In the enchanted land of Elaï, a dazzling world unfolds, dismantling prejudices. Crystal-clear blue rivers gracefully meander through lush green forests, creating a living tapestry of captivating beauty. Trees with radiant red, black, and green leaves rise majestically, offering a harmonious visual symphony. Buildings, crafted from pure marble, form an elegant royal court, exuding refinement in every architectural detail.
At the heart of this splendor, a vibrant market breathes life, hosting creatures of all races, origins, and appearances. Monsters and mystical beings coexist harmoniously, creating a paradise for exiles seeking refuge. Elaï reveals itself as the realm of demons, a land where diversity embraces beauty, defying expectations and unveiling an unsuspected Eden.
In the crypt illuminated by the faint rays of day, the emerging light dispelled the dawn mists, revealing the aging beauty of walls adorned with dragon drawings. Thirteen graves stood before a blonde woman, her eyes concealed by a white band adorned with golden engravings, the guardian of the place. Her back turned to a showcase containing thirteen glasses, each dedicated to a tomb. Like kings buried with their most precious belongings, these glasses, symbols of nobility, held the greatest treasures of this world—mundane to some but invaluable to the woman watching over them.
A hairy man, resembling a bull with proudly raised horns, entered, escorting a young girl and a boy. Irritated, the woman exclaimed, "Why didn't your king come in person? Perhaps he's had enough of seeing me?" The anxious man quickly replied, "No, madam, you know how much he esteems you, like all the kings before him!" internally wondering why she frightened him, considering the king had chosen him for their similar appearance—how had she noticed?
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Calmed, the woman allowed their presence, warning that she wouldn't always be available. The girl, gripping the man's arm, expressed her fear. Turning towards her, the woman reassured her, "Don't be afraid, I don't bite, come closer." Frightened, she couldn't step forward. The determined boy declared his intention to stay for the "test of courage," explaining that he owed it to the kingdom's prosperity.
Intrigued, the woman listened to the dreams of the boy aspiring to become a Guardian and his sister, aspiring to be the greatest demon king in history. Amused, she retorted, "A Guardian and a Demon King, quite ambitious? You don't have the stature or strength for it." The girl replied fervently, overcoming her fear, stating she wanted to be the greatest demon king, and her brother, the strongest of Guardians, and nothing could stop them. The joyful woman encouraged them, emphasizing the importance of their determination.
The encouraged children brightened up, almost forgetting the funereal atmosphere of the crypt. Ready to share the history of the demonic realm and its founders—the very first demon king and his guardian—the woman asked if they were ready. The confident and smiling children nodded. With a radiant grin, the woman seized the throne's armrest, cracking it open. It released a golden light that illuminated and traversed every inch of the crypt, transforming it, restoring its former brilliance.
Awestruck, they caught a brief glimpse of what their powers could become as adults. With the children's eyes now closed, the woman lowered her bandage, revealing golden eyes with concentric rings. Her iris resembled a sunrise, without pupils, the rings white like a summer cloud, reminiscent of a painting, an artist's masterpiece. She touched the children, plunging them into a trance akin to profound memories.
What began as blurry visions gave way to a striking clarity, transporting the children to a fantastic world, where everything began, to the isekai, the original world.