Northern Continent, Year 12205

In a small town located on the outskirts of a forest, there was a large house. Normally the people would be going to work in the stores and fields. But today they were all congregated new this large house. The plaque on the gate said House Zenith. Inside a tall, toned man about 20 years of age was impatiently pacing. He had blond hair with streaks of red. His eyes were a dark yellow color, very close to a light orange color. He was about 6.5 feet tall. He had muscles but he was not overly buff. One could say he was well toned. He was dressed in a crimson robe, not overly flashy but he did have several rings on his fingers. From outward appearance he appeared to be a rich noble or retired adventurer.. But right now, that man was walking speedily in circles while biting his fingernails. A man who was watching this said, "My lord, stop worrying, Selina is a very strong woman. Nothing is going to happen to her."

The Lord said, "I know, I know Doran. But my cute little daughter is about to be born. Oh my little Sarah. fufu Daddy is going to hold onto your hand and carry you and.....(starts mumbling)"

Another man watching asks in worry, "Ummm... Doran should we be worried??"

Doran just replied, "No. His lordship sometimes goes into random fits like that. Just ignore him. He's just excited to be having a daughter."

The other man suddenly asked, "But why is he so sure that it's a girl? What if its a boy?"

CRASHHH!!!. The Lord suddenly turned around and stared at the man. The Lord asked the man, "W.. Wh.. Wha. .What..What did you say? Can you repeat it?"

The Man confused about what was confusing the Lord said, "Uhhhh... Your lordship I just said what happens if it is a boy?"

The Lord stared blankly at the floor. The Lord suddenly mumbled, "If if if if ... If its a boy. ......... Kill."

Doran (shocked) shouted, "My lord! You can not be serious! You can't just .. . ."

The Lord suddenly turns around with tears in his eyes. The Lord shouts at Doran, "What am I going to do? Doran! HELP MEEEEE!!!"

Everyone stares at the Lord shocked at his behavior. This was not their usual composed Lord. Doran calmly refused, "My Lord. I am afraid I can't do that."

The Lord screamed in anguish, "NOOOOO!!! If you can't help me think of a name for a boy....... Selina is going to KILLLLL MEEEEE. I said to leave it to me and that I was going to come up with the best names ever and I got so caught up in a baby girl that I totally forgot if its a boy!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Everyone just stared blankly at the Lord. So he didn't mean that the baby boy was going to die. He meant HE was GOING TO DIE. Everyone just stared at him with a look of pity. The Lord wailed, "NOOOO!! Stop looking at me like that and somebody quick!! Give me a name."

Doran coughed dryly, "Cough.. Cough.. My Lord I'm afraid we can't help you on this."

The Lord pointed at Doran and ordered him, "Why not!!! I Know!! I order you as Zaenor, The current ruling head of the House of Zenith and this town."

Doran flatly refused, "I am afraid we still can't help you."

Zaenor started begging, "But But But Why not. Please I'm asking Please help me Doran, Pretty Please help me?"

Doran plainly stated, "Your Lordship, It's not that I don't want to help you but its that I can't."

Zaenor was confused, "Huh?? (tilts head) What do you mean??"

Doran explained, "I mean that your wife, Selina EXPLICITLY told us that if we so much as even gave you a hint, she would get VERY PISSED.

Zaenor just stared blankly. .........

Doran spoke to Zaenor, "Your lordship, remember when Selina last got angry?? The remains of that town are still there. Nobody dares move there because they fear the 'Wraith's Wrath' "

Zaenor suddenly announced, ".... Quick Everyone Evacuate the town. Take only what you need. This is not a drill. I repeat this is ......"

Suddenly the doors opened interrupting Zaenor's order and a woman came striding out. 

The Woman informed Zaenor, "Your Lordship, the child is born. Her Ladyship requests you to come in."

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Zaenor asked, "Selina asked for me?"

The Woman hesitated and then said, ".... No. She said she ORDERED you to get in."

Zaenor couldn't say anything. .......

The people all suddenly turned away and slowly started walking away.

Zaenor turned to Doran and said, "Doran, my old friend. If I don't come out, the town is in your hands."

Doran just laughed, "HAHAHA nice joke your Lordship. If her Ladyship is that pissed, I'm afraid even that prince would run away to the neighboring kingdom."

Zaenor sighed, "Haaaaah. Wish me luck."

Doran mumbled, "Good luck... Zaenor."

Zaenor stopped and asked, "Calling me by my name. It's that serious huh."

Doran replied seriously, "Yes, it is."

With that Zaenor slowly walked into the room. In the room there was a beautiful young woman, around the same age as Zaenor lying on the bed. She was holding a little bundle to her chest. Her hair was a gorgeous blue, the curls tumbling down to just below the shoulders. Her eyes were the color of ice, created the effect that she could freeze you with a gaze. She stared at Zaenor as he walked into the room. Zaenor quickly walked up to her and asked with concern, "Selina! Are you alright."

Selina looked at Zaenor and assured him, "I'm fine Zaenor. look it's a baby boy. Isn't he cute?? Want to hold him??" Selina stared innocently at Zaenor as she asked him this.

Zaenor grimaced and asked, "You heard it all didn't you?"

Selina just smiled and said, "You forget Zaenor, My affinity with wind is higher than yours."

Zaenor looked downcast as he mumbled, "Yes How could I forget. ....... Please don't kill me."

Selina smiled as she said, "fufufu we shall see. For now here hold our little baby and see if you can come up with a good name. If you can I'll forgive you."

Zaenor suddenly became energized. Zaenor exclaimed excitedly, "Haha my beautiful wife, This is the only chance I need. Here let me see my strong little boy."

As Zaenor took the little boy, the first thing he noticed was his eyes. They were a dark violet color and his eyes were crystal clear studying Zaenor's every move. The next thing he noticed was his hair. It was a dark golden color with streaks of azure. It was like the Sun and the Sky mixed together. He looked like a reaper thought Zaenor. He shook his head and thought of names. One name came to mind.

Zaenor proclaimed proudly, "His name shall be Rykor. Once the strongest of all dragons, now he shall be the strongest of all humans."

Selina lifted an eyebrow as she said, "Hmmm. I didn't think I would say this but nice choice. Hmmm calling him Rykor all the time would be such a drag. Haaah. I know!! Rykor.. Ryu. His nickname shall be Ryu. A dragon amongst men."

Zaenor mumbled, "If he has your temper, forget bane of dragons, he will be the bane of all creation."

Selina turned with a smile and asked, "Hmmm Did you say something dear??"

Zaenor shivered as he saw the aura something that should not exist behind Selina, "Of course not dear. I was just saying what a wonderful nickname."

Selina looked doubtful but sighed and said, "Hmm I'll let you off today because I'm really happy today."

Zaenor sighed in relief as he had dodged a bullet.

As they admired their little boy they planned for his future, but they could never have imagined that this day would go down in history as the birth of a Ruler beyond their imagination. 

Similarly, they were unaware of an unknown entity staring down at their child. The mysterious entity sighed and spoke softly, "This is the 52nd candidate. I hope that at least one of you from this batch can entertain me. I hope your better luck than your predecessors. Sigh.. At least get the inheritance, don't even need to become as strong as he was."

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Here's the first chapter. Sorry for the delay. I couldn't make up my mind if I should split it into two chapters or not. Then I decided whatever.