In an inn somewhere in Bree.

"Sir, I have confirmed that Cain Thomas and May Mercury are currently residing in Rosario Village for almost 20 years now. They have two offsprings, one girl and one boy. The girl seems to be 16 years old while the boy is 6 years old. According to the villagers, they also seem to have a foster son named Yan who's about 17 years old.

Cain, May and their son, Ashes, are the currently living in the village while their daughter, named Rae, has not been seen for days now. According to the people, Yan and Rae constantly go out the village and disappear for many days."

A large man covered in dark cloak suddenly lifted his hood to show his face. He tapped his fingers in the wooden table. The people surrounding him kept quiet. Their eyes flashed fear and reverence in this man.

"This operation is still a secret. The higher ups still have no idea that we found those two escapees. This is my chance to climb up to the ranks in the capital and bring back my lost reputation."

He extruded a fearful aura the moment he mentioned his 'lost reputation'. His subordinates kept a bowing head in fear of angering him.

If Rosella was here, she would recognise this man. He was Benedict Tudor, a Level 72 Warrior. Ten yers ago, he was once dubbed as a genius in the capital. But years later, his peers, like Rosella, managed catch up to his talents. Now, he was nothing more than a forgotten name.

He was born from a brach family of the Tudors. As born with a Warrior Job, rather than a Mage, he was seen as a lowly brute by the eyes of the main Royal Family.

When he secretly intercepted the information about Cain and May, he decided to go here alone and capture them. By doing this, he though he will get back the recognition he thinks he deserve.

As he stood up from his seat, Benedict Tudor prided his height as a 7 foot tall human with a giant two-handed sword at his side. It was his personal weapon.

"We will go there this evening and deliver them alive to the capital. Prepare everything. I don't want a single mistake to happen!"

"Yes, Sir!"

- - -

"Oh. The scout had return. I think they're going to go the village tonight."

Yan was skimming on a bookshelf in Rosella's office while Rosella and Rae sat down on the couch and having a tea party. Both of the girls are currently in harmony.

"Now we can see how capable they are."

Rosella said with arrogance. She was showing her other battle hungry side.

Rae kept quiet while stroking Snow's fur. When she became an adult, she started to speak less and became aloof in front of others. But she will only show her femininity in front Yan.

Today, Yan explained to her about the current situation. He told her that there are men in the nearby inn who will likely attack her parents tonight. He told her that he's going to kill them.

Rae just nodded in reply.

She didn't judge Yan for she will do exactly the same thing he will do. Killing monsters has been in part of her life for the last ten years. For her, those men who wanted to harm her family are worst than the vilest monsters. Killing those men would not be much different for her. She extruded her usual cold expression but was very furious inside.

After a couple of casual skimming, Yan noticed a particular large book in the shelf.

"Origins: The History of the Universe, the Kingdoms and its people in Azureth"

'Oh. This Interesting. Except for the things Uncle Cain had told me, I knew nothing about the other things in this world. We still have time, so why not read this.'

He picked up the large book and started reading it as he sat down in the middle of Rae and Rosella.

Rosella priced her collection of books. Though not as large as the Royal Library in the capital, her books had a priceless value that she bitterly collected the most part of her life. If others were to touch her collections, she would rain them with Shadow Bolts and curses. But because it was Yan, she didn't say anything and smiled. She thought Yan and Rae need to know these informations.

Yan began to read the book out-loud for Rae to hear. She quietly listened in Yan.

"A long time ago, it is said that our universe were created by the a group of supreme gods known as the Elder Titans.

In the beginning, the universe was formless and desolate. It was uninhabited, cold and was covered in darkness.

The leader of the Elder Titans, Valcrow 'The Light-bringer', saw our universe was covered in darkness. And with his thought, countless of stars shone bright all across the universe. Light and warmth was created.

Theodrite 'The Provider' felt that the universe has no place to for living things to thrive. And with a wave of a hand, planets took shape out of nothing and continents and the oceans were created.

Helene 'The Shifter', thought that the universe had no beauty. And with her words, the earth and the seas brought forth myriad of grasses and trees that yield fruit of any kinds and flowers bloomed to beautify the lands.

Ivan 'The Thousand-Clans', thought that that this universe needed inhabitants. And so with a stomp, creatures of any kind was formed out from the dust in the air. Creatures of any shapes and sizes in the land, air and sea were born.

Eldrich 'The All-Father', the strongest of all the Elder Titans, thought that their creations needed guardians. He drew out one drop of his blood and splashed it all across the cosmos. And with his blood, humanoid creatures with intelligence were born."