Herothion

A World of Seven Continents

The world consists of seven continents, each with its own unique terrain and power, ruled by a sovereign. These continents are:

1. The Continent of Fog [Fog]:

A land shrouded in perpetual darkness, where no light penetrates. Its inhabitants live in constant fear, surrounded by an atmosphere of dread that cloaks every corner. Ghosts and wandering spirits are prevalent throughout, earning it the nickname The Continent of Ghosts. It is ruled by the enigmatic king, Thowarnos.

2. The Continent of Mountains [Mountains]:

This continent boasts the highest peaks and most elevated terrains in the world, where mountains touch the clouds in majestic scenery. Legends abound of dragons guarding ancient treasures, hidden within its deep caverns. It is ruled by the king, Louis.

3. The Continent of Forests [Forest]:

An expansive green land stretching beyond the horizon, teeming with all kinds of trees, from ancient giants to small tangled shrubs. The flora here is unmatched in diversity. Deep within the dense forest resides a unique human lineage known for their long lives and profound wisdom, perfectly attuned to the rhythm and secrets of nature. It is ruled by the queen, Lumen.

4. The Continent of Deserts [Desert]:

A vast expanse of golden sands under a blazing sun, where life exists in its harshest form. The desert features massive sand dunes and dark underground tunnels filled with blood and haunting secrets. This continent is notorious for its deadly sandworms, making survival a constant challenge. It is ruled by the king, Thalinus.

5. The Continent of Fertile Lands [Fertile]:

A paradise of life and abundance, where freshwater rivers weave through green plains, and prosperity thrives. Here, livestock graze over vast lands, and comfortable fortified homes offer refuge from the heat of summer and the chill of winter. Symbolizing wealth and prosperity, this continent seamlessly blends nature with a flourishing way of life. It is ruled by the king, Wishard.

6. The Continent of Islands [Carrots]:

Composed of numerous isolated lands surrounded entirely by water, this continent holds a unique charm. Known as the land of fish and merchants, it is a hub of global trade routes. Goods, gems, and metals flow through its ports, making it a vital connection between the seven continents. Due to its strategic location, it is considered the heart of the world. It is ruled by the king, Fansit.

7. The Continent of Monsters [Monsters]:

A merciless land drenched in blood, where everything begins and ends. It is a continent of corruption, destruction, and unrelenting violence. This inhospitable land is filled with all manner of chaos, surrounded by the great walls built by the six sovereigns to contain its evil. This continent is ruled by the strongest—the king, Minalost.

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The Prologue:

A thousand years ago, the world was a vastly different place, where humans and monsters coexisted peacefully, with no walls dividing them. The seven continents were allied, and treaties of peace signed by their sovereigns ensured safety and prosperity for all. Back then, everyone believed that this peace would last forever.

However, Reese, the minister of the Monster Kingdom, held a different view. He rejected the notion of equality between humans and monsters. To him, monsters were far superior—smarter, stronger, and more deserving of dominion. Reese believed that the only place for humans was under the control of monsters, serving as their slaves.

Despite his grand ambition, Reese lacked the power to overthrow King Minalost, the first Monster King. Minalost was a wise and dignified ruler who respected treaties and valued peace with humans. Knowing he couldn't seize the throne by force, Reese resorted to scheming in the shadows, using deception and corruption as his weapons.

Reese secretly recruited soldiers and mercenaries, sending them across the world to commit atrocities. They massacred villages, burned towns, and plundered cities in the name of the Monster King. Innocent lives were lost, and chaos spread like wildfire, fueling hatred in the hearts of humans. Rumors began to circulate that the Monster King had broken the peace treaties, plunging the world into turmoil.

News of the monsters' crimes reached the rulers of the six other continents. They felt the peace was irreparably broken and ordered the extermination of all monsters living on their lands. The situation quickly escalated into a full-blown war as human armies hunted down every monster they could find.

Once the monsters were eradicated from their lands, the six continents joined forces and launched a massive military campaign against the Monster Continent, determined to eliminate the threat at its source.

At the time, King Minalost learned of the approaching armies. Horrified by reports of atrocities committed in his name, he sought to avoid dragging his people into a war. He sent emissaries to negotiate peace with the human rulers, but they responded by killing the messengers—a declaration of war.

With no choice left, Minalost prepared for battle. What he didn't know was that all the destruction was the result of Reese's betrayal.

When the human armies arrived on the Monster Continent, Minalost led his troops to confront them. He met the six human rulers on the battlefield and cried out,

"Why have you brought war to us? We have never broken the peace!"

One of the rulers replied, "We are here to avenge the people your armies burned, Minalost!"

The king tried to explain, "These crimes were not committed under my orders!"

But their answer was cold and unwavering: "How can we trust a monster?"

With no room for dialogue, a bloody battle ensued. Blood flowed freely, and corpses piled high on the battlefield. Although the humans were numerous, the monsters' sheer strength made the battle devastating.

After suffering massive losses, the humans realized they couldn't win in an open fight. The rulers of the six continents proposed a deal to Minalost:

"We are willing to end the war, but on one condition… A wall must be built to separate the Monster Continent from the rest of the world—a wall with no doors or gates, trapping the monsters inside forever."

Though devastated by the outcome, Minalost agreed to the deal, desperate to end the war at any cost. A colossal wall was built, reaching high into the sky, made of the strongest materials in the world. Thus, the Monster Continent was isolated, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.

After the war, the truth about Reese's betrayal came to light. Furious, the monsters turned on their treacherous minister, igniting a brutal civil war that raged for centuries.

Over a thousand years, the Monster Continent remained trapped behind the wall, consumed by its internal strife. The scars of Reese's betrayal lingered, and peace became a distant memory.

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The Present:

In the heart of the war-torn Monster Kingdom, Okays, a hybrid child born of a blood-drinking monster after a millennium, came into existence. To protect him from the hostile monsters who might seek to kill him, his father hid him carefully.

For ten years, Okays lived in hiding among monsters, training in combat and survival. Even as a child, his strength surpassed those around him, thanks to his human lineage and his monster mother.

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Power:

In this world, power is embodied in blood. Both humans and monsters can use their blood to forge weapons, launch attacks, and create whatever they desire. This formidable ability, however, isn't universal; it requires talent and years of training to master the art of crafting weapons from blood. But blood is not infinite, and using it comes at a high cost.

There exists a rare and terrifying ability: the power to control blood that does not belong to the user. This allows one to manipulate the blood of others—whether human or monster—to create anything. Additionally, it grants control over all external liquids, such as water. Only four legendary figures in history have possessed this ability, making it both revered and feared.

The protagonist, Okays, is born with this dual ability, known as Bloodwat. At the age of ten, his mother discover

ed his extraordinary power to manipulate all forms of external liquids.

To be continued...