The Chosen One

Chapter 1: A Glimpse of Hope

As the morning sun began to cast its warm rays over the village of Eldermoor , Malcom awoke with his eyes still saggy from a restless night of tears and worries. He had a heavy heart, burdened by the realization that all the goods he had planned to sell were destroyed in the explosion.

Determined to find a way to feed his sick mother, he ventured outside in search of any quick job that could earn him a few coins. Roaming the village, he stumbled upon a job that involved carrying heavy loads for meager pay. Though the task was backbreaking, Malcom took it without hesitation, knowing he had to do whatever it took to help his mother.

Days turned into weeks as he toiled tirelessly, his strength and resolve growing with each passing day. One afternoon, while resting during a break, he overheard some boys talking excitedly about a super-powered tournament that promised great rewards for the champion. Initially, Malcom ignored them, believing his lack of powers rendered him ineligible. However, when he learned of the substantial prize money, he felt a glimmer of hope for his mother's well-being.

He approached the boys, his eyes pleading for an explanation. However, instead of help, they laughed at him and mocked his appearance. Tears welled up in his eyes, but amidst the pain, he found a spark of determination. Winning the tournament became his sole purpose-a chance to prove to the world and himself that he was more than just an ordinary boy.

As he stood lost in thought, a mysterious man appeared behind him, seemingly hearing his deepest desires. The man invited Malcom to join the tournament, and when he admitted he had no powers, the man listened intently to his story. The man, with a knowing smile, handed Malcom a paper with an address and a letter.

He explained that the address led to the previous village leader, Lord Minato, the strongest warrior, who would train him to win the tournament .

The man made Malcom promise never to read the letter, which only added to the intrigue. Malcom, despite his inability to read and write, laughed with tears in his eyes, grateful for the man's belief in him. He returned home after a grueling day of work, heart full of hope as he fed his sick mother. He vowed to do whatever it took to help her survive and find a way to participate in the tournament.

As he lay down to rest, a sense of anticipation filled him, knowing that tomorrow marked the beginning of a journey that could change his life forever. The promise he made to his mother echoed in his heart, driving him to overcome any obstacle that stood in his way.

With courage in his soul and determination in his eyes, Malcom awaited the dawn of a new day-a day that held the promise of possibilities and a chance to prove that even an ordinary boy without powers could rise to become a champion, not just for himself, but for his village and, most importantly, for his ailing mother.