Prologue: The Four Kingdoms Introduces the world and its four ruling kingdoms, including the enigmatic White Land with its unique inhabitants and crystal-bearers. Chapter 1: The Ninth Son Takes place in the grand palace of White Land, focusing on Aelion, the neglected ninth son of Emperor Aurion, highlighting his loyalty and dedication despite familial indifference. Chapter 2: Lightning's Trial Aelion leads his troops to the Rock Kingdom's borders, showcasing his leadership and the brewing conflict with enemies. His journey to secure vital resources in the Neutral Lands begins. Chapter 3: Ambush in the Mountains Aelion's army encounters an ambush by the Mountain Kingdom's forces led by the powerful third prince. He faces a one-on-one duel amidst accusations of treason and betrayal. Chapter 4: Desperate Duel Overpowered and defeated, Aelion is gravely injured and cast into despair as he confronts his wrongful condemnation and the loss of his loyal companions. Chapter 5: Into the Red River Thrown into the treacherous Red River by his enemies, Aelion's unconscious body is swept away, setting the stage for a new chapter of survival and unexpected alliances. Chapter 6: The Blacksmith's Legacy Shifts to a distant land where a blacksmith forges powerful weapons, including a discarded sword with unexpected capabilities that will alter Aelion's fate. Chapter 7: Sacred Sword The Red Tribe venerates the sword, incorporating it into their village as Aelion, weakened and hunted, becomes entangled in their rituals and traditions. Chapter 8: Captured Aelion's capture by the Red Tribe leads him before their leader, facing an imminent sacrifice to their revered weapon and testing his resolve to survive. Chapter 9: The Sword's Offer In a moment of desperation, Aelion accepts a telepathic offer from the sacred sword, unlocking new powers and preparing for a transformative awakening. Chapter 10: Awakening Aelion experiences a profound transformation as the sword's power elevates him to a new level, renewing his determination to reclaim his honor and confront his adversaries.