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The Vortexless death

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Chaos reveals the false The chaotic is the false The enlightened ruler grows lazy before reality The tyrant imposes himself upon the world with his gaze alone The one who places a crown upon his head yet hungers for the mortal realm The one dressed as a peasant, clutching a knife, dancing wildly Come, leap up—dance while singing praises to the king So that we may pray for rain, for sun, for an eternal song to the royal line Weep? Why weary yourself with tears, O nameless one in the annals of history? Your name is but an anonymous digit, flickering for a single instant Who are you, oh self-proclaimed “I,” who are you to become the dog of “I”? The lecher sees happiness wherever his eyes fall The arrogant one—who dares bow his head to look at the road ahead? Who out there dares sing the epic of love? Who out there dares speak aloud the loneliness of the man standing in the crowd? We are far apart, yet near; we see, yet cannot touch We keep walking—why reach the place? We arrive—why have we come? Why must we still walk? The starving see crumbs and call them true love The rich look at poverty and call it truth Truth is ignorance; ignorance is numbness Do I dare walk upon the corpses of the wretched? I see truth in the poor, yet the poor cannot see it themselves Could it be—they are simply lazy? Envy toward the three laws of the sky and clouds How can I reach the high clouds, O Icarus? I arrive—my wings melt away I look—the sky scorches my eyes I speak—the wind steals my words I crave connection—the more I seek, the lonelier I become I crave money—the more I seek, the poorer I grow I crave knowledge—the more I seek, the less I believe O fallen one cast from the heavens, tell me O one who touched the horizon, show me The song that rises from this age I dance among thousands of dancers The first time I danced, I was shy Sometimes I stumbled, sometimes I laughed But how dare my life fall too often? For my clothes were never made to last Dreams of splendor are like fresh green grass The dreamer climbs high into the clouds The fool tumbles into the fish pond The slave sees golden light upon the throne The hot-tempered sees the tyrant’s decree The noble sees radiance inside the treasure chest The betrayed sees happiness in lowly places The starving sees a piece of bread in a child’s hand The indifferent sees only calloused palms Majestic kingship—sullied by lowly slaves sitting beside it Pierced through by the cunning, seduced by the lovelorn Planted with flags by the zealous, lain upon by the empty Obscured by debauchery, obscured by grief “That year, I—the depraved one—came to this place, bearing countless sins of corruption. He gazed upon the eternal gate, freely trampling the eternal dark river, branding seven songs upon the dark souls of the walking dead: ‘Wrath ignites the flames of the world Lust loses the feeling of love Greed inevitably loses the self’s true will Pride shoulders the heavens it built itself Sloth helplessly watches the world collapse Gluttony is swallowed by the hunger of the earth Envy is slain by the spear of the lowly’” Thus is humanity: trampling one another while sneering in laughter, witnessing pain yet despising it War and chaos born of pride, swords and blades born of greed Bullet wounds born of rage Hunger devours even morality, greed robs the laws of heaven Rage incinerates the original heart Lust trades all things for fleeting pleasure Sloth inevitably blinds itself, pride leads to catastrophic fall Envy topples the king
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Chapter 1 - Chapter 0: Mana

Mana

By the age of thirteen, every person must stabilize and synchronize their own mana core with a type of mana compatible with their being.If they fail to do so, they lose all magical potential and remain forever ordinary.

Normally, the chance of success is almost guaranteed — unless something unpredictable interferes.

A person's potential is divided into thirteen levels, from Level 1 to Level 13.Different nations and empires give them different titles: Royal (12), King/Queen (13), and so on.

However, having a higher limit doesn't necessarily mean one can learn faster or become stronger.It only means their potential ceiling is higher — but it also takes longer to reach the bottom of their own mana core.

In general, there are three stages of a mana core's growth:

Stage 1: Innate (at birth)

Stage 2: Adolescent

Stage 3: Mature

There are ways to break through these natural limits, but they are dangerous, expensive, and extremely rare.With the help of mana language, a person can even use a second type of mana alongside their core.

Types of Mana

There are three main types of mana in existence: Natural, Self-Origin, and Primordial.

1. Natural Mana

This is the mana that exists everywhere — the pure forces of Heaven, Earth, ....It's the easiest to access and harmonize with, and is the most widely studied form of mana.

However, it's also dependent on external conditions like terrain and climate.In other words, it's easy to use but never truly yours to control.

Each type of core enhances your connection to a specific element.For example, a Lightning Core grants stronger lightning mana and better compatibility with "Heaven" mana, though it may weaken your control over others.

Starting from Core Level 6, practitioners face what are known as "Walls" — barriers that must be overcome to reach higher levels.Each element has its own ascension ritual or requirement.

Current general ranks:Commoner → Noble → Great Noble → Royal → King → Emperor → Saint / Archdemon.

2. Self-Origin Mana

This type of mana comes from altering the essence of mana itself — through death, spirit, law, or even balance.It's flexible and powerful but difficult to control.It often depends on external sources such as corpses, haunted places, or cursed grounds.

One can use their own body as the source, though it's risky and only safe for those above Core Level 6.

Each origin grants different abilities.For example, Law Mana manipulates perception, rules, and laws — both physical and conceptual.

Just like natural mana, this path also faces "Walls" after Core Level 6, requiring specific conditions and rituals to advance.

Practitioners of this mana can interfere with the essence of mana-infused objects, bestowing them with new properties or turning them into living artifacts.

3. Primordial Mana

This is the purest and most fundamental form — mana that comes directly from the self and existence itself.It includes concepts such as Body, Mind, ...

It's easy to sense but extremely hard to harmonize with.Only those with innate talent or deep understanding of their own being can reach it.

Users of Primordial Mana do not truly have a "fused core."Instead, their innate mana core is covered by a natural outer layer — a shell that protects and purifies it.Even if this layer is lost, they can still absorb other mana types as replacements.

To obtain this mana, one must reach the very bottom of their mana core and forge their own shell from within — often unconsciously.

From Core Level 6, they too must face the "Walls," but these are inner struggles — a battle against one's self.

General ranks are similar:Commoner → Noble → Royal → King → Emperor → Saint → Archdemon.

Gifts

No one truly knows where Gifts come from — whether they are created, discovered, or simply appear.They just… manifest in certain people.

Each Gift has its own law, ability, and restriction.About 5–10% of the population possess a Gift, though most never realize it.To activate one, a person must be able to use mana and the language of mana.

The Language of Mana

Also called the Mana Tongue, it's the foundation of all magical law — the system that maintains, strengthens, and manipulates the world's order.

Every mana language connects to different aspects of power.To ascend beyond Core Level 6, one must use this language to balance their core.

By using the Mana Tongue, one can draw upon a secondary type of mana equal in level to their own, though only one at a time.

When used, the user's body often displays unique manifestations — markings, sounds, or visual signs that vary from person to person.

Mana Weapons and Relics

Mana Weapons evolve through several stages:Ordinary → Crafted → Named (engraved with Mana Tongue) → Core-Fused → Core-Extracted → Masterpiece → Noble → Royal → Calamity.

Mystic Relics are items born from Mystic Events — incidents caused by uncontrolled Gifts or anomalous mana.Each relic carries its own rule and form of power, and they are classified differently depending on region or governing order.

Mystic Domains and Living Disasters

A Mystic Domain or Event occurs when a Gift or form of mana spirals out of control, distorting reality itself.These events often give birth to Mystic Relics.

Creatures spawned from such chaos are categorized as:Beast → Mature → Lord → Regional Tyrant → Abyssal Guardian → Abnormality → Mystic Entity.

Demon Beasts are born from evil spirits.Cursed Beasts are creatures carrying innate corruption.

Their life cycle usually follows:Infant → Mature → Desolation → Cataclysm.