Mythraea Chronicles

The Ingenious Suki

Suki's origins were rooted in a love that was not only unlikely but forbidden and impossible—a unique union that defied the norms of both human and demon worlds. Her father was a towering human knight, the leader of his army, known for his immense strength. Her mother was an agile and stealthy demon, a leader in her own right, adept at moving undetected on the battlefield. Their fateful meeting occurred during a brutal war, where fate intertwined their destinies.

The battlefield was a grim sight, littered with the corpses of both humans and demons. Suki's mother, clad in assassin's armor, moved with lethal grace, her entire body concealed except for her eyes. In the midst of the chaos, her father and mother clashed, their combat fierce and unyielding. A powerful strike from her father caused her mother to fall, her mask slipping off to reveal her face. As he hesitated, captivated by her beauty, she seized the moment, plunging a dagger into his side. However, his thick skin and armor prevented her from pulling it out, and he used his strength to hold her there. Their eyes locked in an intense gaze, and in that charged moment, they kissed, sealing their fates.

Knowing their love would never be accepted, they fled to the forest, living in isolation. Hearts, the angel who observed their love, was fascinated by it and decided to help them conceive a child, as their attempts had always failed due to their different natures. When the time came for the mother to give birth, it was a difficult pregnancy fraught with complications. Hearts guided them to the druid village, showing a lighted path that the father, believing it to be a divine gift, followed while carrying his beloved. The druids welcomed them, using their magic to ease the mother's pain and assist with the delivery.

Suki was born with tiny wings, red skin, and small horns, embodying the union of her parents' worlds. She was loved by everyone in the druid village, who were fascinated by her unique heritage. Her parents, both warriors, trained her in combat, but she showed little interest in fighting. Instead, she was drawn to inventing and mechanics, her quiet and introverted nature finding joy in creating and tinkering with objects.

From a young age, Suki displayed a remarkable talent for invention. At just five years old, she designed a pulley system to help the druids harvest and move things more easily, reducing their reliance on magic. This invention brought significant improvements to their daily lives and motivated her to continue exploring and creating. By the age of seven, she had upgraded her pulley system into a primitive elevator, further showcasing her ingenuity.

As she grew, Suki invented various primitive devices that greatly aided the druids. She created an automated irrigation system using a series of pulleys and water wheels, a wind-powered grain mill, and a simple mechanical loom that sped up cloth production. These inventions were crafted from natural materials and simple mechanisms, blending seamlessly with the druidic way of life. Her innovative mind and practical solutions made her a beloved figure in the village.

During the ongoing war, Suki's parents were protective, never allowing her to leave the druid village without them or venture outside the forest. As she matured, she inherited her mother's nimble build and her father's resilience. They trained her in the ways of combat, sneaking, hiding, and blending in, teaching her the skills of both humans and demons. Needing glasses, the druids showed her unique rocks that she used to create the first set of binoculars. She then crafted her own glasses, enhancing her ability to tinker with small and intricate parts.

With the war over, her parents growing old, and news of the Goth Queen Christina's rise to power spreading, Suki's curiosity about the human kingdom grew. Using the stealth and blending skills she learned from her mother, she sneaked into the human kingdom. Employing the etiquette her father taught her, she blended in and began exploring human devices.

One day, while studying a complex gear system within a large clock tower, she accidentally destroyed it. When the guards arrived, she convinced them to let her fix it, promising an improved version. Her successful repair and enhancements earned her a reputation as the kingdom's mysterious inventor. However, her identity remained a secret until one day. While fixing a device for a family outside, an explosion occurred. The blast was small but strong enough to knock her mask off, revealing her demon heritage. The humans there were gripped by fear, some children crying in terror. The guards were called, and they quickly arrived, arresting her.

The incident caught the attention of the Goth Queen Christina, who saw potential in Suki's inventive mind. She took Suki into her secret laboratory, where Suki's talents flourished. There, Suki became a renowned inventor, her unique heritage and skills bridging the gap between human innovation and demon ingenuity, cementing her place as the ingenious inventor of the realm.