2022-05-16 20:21:45Two army's faced off against one another, monstrous beings tearing each other apart without any regard for the land around them. A scene that could only be described as a nightmare to anyone witnessing it. Blood dripped and splattered out as the fight raged. And as the battle continued, a single figure stood out from the pack. Raising its head high, It howled into the night as the moon casts its rays upon the divine beast.
Fortunately, Rio was not just witnessing this scene, He was living it.
Sitting down on the pile of blood and bones as he watched the madness unfold in front of him, he reminiscenced about what led him to this moment.
He thought back to the day he first came to the organization, thinking that this was going to be a simple job. He would come in, Work and get out. He'd spent many years serving the organization, doing just that until one fateful day.
Rio Tanajo had worked under another researcher for years who was pining for a higher position in the company. Rio never imagined that he would ever gain the chance to do so himself, But as fate would have it, he had a knack for the supernatural. He built up feat after feat sending him up through the ranks quickly. Much too quickly for his superior.
One day when they were working together, his boss made an odd request. He wanted him to find something. Something that no other researchers had ever found before. Something that would change the foundation of life forever. It was supposedly an ancient relic from a forgotten time. It was an under the book investigation that would if successful, further the evolution of humanity.
Rio, unaware of what his true intentions were, foolishly carried out this task without thought. He had spent quite the time with this man after all, and they had always had each other's back. After much time, he discovered a book with strange markings all over it. The markings looked like letters or symbols but there was nothing else inside. And as if on cue, the door burst open and in walked his superior wearing a lab coat, followed by 3 armed guards.
They ordered that Rio hand over the book at once. He didn't know what was going on but that didn't matter to him. There was nothing special about the book that he could tell so he handed it over without a struggle.
His superior was overjoyed as he was handed the book but that joy quickly turned to anger as he opened the book to the empty pages. Flipping through the hefty books pages only to be met with nothing but worn and faded pages.
He accused Rio of hiding the true contents of the book and demanded for him to hand them over. Rio refused, explaining that the pages were always empty. This only angered the man more and he ordered one of the guards to shoot him. The guard pulled his pistol from its holster and pointed it at Rio's head.
Rio held his hands up but that was not nearly enough. The bullet passed through him like a knife through butter and hit the wall behind him. Rio fell to the ground unable to move. He could feel his life fading away as he felt someone searching his body. Their hands roughly toss him to and fro in search of an item he didn't have before kicking him to the side.
There, he was left to spend his final moments in silence as his mind is filled with the thoughts of his family. He would never see his wife and daughter again all because of that damn researcher. His fear turned to anger as he wished death upon the men that took his daughter's father away from her.
Suddenly a voice rang in his mind and an image of a book appeared in front of him.
"I have never met a mortal as pitiable as you. You lacked greed or envy. A pure essence that only lives for others. A life filled with the hopes of a better future. And now your heart has quickly filled itself with hatred. The perfect soul to pass my influence onto.
I like you, so I will give you an opportunity. You will have the chance to take back your life, I will take that anger within you, and mold you into my next student.
You will be given a new life. A new purpose.
You shall live for me and I shall bestow you gifts in return."
Rio couldn't speak but felt as if he had no choice in the matter. If he wanted to see his family again, this was his only choice.
"I'm glad you're so cooperative.
My name is Alberoth.
I will provide you assistance through one of my autonomous learning programs. You will become my first student in Millenniums. There is no need to thank me. I'm just doing my duty as your teacher. And as a bonus, you will have the privilege of assisting me in recovering my ancient power.
As a gift to welcome you into your new life I will bestow upon you a past servant of mine. His mind was far too weak to accept my power but I'm sure he will serve you well until you can stand on your own feet.
Don't worry too much about him. He feels nothing. Too much time with me and anyone's mind could break you see. You can do with him as you see fit.
And when the time comes, You shall create your own army.
I will be waiting for you when that day comes."
As Alberoths voice faded, so did Rios' vision as his life started anew.
When Rio Opened his eyes, He found himself in a dimly lit room
Looking down at his body, Rio was shocked.
He was what looked like a small deformed dog with yellowish green fur and bright red eyes.
His hands were less like paws and more like hooves.
He was more dog than human.
And standing by his side was an emotionless man in a black cloak.
Staring at the man made his head hurt as a message appeared.
New ability: Reserve (Allows the master to summon and remove his servants from the void whenever needed.)
"Reserves 1/1- full"
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