[ The story is entirely fictional/Imaginary , it has no connection to reality. ]
Demon King
Writer: Hridoy bappi
Part: 03
Publish: Niloyer Core
The surroundings were very quiet. Nothing could be heard except the sound of horses' hooves and carriage wheels. At first, the noise was annoying, but later it subsided. Demon Forest was a very scary place. It was a wonder how Almond and Maria were here. Maybe it was because of this barrier that they didn't have to fear the demon beasts. The carriage crossed the barrier. This time Almond looked around very carefully. They left their small house, which they had built with great care, there according to their memories. They were leaving all the necessary things with them and all the unnecessary things in this small house.
Almond is sitting in front of the carriage, he has to keep an eye on everything around him. Because they are in the middle of the Demon Forest. The demon beasts here are very dangerous. If they somehow catch their attention, they will have to face many terrible things. As a result of Almond's experience, they did not come across any demon beasts. Which was very good for them. Because they did not want to show Alex any demon beasts at this time. That might scare him.
Maria was sitting in the carriage with Alex. She was giving Alex examples of different types of magic. Alex had never dared to say anything before. But Alex had been curious about this magic since the first day. Maybe he couldn't ask because of shyness. However, Maria thought it was necessary to know about magic before going to the capital, so she explained it to her son very carefully.
According to Maria's example, the origin of magic is basically energy. There are different types of energy in this world. Which humans cannot use directly. However, those energies are needed by humans and all other living beings for various purposes in life. Human age, breathing, food, everything depends on different types of energy. Although humans could not use all these energies directly before, they suddenly learned to use three energies a few thousand years ago. Gradually, humans started using these three energies: Aura, Mana, and Pran. However, that number was very limited.
The most common of the three energies is Aura energy. Currently, the number of Aura users is more than Mana users. Aura energy basically strengthens the body and all weapons. To join the army of any state, you have to be an Aura user. Although Aura energy is common, it is much stronger than Mana. Although it is stronger than Mana energy, not everyone can use Aura energy properly. Because Aura energy users have to do extreme training. Aura energy does not become strong unless the body reaches the extreme level. Which most people do not like now.
Mana energy is also called magical energy. Aura energy is the energy that enters a person's body from outside the body to strengthen the body and usable weapons. There is no limit to Aura energy, as much Aura as there is in the environment and as much stamina as there is in the body can be used. But there is a limit to Mana energy. A certain amount of Mana energy is collected in the body. The place where Mana is collected is called Mana Core. The Mana collected in this Core cannot be used without collecting it again after using it. Mana energy can basically take different forms (Fire, Water, Earth, Air, etc.). These can be used in both attack and defense.
Pran is an energy like Mana. However, its use is completely different. This energy is used to heal any wound. This energy is not only used to heal wounds. Rather, it is also used to make various types of deadly poisons. (Poison is also a kind of medicine if seen) Although wounds can also be healed through Mana energy, it is very rare.
Aura users are called Knights. Mana users are called Mages. Pran users are called Healers. These three classes of people are very valuable people in all the kingdoms.
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(As Alex)
As far as I understand from Amma (Maria), everyone can use three types of energy in this world. The first of which is Aura, those who can use it fight with Sword, Spear or Bow etc. All of them are called Knights. They can join the army in all the Kingdoms. Even then, there is a Knight Council for Knights. Where all the famous Knights of the Kingdom and Empire join.
Those who can use Mana can use different types of magic, such as Fire magic, Air magic, Earth magic, Water magic, etc. They are called spells instead of magic, it sounds pure. They are called Mages. Usually there is an organization for Mages. Which is in all Kingdoms and Empires. The name of this organization is Mage Council. All Mages can join here.
The last one is the Pran user. They are called Healers. Just like Amma. Although their number is very small, their importance is given more than a Mana and Aura user. There is a Healer Council for Healers, which is active in all Empires and Kingdoms.
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Alex, Almond and Maria reached the Royal Capital of Mephas after passing through three cities. It was not a big trip for Almond and Maria. It was normal for them. But for Alex, it was a very annoying and boring trip. Although he saw many new things along the way, it could not interest him in this fifteen-day trip. However, after fifteen days of great travel, his interest slowly started to fade. Because they were standing outside the Royal Capital of Mephas.
A huge city, which if compared to the three cities on the way there, would be equal to ten times. Building a huge wall all around. Which was built to protect against attacks from other kingdoms. There are countless soldiers on the wall, who are standing with bows in their hands. Moreover, there are high towers one after another. In which people can be seen from afar. As Almond and Maria said, Alex has learned that in the entire Fire Empire, the Royal Capital of the Mephas Kingdom is the most difficult to attack. Because the defense of this capital is stronger than the Royal Capital of the Empire. Although Mephas's attack power is not that much. Still, no one has dared to attack the Mephas Capital in thousands of years. Maybe Alex has understood the reason for this. There is a huge wall in front of him, maybe even Titan will have trouble breaking it. There are four huge gates to enter the capital. They are on the north, south, east and west sides of the city. Alex's carriage is entering through the north gate.
Thousands of people enter the Capitol every day. Everyone has to be checked when entering and leaving. There are separate streets. One for exiting and the other for entering. There are also several lines between the two streets. One is for carriages or other vehicles, one for people on foot, and the last is someone of high rank. Alex's carriage lined up with the other carriages. Next to them was an elderly woman who was in the pedestrian line. With her was a young girl who was about the same age as Alex. The elderly woman was holding the girl's hand. But someone behind her pushed her away and took her place. Alex was very angry when he saw what happened. He was sitting in the front with Almond and watching everything. His mother, Maria, was sitting in the carriage. Almond, seeing his son's anger, said,
-->>Alex, this is not unusual here. Thousands of people enter the capital every day, so it is quite difficult for ordinary people to enter the capital, but if someone has a carriage or other means of transport, it is a little more comfortable. Once you get out of the line, you have to stand at the end again.
Almond said this and looked at Alex. He wanted to see his son's reaction. He could have punished that rude man if he wanted, but that would have caused some trouble for the soldiers here. Soldiers don't listen to the troubles of ordinary people unless it was about a fight. Alex felt very hurt. He wanted to show something good. But he realized that this world was not in any way different from his world. Here too, there was inequality between the rich and the poor, the strong and the weak. Alex got out of the carriage. Almond didn't say anything. He started looking. Alex went closer and stretched out his hand towards the old woman. The little girl also fell with the old woman and got a slight injury to her leg. She was crying, but there was no sound in her crying. She was trying to lift the old woman. At that moment, Alex went and stretched out his hand. The old woman stood with both of them in her arms.
-->>There are some people who don't know how to respect elders. If I were a king, I would first remove those people from the kingdom.
Alex said this with a beautiful smile on his face. The old woman was somewhat satisfied with Alex's words. She patted Alex's head and thanked him.
-->>You two are injured. We have some medicine in our carriage. Come, my mother will help you.
Alex said with a smile again. The two of them couldn't stop talking about Alex. Meanwhile, Almond was impressed by his son's words. At first, he didn't think that his son would come forward to help the two of them on his own. Maybe he and Maria had made the wrong decision, he began to think. However, he was more impressed when Alex talked about medicine. If Maria had known that she was a healer, a lot of attention would have come to them now, which Alex understood, and Almond gave a smile. He slowly started talking to his wife in the carriage,
-->>It seems we won't be able to keep him with us much longer.
-->>Dear, we have talked about this before. We will not stop him from following whichever path he takes.
Maria said to her husband from inside the carriage. Almond smiled broadly. What kind of smile it was remained unknown to everyone. Meanwhile, with the help of Alex, the two entered the carriage. Maria bandaged their wounds and finally healed them with magic. The two of them wanted to get out of the carriage. However, Maria and Alex did not let them go. Instead, they took them with them to the capital in the carriage.
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On the other side, a girl was sitting in a huge chariot. She had a cup of tea in her hand, and she was sipping it. She had just entered the capital. Her butler was standing in front of her.
-->>Find out information about the boy's family.
The girl took a sip from her teacup and placed it on the small plate in her left hand. The butler in front of her, wearing a black blazer and pants, nodded his head and answered yes. The girl continued,
-->>Also, for his kindness, I sent him an invitation letter from the academy. I don't want anyone to be more kind than me.
-->>Yes My Lady।
The butler said with his hand on his chest. The girl looked out the window of the chariot. There was a lot of dirt in the capital, which she felt needed to be cleaned. At the same time, she started thinking about the future of the capital. Every day, thousands of people were entering the capital like thieves and robbers, who had never been allowed to enter before. The girl took a deep breath, thinking that something big was going to happen.
To Be Continue.....
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