Own Time

Prologue

Scanolos is a land where some of the wealthiest beings reside, and it is also where the top ruler's throne is situated. This family commands respect because they possess the symbol of a ruler: a Golden Lion, prophesied to be the ruler of all. However, despite a ruler's duty to protect their territory and people, these beings only safeguard what matters most to them—their crown.

Norouca, the land of strength, is a place where no one can survive the extreme cold. It is here that the Monster leader has her stronghold. The leader of Norouca is feared by everyone, even the ruler of Scanolos. She bears the symbol of an ancient being called the Fire Phoenix, one of the guardians said to guide everyone toward a peaceful tomorrow.

Two large islands, both ruled by a single ruler and their family—how could a family, lacking true power and relying solely on their title, become the source of everyone's destruction?

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Some individuals, when life becomes unbearably difficult, often murmur to themselves about a life with an unknown purpose. He is one of those people. From the moment he was a newborn until he reached his teenage years, his existence has been marred by relentless hardship and pain, devoid of anyone he could lean on for support.

He grew up being nameless in a land where one's worth is measured by their power, and respect is accorded accordingly. He, however, had nothing to his name. His pockets were perpetually empty, and his hands were perpetually stained with dirt.

Despite all the pain he had endured, he never harbored thoughts of revenge. Instead, he chose to move forward, bearing those memories as lessons and vowing never to repeat the same mistakes.

With a pure heart and a clear mind, perhaps the beings above heard his silent pleas and granted him another chance to turn his words into reality.

Another chance brought another challenge. Armed with the knowledge of what lay ahead, he devised a new plan. He sought to align himself with the most powerful person of all. Aware of her terrifying reputation, he did not squander the opportunity to get close to her.

He believed that this opportunity was his chance to live a better and happier life. Yet, he soon realized that true happiness must be earned.

In a world where people fought for power, competing fiercely to stay on top, they resorted to immoral actions without hesitation. Selfish beings caused widespread destruction, raising the question of what the future held if such behavior continued.

Without warning, a twisted journey erupted before him. He initially thought those disasters were unrelated to him, but soon discovered that he was one of the keys to saving the world. Entangled with people he had thought he needed to avoid, he found himself joining hands with them. Who could have predicted that those once known as threats, bearing swords stained with blood, would now be the ones holding shields for the sake of everyone?

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In a world teeming with powerful beings, each wielding unique abilities and driven by diverse motives, conflicts arise as they fight for what they believe is right. It is a place where people perform right actions for the wrong reasons and wrong actions for the right reasons, while some act without any reason at all.

The future of this chaotic world rests in the hands of a young boy who has been granted a second chance to correct the wrongs and save its people. But the question remains...

How can a five-year-old boy save the world?

   

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I always yearned for a happy life, where I could be free to do as I pleased, without the lash of a whip or the sting of wood leaving scars and splinters on my bare skin.

Is there such thing as second chances? If there is, please let me live a life where I can experience the things that I longed for. 

I will do everything to protect my happiness, even if it costs me something in return. Living a life with no regrets is what I've always wanted.

But I suppose it was more than that...

Because It was more than what I could've hope for.