The city was organized into different districts, each one dedicated to a particular aspect of magic. In the center stood a massive, green-glowing crystal tower, radiating power and marking the headquarters of the organization that controlled the place. This organization was comprised of the most powerful mages in the region, known as the Arcane Council. They governed the city wisely, maintaining a delicate balance between magic and the surrounding nature. This balance was sacred, and the citizens—mostly mages and magical creatures—lived in harmony with the jungle, using their magic to cultivate and shape the environment around them.
The streets were wide and paved with enchanted stones that changed color according to the time of day, while channels of magical water flowed throughout the city, serving both as a source of energy and transportation. Small magical creatures, such as fairies and nature spirits, flew freely among the inhabitants, contributing their magic to the city’s functions.
The harmony was nearly perfect, and Kayden hadn’t been this impressed in a long time. After a few minutes, he felt a strong vibration of energy coming from the green orb in the central tower.
He didn’t know exactly what it was, but it seemed very similar to a concept—millions of times deeper and more complex. Some beings in this place had features slightly different from humans, such as pointed ears. The beauty of the human-like beings here was far superior to that found anywhere else in the world, and Kayden was certain of this. Their proportions were flawless, with no one displaying any bodily imperfections.
It was a pity that all of this would be destroyed in Kayden’s battle with Pedro, the wind mage who represented this organization—a true seventh-realm mage capable of moving at absurd speeds. He fought with a large wooden staff that incorporated his wind techniques and increased in speed alongside him. According to rumors, Pedro was the fastest mage on the planet, but Kayden doubted that. He only needed to extend his spiritual sense to understand that this mage had forced his way into his realm.
"Hello, Pedro. Come out, I’m challenging you for your position in the top ranks," Kayden’s voice echoed throughout the city.
All activities stopped automatically, and no one knew what to do. Most simply tried to process what was happening—nothing like this had ever occurred before.
Pedro’s family, the Ventus clan, didn’t know what to do either, but it didn’t take long for everyone to feel Kayden’s strength and realize he was in the fourth realm.
A few seconds later, a mage rose into the sky. He was the heir of this empire, a true seven-ray mage in the fifth realm. Kevin Ventus was there to defend his family’s honor and humiliate Kayden in every way possible before killing him.
"Who dares challenge the Ventus family?" the aura of the green-haired, green-eyed boy grew and exploded, suppressing everyone in the city, but Kayden didn’t even flinch—he had dealt with far greater things for as long as he could remember.
"I am Kayden Heart. Bring Pedro here, or I will kill everyone in this family." Kayden’s words came out without any emotion, sparking a wave of hatred among most people. This was a benevolent organization, loved by the people.
"Insolent!" As soon as Kevin began manipulating his mana…
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BOOM!
The heir’s body hit the ground at an absurd speed. He didn’t even understand the blow he had taken. No one besides Kayden and Pedro had seen the movement, but understanding it was something only Kayden was capable of.
"I’ll spare you because your talent is impressive. If you want to grow beyond seven rays, seek me out. I’ll take you as my disciple," Kayden knew that the boy would either hate him for the rest of his life or seek him out once his family was devoured by other seventh-realm mages.
A deadly silence descended over the entire city. The heir was considered the greatest genius they had ever had, and everyone took pride in speaking of him. But now, he had been destroyed as if he were a mere talentless fool.
It took several seconds and many mages to heal Kevin enough for him to stand. Kevin couldn’t find words as he looked at his hands, then at Kayden—this had been utterly terrifying.
"Wind Knights, come with me to face the invader." Dozens of sixth-realm mages rose to confront Kayden. Unfortunately, it was the worst decision of their lives.
POOFT
POOFT
POOFT!
Heads began to fall as if they were raindrops. Kayden spared most of them, only killing those with no emotional ties to Kevin. He had studied the situation carefully and wanted to take full advantage of it.
"Pedro, you have one minute to come out of that hidden room in the round building, or I’ll kill everyone here," Kayden spoke.
In a room exactly as Kayden had described, a ridiculously young-looking mage sat in a lounge. He had the same green eyes and hair as the rest of his family. His youthful appearance made his vanity clear, but his cowardice was even more obvious—Kayden could feel it. Pedro had recognized him the moment he entered the city.
All the seven-ray mages on this planet knew each other and understood what level of threat anyone posed to them. Kayden was considered an enigma; no one knew the extent of his strength.
Pedro floated out of his room and into the skies. Everyone in the city was frightened, and moments later, someone recognized Kayden. Whispers spread throughout the crowd about the legend who had appeared decades ago and then vanished from the world.
"I challenge you for your rank," Kayden said, staring directly into Pedro’s eyes and releasing his killing intent straight into the mage’s soul.
The young man began to tremble as if it were the middle of winter and he was nothing more than a mere human. He looked at Kayden as if he were gazing upon a monster.
Author’s note: no bonus chapter from last week, if I have time I will try to make up for it, as an apology I will lower the price of next month’s privilege to just 1 coin (both levels)