New World : The Dawn Rises

One night in the central part of Nusantara, a war is raging. On a steel bridge that connecting the city of Kretek and the city of Ukir, the fierce battle between the rebels against the world government soldiers that had been going on for hours suddenly stopped when a giant fireball was seen covering the sky.

Like a sun that illuminating the darkness of the night, the gigantic fireball that kept getting bigger and bigger made the chaotic night become bright like daytime. Both the soldiers and the rebels looked up and were stunned, as if they could not believe what they were seeing with their own eyes.

Even though the giant fireball is at an altitude of more than 100 meters above the ground, the heat emitted by the giant fireball is able to burn the trees in the surrounding area, making the soldiers and the rebels flew in panic. They jumped and rushed to escape from the area. Some of them escaped using vehicles, and some others jumped down into the river to get away from the center of the battlefield.

"May the fire lead you to hell." A middle-aged woman in a red dress floating in the air swung her hands towards the bridge, making the giant fireball that had a diameter exceeding the area of Java Island slowly moved towards the ground.

{-Nightmare-}

14 September 2009...

* Kring- Kring- Kring.... * Alarm sound ringing.

In a drizzling morning, a teenager awakens from his dream.

"Can I dream of eating something delicious just once?" said the teenager with a lazy face.

"Shiro, wake up! Aren't you going to school today?" came the soft voice of a middle-aged woman from the next room.

"Yes, I'm awake!" said Shiro who then got up to get out of bed.

"A story that starts with a nightmare... Could the plot be even worse? Why doesn't the story start with an MC waking up by a cute sister? Or waking up next to a beautiful girl? Or maybe it start with an accident, like hit by a rickshaw and headed to isekai to meet beautiful girls!" muttered Shiro as he made his bed.

"This is bullshit." complained Shiro, finished making his bed.

"Hurry and go take a shower. I made your favorite fried cassava." exclaimed Shiro's mother, sounding like she is preparing a meal.

Shiro put on his dull coat and mumble, "I hope my fate can go as smooth as Lighter's story."

"You didn't shower first?" asked the mother, curious to see that Shiro walked out of the room wearing a coat.

"It's rainy mom, what's the point of taking a shower if you have to get wet again?" Shiro said, taking 2 pieces of cassava that were served on the dining table.

"At least you will look more handsome." said the mother, smiling seductively to her son.

"That's not necessary. I was born handsome. I'm leaving now, mom." said Shiro, walking out of the house.

"Be careful on the road, and don't forget to look for vegetables for dinner tonight!" shouted the mother.

Shiro did not hear what his mother had said because of the heavy rain and the roar of thunder that was striking around. He kept walking and said quietly, "When will this city stop crying?"

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On the way to school, Shiro see a crowd of people that demonstrating on the side of the road.

"They took my crop!" exclaimed one of the residents.

"They killed my son and kidnapped my wife!" said the other residents angrily.

"They raped my daughter and now she's committing suicide in shame!"

"My son is very sick and needs a doctor!"

A person carrying a loudspeaker said, "I understand your suffering! They also killed my parents right in front of my eyes, and I could only shivering in fear! But that was 8 years ago!!" As soon as the demonstrators calmed down a little, the man continued his speech. "We've suffered enough! We can't keep let their brutality run rampant! We have to do something! We have to fight back! We have to take over the town hall!!"

"Let's go to the town hall!!"

"Yeah!!" shouted the people in the crowd intermittently.

"Let's take down the town hall and end this age of slavery!!"

Shiro paid no attention to the demonstrators and kept walking through the crowd while eating the cassava his mother made. "How stupid. What's fighting back?! Taking down the town hall?! Hmph! What a waste of time! What can they do!!" muttered Shiro, feeling annoyed with the demonstrators earlier.

My name is Toushiro Al Brightlight, 17 years old. I live alone with my mother. We lived in a small hut in Sumber village, Kretek city. Even though we live in poverty, my mother and I are always grateful to live our lives. Not just me, almost all the people in this country live in poverty. Except for those who join the military and dedicate their lives to the world governments.

Yes, right. I live in a world where there is only one government that rules the world. And the name of the supreme leader of the organization is 'Kamisama', a mysterious figure who is said to have eternal life.

In ancient times, wars occurred in all corners of the world and lasted for thousands of years. The struggle for territory and differences in belief are one of the reasons why the war does not end. Until finally, 'Kamisama' appeared and ended the war in all corners of the world by himself.

Since the end of the war, 'Kamisama' has formed a governing organization that governs all regions around the world. And since then, humans have lost their freedom. At least, that's what my dad used to tell me when I was a kid.

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A few steps after Shiro entered the school gate. A beautiful girl with long black hair greeted him.

"Good morning, Shiro-kun. Why don't you bring an umbrella?" said Dara, smiling sweetly to greet Shiro. Dara is one of the most beautiful girls in town. Her ideal posture, white clean skin, plus her beautiful sky blue eyes make Dara admired by many men in the city of Kretek.

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Name : Dara Skyler

Birthday : Ombak country, January 25, 1994

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"Doesn't he really like to bathe in the street every day?" said Cindy, a beautiful girl with short blonde hair and bright red eyes. Cindy is Shiro's childhood friend who has a somewhat tomboyish nature.

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Name : Cindy Dewi Tsuki

Birthday : Kretek city, May 1, 1994

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"Yo." Shiro said, passing Dara and Cindy and continuing to walk down the hallway.

"Say something a little longer, you sleepyhead!" exclaimed Cindy who looked very annoyed. "As usual, he's a very annoying person." complained Cindy, watching Shiro walk away.

"Is he angry?" Dara asked Cindy.

"Hmm? Doesn't he always look like that? Crumpled without enthusiasm." answered Cindy.

In front of the class..

"Give me your damn food!" said a school thug, trying to grab geeky student's food.

"But today I haven't eaten anything." said the geeky, trying to refuse to give his food rations to the school thugs.

"Hurry up! We don't give a f*ck about you!" said the second thug, who then punch the geeky in the face.

When Shiro is about to enter the classroom, he saw a student who was being bullied by some school thugs.

"Hmm..? Akmal?" Shiro said to himself. Shiro accelerated his footsteps toward them and said, "Hoy, what are you doing?!"

The school thugs looked back and were surprised to see Shiro approaching. "Shi.. Shiro??!" They give back the geeky's food and then fled in fear.

"Are you all right?" Shiro asked Akmal, his childhood friend who also lived in Sumber village.

"Yes, thanks. Luckily you came." Akmal said, relieved.

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Name : A. Akmal

Birthday : Kretek city, September 25, 1993

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"Today's ration looks good. Let me taste it, I'm hungry." Shiro grabbed Akmal's ration and ate it right away.

"Aaarrrrgghhh!!" shouted Akmal hysterically. "You're no different from them! I'm going to starve to death!!" Akmal says irritably, reclaiming the food.

"Why are you so nagging? I just ate a bit." said Shiro, indifferently walking into the classroom.

"You also got a part right?! Why are you still asking for mine!" muttered Akmal irritably, walking into the classroom.

"Ahh.. Shut up! Stop whining like an old woman. That's why you get bullied so often." complained Shiro, sitting at the back of the table.

"And the person who always bullies me is you." Akmal said with a flat face. He then sat down at the table next to Shiro and put his food rations in a drawer. "Actually I know if you always give rations from school to your mother at home." Akmal said to himself, smiling faintly.

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Sometime later during chemistry class. All students in class 2A have gone to the science laboratory. Meanwhile, Shiro is still in the class and asleep.

*Zzzzzzzzz*

"Wake up, you sleepyhead!" snapped Cindy, who then slapped Shiro's back quite hard.

* Slap! *

Instantly, Shiro woke up in shock. "Time to go home?" muttered Shiro, rubbing his eyes.

Cindy sigh and sit next to Shiro. "Actually, why do you come here if you just sleep in class all day?" complained Cindy, feeling irritated by Shiro's habit.

"In order to be rationed, of course. A rich girl like you couldn't possibly understand how hard my struggle to find food is." muttered Shiro, still a little sleepy.

"By registering compulsory education and sleeping all day in class??!" said Cindy who looked even more annoyed by Shiro's answer.

"Well, at least I'm trying. Where are my classmates?" said Shiro, looking around.

"Uhm.. I saw Akmal on the 2nd floor earlier. I think they were going to the laboratory." answered Cindy.

"Oh. Then why are you here?" asked Shiro, checking Akmal's drawer.

"Dara is worried about you. She said you look different today. What's up? Is aunt okay?" asked Cindy.

"Um. No. My mother is fine. I just felt a little annoyed seeing the demonstrators this morning." Shiro replied, eating a little of Akmal's rations and then returning it to the drawer.

"I think the rebellion in this city is just a matter of time. I'm worried about Dara." said Cindy, pensive.

"She will be fine." said Shiro, still chewing the food.

"And Shiro.. My house is still open for you and aunt. You know that, right?" said Cindy, staring at Shiro's face.

Cindy's words made Shiro ponder. For a moment, the atmosphere felt a little bit awkward. Until the sound of banging door breaking the silence and startled them.

"Shiroo!!!" A group of scary looking students walked into the classroom.

"Fight me 1 on 1! We'll prove who the real boss is in this school!" exclaimed a bald man, challenging Shiro with gusto.

"Uhm, sorry, can you guys do that later?" said Cindy, feeling a little panicked.

"Don't be so noisy, woman! Leave this place if you don't want to get hurt." jerked the bald thug.

"Shiro, do something!" said Cindy quietly, hiding behind Shiro's shoulder.

"Are bald haircuts in trend these days?" Shiro asked Cindy.

"Huh?" said Cindy, not understanding.

"I think yesterday there was also a bald man who challenged me." Shiro said quietly, turning a little back at Cindy. "And the day before yesterday too." he added.

"Tch!" Feeling insulted, without over thinking the bald thug ran to attack Shiro. "Hoorrrrraa!!"

"Ey, I'm still here!!" shouted Cindy, running away from Shiro.

Quite calmly, Shiro dodged the bald thug's punch, and quickly hit him in the stomach with his left hand and then threw a hard punch right into the bald thug's face, knocking him out instantly.

"Aw.. So weak!" said Cindy in surprise.

"Boss!!" The friends of the bald thug panicked seeing their leader collapse. They rushed over to him who is lying right in front of Shiro.

"Move! You're blocking my way!" snapped Shiro.

"Forgive us!!" exclaimed the thugs, bowing to Shiro. They then rushed to drag their leader from in front of Shiro to make way for him.

"Hey, don't leave me!" cried Cindy, walking after Shiro out of the classroom.

"Don't follow me. Tomboy girls are not my type." said Shiro, continuing to walk away.

"I'm still not done talking to you! Shiro!" Because Shiro completely ignored her, Cindy began to stop chasing him. "You are such an annoying man!" Cindy muttered softly, watching Shiro walk away.