My Enchanted System

Chapter One

The world has been different ever since the invasion 

Humans were the only living beings on the planet earth but everything changed when. The sky turned red, unleashing horrors on them. Cities got burnt down, nations crumbled fo the ground, humanity was close to extinction. Then in their dark times, they found hope.

They discovered an artifact, which looked like a glowing enchanted crystal ball was pulsing with bright blue light. They haven't seen anything like that before. They began to study it's powers and they were able to make a rule. The moment a child reached the age of sixteen, they get to awaken their abilities with the help of the enchanted crystal ball.

An ability that would define their destiny. With the newfound power, humanity were begining to stand their ground against these monsters that invaded their planet.

The power the enchanted crystal ball gave each of them was unique. One that could either save the world or doom it forever.

The morning sun is rising over the weak habitat, casting it's rays on the streets and houses . This part of the world was different, they call it a forgotten place, where the poor and powerless struggled to defend themselves against the monsters that lurked in shadows.

This part of the world is different from other cities where hunters are active, the weak habitats were always under attack but no one to protect them despite their pleas for help.

Here, Riley Anderson lived with his grandfather, Mr Daniel, a blacksmith renowned for crafting weapons for the hunters. Though respected for his skills, the old man was still just another helpless resident of the weak habitat, overlooked, ignored, and left to fend for himself like the rest of them.

And so was Riley.

"Riley, get up!"

"Riley, come here, what are you still doing sleeping by this time of the day” Mr Daniel said with a loud voice.

Riley was already awake, he laid in his bed looking at the ceiling in their small wooden home. He had no motivation to get up 

He could already predict how his day would go.

Go outside, deliver weapons for grandpa, try to avoid the other kids in the neighborhood, fail miserably, get humiliated. Again.

His life has been filled with traumas, he is always getting bullied and attacked by his peers.

Riley sigh before he sat up and dragged himself out of his bed as he stepped out and went to the workshop m he saw his grandfather working tirelessly, hammering metals and sharpening blades.

“Grandpa, I'm awake now” Riley said calmly before walking into the workshop, the shop is always smelling like burnt iron.

His grandfather turned to him as he wiped his sweat from his forehead. Riley could tell that the old man was tired and needed some rest.

"Come here, kid. I've got some weapons I want you to deliver for me," Mr Daniel said, motioning to a bag filled with freshly made swords, knives and bows.

"Alright, grandpa. Where do you want me to deliver them? Riley asked, curiosity sparking in his full routine.

Mr Daniel sighed as he packed the weapons hurriedly. 

"Last week I was asked to deliver this weapons but you know I was sick so I failed to deliver it….I just hope they'll accept them” the old man said.

Riley frowned."Who are they?"

"Master Duke," his grandfather replied. "He asked me to deliver them to the hunter's headquarters. But I failed to get them there on time."

Riley's heart leaped, grandpa? I'm finally going to enter the headquarters and see the hunters?" He asked, filled with excitement.

His grandfather scoffed. "Only to deliver weapons. Nothing more."

But Riley was already lost in his own thoughts. This was his chance.

But Riley was already lost in his own thoughts. This was his chance.

"I've always wanted to see the hunters myself and feel their power," he said, gripping the strap of the weapon bag tight. "I've always wanted to become like them!"

Mr Daniel's expression darkened. "You are only going there to deliver. Nothing more " His voice was firm, carrying the weight of pain and fear.

"But we're seen as weak, Grandpa!" Riley argued, his frustration bubbling up. "I'm getting tired of getting bullied by my mates with super abilities!"

His grandfather went silent.

Riley wasn't lying.

Life in the weak habitat was cruel for those without powers. Ever since the enchanted crystal ball was discovered, every child who came of age received a supernatural ability and some were born with the talent to wield fire, command lightning or summon beasts. But Riley had nothing.

Not because he wasn't old enough, he was nineteen. But his grandfather had forbidden him from standing before the crystal ball, afraid of what might happen if he joined the hunters.

And because of that, Riley was different.

A nobody.

The other kids never let him forget it.

Every time he walked the streets, they were there, Garrick and his gang.

They were hunters' sons, blessed with abilities far beyond normal humans. Garrick controlled fire, his hands always flickering with flames like torches.The others had enhanced strength, speed of Elemental magic.

And there was Riley, a powerful weakling.

An incident happened yesterday when Riley was on his way back home when they spotted him, before he could react, a fist landed on his stomach, knocking him out to the ground. He fell to the ground but they didn't stop.

They rained blows on Riley's body