Dawn of New Era

The flames of the Valkart mansion had burned for days, black smoke climbing high into the skies. That night became a scar on history.

Everyone across the kingdom heard of it.

Whispers spread in taverns, gossip circled in markets, and nobles sat sleepless in their chambers.

“The Valkarts are gone.”
“Beast humans did this?”
“No… it wasn’t random. It was organized. Someone is behind them.”

For the first time, the words “beast human revolution” traveled from mouth to mouth. People wondered if another noble family would fall. Fear mixed with curiosity. But one thing was certain—an unknown organization had shaken the roots of power.

And at the center of it all was Ark.

The cart rattled along the dirt road, wheels crunching against stones. Ark sat quietly inside, his mask hidden away, his coat folded neatly. To anyone passing, he looked like just another boy returning from errands.

The driver tugged the reins and pulled the horse to a stop. “Young master, we’ve arrived.”

Ark stepped down. His eyes lifted toward the familiar house at the end of the lane. The wooden walls, the little garden his mother loved to tend, the smoke rising gently from the chimney—it was home.

On the porch, two figures stood waiting.

“Ark!”

His mother rushed forward, her arms wrapping tightly around him. His father followed, pulling both into his embrace.

“We were worried sick,” his mother whispered, tears in her eyes.

Ark’s voice was steady, but soft. “I’m fine, Mom. Dad. Really.”

His father’s grip tightened. “The whole town’s been talking… They say the Valkart family was destroyed by some… some organization. I still can’t believe it.”

His mother nodded quickly. “They were nobles, Ark. Entirely wiped out… who could do such a thing?”

Ark lowered his gaze, hiding the flicker in his eyes. “The world is changing.”

Neither of them pressed further. They were simply too happy to have their son back safe. That night, they ate together, laughed together, and for the first time in weeks, Ark allowed himself to simply enjoy the warmth of family.

The world did not forget the Valkarts, but new scandals, new wars, and new politics buried the story beneath layers of history.

But the shadow of the beast human revolution never disappeared.

Ark grew stronger. Delta remained by his side.

One night, the moon shone pale over the city. Ark and Delta stood atop a tall building, cloaks fluttering in the cold wind. The world below was busy, unaware of the predators above.

Ark’s sharp eyes scanned the horizon. “So it’s true, then. Your information wasn’t wrong.”

Delta smirked, tilting her head. “Of course. I told you, I don’t make mistakes.”

Ark gave a small nod. “Good. Then we move.”

The two of them leapt from the rooftop together, vanishing into the shadows.

The scene shifted.

Ark lay stretched across his bed, staring lazily at the ceiling. The room was quiet, only the ticking of the old clock filling the silence. For a moment, he almost drifted back to sleep.

Then—

“Ark! Come here, fast!”

His father’s voice boomed from downstairs.

Ark groaned, rolling over before finally pushing himself up. He ran down the steps, finding his father standing with a sealed letter in his hand.

“What’s wrong?” Ark asked.

His father handed him the envelope, excitement flashing in his eyes. “This. Read it.”

Ark broke the seal. His eyes moved over the words. For the first time in a long while, his calm expression cracked. His lips parted in surprise.

“…It’s… an admission letter,” he whispered.

“Yes!” his father shouted, clapping him on the back. “Your admission is confirmed into the world’s best academy!”

His mother gasped, covering her mouth in joy. “Ark…! This is—this is a miracle!”

His father’s voice trembled with pride. “Son, you’ve been given the best chance in the world. The place where the greatest warriors, mages, and leaders are born. Show your talent there. Show them everything.”

Ark held the letter tightly, the corner of his lips lifting into a small, rare smile. “I will.”

Later that day, Ark found Delta waiting by the edge of the forest. She leaned casually against a tree, arms folded, her usual smirk plastered on her face.

“You look like you’ve got good news,” she teased.

Ark walked closer and handed her the letter. She scanned it quickly, her eyes narrowing, then widening slightly.

“Well, well… so the world’s best academy finally recognized you.”

Ark nodded. “I’m admitted. The journey I’ve been waiting for is finally here.”

Delta laughed softly. “Then I’m happy for you, Ark. Truly.”

Ark sat down on a nearby rock, gazing at the horizon. The sky glowed orange as the sun dipped low. “It feels strange. After everything… after burning a mansion, after battles, after blood… I’ll now be walking into a school.”

Delta leaned beside him, her tone playful. “Don’t act like you’re nervous. You’ll fit in fine. Probably terrify half the students with that poker face of yours.”

Ark let out a small chuckle. “Maybe.”

He lay back on the grass of the hilltop, the cool wind brushing against his face. “But I’m ready. I’ve been waiting for this journey for a long time.”

Delta looked down at him, her silver hair glowing faintly in the sunset. For once, she didn’t tease. She simply smiled.

And under that fading sun, Ark closed his eyes, feeling both the weight of his past and the excitement of the future.

The revolution was over. The world still whispered his shadowed deeds.

But for Ark, a new chapter was about to begin.