Tales of the Linchpin
David spent his entire life in chains. From the day he was born, people feared him because of his strange eyes. One crimson red, the other pale white. With no memory of his past or who are his parents, his life would never be anything more than pain.
Everything changes when David attempts to help a dying royal scout. Instead of gratitude, he is falsely accused of the murder and sentenced to burn alive at the execution stake. In a moment of absolute rage and survival, a volatile power he does not understand erupts from deep within him, unleashing a catastrophic blast that shatters the village square.
Fleeing the destruction and branded a demon by the terrified survivors, David is forced into the depths of the wilderness. With nothing but questions about who, and what, he truly is, he must learn to master the energy in him
His search for answers leads him across a dangerous world scarred by war, monsters, and the remnants of forgotten ages. Along the way, he is taken under the wing of a hardened old warrior who helps him survive, trains him and points him toward a mysterious seer said to know truths long buried by time.
As David uncovers pieces of his past, he begins to realize that the power within him is connected to something far greater than he ever imagined. With each passing day, that power grows harder to control, threatening not only his life but the lives of those around him.
Caught between fear, destiny, and the darkness within himself, David must decide what kind of person he wants to become. His journey is not only about discovering the truth of his existence.
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Chapter: Two sidedDavid stared at the hand stretched out toward him for a long moment before slowly extending his own. When his fingers wrapped around hers, her skin felt as cold as winter frost, yet her grip was surprisingly gentle."David," he said, his voice low and reserved.Ymir’s smile widened, her brilliant blue eyes crinkling at the corners. "It is truly a pleasure meeting you, David. I must say... you have fascinating eyes.""Th...anks," David muttered, shifting uncomfortably beneath his black cloak. He cleared his throat, trying to regain his composure. "You don't exactly look like you're from around these parts. Are you?"Ymir tilted her head, a playful glimmer in her gaze. "What makes you think that?""Never mind," David said, pulling his hand back and adjusting his traveling bag. "If you will excuse me, I have somewhere to be.""Of course. Thank you again for the help back there, David," Ymir said, pulling her heavy hood back over her vibrant blue hair. "Goodbye.""Goodbye," David murmured
Last Updated: 2026-06-24
Chapter: Seek in ResponseBlades were drawn.Around twelve men surrounded David, their weapons raised and ready to strike."Hand over all your belongings," one of them shouted, stepping closer. "And take off those clothes too, colored-eye freak."David didn't move. He didn't react. He simply stood there on the lonely dirt road, calm and silent beneath his black cloak."Are you deaf?" another bandit growled. He walked forward aggressively and slammed a heavy hand onto David's shoulder.It was a fatal mistake.David instantly gripped the man's wrist and twisted it with violent precision. A sharp scream escaped the bandit's mouth as his arm bent at a painful, unnatural angle. Before the man could even attempt to recover, David slammed him face-first into the hard ground.The rest of the gang rushed him immediately. Steel flashed from every direction under the afternoon sun, but David slipped between their frantic attacks with practiced ease.One man brought a heavy blade down toward David's head. David simply ste
Last Updated: 2026-06-22
Chapter: Echoes of the North, Roads of the WestBoth men lay flat on the ground as the morning sun slowly rose, its golden rays bringing a much needed warmth to the fractured, battle-torn streets of the village."Wake up, Peter," Hiron said, his voice raspy as he strained to sit up. "Our work isn't over yet."Hiron turned his head to look at his partner, but Peter was dead to the world, snoring softly."You have to be kidding me," Hiron muttered to himself, shaking his head in disbelief. "How can someone sleep so soundly right after a brutal battle with an Abyssal demon?"Hiron crawled over and aggressively tapped Peter on the shoulder, but the younger warrior didn't budge."Wake up!" Hiron shouted, giving him a firm shove."I'm up! I'm up!" Peter startled awake, stumbling to his feet as he rubbed his bloodshot eyes."How can you sleep at a time like this?" Hiron asked, picking up his double-edged axe."My body gets incredibly exhausted whenever I use too much spiritual energy," Peter replied defensively, stretching his sore arms.
Last Updated: 2026-06-21
Chapter: Soul ascension"Wh... What's going on here?" Peter asked, his face contorted with utter confusion as he strained against his restraints."Well, it seems that old man over there has been working with the demon," Hiron stated grimly, his sharp eyes locked on the unfolding horror."Oh... about your daughter," the compressed demon purred, turning its eight glowing crimson eyes toward the trembling villager. It took a slow, deliberate step closer to the man. "If you want to see her so badly, I will take you to her right now... inside me."Before anyone could react, the demon lunged forward. It grabbed the old man by his hands and legs, violently stretching his limbs apart. The old man screamed, a piercing sound of absolute agony echoing through the misty street."We have to hurry!" Peter shouted, violently thrashing against the stone wall, trying desperately to tear free from the dense webbing."Turn off your energy completely!" Hiron snapped. "The webs get stronger and tighter the more our Presence feed
Last Updated: 2026-06-19
Chapter: Behind the ShadowsMidnight came, and the village was entirely dead silent. The only sound echoing through the empty, darkened streets was the rhythmic crunch of Peter and Hiron’s boots beating against the packed dirt."Why did you change the plan back at the house?" Peter asked in a low whisper, his eyes scanning the pitch-black alleyways."I wanted to check something out first," Hiron replied, his hand resting casually on the handle of his massive double-edged axe. "If the villagers went missing, it must have happened when they were completely alone. Whatever came over them captured them without raising an alarm.""So, what does that mean?" Peter asked, his posture tensing."It means the creature has a deliberate method of knowing whenever someone is isolated. To put it simply... we might be stepping directly onto the enemy's trap right now. And it likely already knows we are here.""Hmm... great point," Peter muttered, a sharp grin cutting through his caution. "But how do we find it?""We don't need
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
Chapter: Path of a WarriorThe room was utterly silent. David sat flat on the wooden floor, with Lazarus seated directly opposite him. For a long moment, they simply stared at each other, the weight of the last three months hanging in the air."Your training here is done," Lazarus said flatly.David blinked, caught completely off guard. "What? But... I haven't even mastered spiritual energy yet!""Let me finish, boy," Lazarus said, his voice raising just enough to cut him off. "Your training is done *here*, but it isn't finished yet. I have provided the foundation for your next step in life. I am afraid I cannot help you with what comes next... but I can point you toward it."Lazarus leaned forward, his expression dead serious."There is someone who can help you uncover your past. Her name is Kira. She possesses the rare ability to see through a person's memories, even if they have been completely lost or locked away."David’s eyes widened. His fingers curled, tightening into a white-knuckled fist. "Where can I
Last Updated: 2026-06-17
