"Since its creation, Grundia has passed through four distinct ages: the Age of Creation, the Age of Prophets and Miracles, the Age of Technological Advancement, and finally, the Age of Return.Taking advantage of God's long absence from Heaven, the Archangel Michael rebelled against his Father (God) and seized control of the Five Realms. These realms are:• Grundia (known as Earth in the language of mortals),• Heldiya (the Vault, or Hell),• Tenhiya (the Origin Lands, or Heaven),• Prugiya (the Bridge, or Limbo),• And Umeriya, the place believed to be the birthplace of God.
While all of this unfolded, humanity advanced: new inventions, new eras, new ages… Yet humanity eventually collapsed under the weight of its own power and intellect, leading to its self-destruction.By then, Michael had already become the "Master of the Realms" and made a declaration:
"What my Father created and loved most was a failure. If that's the case, I shall create something better!"
However, Michael lacked the power to create a new realm or race. So, instead, he tampered with the essence of Grundia and the human race—attempting to change them. But he failed.The souls of 90% of humanity became corrupted, transforming into other creatures. A small fraction even evolved into angelic beings. Even the remaining 10% could no longer be considered pure humans.Grundia itself was transformed; some places began to resemble Heldiya, others Tenhiya. Balance was lost.
Growing bored, Michael proclaimed:
"You are no longer a wretched species! I have elevated you and deemed you worthy of Tenhiya. Therefore, become my servants and worship me!"
Michael erased the memories of these poor souls and cast them back into Grundia. Then he condemned them to an eternal cycle known as the "Age of Prophets and Miracles."
A small boy reading these records slowly closed the book. The cover read:"The Records of the Cursed Prophet Moses – Chapter 1"Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed behind him, and a woman entered the dimly lit room. Her faded, low-quality dress immediately marked her as a servant. She shouted in panic:— "Young master, you must leave this place at once!"
She scooped the child up in her arms and extinguished the torch.— "If my lady finds out you entered here, do you have any idea what trouble you'll be in?"She let out a deep sigh.— "Even I won't be able to save you then."
She left the room. The boy remained silent, blushing with guilt—fully aware of his wrongdoing. And yet, his plan had been flawless. There was no way he could've been caught. So what had he missed?Something inside him had awakened when he read those lines. In fact, he had felt it ever since his father declared this basement forbidden. Something down here had been calling to him.So much so that it even began to appear in his dreams.
The boy's name was Guren. His full name: Alexandria IV. Guren.As the servant carried him, she spanked him gently to scold him. Guren did his best not to cry. His bright blue hair swayed with every step. Eventually, the spanking stopped, and his room arrest began.The servant said:— "Think about what you've done while you remain in your quarters, young master!"
Guren replied:— "I'm sorry, Miss Edna…"
Edna closed the door behind her and walked away.Guren lay on his phoenix-feather bed, deep in thought. What was that thing he had just read? Could the Cursed Prophet Moses really exist? Until now, he had only been taught that the one true God was Michael. Among all the prophets he had ever heard of, there was never a mention of anyone named Moses.
And since his father was the high priest, Guren's religious education was quite advanced for his age.How many six-year-old children could read and write in the holy language?
But one thing was certain: the feeling he experienced while reading those lines.It was as if he had never truly been alive before.As if his life had only just begun.As if he had been reborn.
He had to learn more about the book. Maybe he could even find a way to ask his father without raising suspicion.If only he hadn't fallen asleep while thinking about it.
When he opened his eyes, he found himself in a black void—surrounded by white mist and a glowing light.