The world is cruel. Almost everyone will eventually realize this as they continue to live. No one can escape reality even if you isolate yourself from the society. No matter what kind of meaningful life you have, in the end, you will eventually reach a fate impossible to escape. No matter what century, generation, or how modern the world is, all of us will have to meet the Grim Reaper, also known as death. Dying twice is impossible for us human being. Not unless you are a God. But there is a solution. To be able to control our fate. To achieve immortality. To become a God. All you have to do is to live in a World hundred times crueler. A fantasy world where magic is common.

Year 611 of human calendar. The world have been chaotic ever since the demons envaded the human territory. Countless humans died during the envasion and only half of them remains. The land was greatly damaged that almost only a quarter of it remains liveable. 

Inside the forest Faetan, located east side of Maelfeur town. Inside a small hut surrounded by tall trees is a single bed placed plainly. The bed which Izgor currently laying into. Besides him are the various equipment for hunting. A worn dagger that had a trace of fresh blood and a leather sac containing unknown materials. Then a blue-covered book thick enough for an average person to read it for a whole day. Izgor only source of income is collecting ingredients for making a potion. This is the most common source of money in this town because of the various plants in the forest.

( Hmmm, I only gain this much for this day )

While thinking of a new strategy to earn money, Izgor noticed the thick book with the title-The Strange World. Finding something to earn money, Izgor was strolling around the town when he saw a book store. Books are essential for potion makers for expanding their knowledge of potion ingredients. He himself knows this much. So he immediately entered the store. Various books were what he saw when he walked in. He did know what kind of book he's looking for but as for the name of the book, Izgor's brain only contains on how to survive everyday. He could not asked the keeper of the bookshop because he was afraid of being cast away. As for the reason why, people in town considers him a fugitive. Without a choice he randomly picked a book. There's alot of book he grabbed but nothing has caught his interest. He was thinking of leaving when he suddenly noticed a book lying on the floor open. The pages contains different images of different monsters with a detailed information. Without much thought he picked the book and scanned the pages.

( Mmn this book contains a lot of important informations. Why is it here? )

Izgor stopped his thoughts when he noticed someone's presence walking toward him.

[ Brat. Do you plan to buy that book? If not, then stop reading and get out of my store ]

The voice was a little difficult to hear but the words were clear. He took a glance at the annoyed old woman then he looked at the price of the book and discovered the 750 gold written in the pricetag.

( Ah I dont have the money to buy this valuable book )

Daily needs like food in this world are cheap. As long as you have a single penny in your pocket you could nurture your hunger for the rest of the day. But the sad thing is, food is not the solution to survive. You need to buy necessary tools, materials, etc. For the people to continue living without being expose to danger. And the costs would amount enough for an average family to live the whole year. Sometimes money won't be enough to be able to find someone to teach you magic or to become your bodyguard. Hundreds of people died every month because of the inability to protect themselves from the harm. Naturaly, this is the reason why everyone in the town worked hard everday but for Izgor, he is working hard everyday inorder to gain the right amount of money to enjoy himself. Not that he wouldn't mind surviving. He just simply want to discover new. He inserted his hand in his pocket and felt the money that did not even amount to one gold. Profits from selling ingredients only earned him enough for a single day. Sad of the fact, Izgor walked out from the bookstore. He felt bad for wasting his precious time. He was ten steps away from the bookstore when he suddenly felt the urge to go back and take the book. That time, Izgor did not value the morals in life as he walked back in. 

[ What do you think you're doing? ]

The keeper of the bookstore is a wrinkled old woman. She keep an eye to the boy the moment he took a step in.

[ Don't you worry. I will return this ]

The old woman was speechless to the words of the young boy.

Back in the hut, Izgor is holding the book.

This book is the one he had stole from the old woman. With having so much free time, he decided to read it.

( The title look so interesting. Its worthy of the trouble in getting this book.)

He reads the title of the book. "The outside World"

( Outside? Even I never tried to wander around the restricted zone because of the monsters. I wonder what it looks like outside )

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His face contains loneliness as he focus himself reading. The sun had already set when Izgor finished reading the book. His eyes were focused only on the content that he did not notice the time. Closing the book he stood up from his bed. His face shows excited smile.

The night in the forest is so tranquil. Beautiful plants shines brightly as they bathed the radiance of the moon. Insects sounds can be heard from time to time as if an orchestra was being performed. A night like this is rare in this world full of beast. Other places like this always have a fight for survival and peace does not last long. That's why this forest is unique. For what was the traveling merchant purpose on visiting this forest, that is uncertain. But clearly one of the reason is the beauty of this forest. Only the various insects and plants habitated the forest but despite this, people in the town still does not have the courage to explore this forest. The fireflies continue to illuminates the sorroundings as their wings dazzels a blue light. 

[ What?! ]

But silence of the night was disturbed by the sudden shout of Izgor.

[ Birds with golden feather? ]

[ A mushroom that will make you grow taller when eaten. Does it exist? ]

He want someone to answer him but he is the only one in the hut. Sure there is an owl above a tree looking for some prey and swarms of fireflies beautifully scattered around the forest. But a bird and insects wouldn't be able to answer him. It would be a different story if he's a beastmaster. A special classification to a person that has the ablity to tame and control any type of chosen beast and insects. They also has the ability to talk and understand the animals.

[ Wow! I never thought that the world was so vast ]

He shouted from excitement.

( There's only one way to know if this book was telling the truth )

( I've decided, I will explore this world no matter what! )

Maybe, but maybe, this would start the dreams and hopes that could change the life of the poor orphan.

Meanwhile, In the far north of Maelfeur, there exist a city called Aenaris. It is three times bigger than Maelfeur. This city is surrounded by big mountains. Two things you will first notice in the city are the different races and the beautiful houses. A mansion was built in the middle of the city where most of the people will go to on this night. As for the reason why, the third princess of this kingdom will visit this city. So everyone is preparing for the arrival of the third princess. Every decoration in the mansion had made it looked grand. The time passed. A carriage with a white unicorn can be seen approaching the giant gate of Aenaris. With the sound of trumpets, this signals the long awaited arrival of the third princess. 

The guards opened the giant gate without Hesitation. All people present surveyed the carriage. Everyone admires the carriege and had the same thoughts that the carriage was made from a high class wood, it is obvious for them because the carriage is shining different colors like a rainbow. It is different to the average carriage. And especially the unicorn. This legendary beasts can only be use by the royalty.

The carriage stopped at the front of the mansion where the mayor of the city is waiting. As soon as the third princess gracefully descended the carriage, the people stopped their breath for a moment when they saw the beautiful face of the princess. Never in their life they had saw such flawless face. Even though the princess is yet to reach the age of maturity, she possesed the beauty of a true blood royalty. The mayor was almost turn into stone. Thanks to his daughter urging him to properly greet the princess, The mayor finally managed to say his greetings.

 [ G-greetings to you, your highness. My name is Alfred Fregeir, mayor of this city ]

[ A good night to you Sir Mayor. My name is Cecil Raeven, the third princess of this kingdom ]

The power of a royality is like a God for them all. Offending them is not a good idea unless you're tired of living. After all, they are the forces that could change the fate of all human being. Meeting someone of royality is the most impossible dream of everyone. Except for the Mayor. He seems to be thinking something else when he first saw the face of the princess.

[ I am very delighted to have this kind of blessing from your visit in this small city ]

The mayor fell down in one knee to show respect. Then he said some words that are in expectation of everyone.

[ We will do our best to satisfy you, your highness ]

[ Lets drop the formalities. Im tired from the travel. I would like to get some rest before we discuss my purpose for this visit ]

Even at the age of 8, she had the pride of someone born of royality. She only took a short glance at the kneeling Mayor and didn't even bothered to greet the daughter standing next to him.

[ Of course your highness ]

The mayor ignored the behaviour of the princess and escorted her to his mansion. After that, everyone left as they only came here to satisfy themselves. Later, there will be a feast to celebrate the succesful arrival of the princess.

The room for the princess is the most luxurious room in the mansion. Two knights are guarding outside the room. Only the princess and her personal servant are inside.

[ Carolina ]

[ Yes? Is there anything you need your highness? ]

A sweet voice was emmited from the pincess followed by the voice of a lady with a hint of maturity.

[ Do you have something to say about my plan? ]

[ Your highness, getting yourself a hunter worthy of leading your group you planned to create is without a doubt has my utmost support ]

Said the lady with sincerity.

[ Mmn ]

The princess is gazing the bright moon while thinking something deeply. An average person has no place in royalty. From knight to gardener, all of them had atleast achievements that is impossible for a normal person to attain. But the princess did not like the idea of having someone control or restrict her. So she rejected the proposal of many individual that trying to be on her good side. It became a problem in the royalty forcing her to temporary secluded herself from them. The servant noticed the silence of her master.

[ But my concern is, no one could match what you're looking for... ]

She closed her mouth as she thought of what the princess would feel if she keep persuading her. The princess only nodded as if she already expected this kind of statement.

[ That is why let's do our best tommorrow ]

The princess has a resolute look in her eyes. The lady could only sigh and decided to do everything to accomplish the dream of the princess.

[ As you wish, your highness ]

Early in the morning. The trees in the forest Faetan are bathing in sunlight. The plants that were shining brightly last night is now emmiting gold sparkles. The glowing Aquaflies are nowhere to be seen. And if last night was a concert of insects, this time the forest is like a sanctuary because of it's deafening silence. The boy left the hut last night as soon he finished preparing for a journey. The leaves falls. Wind blows. But not a single soul visited the lonely trees and plants. Fourth month of Year 611, The enchanted forest which forgotten as the place of beginning, is now empty once again.