1 Vladimir Brandeis

As Vladimir tried to open his eyes, all he could feel was pain. 'Where am I?', he felt like his head was about to crack just trying to remember what happened to him and what led him to this point.

He was going to celebrate with his parents, as he was just told that he is able to become a mage. This was extremely good news because mages are considered treasures for any kingdoms since they're pretty rare. He would be given a noble title along with a big mansion. He was planning on moving there with his parents and living a convenient life, while serving in the mage army of the kingdom.

Alas the ego of a royal noble ruined his plans and left him at doors death. Indeed, Vlads talent at magic was a level higher than this nobles', so as Vlad was running home with these good news, he was attacked by Donvan and his friends and was thrown in the forest outside the kingdom.

The only thing that pushed Vlad to cling to life were his parents, they always cared for him even though they were extremely poor they would do their utmost to let him live happily. He didn't have a lot of friends, since the last person that talked to him was humiliated and beaten by Donva and his gang. Vlad was a handsome man with shoulder length gray hair and dark blue eyes. He was also smart, smarter than most kids his age, He loved reading books with his father and was very interested in the outside world.

Suddenly a bright light flashed almost blinding him, he waited for his eyes to adjust. Vlad opened his eyes and found himself in strange circular cave. The cave was big, around 10 meters high and wide. There were weird symbols carved around throughout the cave,the symbols seemed to illuminate the cave. As Vlad came back to his senses he realized that his injuries were bieng healed at incredible speed. 'This is amazing even the best of potions wouldn't heal this quickly and efficiently, What the hell is this place?' he asked while staring at all the symbols until he saw a strange looking podium of sorts. He stood up as his injuries were almost completely healed, and started walking towards the podium. As he got closer he realized that the podium was almost as tall as he is, as he reached it he tried touching it and regretted doing so immediately. He felt his mind stinging like someone was hammering a nail inside. The pain was too much for the 10 year old and he fainted with an expression of extreme pain.

....

4 hours later.

Vlad opened his eyes and clutched his head as he remembered what happened. He stared at the podium with horror while asking himself what the hell was that podium and this entire cave. After a few moments an unfamiliar voice resounded in his mind.

[This is the Monarchs cave, it was created by Emperor Nevelson in order to pass down all his knowledge to someone worthy]

Vlad took a step back in surprise as he heard the voice in his head, he had to take a few moments to calm himself down, and then asked "Who are you and what do you want from me?". As if expecting the question, an answer was heard instantly in his mind.

[The system is the tool that allowed the Emperor to become the strongest man on the continent and unite it all to become the Great Empire. The Emperor wanted to give it to someone worthy but never found someone that lived up to his expectations, therefore he programmed the system to live on and choose someone]

Vlad thought for a while and asked "So, will I become stronger than everyone in the continent like the Emperor?"

[Yes.]