[-MAGNUS]
"Long ago, there was nothing—only the vast darkness and absolute silence. Then, suddenly, six powerful forces emerged: the Six Ancient Crystals, from which the Guardians were born, and they created our world. Each with their unique traits, they shaped the skies, the planets, the stars, the mountains, the oceans, and all living creatures. Thus, balance was established on our planet, Argus, and its seven continents—one for each kingdom.
Years later, our ancestors experienced what we now call Chaos and Destruction. A great war erupted on Argus between two mighty armies: the Light Bearers and the Shadowbringers, two of the strongest and oldest offspring of the Guardians. This war, known as the First Ancient War, brought immense devastation and heavy losses to both factions.
The Guardian Celestia could not bear the destruction any longer, so she exiled both the Shadowbringers and the Light Bearers, condemning them to become eternal Guardians of the Dimensions. However, amid the chaos and destruction, a Shadowbringer General and a Light Bearer Princess fell in love. Their forbidden bond gave birth to Ivor, the Conqueror of Dimensions.
To maintain peace, the Mythical Warriors, a guild of warriors, was founded by our ancestors. The first warriors managed to defeat Ivor before his power and thirst for domination could grow further. However, over the centuries, various prophecies foretold that Ivor would one day return to bring the End of our World.
But if that day ever comes, the Mythical Warriors will be here to protect us. Because the strength of a warrior is not just his own—it is also the warrior beside him. Always remember this, for only a few will truly understand the value of the one standing next to them. Any questions?"
[-KID] "Master, is it true that one day Ivor will return to bring destruction?"
[-KID2] "If that happens, then I will protect you all! I will become the strongest Mythical Warrior!"
[-KID3] "Like when you protected yourself from that turtle that attacked you? HAHAHA!"
The entire class bursts into laughter—except for Aurela.
[-MAGNUS] "Little princess, why are you staring out the window?"
[-AURELA] "Hmm… Oh, it's nothing. I was just wondering what it would be like to travel beyond the kingdom. I wonder… are all these stories in the books—about Ivor, the kings, and the Guardians—really true?"
A deep silence fills the classroom.
[-MAGNUS] "Hmm… well, I suppose if you don't try, you'll never know. So, get ready for a test, all of you! Chop chop!"
Aurela stands up from her chair and walks toward the window.
[-KID] "Hey, Aurela! Where are you going?"
[-AURELA] "Where else? To test my freedom. See ya…"
Magnus realizes she has left—after all, he is a mage.
[-AURELA] "Yoo-hoo! Ashen, are you coming?"
[-ZER-ASHEN] "Aurela, what are you doing up there? Get down! If your father finds out you ran away from school again, you'll be in big trouble!" he says nervously.
[-AURELA] "Hahaha! If he finds out… Come on, let's go!"
They jump down, but Ashen conjures a small wave of water to soften their fall.
[-AURELA] "Come on, let's go!"
[-ZER-ASHEN] "Where are we going, Aurelaaa?"
[-AURELA] "To find Rudy, my dog!"
They run together to find Rudy, a stray dog Aurela had raised since he was a puppy. As they run, a knight in gleaming armor suddenly appears on horseback.
[-KNIGHT] "Princess…"
[-AURELA] "Oh great…"
[-KNIGHT] "Once again, you are running away from school. Your father will not be pleased."
[-AURELA] "Hehe… if he finds out! Byeeee!"
The knight grabs her and lifts her onto the horse, but suddenly Rudy bites his leg.
[-KNIGHT] "Rudy, don't you think it's getting old, biting me every time I catch the young princess and Lord Zer-Ashen?"
[-RUDY] "GRRRRRR!"
[-AURELA] "Get him, Rudy! Don't let this fool talk to you like you're some little kitten!"
[-ZER-ASHEN] "We're sorry for running away… We just wanted to see Rudy."
[-KNIGHT] "Oh, really? So you weren't planning to escape beyond the kingdom after finding him?"
The two children exchange innocent looks, pretending not to know anything.
[-KNIGHT] "Young mage, return to school. The princess will stand before the king."
Relieved, Zer-Ashen waves goodbye and hurries back to school.
[-AURELA] "Oooooh! Let me down!"
[-KNIGHT] "Alright, princess. Time to take you to the castle."
As they ride toward the castle, the knight senses a strange aura in the air. For now, he chooses to ignore it… but something is coming