A small and petite boy ran past the deep forest. He seems worried. His small face pale white like a paperdoll. He ran faster. Bypassing the ruined temples and houses. A small roar of pain resounded throughout the forest. As the boy approached the sound, flames and the smell of burning flesh hit him like a wave. He rushed even faster and he saw a small dragon. A few weeks old, laying in the middle of the dead dragons that surrounds him. His body, peirced with arrows and spears alike. His cries were of sorrow, pain, guilt and anger. This scene made the boy cry. He crouched next to the young dragon. The dragon snuggled close to him with his bit strength, the boy then cut his hand. His blood flowing out, he let the dragon drink his blood directly from his hand. "Sienfirendo surestanes deusenus. (Drink my blood and rest in peace.)" As the deagon drinks the blood, his body turned into a golden specks of light. The dragon whined in satisfaction as he completely disappeared. "Hestine ariende fursen westares, evares. Asientento Ariende Sieste. (I hope you forgive me for not coming here earlier, I am sorry. May you rest in Sieste.) The boy the sang a solemn song. His tone and melody mixed with sadness, guilt, despair, anger, and self blame. As he sings the song, the surrounding dead dragons all turned into specks of light. With nothing left. Not even their bones. "Deus tadues meives welio, akiro dente pientes. (Live your next life, humans will not gain a single cell from you.)" He slowly stood up. With every step he takes, a tear drop falls. His movement slow and wavering. A dragon's roar of anger shattered the sky. He looked up and saw a black dragon flying towards him. As the dragon lands in front of him. He run towards the dragon and hugged his giant leg. "Delios, I can't save them. Wuwuwu. I-I am n-not f-fast enough to save them." The boy stuttered. He cried even louder. Delios used his wings to hugged the boy. "Little one don't blame yourself. It is not your fault. You did your best. It is the humans' fault. We were tricked by their good intentions. But their greed got the best of them. Come on let's go home. I will crush them all." Delios comforted the boy. "No. Don't fight them. I don't want to see any of you die. I don't want to see these deaths ever again. I can't. Just please, let's hide protect what's left of your kind." The boy tearfully said. Delios then agreed. The boy then mounted Delios as they flew over the clouds and disappear in the dark and starless night. A few hours later. Humans walked towards the ruined area. However, they searched hard and thorough to look for the remains of the dragons and yet they find nothing. A soldier rushed and went to the man approaching. "Sir! There's nothing here. According to the book. We should harvest their remains two days before everything turns to energy. However, we killed all of them just a half day ago." The soldier reported to the man. "Hehehe. It seems that the little witch has come to protect their remains. Sooner or later I will get you my little run away. Burn the forest until nothing remains." The man laughed with amusement and anger in his eyes. As his soldiers executed his command. "I will get you soon. I will make a cgae specially made for you, my little Acadenim (rabbit.)" The man said to himself. He then ordered his men to go back to Celeste. He then changed his outfit into the royal attire. With his crown on his head. He fake smiled warmly towards his people. As the doors to his chambers closed his humble and kind face turned into a dangerous smile as he stare at the big painting of the boy in front of his bed. Sooner or later.
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In the Estiente Kingdom.
Two years had past after the death of the tyrant family that ruled the kingdom. With new name and new ruler the kingdom had gone into a major change. The dark and dilapidated houses turned into new and colorful ones. With smiles and lively ambiance, the kingdom flourished with rule of Balerion. In just a two year span. He solved all the problems in the kingdom. He personally trained those who wanted to be soldiers. He appointed generals and officials. With the help of Rin, they made the people happy. Rin is now a young and energetic man. Although his body is slim and feminine, his strength cannot be ignored. A man stand beside his seat, with a robust and strong masculine body, his handsome face devoid of any emotion. He is the first General of Estiente and the personal guard of Rin. A servent approached them. "Your highness, His Majesty the King is looking for you." The servant waited for a few seconds before Rin answered and followed the maid. As Rin arrived, he was allowed to enter the throneroom. "Father you called?" Rin asked as he bowed to Balerion. "You may rise. Do you want to go to the Academy? Although it is a bit late but not too late. I can arrange for you to skip two years so that you can learn with people that have the same of your age. Besides it is also beneficial for the country. I know you're tired of learning through the library and my lectures." Balerion said. "I am tired of lecturing you everyday you know." Balerion jokingly said. "But daaad. It's sooo boringgg. I will only go if Zeres will accompany me." Rin said in a spoiled tone. "Fine. Only if Zeres agrees to go with you. Is that fine? First General?" Balerion sighed in defeat as he asked his right hand man and best friend. "I don't mind." Zeres answered and smiled to the two. Without the help of Balerion he might not live to see another decade. He was imprisoned in the dungeon for not obeying the rules of their former king. But now that he is freed and can stay with his prince again. He became best friends with the king because of their similar attitudes. He smiled towards them. And only them can see his smile.
Rin hugged Balerion as he said his goodbye. "We will be seeing in a month. Don't act like we will not be meeting for two years." Balerion said jokingly. "You ruined the moment dad. Take care and don't do anything dangerous. The Hepta Kingdoms council will nag at you again." Rin said. "I can't promise you that. Who cares what those old geezers say. There's no fun in following orders you know." Balerion asnwered. He then ushered his son to his carriage. He waved as the carriage left the city gates. Balerion then went back to his office to continue his work. As he was finishing up his work. A knight knocked on his door. "Come in." The knight opened the dorr and kneeled infront of him. "Sire, the Desten Forest has been burned down. Which disrupted the trading route from the Celeste Kingdom. Also we have sightings of a dragon flying to the North." The knight said while keeping his kneeling position. "Thank you. You may go." Balerion said as he looked at the setting sun. "Where are you little one." He muttered as he gazed to the northern mountains with longing in his eyes. "My little Acadenim."
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Rin arrived at the Main Academy. He was helped by Zeres going down from his carriage. He thanked him. As they walked pass the gates. Rin was amazed by the beauty and regalia of the Academy. He entered the building and approached the front desk. "How may I help you?" A woman said with a professional smile on her face. She has met a lot of high class people. With pride and contemp to the lower class like her in their eyes. As for this individual he doesn't seem to be from a high class nobility. With his humble and weak appearance. Eyes full of curiosity and awe. Like a commoner who got lucky. With a hint of contemp in her eyes. She asked with a harsh tone. "Oh, I-I'm h-here t-to g-get m-my schedule and r-room." Rin stuttered as it is his first time to meet and talk to people outside his comfort zone. He's a bit afraid due to the harsh tone of the lady. The lady rolled her eyes. This lowly person. "What's your name? Where did you come from?" The lady asked again with irritation in her tone. Rin trembled and stuttered out his name. "R-Rin E-Estiente. F-from Estiente Kingdom." As the lady finds the name quickly. "I'm sorry but you are not in the list of enrollees. Please leave the building immediately or I'll call the guards." She said in an angry voice. People looked at Rin with disdain and disgust. How dare this lower class enter the Academy! As Rin got overwhelmed by the stares. His eyes tearing up. Zeres came out from nowhere and hugged Rin. "It's okay now Rin. I am here." Zeres comforted Rin.
Zeres stayed outside to get some air ao he didn"t see the scene inside. As he waited, the owner of the Academy, Sente Rionar, approached him. They talked for a while before they entered the building. Upon entering he saw Rin tearing up while the people surrounding him and the lady looking at him with disdain and disgust. He also heard unpleasant words coming out from one of these damned nobles. Anger flashed in his eyes. How dare they. Their king won't even look at him with anger and yet these ignorant fools. With strong and steady strides he hugged Rin and comforted him. "It seems King Balerion made a mistake on choosing Rionar Academy. He has high hopes for this school." Zeres angry tone was directed to the owner. Sente's face paled. What should he do. He clearly instructed his employees to watch out for the name Estiente. To take good care of the person. And yet they completely forgot because of his humble clothes and appearance. That simple shirt costs more than a year's gain from their family business. Sente then looked at the lady who works as the front desk. "YOU! PACK YOUR THINGS AND LEAVE. I DON'T NEED AN INCOMPETENT WORKER IN MY SCHOOL. I REPEATEDLY TOLD YOU TO WATCH FOR THE NAME ESTIENTE. Foolish people. You didn't check the name in the Ecorion paper." His angry shout made everyone shocked. Estiente! The kingdom with the terrifying ruler. Although he is terrifying. His riches and handsome face are always sought after. Balerion Estiente is the only king who doesn't have a queen and even a concubine. His riches are far more greater than Rionar. Many ladies and some males want a taste of this man. He is the pinnacle of manhood. They then saw the man holding Rin. Isn't that Genereal Zeres! The fiest General, ranking second to Balerion. Envious eyes shot through Rin. What did he do wrong? Rin hid in Zeres' arms like a little kitten.
Sente, Zeres and Rin entered a private room after going through the endless shocked and petrified people.
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