»(Me)

Coming this way is the lion-like monster. He is alone but he is probably powerful enough to destroy a small army by itself.

«RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!! »(Villager)

Panic rose as everyone started running in the opposite direction of the monster.

I silently drew my sword. It's a simple steel short sword but I have nothing other than that.

«Do you plan on fighting it?!?!?! »(Village Chief)

«Yes, I do. »(Me)

«Are you crazy? »(Village Chief)

«Yes, I am. »(Me)

«...I hope you survive, young Lord... »(Village Chief)

The village chief finally went away.

Now it's me and him.

«What guts you have young warrior. »(Lion-like Monster)

It... Talked?

«I do what I need to protect my people! »(Me)

I plainly answer its question. I really don't understand what is happening but every second that I can get is good.

«Such pretty words are wasted on such lowly creatures. »(Lion-like Monster)

«What do you mean lowly you monster? »(Me)

«Exactly what I said. I would like to continue chatting, but I have no time. You are not my objective, so I'll let you live as you are nice for a human. »(Lion-like Monster)

«I won't let you pass. I will protect my people. »(Me)

«What a weird boy. Bound by neither honor nor pride. Just the pure will to protect. You sure are special you know? But if you won't let me through, I won't have another way but to kill you. »(Lion-like Monster)

«I didn't expect less from a monster. »(Me)

«That hurts you know? After all, I also fight for my people! »(Lion-like Monster)

I really don't understand what he means by "My people" but right now I don't have the luxury to even ponder.

He roared and dashed in my direction. My body was half paralyzed from such a frightening roar so I could only slightly jump backward.

«What a great footwork! What a well-trained body and mind! What a pity for you to die! »(Lion-like Monster)

He said that as if crying. It almost looks as if he doesn't want me to die somehow...

He then jumped forward and landed on top of me, who still couldn't fully move.

«What a pity...»(Lion-like Monster)

He slashed me with his claws several times, creating numerous bloody wounds all over my chest and abdomen and threw me away.

I simply saw him going in the direction of the villagers while I was losing consciousness... I feel useless...

POV: Village chief

After running from Nystro's side, I ran to meet with the rest of the village.

When I finally caught up with them, a roar was heard.

"Please be safe Nystro... " Was the only thing I could say or think.

I was filled with guilt of leaving him behind, but I can't dismiss my responsibilities as the chief.

I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... There must be sacrifices...

(...)

After walking a while, someone screamed while looking at the path from where we came from... He was there. With claws dyed crimson, he walks in this direction.

Just the mere presence of the monster is frightening.

«WE ARE DOOMED! »(Villager)

Panic...

Panic spread like wildfire. This can't be controlled anymore. It's a dead end now.

Is this what they call karma?

It must be... What have I done so badly for this to happen?

No! I must not panic!

«I will try to bait it! Run for your lives! »(Village Chief)

But it was too late he was already on the chase.

It's the end... There is no exit out of this locked fate. That's what I thought when suddenly the monster was knocked back. With a single punch possessing overwhelming power.

It was Nystro. He was alive. But... He seems different. He is covered in deep wounds, and his aura is just like that of a monster.

His eyes are the same crimson color as the wounds on his chest.

«You sure got me good! You have potential! »(Monster)

He lunged forward to attack Nystro. He isn't reacting! He's gonna get killed! Why is he simply staring at the monster with dead eyes?

«Huh?! »(Monster)

Nystro appeared behind the monster, and a huge cut appeared along the monster's body. A really deep wound. It was so fast that neither did I see him moving nor did I see how he made the wound.

«What is this boost in speed?! Wait... You are unconscious?! »(Monster)

He is unconscious?!

« But just a boost in status won't prevent me from fulfilling my mission! »(Monster)

He is going in the direction of the villagers!

I need to save them quick!

But Nystro gets in the way of the monster...

«NAIVE! »(Monster)

He got punched in the chest and was thrown into the air even though he somewhat protected himself from the blow by crossing his arms in front of his chest. He then fell a few meters from the villagers.

«When someone is in such state they lose all their fears and move completely on instinct and desire. He desired to save them this strongly. Incredible. I wished to know your name but... this is the end! »(Monster)

The monster was going to hit him when he suddenly jumped back.

What is happening? What is this intense, ominous aura?

«So you weren't using your all yet? »(Monster)

«AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! »(Nystro)

A roar... From Nystro.

Intense dark energy is coming from him.

«What an interesting young man! I will remember the name Nystro! »(Monster)

Did he hear me saying his name?

Nystro made a blade of dark energy on his hand, starting on his finger tips and going on for about a meter.

He swung it diagonally, and a spatial blade of energy flew in the direction of the monster.

The monster was cut in half not having time to react to such fast strike.

«OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAh»(Nystro)

Nystro is grabbing his own head. The dark energy is going out of control.

While Nystro was suffering the monster quickly ran away into the forest.

«I won't let that happen! GRRRR! I won't become like that! »(Nystro)

(...)

After some time he finally stabilized.

He really controlled that intense power by himself just with his willpower.

What a... monster.