1 A boy in despair

It was the 16th day in the year 31902, of the Trinity Calendar.

On top of a cliff, a boy could be seen standing in front of a grave. On the gravestone, a name was carved: Gheald Ruduoes.

That was the name of a level 71, 4th tier Rogue Mage, and also the boy's master.

The boy's clothes were soaked in blood—red and green. The red belonged to his master and the green to the monsters.

Blood and tears poured from his eyes. His aura was that of a vicious, bloodthirsty beast. He looked up and stared at the Sky. Large black clouds formed and lightning crackled; all were the signs of an incoming thunderstorm, His mind went blank and the

terrible memories of all that has happened rushed into his head. Each memory added fuel to his anger, growing his desire for revenge.

He remembered the old couple who met their demise at the hands of monsters.

He remembered the girl that died in his embrace. Her heart was pierced through by an arrow.

And finally, his former master, who was brutally killed to save him.

The memories only brought him despair. Despair was so great that he could feel his heart being crushed under its weight.

"WHY?" His voice was weak. "JUST WHY?" The tears turned the world into a blurry mess. "WHY DOES EVERYONE HAVE TO GO? WHY AM I STILL ALIVE? AM I WORTH THEIR SACRIFICE? I AM JUST A TIER 2 LOW-CLASS TRASH!" He fell to his knees, drowning in despair.

After some unknown amount of time, he stood up once again and looked up at the darkening sky as if he would tear a hole in it with his mere gaze.

"BECAUSE OF YOU GUYS, THEY DIED!" He roared at top of his lungs. "BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T CARE ABOUT THEM, THEY SUFFERED. BECAUSE OF YOU, I CAME TO THIS WORLD." His vision turned red with rage. "JUST WHY?! IF I WAS THAT USELESS WHY DID YOU BRING ME TO THIS WORLD?! JUST WHY…" He paused. "I PROMISE YOU THI

S: ONE DAY I WILL GET BACK EVERYTHING I HAVE LOST."

The clouds vibrated ominously as if they were responding to him, threatening to destroy everything.

He then pulled out a strange circular stone. He held it in his palms, injected mana into it, and then disappeared the clouds disappeared completely...and the place become clam