1 Chapter 1
257 years ago, two countries were reduced to dust for angering him. After the incident not one drop of rain fell. Fearing the demon lord's power, all races stopped the ongoing war. Peace finally returned, bringing new changes.
The demon nation now thrives and the nations have all developed. Yet between the royalties and nobilities of the different kingdoms there exists huge rivalries. However, the demon lord who had ended the war, suddenly vanished leaving his subordinate behind after the treaty. His descendants now are the lords.
The present times. Unlike the aristocrats the commoners have well-adjusted and don't harbour hatred for different races.
N: A refugee town, where all the races are welcomed.
N: Goods are being delivered and the demons unloading the goods along with the dwarves.
N: The mayor's manner.
A fat man sitting on a chair turned sideways [he is the Mayor] (his face not yet visible): The goods ordered from the capital have arrived but they are insufficient to growing number of refugees. What should we do? Do you have any ideas? (he asks as he turns towards us and the butler.)
Butler (wearing a worried expression): Um…what about stopping the refugees.
Mayor: No. If we don't help them then they won't have any place to go. I want to make this city a place of peaceful coexistence between all races. Anyways how are the preparations for the welcome of the duke?
Butler: Its coming along very well. This time we shall make sure to impress the duke.
Mayor: Ok then, you may leave.
(Ha...hopefully the duke will lend us a hand. At this rate we will go bankrupt.)
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Narrator: In the adventurer's guild, a demon youth is attempting a rank advancement test.
Demon youth: Hello miss, as I said I am here for the rank advancement test. Please guide me to the training room.
{She guides him to the training room}
The staff lady at the desk (good looking): Hello Ray, you do know that if you manage to pass you will be the youngest to achieve A-rank in the whole city, right?
Ray (he looks like a typical 16 year-old boy with a decently trained body. His hair is shimmering white with a few black-golden strands at the front. He is wearing light black armour and black pants with a sword on his left): I know. But it is only because of my hard work and everyone teaching me.
The lady: Ok then, good luck.
Ray: Yes, thank you.
(goes to the training room)
The instructor (sarcastically): Oh, I see that you have come to take the test Ray. Are you that confident? Don't start crying if you fail.
Ray: We will see about that. Now let's begin already.
The Instructor (Looks like a well-toned veteran mercenary and has black hair. He prefers a long sword): Ha! Brat, you are over confident. I'll show you what power is. Even the great demon king will have a hard time against my attack. Hahaha!
Ray: (what, why did you drag the demon king here. You think I'll have a hard time against this…not even worthy of getting called attack?) Come at me!
Both tighten the grip of their swords. Ray holding a thinner sword, while the instructor readied his long sword. The instructor then swung his sword at Ray. But Ray single handedly deflected it and thrust his sword, at this the Instructor dodged backwards as Ray continued his assault, elegantly shifting his sword between his hands according to the attack or defence. Then the instructor's sword started glowing a yellow glow(mana) and he pushed Ray back. Ray dashed at the Instructor and manage to defeat the instructor by pointing his blade at the instructor's neck.
Ray (being friendly sarcastic): I win. So, what was that about teaching me about power?
Instructor: Don't get cocky brat. I went easy on you. But as you advanced, today's drinks are on me. Now go register as an A- rank.
Ray: Yes! Thank you, I will!
(Ray goes back to the lady, shows her the approval.)
The lady: Congratulations Ray! But make sure that you do not push your-self too much, ok? Here, done, this is now you're A-rank identification card.
Ray: Thank you. (Shouts->) I am an A-rank, any party who wish to recruit me?
Well, even though I am usually a solo adventurer, the guild rules say that after a rank advancement the person should do a party mission before a solo mission. Probably it is from them to get adjusted to the higher difficulty of monsters.
A black haired woman (a beauty): Well, are you a mana-user?
Ray: I can't say that I am very good at it. But yes, I can use mana.
In this world, there exists a power that can be used to control the nature to an extent. This is mana. It exists in the nature all around us and can be absorbed by humans till they reach their limit. But some people have very low mana capacity and can't actively use mana. And there are also some special cases of people being born loved by mana. They are born with some amount of innate mana, and have high mana control ability.
The black haired woman: That's fine. I am Kyle, also an A-rank. Our party is going for a ruin exploration of the newly found ruin. Would you like to join?
Ray: Ruin? Haven't all ruins been already found and explored?
Kyle: As I said, this one was found recently, so the dangers are unknown. So, are you joining or not?
Ray: Hmm… Ok then, I'll join. When are we leaving?
Kyle: Tomorrow early morning. I'll introduce to our party members then. Come to the main gate.
Ray: Okay. See you tomorrow then.
Author: I am a student so mass uploading is very difficult for me. Hence I will upload weekly only. This is also my first novel, so forgive any minor mistakes and comment to help me rectify them. I am fast learner so I shall become better. Also, please comment your thoughts on the story.
