At the age of 9, Ellizabeth Laynrad has gone down in history as a child prodigy, a future saint who is predicted to bring a new era to the Kingdom of Laynrad. Her extraordinary ability in magic earned her the nickname "Future Saint Candidate". Despite achieving 4-Star Magic which is equivalent to a veteran wizard, Elliz continues to look for ways to break through her limitations and advance to the 5-Star level.
She often spends time in her room, creating new things that were previously thought impossible.
Elliz has also created a magic gun, a weapon she designed from her old world weapons, looks like Dessert Eagle. This gun was specialized to counter the limitations of magic on the battlefield.
"This gun may be simple," she muttered, her tiny finger swiping at the magic bullets she had created, "but with mana-based bullets, it can penetrate any barrier or shield...though there are still limitations."
After loading the bullets, he fired them at the doll across the room. A small explosion sound was heard, followed by magic shards that destroyed the doll. "Perfect," she said with a satisfied smile.
On the same table, Elliz placed the plasma bomb she had just perfected. "A combination of alchemy and fire magic," she said, caressing the surface. "With the fire element as a catalyst, this bomb not only destroys, but also burns everything with a temperature that is almost impossible to contain."
Then she took a deep breath and manifested a Mana shield before her. "This Mana Shield may look weak," she said as he tested the shield's strength by hitting it. "But if the concept of energy can absorb the impact of the opponent's attack and reflect it... It will be much stronger."
Elliz also created blood magic with the understanding of the human body, recalling every battle against monsters in the forest, where she obtained many blood samples to strengthen her magic.
Blood magic enhances the regeneration skill Calestial Regrowth, allowing the body to recover quickly using its own blood.
However, there was something bothering her mind...the idea of using the enemy's blood to attack was like manipulating the enemy's blood, she paused for a moment and looked at her bloody finger and manipulated her own blood into thorns, It's a big mana hog, but the impact might be incredible.
Although recognized for her intelligence, Elliz still felt stunted at 5-star magic. To her, each step towards higher power felt like climbing an endless mountain. "I have to find another way," she muttered with determined eyes.
Today, Elliz is widely recognized for her phenomenal abilities. Many nobles and royalty regard her as the savior of the future, but underneath it all, Elliz knows they only judge her by potential.
Lamy opened the door hurriedly, her face full of worry. "Princess! You destroyed the property again! Her Highness will definitely be stressed out thinking about these repairs!" she said in a sullen tone, but there was clearly worry in her voice.
Elliz, still holding the magic gun in her hand, could only scratch her head awkwardly. "Sorry, Lamy. I was too eager to experiment again," she said with a stiff smile.
Lamy let out a long sigh, then left with a shake of his head. "Don't make any more trouble, Princess! I won't be able to defend you in front of His Majesty this time!" She exclaimed before closing the door.
After Lamy's departure, Elliz sat at her chair. Thoughts of adventure and legendary dragon-like creatures flashed through her mind. "Maybe I should start adventuring? I want to see the outside world..." she thought dreamily.
Elliz thought that maybe she could ask her fathter and her father couldn't refuse anyway. When Elliz ran into the hallway, suddenly a huge fireball smashed through the wall and flew straight at her.
Elliz stared at the fireball, "Eh? It's beautiful... Wait," panicking reflexively, Elliz activated her Mana Shield. The fireball slammed into her shield, and although she managed to withstand most of the impact, the force of the attack was enough to throw her into the wall of another room.
Her small body was hit hard, knocking her down. Fortunately, with incredible speed, she activated Calestial Regrowth to restore her body. The wounds on her body began to close, but her white dress was destroyed, revealing her skin full of regeneration scars.
With a heavy sigh, Elliz stood up and stared at the large hole in her castle wall. Outside, the city was being consumed by flames. Buildings were burning, the screams of citizens echoed in the air, and enemy wizards could be seen attacking from the top of the city walls with destructive magic.
"Citizens are being slaughtered... The kingdom is under attack? War? Since when?" Elliz muttered, her brain trying to make sense of this sudden chaotic situation.
Her eyes narrowed as she looked at the sky in the distance. Enemy mages with black robes and strange symbols on their chests. Their hands were glowing, preparing to launch their next attack.
Elliz stared at the destruction unfolding before her eyes. The kingdom that was full of life was now a sea of fire and destruction. Her body was still weak from the surprise attack, but her mind was spinning fast. "Lamy... where is Lamy? Is she safe?" she thought anxiously, but before she could move further, a familiar voice called out to her.
"Princess Elliz! Don't stay here!" cried Sir Alex. The man appeared from behind the ruins with a sword shining with Mana blade. He grabbed Elliz's shoulder, rousing her. "This is an invasion from the kingdom of Nevalheim!"
Elliz opened her mouth to ask more questions, but before Alex could explain, a huge fireball shot towards them. Alex immediately stepped forward, deflecting the attack with his sword filled with bright blue energy. A loud bang was heard, and Alex took a few steps back from the impact.
"There's no time for explanations!" said Alex. She lifted Elliz's body, despite the girl's minor struggles. "You are the top priority, Princess!"
"But... Lamy! I have to find Lamy!" Scream Elliz, her mind filled with worry for the safety of her personal maid.
Alex paused, then replied in a burdened voice. "I'm sorry, Princess Elliz. Your safety comes first now."
Elliz bit her lip, her eyes heating up. Alex continued to lead her out of the battle area. Along the way, they passed by knights fighting desperately against the enemy forces. Every corner of the city became a battlefield, with fires constantly burning and screams haunting the air.
After a few minutes, they finally reached the main hall of the palace where the royal family was gathered. King Alistair, Queen Reine, and Prince Dorian were already surrounded by the kingdom's best knights, who were trying to keep them safe.
Sir Goldon entered the hall with a heavy sigh, his robes broken and dirty "What's going on here?" he asked sternly, his eyes looking directly at Alex.
Alex put Elliz down and replied, "It's a surprise attack from the Kingdom of Nevalheim. They've always hated us since their defeat at the border 12 years ago. Now they're taking extreme measures for revenge. I also heard they have an additional target...Princess Elliz."
Goldon's eyes narrowed. "Princess Elliz?"
Alex nodded. "Her status as a genius princess and future saint is the main reason. They want to kidnap her, or perhaps worse, make sure she won't be a threat in the future."
Silence engulfed the room. King Alistair clenched his jaw, his expression full of anger. "They think they can take us down with these cowardly tactics? Alex, Goldon, ensure Elliz's safety. She is the top priority."
Elliz stood up, her face full of determination. "I can protect myself too, Father. I'm already strong enough for this!"
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The king just looked at his daughter with a mixture of pride and worry. "I know your abilities, Elliz. But you are the future hope of this kingdom. You cannot act carelessly."
Outside, the sounds of battle continued to echo. Elliz clenched her fists, realizing that tonight would not only be a test of her strength, but also her heart and courage.
Elliz tried to remain calm amidst the chaos, but the memory of Lamy continued to haunt her. With unstoppable determination, she asked in an urgent tone, "Where is Lamy?!"
Everyone in the room seemed hesitant to answer. Before anyone could stop her, Elliz jumped using a combination of Wind Dash and the lightning element. Her body shot out like lightning, leaving the knights and her family with no time to prevent her.
Along the way, Elliz scanned frantically. Flames burned, ruins were scattered, and screams were heard everywhere. Her heart beat fast as she reached the kitchen. But the sight in front of her broke her heart.
The body of Lamy, her personal maid, lay under the rubble, unmoving. Elliz stood transfixed. For the first time, she felt such a profound emptiness, something that even her intellect could not explain.
"So this is... sadness huh..." she whispered in a trembling voice.
Elliz knelt down, lifting a bit of debris from Lamy's body. "Wake up, Lamy... these are my orders. Please..." Her voice was weak, almost a whisper. Her tears fell relentlessly.
Sir Alex finally caught up, his breathing ragged. Seeing the scene, he fell silent, his eyes wide in shock. "Princess Elliz..."
Elliz did not hear. She just stared at Lamy, her memory drifting to small moments...Lamy's joyful laughter as she brushed her hair, her light reprimands when she messed up experiments, and her encouragement every morning.
"It's all gone," she thought.
Elliz slowly stood up, her face cold and her crimson eyes radiating deep hatred. She turned towards Alex with a piercing gaze. "They want me right...?, then ill give them what they want..."
Alex paused, feeling the terrifying air emanating from that small body. This was not the aura of a nine-year-old girl, but something darker, more deadly. "Princess, this is too dangerous-"
However, before he could finish speaking, several enemy knights barged into the kitchen. Elliz did not wait. With lightning-fast movements, she used Wind Slash, her sharp wind sword flying and cutting their throats in one strike.
Blood flowed, the bodies fell to the floor. Elliz stood between them, her breathing heavy and her eyes full of hatred.
Alex could only look on in horror. "Is this... still Princess Elliz?" he thought, but he knew the situation was too dangerous to argue. He had to make sure the girl was safe, no matter what.
Elliz shot out like lightning, her body disappearing in a storm of elements. With a deadly attack, she targeted the enemy troops one by one, slaughtering them mercilessly. The royal knights who watched could only be shocked to see a princess Elliz joining the battlefield. However, they stood firm. If their princess dared to face the enemy, they could not back down.
Sir Alex strained to follow, giving strict orders, "Protect the Princess! Make sure we support her!"
Elliz continued to advance, her small body like a storm of destruction. Cleverly and deliberately, she took out her enemies before finally making her way to the fortress, where the enemy witches were in action. Fireballs flew from the top of the walls, burning the city below. But Elliz was unfazed. She used her Wind Dash to reach them, killing every witch who tried to stop her.
As Elliz took out the last witch, a large knight appeared before her. His black hair was long, neatly tied, with a prominent scar across his left cheek. He wore heavy armor with the Lion emblem of the kingdom of Nevalheim on his chest, a shining greatsword in his hand.
"I didn't expect the Princess genius to participate in this battlefield," he said in a calm yet contemptuous tone. "You are too young for this place."
Elliz looked at him coldly, her eyes sharp without emotion. She raised her hand, and in the air appeared a dazzling red light. In an instant, a sword was formed through the Arcane Forge skill, combined with a layer of shimmering mithril and refined by Mana Blade.
The knight was shocked, his eyes widened. "Mana Blade? You can even create mithril so easily... You really are a big threat."
However, his smile broadened. He raised his sword steadily, his position ready for battle. "But don't think I'll let you win easily. I am Raidan Thorne, chief knight of the Kingdom of Nevalheim, If you want to survive, you must pass through my sword!"
Elliz did not reply. With a flat expression, she stepped forward. The brutal battle that would carve a destiny began.
The clash of swords rang loudly in the air as Elliz and Raidan fought fiercely. Elliz's movements were agile and flexible, making it difficult for Raidan to predict her moves. Each attack was directed with precision, combining agility and magic power that kept Raidan on the defensive.
"How can a kid this brat have this kind of technique?!" thought Raidan as he held his breath, dodging a sword strike that almost hit his neck.
Elliz continued her attack, this time with an added element of magic. Her sword was coated in lightning and fire magic, emitting a flash of heat that forced Raidan to retreat. Breathing heavily, Raidan tried to adjust his distance.
"Fyuh... You really are a monster," he said, half impressed, half frustrated.
Elliz gave him a cold stare. "How did you guys suddenly attack like this?"
Raiden grinned weakly. "We snuck through the valley to the east, where security was minimal. After that, we took over the gate fort to open the way. That's how we started this attack."
Hearing that, Elliz's eyes froze. "So it's just a dirty trick..."
"That's war," Raidan replied calmly. "You use any means to win."
Elliz immediately attacked again. With incredible speed, she glided forward, while Raidan was only able to dodge. However, one attack could not be dodged completely, leaving a large wound on his arm. Not only that, the Paralyze magic combined in Elliz's sword began to paralyze his movements.
"You... really are a monster," Raidan muttered, his body stiff.
As Elliz prepared to end the battle, suddenly her magic power vanished. The Mana Blade on her sword faded, and the magic element that enveloped it disappeared.
"What the...." thought Elliz with shock and confusion.
A loud voice rang out. "You're late, damn it." Raidan stared at the newly arrived wizard. A white-haired man in royal robes stood there, his cold gaze piercing. "My name is Cyveris, royal wizard of Nevalheim."
Cyveris smiled mockingly. "You fought a child to the point of being beaten like this? Shame on your own name."
"Don't talk like that. She's a monster," Raidan said, still trying to move despite being paralyzed.
Elliz looked at Cyveris in confusion, still trying to understand why her magic was gone. Cyveris chuckled. "Anti-Magic Field spell. Magic users won't be able to manipulate mana temporarily. Sorry, talented princess, but your game is over."
Cyveris began to chant big magic. "It's unfortunate, but I must end your talent here. This is my last honor."
However, before the spell was finished, a loud noise was heard. BANG!
the spell came to an instant halt. Raidan turned his head, confused. "What sound is that?", he began to stare in shock and confusion at Cyveris who had fallen down and his head destroyed as if it had just exploded.
Elliz stood with a magic gun in her hand. The tip of the gun was still smoking, with a faint smile on her face. "I lost?...I've never lost an option old man..."
At that time, Prince Kaelan had just arrived from the border with his army and finished off some of the enemy troops. Elliz looked at Raidan coldly for a while and then left him in a state of paralyze.
The war was over, but the destruction left behind was immense. The kingdom was in ruins, buildings collapsed, and many citizens lost their lives. Elliz knelt in front of the body of Lamy, the maid who was always cheerful and close to her. Her eyes were empty, filled with a sense of loss that she felt for the first time.
King Alistair, Queen Reine, and Prince Dorian approached her, making sure their daughter was okay. Looking at Lamy who was gone, they couldn't hide their sadness, but were still grateful that Elliz was safe.
"Elliz, are you alright?" asked Queen Reine, hugging her gently.
Elliz only gave a small nod, remaining silent.
Sir Alex and Sir Goldon also came to check on the situation. However, the atmosphere became heavier when Prince Kaelan came and approached Elliz. With a face full of guilt, he looked at Elliz who remained silent.
"I'm sorry, Elliz," Kaelan said, placing his hand on his sister's shoulder. "I'm late..."
Elliz just nodded again, wordlessly. After the funeral was over, and night fell, the atmosphere seemed calm, but Elliz's mind was not. Using Stealth, she sneaked into the royal prison.
In one of the heavily guarded cells, Raidan, the enemy's chief knight, sat on the straw with handcuffs on his hands and feet. Looking at Elliz, he smiled mockingly.
"Look who's come in the night. The princess genius. What's wrong, can't sleep after seeing the city burn?"
Elliz looked at her coldly, without emotion. "Why did you attack? Is it just for revenge?"
Raidan chuckled, indifferent. "That's one of them. But, the main reason? You. The genius princess with the title of the future Saint. You're a threat to us. So, we came to make sure you won't grow into a bigger threat."
Elliz was silent for a while. Then, in a cold voice, she said, "Then, I will do the same to Nevalheim."
Raidan burst out laughing. "Only a little princess wants revenge? You're not even an adult yet. You think you can fight a kingdom?"
Without saying anything, Elliz created a knife using the Arcane Forge. Quickly, she cut off Raidan's right hand. Screams of pain filled the cell room, but Elliz just looked at him with a cold smile.
"You're crazy... You crazy princess!" cried Raidan, enduring the pain.
Elliz approached, a sadistic grin on her face. "You're mentally strong, huh? Let's see how far you can go."
"Huh? So what? Just losing an arm won't make me lose my mind," Raidan said with confidence.
Elliz start thinking "yah youre right...But there is a torture that cannot be endured, namely the slow mutilation of your future," she said as she lowered the knife down under his belly.
Raidan felt terror like he had never felt before. "You monster! CRAZY MONSTER!"
Elliz just chuckled. "...Well, you're right~."
That night, Raidan met his end in a horrible way. His screams echoed in the prison, but Elliz didn't care. As she walked out of the cell, she looked up at the night sky with satisfaction.
"This world is cruel.... It's not what I expected, if only I could change it..." Elliz immediately thought "right...change it, nothing is impossible for me...hehe...hahahaha!"
Her sadistic laughter broke out, signaling the beginning of the dark ambition that was born within her.
The beginning of Elliz's adventure...
To be continued...