So this is the last remincing chapter.The next chapter will be his true start.....

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Altine was a Dwarven city.During the Great Fragmentation it became part of the Eltena kingdom.Altine's name was served from Dwarven name Altaenor which means Plateau.

The fort city of Altine was built over a 300-400 meter tall sandstone Plateau.The whole city was surrounded by 30 Metres tall black grim looking walls.While waiting outside the gate for permission to enter, I observed several wooden towers, canons and giant contraptions dotting the wall.Several soldiers in chain mail were scurrying around.After entering I was greeted to several baracks, blacksmiths and taverns following the road.Far away at a top of a small hill, I could see several beautiful mansions which were in complete contrast to the grim looking wooden buildings and wall.

Several platoons of soilders were training near the barracks and every now and then loud 'hai! ' could be heard.Before I could notice much I found myself along with others near a huge circular structure, which Inlater learned was the Arena. I was informed that here we would be auctioned.I don't remember much, just that I was bought by a famous knight family for few silvers.Later, I was taken to their mansion which was at the top of the hill by other older slaves.The road had sevral similar mansions along side it.

The knight family was named Barachas ,and I was to be the playmate of their young  one year old son,Ronald.He was an irritating twerp with ambitions bigger than him.Everyday I would be the evil magician or demon lord who would abduct princess,and our young lord The prince charming would slay me and save her.This is how I spend my few years in the Barachas family.The only good side? The food was damn tasty, and the bed was heavenly.

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A tutor used to come and teach the young lord reading, science, history and of course maths.I would join them during these exercises.I found myself to be a eager learner.I was like a desert absorbing every drop of knowledge.Later on I started debating with the tutor, which had greatly surprised him.Imagine yourself discussing History of Land warfare with a four year old.I remember him looking at me wide eye when I first discussed the The war of Fragmentation with him.

The madam of the house, or Ronald's mother hated me.I wa better than her son in everything.Reading,writing, history,just name it and I could it better.Above that continuous praises by the tutor inflamed her anger. But who cared.I got used to her daily glares and cutting snide remarks.

Ronald turned five and the tutor decided to check his mana attributes and aptitude.His mother was quitevexcited over it.As for his father, I had never seen him.So cant say.

We were required to touch and concentrate over a crystal ball.It's light and brightness of light would decide your attribute.Ronald had good aptitued with fire and poor with all others.The tutor surprisingly decided to check mine.It turned out I was a genius.With excellent in Darkness and light, and Good in all others, I was a rare seed.He immediately started discussing my future prospects with the madam and invited me to the Academy.He was olitely declined by her.That night I was given a gold coin and kicked out.Since then I have been living on the streets, busy plifering, scavenging and stealing to keepyself alive.And here I had imagined myself living like king when I was sold as a slave.