The Twelve Heroes

[140 years ago, the human race did not have a powerful army like the other six races, so it was forced to beg the gods to give them their blessing to be able to use magic. However, the gods did not listen to them. The human race began to plead with the other races to make a peace treaty so that they would not attack them, but the other races refused. The demon race, who came in peace at that time]

[It was told to humans that there were 12 gems known as the Vitae, which had great magical power. If they were reunited, they would summon a hero who would serve the race that managed to gather the twelve Vitae gems. So humans began exploring the world for ten years, until they finally gathered the twelve Vitae gems. Upon gathering them and putting them in the right place, a yellow light descended from the sky in the castle of the kingdom of Lumeria, bringing another person from another world: their first hero, known as Iwatani, who did not know where he was.]

- Iwatani: Where am I? What is this place?

[When the hero arrived, everyone was surprised that their ten years of searching had paid off, but they just needed to see how strong the hero was. The king approached the hero and told him with a few words that he could accompany him to the throne room, which Iwatani accepted, a little confused. He thought he was dreaming, since he had stayed up late at work and had given in to fatigue]

- King: Hey, hero, you may not know why we summon you, but we have our reasons, which we will tell you later.

- Iwatani: Okay? (I was summoned? How is that possible? It's not a dream, this is like the anime stories my friend watches sometimes.)

[Iwatani and the king walked towards the throne room while the king, with a smile, said: "Thanks to you, our kingdom will be a little calmer", which left Iwatani more confused, causing him to stop]

- Iwatani: Wait, king, explain to me right now why you summoned me.

- King: Hmph... Seriously, I have to explain to you now. Could you wait a little longer, wait until we get to the throne room please.

- Iwatani: (Shit, I don't know if they want to kill me. Maybe this isn't a dream and, if I die, I won't be able to return to my world. Damn, I don't know. I'll have to play along to find a solution to this matter) .

[Upon reaching the throne room, the king took his seat, where Iwatani was surprised to see such a large and beautiful room]

- Iwatani: Damn, I've never seen anything so beautiful before. Maybe it's because I'm always working, hahaha.

[The king looked at Iwatani and said: "Are you prepared for what I am going to tell you, Iwatani"]

- Iwatani: Yes, I'm prepared (I hope they don't kill me).

- King: You were summoned to this world to protect us from the invasions of other races. I know it's a lot to ask, but the gods don't want to help us. I'm asking you please, hero, don't let my people die.

[The king stood up from his throne and knelt in front of Iwatani]

- Iwatani: Okay, okay, I'll do my best. Please get up from the ground.

[The king slowly got up and sat back on his throne]

- King: Thank you very much, hero.

Iwatani: King, if it was just this favor, then can I explore the kingdom?

- King: Yes, of course, go easy, Iwatani. The people of this kingdom are very friendly.

[Iwatani said goodbye to the king with a smile as he left the throne room, feeling a mix of emotions: curiosity to explore this new world, concern about his situation, and determination to fulfill his role as a hero.]

[As he walked through the halls of the castle, Iwatani couldn't stop thinking about his previous life and how he came to this place. How could she return to his world? What challenges would she face in this new world? Questions were piling up in his mind, but he was determined to find answers]

[As he left the castle, Iwatani encountered a stunning landscape: a green valley surrounded by majestic mountains. The people of the kingdom moved calmly, smiling and greeting Iwatani with respect. He waved back, feeling a sense of belonging that he didn't expect.]

[He began to explore the kingdom, marveling at the architecture, culture, and magic that surrounded him. He knew he had a long road ahead of him, but he was ready to face it. He was the hero this kingdom needed, and he was determined to protect it with his life.]