A chilling breeze swept through the air as memories of Lunaris's past slowly faded into the haze of awakening. He lay there, still trapped in a state of confusion and helplessness. The voices of humans around him pulled him back to a fragile consciousness. These weak creatures, so different from the mythical beasts he once fought alongside or against, leaned over him with warmth and curiosity in their eyes.
"Look at him, he's so adorable, our little Ryuno."
These words echoed in Lunaris's mind, now confined to the body of a human—fragile and devoid of power. The idea that he could have been reincarnated as a mere mortal was as inconceivable as it was humiliating. He, the mightiest of the four mythical beasts, whose name inspired terror, had been reduced to this.
Lunaris tried to move, but his new body would not respond. The flow of mana, once an inexhaustible source of energy, was nowhere to be found. Mentally, he clenched his teeth, a deep rage building within.
"Why... Why am I trapped in this insignificant body?"
Despite his indignation, part of him was intrigued by this unexpected situation. His golden eyes, once belonging to a Fenrir, now gazed at the two humans before him. A woman with chestnut hair and kind, overflowing eyes smiled warmly. Beside her, a sturdy man with black hair and protective features looked on with evident pride.
"Ryuno Lunastreya."
That was the name they gave him. Lunaris, deep within, growled at this appellation. But he had no choice but to accept his new fate.
A Childhood of Discovery
Time passed, and Ryuno grew up. Though stripped of his original form, he retained a sharp intelligence and heightened perception. From an early age, he realized this world was not the one he once ruled. Here, magic was widespread but far weaker than in his former realm. Humans, though frail, used magical artifacts and sorcery schools to compensate for their lack of brute strength.
Ryuno observed everything with a critical eye. His "parents" were modest nobles living in a small rural region called Lunastell. While they loved him sincerely, they were far from imagining their son's true nature. As he grew older, Ryuno began to sense fragments of his former power. Sparks of mana coursed through his body, though he could not yet control them.
When he reached the age of ten, Ryuno discovered a strange ability: soul perception. He could sense the energies around him, a skill that allowed him to understand that this world was in a precarious balance. A shadow loomed over Lunastell, and he knew he would need to prepare for the challenges ahead.
The Call of Destiny
One ordinary day, while practicing with wooden swords in the woods near his home, Ryuno felt a disturbance in the air. A familiar, though weakened, power manifested. He turned abruptly, and his gaze met that of an imposing white wolf. The creature's fur shimmered under the sunlight, and its golden eyes were filled with ancient wisdom.
Ryuno froze. This wolf was a part of him, a fragment of his former existence. But before he could react, the wolf spoke:
"Lunaris, do you remember me?"
The words struck him like thunder. He realized then that his journey was only beginning. The wolf, a manifestation of his original soul, had come to help him reclaim his memories and power.
The wolf continued:
"Your time has come, Ryuno. The stars align, and the mythical beasts conspire once more."
These words reignited a fire within him that he thought had been extinguished. He knew that the betrayal of the other mythical beasts had led to his downfall. But now, he was determined to reclaim his place and restore balance.
Ryuno Lunastreya stood tall, a spark of determination in his eyes. He decided to embrace his new destiny. Though he had become human, he would carry within him the spirit of the supreme Fenrir.
Chapter 1 Conclusion
And so began the legend of Ryuno Lunastreya, the young man who was once a feared mythical beast. His path would be fraught with challenges, but he knew that power, vengeance, and redemption awaited at the journey's end.