Korgo: Come on, guys, let's leave this place quickly… it's about to explode.
(BOOOOOOM)
In a world ruled by the Ether Card, the good possess white Ether, while the evil possess black Ether. A world divided into two sides, a white side and a black side. Between the two halves of the planet stood massive, towering borders that stopped wars for many long years and enforced a fragile peace that did not last.
At the beginning of the new year 2030, on the first day of the first month, a child was born into a poor household in a small district of Niji City. He was named Korgo. He grew up in poverty, yet he was kind-hearted, helping people without expecting anything in return.
Years passed, and Korgo reached the age of sixteen. Niji City, which had once been destroyed, was rebuilt and became crowded with people once again. While walking through the city streets, he encountered a suspicious man who gave off an unsettling presence. The man wore black clothes and a mask that completely hid his face.
The masked man spoke in a calm voice: Hey… you, come here.
Korgo: Who are you? What do you want? And why are you wearing that mask? Are you a kidnapper?
Masked man: Hahaha, no. My face is burned, that's why I wear it.
Korgo: Alright… so what do you want?
Masked man: Nothing. I thought you were someone else. Sorry for wasting your time.
Korgo: It's fine. If you ever need anything, I'm here. I like helping people.
Masked man: I see… (a faint, sinister laugh).
After Korgo walked away, the masked man released a black beam that pierced straight through Korgo's heart. Korgo felt a slight sting, stopped for a brief moment, then continued walking as if nothing had happened.
He helped an elderly woman who was carrying heavy bags.
Old woman: Thank you, my son. May God protect you.
Korgo: No need to thank me. All thanks belong to God.
From afar, the masked man laughed.
Masked man: So this is Korgo… my nephew. The son of the strongest Ether user. His father died years ago, but that doesn't matter. Now the Ether of Shadow has awakened within him, and no Light Ether can ever defeat me.
On his way back, Korgo met his mother.
Mother: Take this food to your friends. I made a lot today.
Korgo: Alright, mom. See you later.
Korgo arrived at the old warehouse where he usually met his friends. The door was closed. He opened it and found Mitja and Rana sleeping inside.
Korgo: Heeey, Mitja. Heeey, Rana.
Mitja and Rana together: What happened?
Korgo: Why are you two sleeping? It's midday.
Rana: It's really hot.
Mitja: She says it's hot.
Rana: You're sweating too, but Korgo never sweats.
Mitja: True… he's like a robot.
Rana (whispering): I feel something strange about Korgo.
Mitja: Yeah… his Ether energy is unstable.
After they finished eating, they went out to train in the forest behind Mount Kuro and Mount Boro. During the training, Korgo suddenly lost control. His Ether energy surged in a terrifying way, but it was not pure. It was evil.
He attacked them with destructive blows, blocking their attacks as if they had no effect on him at all.
Korgo (inside his mind): What am I doing? My body is moving on its own!
Mitja: Rana, execute the attack we trained for.
Rana gathered her energy together with Mitja. Mitja jumped toward Korgo, shouting: Wake up, Korgo!
At the very last moment, Korgo regained his consciousness and dodged the attack, causing Mitja to fall to the ground.
Mitja, standing up: Heh… if I had known shouting was enough, I would've done that from the start.
To be continued…