• FUTURE TIMELINE •
The Demon Lord kneels, the blood loss from the wound at his side finally taking its toll.
"Z-Zor—" His words are cut short as he coughs up blood, clutching his belly where the wound festers, his eyes fixed on Zoren.
"Z-Zoren... please forgive me," he croaks, crawling toward him and pitifully grasping at Zoren's ankle.
"I-I apologize for everything... I apologize for conquering the Earth... and for killing all the humans..." Tears stream down the Demon Lord's face as he begs, utterly broken.
Zoren, his expression cold and his heart devoid of emotion, remains unmoved. He stares down at the Demon Lord with a chilling, deathly glare.
"You killed my kin. You showed us no mercy. You wiped out every human on this planet and took over the world. Did you really expect me to forgive you?" he says coldly, before delivering a harsh kick to the Demon Lord's face, sending him crashing onto his back.
Without hesitation, Zoren grabs the Demon Lord by the hair, yanking his head up in a cruel grip.
"S-Sorry..." the Demon Lord whispers weakly.
"I will never accept an apology from a demon like you," Zoren replies before ending his life.
"AHHHHHHH!!! NOOOO!!!" the Demon Lord screams and sobs in despair as Zoren delivers the final blow.
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• PRESENT TIMELINE •
My name is Zoren Serelithia Veyric. I am an 18-year-old boy with an IQ of 80. My family has always been considered geniuses and has contributed something to the world.
My brother, Syvren Veyric, is 25 years old and has an IQ of 270. He is a rising mathematician, engineer, and scientist who is helping to develop a new type of technology that enables teleportation and his invention has been successful.
My father, Zorellian S. Veyric, 45 years old, had an IQ of 230 and was a psychologist and neurologist. He developed a new method to cure individuals with trauma, as well as others with incurable cognitive disorders.
My mother, Aurelyra S. Veyric, 43 years old, is a genius pianist with an IQ of 210. She is a very beautiful woman who composes music using only a piano, without sound effects or pre-recorded elements. Her pieces cannot be surpassed even by professional and expert music artists who create beautiful piano beats using computers. That is why she is considered the Goddess of Piano.
But I only have an IQ of 80. Academic life doesn't appeal to me. I was always bullied by my classmates because my family were geniuses. My surname is Veyric, and my mother's surname is Serelithia, where most talented women are born. I was embarrassed by the fact that I'm the only person in the family with no talents at all.
I keep working hard, but my intelligence doesn't seem to improve. I always overstudy, but my grades stay the same. They say I have a curse and that I'm cursed by the gods, but I don't believe it. My family loves me very much and takes good care of me, they don't hate me. It just feels like the world hates me for no reason.
DECLARATION OF WORLD PEACE SINCE 10 YEARS AGO
TODAY: AUGUST 24, 2035 – 7:30 PM IN USA, NEW YORK
INSIDE THE LUXURIOUS HOUSE OF VEYRIC
"Zoren, have you eaten dinner yet?" his mother called from outside his bedroom door.
"Yeah, Mom," he replied, his eyes fixed on the computer screen as he scrolled from his gaming chair.
While browsing, an article about world peace suddenly caught his attention.
HISTORY OF WORLD PEACE
On September 6, 2025, the United States of America, China, Russia, Germany, and India began improving their relationships with each other, forming an alliance for World Peace. The president of USA gave a speech: "The Age of Tomorrow is near. This time, we must create peace for everyone, help each other, and build a new world where war doesn't exist!"
China and Russia made a firm decision to support the USA's declaration, while India had already expressed its support. Germany took active steps to spread the message across Europe and Africa. Meanwhile, other rival countries, including South Korea and North Korea, began welcoming each other and have started to reunite, with China actively supporting the unification. Japan and the Philippines are spreading the message throughout Asia, Australia, and Oceania.
As the major countries spread the message and began establishing World Peace, it was seen as a miracle. Everyone is now joining the peace movement. Smaller countries have better access and opportunities, and nations without strong allies are beginning to feel hope. The world is slowly changing. Technological evolution is progressing faster, and the result of World Peace is transformative.
After reading the article, Zoren stepped out of his room and made his way to the living room, where he found his father engrossed in the live news on TV, reporting a mysterious light emanating from the moon.
LIVE NEWS: Today, a mysterious bright red light from the moon is glowing, and it is being called a miracle. This new type of phenomenon has taken shape, and people all around the world are taking pictures of it. Even in countries where it is naturally daytime, the sky has turned a reddish hue. Scientists are currently examining the possible causes of this unusual event, as the moon continues to glow an intense bright red.
Zoren took his phone out of his pocket. "I'm going to take a picture of the moon. Would you like me to send it to you, Dad?" he said to his father.
"Sure. Just make sure you take it properly," his father replied, smiling at Zoren.
"Alright," Zoren said before going outside to take the picture.
As he walked outside, searching for the best spot to photograph the moon, he heard a chilling noise and felt the ground tremble, it was getting closer. Before he could comprehend what was happening, a massive, invisible magical slash tore through several buildings, including Zoren's home.
Zoren stumbled backward and fell hard to the ground, his eyes widening as he saw his home utterly destroyed.
"M-Mother... Father..." Zoren whispered, staring at his parents' bodies buried in the debris, covered in blood.
He remained completely still, breathing heavily after witnessing their death.
High above the dark red sky, a demon hovered, gazing at Zoren with a wicked smile, then vanished.
Zoren quickly ran to his dead parents, kneeling as tears slowly fell. He bowed down, gently caressing his mother's bloodied head.
"Mom... Dad..." Zoren whispered as silent tears welled in his eyes, before slowly crawling over to his father's lifeless body.
He began to panic, trembling as he rushed to the street to retrieve his phone. With shaking hands, he tapped the screen to call his brother.
The phone rang. His brother answered.
"Brother, where are you? Mother and Father are dead!"
He heard his brother's voice, it sounded weak, pained, and on the verge of death.
"Zo...ren... I'm dying…"
"Brother?! BROTHERRR!!" Zoren screamed as he heard the phone fall and his brother's voice faded into silence.
"No... This isn't real... I'm dreaming," he said, then slapped himself hard. He stumbled back, the sting on his reddening cheek confirming the painful reality.
Sitting on the ground, he heard the sounds of missiles and gunfire. Another massive, invisible magical slash tore through more buildings, this time from another direction, while he remained trapped in the middle, utterly traumatized. He saw the same demon again in the sky before it vanished.
The ground around him was littered with ruined buildings, and the moon and sky now glowed an even deeper, bloodier red.
Zoren tried to stand, his legs trembling with fear, but as he took a step, weakness overcame him, and he collapsed to his knees. A sharp pain surged through his chest, and he clutched it with both hands. His thoughts grew muddled as waves of trauma continued to overwhelm him.
Dizziness set in, and his vision blurred. The pain in his chest intensified until his heart finally gave out, heart failure brought on by profound psychological trauma.
His face struck the ground, his eyes still open, tears falling and soaking into the earth. Zoren died and suddenly found himself in an unfamiliar, dark magical space.
.....
What happened in the world was truly terrifying. After ten years of peace, the world was improving, and everyone was happy, but today was different. Countless demons and monsters from an unknown realm suddenly appeared, invading and attacking Earth. Their core weapon was magic, far stronger than any modern weapon. Even nuclear arms vanished, and humanity was being wiped out.
All across Asia, countless monsters surged. More and more humans were dying, and hope was quickly fading. The same devastation occurred across other continents. Magic spread relentlessly, destroying countless cities. Even the major nations couldn't withstand the power of the demons and monsters.
From a population of 8.9 billion people, the number was rapidly decreasing. These evil beings sought to wipe out humanity mercilessly, and they succeeded.
In just one day, every human perished. The very beings who had slaughtered these hopeless people began to occupy and take control of Earth, destroying all technology they deemed unworthy. Their magic was inherently superior to the pathetic constructs of mankind.
.....
A glowing, completely white human figure levitating in the strange space greeted Zoren with a solemn voice.
"Do you seek revenge?"