Before time had a name and a place had an identity, a strange island appeared in the midst of the unknown—a strange, black piece of land in the center of a vast body of water. After centuries, signs of life began to emerge: a man, a woman, and some bizarre creatures. Life flourished across the world, except on this island. Yet, civilization grew and developed into a great village known as Sunflower Village. I was born in this village and raised within it, and all the information you just read was from my village’s book. But it was all completely wrong. And if I had known that earlier, perhaps I could have changed the past and stopped the red star that destroyed my life. But I couldn’t. Yet, that won’t stop me from changing the future and taking vengeance on those who destroyed my past and my village. I am Maximus Valt, and I swear by the gods in the sky that they will not escape! --- The story contains elements such as magic, world-building, fantasy, revenge, and character development. The story is still being written, so the writer requests patience and welcomes advice or criticism.