Chapter 1
**It's been 200 years since the Demon King has been sealed away**
**There was 3 legends who defeated the Demon King, Arata, Loyyid and their leader Yagami**
**Hero Yagami was died during that battle with Demon King and hailed with the name of
[ Great Hero of the Humanity]**
**Now the world is peaceful**
The descendents of the Great Hero of the Humanity is now rules over the continent named Dikcethen.
The current king is Fukuzawa Yagami. He have 3 son and 2 daughter. His oldest son Suho is the next candidate for the throne —
It's morning, Suho is practicing his swordsmanship in their garden. One of his servant "My lord it's almost time for today's ritual"
"Oh, yeah. I'd be ready just in time"
Suho stops practice and start walking toward his room and thinking on his mind
" it's a ritual our family is performing for generations. It's mainly about a test to judge who is worthy to become ruler. Although normally the oldest son become ruler but still they judge before giving the power and today is the day."
After some time Suho get ready and stand front of their mansion "Where do we have to go for it?"
His personal knight William " The ritual will take place in the royal palece of haven in the main city."
"I see, so should we get going?"
" Yes my lord, the carriage is ready"
Suho step on the carriage. 'It's a royal carriage only be used by the royal family'
The carriage started moving. 'From my mansion royal palece is a bit far away it might take 2 or 3 days'
' I'm the oldest son of the current king and am 15. At the ritual there would be more of my siblings. After Hero Yagami his descendents splinted into many branches, so now there is so many kids around my age. Although I have better chance to become the ruler still everyone will try there best. And it might work.'
" My lord it's getting dark we are planning to camp here tonight "
"Okay. Tell me after everything is done "
' I have been training myself for years but still I doubt cause my other brothers and sisters are quite skilled. Even the childrens from the branch families are skilled too.'
' Although the main family have the greater chance for throne because they are true blooded.'
Two days has passed. The knight " My lord we have arrived at the royal palece of haven"
"Finally..... "
' it's been 4 years since I saw the king ... I mean my father. My mother has died when I was 7 years. After that my father married another woman and they have 2 children, Noris and Ryuken. But in truth I don't like Noris that much.'
Suho stepped out from the carriage and went for the castle's entrance. The knight " my lord you may enter the castle "
" Yeah. And thanks William for your accompany."
"It's my duty, my lord but thanks for your kind
words "
At this moment another carriage had arrived.. Suho turn back ...
A boy around his age step out from carriage "Oh.. it's been a while. Brother Suho..."
Chapter 2
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Suho turns and see the face he don't wanted
"Noris…" Suho muttered
"It really has been a while, hasn't it?" Noris walked forward. "How have you been brother Suho?"
"Great until I see your face ...." Suho replied with Annoyed face.
Behind Noris, a shorter boy jumped down from the carriage with a cheerful expression. "Brother Suho!You remember me, right? It's me, Ryuken!"
"Yeah I remember you. You have gotten taller!"
Ryuken laughed "I've been training with Master Drel. He says I'm a fast learner!"
"Wow it's really good to hear…" Suho glanced at Noris—
"Well, I hope you're ready. The ritual's not going to be easy."
"Oh, I've been more than ready," Noris replied with a smirk. "Don't underestimate us just because we're from the second queen."
" Let's see" Suho said with burning anger.....
Inside the palace, the walls were lined with stories of Hero Yagami's deeds—slaying beasts, commanding armies, and finally sealing the Demon King.
The throne room was crowded with Several nobles and officials.
Suho's siblings from various branch families stood together—some greeted him with respect and some showed jealousy toward him.
The large golden doors creaked open, and in came the king.
Fukuzawa Yagami entered with the presence of a legend. Though older, his eyes still held the fire of battle.He walked to the throne and sat down. Everyone in the hall went silent.
"Today," the king began...
"marks the 200th year of peace since the fall of the Demon King. As is tradition, we gather to perform the Trial of Worth, to find the rightful person who shall lead Dikcethen into the future."
"The Trial will test your spirit, skill, and wisdom. But above all, it will test your will to protect this world."
A man stepped forward. He carried a staff marked with ancient symbol. "I am High Judge Kalden, executor of the Trial. You will all be tested in three phases. The first phase begins at dawn tomorrow. Rest well,tomorrow is going to be banger."
The crowd murmured. Suho stood still, absorbing every word.
'This is it,' he thought. 'The true battle begins.'
Noris smirked. "I hope you're ready, Brother. Because I won't go easy."
Suho turned, meeting his half-brother's eye "Same to you."
Chapter 3
Right after ceremony ends a boy came before Suho "By any chance, are you Suho ?"
' who is he? I never seen him before..' Suho thought
and replied with suspicious face
" Yes. I am and who might you be?"
The boy left a mysterious smile" oh .... I'm on of your siblings from a branch family, my name is Eren. And I heard about you lot so it's pleasure to meet you."
" I see.... Nice to meet you too."
After some time Suho left the room and a guard lead him to his rest room " Sir it's your rest room. Have good day."
Suho smiled " Thanks" he entered the room and locked the door.
'Finally some quiet and peace' He broke onto the bed ' Damn.... Who was that boy Eren? At first look I thought there was a demon! His aura..... Seems so bold and dark. He must be so strong and he might actually end up being chosen. Who knows!'
Next day, Suho woke up and checked the clock " Umm.... It's so early. I guess before the test I can practice for a while "He dressed up and left the room. He wandered around for a while and went to a garden. He suddenly noticed someone was already practicing.
" Wow.... I thought I was first but..."
That person turn back " Oh hey Suho!"
"You're from yesterday, Eren right?"
"Yes you are right I am. Are you here to practice for a while too"
'Man his damn aura still on another level' Suho thought and replied "Yeah. I woke up a little early so thought it would be worth while"
Eren laughed "It's great. Then why don't we spar?! What do you think?"
'He want to spar!' Suho was surprised "Hmm... I guess that'd be great. Okay"
Eren raised a sword "Draw your sword and don't hold back "
'Is it his confidence or just his arrogance!!' Suho thought.. "Are you sure? Will you be able to handle all my power?" He also raised his sword.
"You bet" Eren rushed toward Suho and Suho as well both clashed with their sword. Suho thought 'As I suspected his mana manipulations are so peak as well as sword skills' He asked " Hey... Eren what kind of mana you have?"
"it's Dark mana and I guess you have lightning type mana!?"
"Yes you are right " their swords continued to spar. Eren released his Dark mana and use like bullets.
Suho countered it with lightning. Their battle noise ruined everyone's sleep. It lasted for quite a while and then they stopped. As they stopped they noticed the whole castle was woked by noise they have created and the garden..... There was nothing but ashes.
"Woops.... We over did it" Eren muttered.
"Man I really didn't noticed" Suho closed his sword and apologized to everyone "We really are sorry to interrupt your rest time"
Everyone was murmuring."We sure earned quite a view " Eren whispered .
"Hey don't say word. It was your fault. You started this."
"Man you are so stubborn "
"Shut your trap" Suho walked away from there.
"Let's see at ritual time"
Suho went to his room "That boy Eren..... His power in on another level. How did he become this strong and I doubt he might actually end up becoming the next king. Whatever, let's dressed up"
Meanwhile, Eren was on his way to his room and suddenly a person's shadow appeared behind him "Did you found out something?" voice came out from that shadow.
"Yes. And it will be perfect vessel" a devilish smirk sink through his face
"okay. We shall wait for your return" that shadow vanished in the thin air.
"Hahaha.... It's about time Suho Yagami"
Chapter 4
Suho stood before the mirror, adjusting the cuffs on his white ceremonial coat.
"This is it. The first trial…" he thought, his face serious. "Whatever it is, I can't afford to fall behind. Especially not to Eren."
A knock came at his door. "My lord, all participants are to gather at the Grand Hall," the voice of a palace guard.
"I'll be right there."
Suho took his sword, and stepped out.
The Grand Hall was vast, lit by hundreds of floating orbs that filled with different types of elemental mana. The candidates stood in organized lines — dozens of youths, all direct or branch descendants of Hero Yagami. Some whispered nervously, others kept quiet, focused.
King Fukuzawa sat on a high throne at the end of the hall. Beside him judge Kalden was standing and king's advisor Ren.
"Children of Yagami — today, you face the first of the Three Trials: The Trial of Resolve."
Kalden stepped forward, raising his staff. "You will be teleported to the ancient forest of Drenvold, where beasts lurks by Demon King's curse. Each of you must find and retrieve a Cursed Fang, proof that you have defeated a cursed beast. You will have one day. Failure means elimination."
Suho smiled with rage "So it's a survival trial. They're testing our courage and strength under real danger."
Kalden tapped the staff and casts a spell.
The floor glowed beneath each participant, and in a flash of light — they were gone.
Drenvold Forest -
Suho landed lightly among trees and thick mist. The forest was unnaturally silent, the air cold and heavy.
He drew his sword instantly. "No time to waste."
He sprinted forward, lightning crackling faintly around his legs, increasing his speed. As he moved, he noticed scorched trees, as though someone had already passed this way. Eren? he wondered.
A roar snapped him out of his thoughts.
From the shadows, a massive beast with glowing red eyes emerged — a corrupted direwolf with black fur and a crimson jaw.
Suho smirked. "Perfect."
The wolf charged. Suho dodged and slashing its leg. The beast roared and tried to bite him, which Suho countered with a lightning wave.
After a final attack to the chest, the beast collapsed. Suho approached and pulled a sharp, blackened fang from its mouth.
"One down," he said, panting. "Now to get back."
Meanwhile, in another part of the forest…
Eren stood surrounded by the corpses of three beasts, dark energy pulsing from his hand.
"Hmph. They're weaker than expected."
Behind a tree, a pair of glowing red eyes watched him. Another corrupted beast. But instead of attacking, it backed away — in fear.
Eren grinned. "Even cursed beasts know when they're not the predator."
He pulled three fangs and began walking toward the meeting point. "Let's see if Suho survives. That'll tell me how worthy our vessel is."
Back at the palace, King Fukuzawa stood before a crystal orb that displayed the progress of the participants.
The advisor Ren got closer. "Your Majesty, some of these children… their power is beyond our expectations. Especially that one—Eren."
Fukuzawa didn't respond, but his expression darkened.
"Just who is that boy?"
Chapter 5
By late evening, the candidates began to return to the Grand Hall. Some of them were traumatized by fear and others were injured. Nearly half of them was unable to obtain the cursed fang —
Suho stepped out of the portal, his white uniform was covered with dried blood and dirt, with holding the cursed fang.
"I made it," he muttered.
He looked around — a few others had already returned. Noris was there, leaning casually against a pillar, a smug smile on his face and he also returned with a fang. Ryuken, however, looked shaken, holding his fang with trembling hands.
"Eren isn't back yet?" he wondered.
Eren stepped out — completely unharmed. Not a mark on his body. In his hand were not one, but three cursed fangs.
The hall fell silent.
Even the king leaned forward, his eyes narrowing.
Kalden's voice trembled slightly. "You were asked to retrieve one fang, candidate Eren."
Eren simply smiled. "They attacked me together. I thought it would be rude to leave the others behind."
Noris muttered, "What kind of monster is he?"
Suho stared hard at Eren. "How is he this strong?"
The king stood.
"The first trial is now complete. Those who returned without a fang — step forward."
A handful of participants did so, heads bowed. Without a word, the king nodded to Kalden, who raised his staff and chanted. The group of failed candidates were gently teleported away, their trial ending in silence.
"For the rest of you," the king continued, "the Second Trial begins in two days. Use your time wisely. There will be no mercy for the unprepared."
That night, Suho sat on the edge of his bed, the cursed fang lying on the table beside him.
'Eren… who is he?
He looks like our blooed but his aura is not purified...'
He thought back to their spar, to the presence he felt in the forest — a pressure, like something was watching. Something ancient… and wrong.
Suddenly, a knock came.
"Who is it?"
"It's me," came a familiar voice — William, his knight.
Suho opened the door.
"My lord," William bowed, stepping in. "Forgive the hour, but… we've received a report. A guard found strange marks in the forest — symbols, not from any known magic. And they were near where Eren fought."
Suho's eyes widened. "You think it's related to dark magic?"
William nodded. "Very likely. I advise caution, my lord. That boy… he might not be what he claims to be."
Suho grits. "Then I'll find out the truth myself. I don't care how strong he is — if he's hiding something, I'll expose it."
Far away, a house, more like a shrine — in a forgotten chamber in shadows…
Eren knelt before a large, demonic statue. Black mist swirled around him.
The voice from before returned.
"You've done well, Incarnation Eren."
Eren replied with an evil smirk...
"Suho Yagami… He is perfect. Soon, we'll be able to resurrecte him."
The statue's eyes began to glow.
"I have complete faith in you..... You are true mirror of him. Though, he existed 200 years ago"
Eren grinned, standing slowly.
"It really doesn't matter. He will be resurrecte in a while. True war will start soon"