The world was not like it used to be.
Long ago, humans lived peacefully, unaware of what lay beyond the sky or deep within the earth. But then, strange creatures began appearing—beasts not born of this world. People called them monsters, and they came from dungeons, dark and twisted places that opened randomly across the land.
To fight them, some brave people stood up. These people were known as Slayers. Their job was to protect ordinary humans by killing monsters before they caused destruction. And then there were the Barons—the most powerful warriors, trained for years to defeat even the strongest demons. They were rare and respected.
Even so, monsters weren't seen very often. Dungeons were few, and attacks were still uncommon. Many people lived their lives without ever seeing a monster. For most, it was just news on TV, or stories whispered by neighbors.
The world was also filled with strange powers—elemental powers. People could control forces like fire, water, land, and air. But there were also special, lesser-known elements:
Accre – the power to control emotions.
Ture – the power to enhance strength.
And the rarest of them all: Void – an element that could steal other powers and weaken enemies.
Even though these elements existed, not everyone could use them, and not all had been fully discovered or understood yet.
Scene: Elemental School, Class 1-B
Kazan was just a normal student in Elemental School. He wasn't strong, but he was smart—very smart. He preferred reading books over swinging swords, and solving puzzles over fighting enemies. His best friend, Erica, often said he could outsmart even a Baron with the right plan.
But Kazan didn't believe in monsters.
Sure, he'd heard about them on the news. He'd seen blurry pictures and fake videos online. People said they were real. Some even claimed to have fought them. But Kazan had never seen one with his own eyes, so to him, they were just stories.
That afternoon, he sat quietly at his desk, near the window. The sky outside was clear. Birds flew freely. Everything felt peaceful.
"...And that's why the basic elements—fire, water, land, and air—are known as the Four Primals," the teacher said, pointing to the chalkboard. "Other elements may exist, but humans have yet to fully understand them."
Kazan wasn't paying much attention. His thoughts drifted. Why did people lie about monsters? Maybe they just wanted attention. Or maybe it was fear… fear of something unknown.
The teacher continued. "Dungeons are not everywhere. But according to new research, they're slowly becoming more common. We don't know why. But if this continues... the world could change."
Kazan looked up. That part caught his attention.
Scene: Evening – On the Way Home
The sun had begun to set. Kazan walked home alone, his schoolbag slung over one shoulder. The streets were quiet, and a cool breeze moved through the air.
He turned down a narrow street he took every day. But today... something was different.
There was a strange sound—like heavy breathing, mixed with a low growl. Kazan stopped walking. His eyes widened.
From the shadows ahead, something stepped out.
A creature with red eyes. Sharp claws. Skin like cracked stone. It was taller than any man Kazan had seen. A monster.
He froze. His legs wouldn't move.
The monster growled. And then—it rushed at him.
Kazan didn't even have time to scream.
Everything went black.
Scene: Hospital Room – Night
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Kazan opened his eyes slowly. Bright white lights. The smell of antiseptic. A soft beeping sound.
He was in a hospital.
His body ached. His heart was still pounding. And then, the memory returned.
The monster.
He had seen it. Not a story. Not a fake video. A real, living monster. Right in front of him.
Kazan sat up, sweating. Fear clung to him like a second skin.
What was that thing? Why did it appear there? How did he survive?
He didn't know.
He kept thinking about it... replaying the moment in his mind over and over.
And then—
A sudden pulse of pain shot through his chest.
He gasped and clutched his shirt.
Something was wrong.
His hand began to glow.
A strange symbol appeared on his palm.
It was cold… dark… and yet powerful.
Then, a soft voice whispered in his head.
"You have seen the truth. The void sees you now."
To be continued…