From the peaks of the white mountains and their sharp crests, one can see eagles soaring above each one. But at the very end of it, lies the kingdom of the so-called “air warriors.”

‘I am Phillip …king of Elanthro…my Kingdom stood in the pinnacle of the mountain. The eagle mountain. And my begotten son. eavur… I really wish…he will be the chosen one of Aquila. His wings at the back are now growing but he very different….many of the Elanthro…when they were born…their wings will immediately grow up..but my son…has a problem with his wings…I don’t know what the problem with his ability.’

Below, white snow covers its people. They were called air warriors because of their skill in creating flying equipment. Even for their vehicles, they invented mechanical devices that could fly through the air. This made information transfer easier, without the use of horses or messengers. However, most of their natives still use eagles to deliver messages—an ancient skill that is slowly fading away.

Under the current reign of King Philip in the country of Elanthro, he has a son, Prince Eavur, who is as handsome and looks just like him.

The Philip family holds a great secret, entrusted only to their bloodline: the mysterious feather of the angel. It is a curse upon angels to become human, but it can also restore their former appearance—their wings and their strength as celestial warriors. On that day, King Philip revealed this secret to Eavur.

‘Because of his inability to fly …many Elanthro said…my son was the weakest warrior…I know it was hard feelings for him. Maybe…I can help him to become stronger.

“My son, from this day on, I entrust to you our clan’s most treasured possession, passed down from our earliest ancestors.”

“Why is that feather glowing, father?” Eavur asked in wonder.

“We are a cursed lineage of angels.”

“How did we become a lineage of angels? We’re just ordinary people, father?”

The king told the legend of the angels. But he also spoke of the Eagle—the powerful bird that fought the Phoenix. And if it were to choose a person, a single sign would appear: a feather growing on that person’s back here in Elanthro.

“My son, Eavur… you are one of the chosen, but… many of your peers from when you were young have the same sign. Yet I have a strong feeling that you are the one for this opportunity.”

“But father, you never told the people about this, but because of your desire, you ordered the search for children my age back then who had this condition. And you tortured them like slaves. You took away their freedom; you ruined their lives.”

“I only did those things for you, my son. You are the one who deserves to receive all the blessings.”

“You should be the king of Aquila, no other lineage but ours should continue the rule.”

“Pitying the oppressed or the weak is useless. Think of yourself like an eagle, soaring high and dominating all.”

“I will do everything for you, my son.”

‘but…he hated me…then….he left with no trace.’

That was the last conversation between father and son. Eavur left his father’s kingdom because he did not like the things his father was doing for him. Eavur lived as a person with no identity. He was a prince on a journey of his own. From then on, the king became stricter and more violent. Every day, the king felt the pain of his son’s departure.

“I did everything for him, and this is what he does to me? How ungrateful!” he lamented in his thoughts. “Was I a bad father to him?”

Eavur went to a place known as Barbarian City. He lived there like a wanderer with no home to return to. He met many people, but the group of Barbarians became his companions. The Barbarians were known for being wicked and utterly criminal, but Eavur saw that they were still people who knew how to value their companions, especially when they were oppressed by the wealthy. He used a different name, introducing himself as Eagel. Because of his skill with a sword and a gun, the leader of the Barbarians, Elek, became even more impressed.

Elek was a man with long hair, curly from top to bottom. He was involved in many criminal activities, sometimes paid to cause trouble and spy on other countries. He was skilled at disguising himself with different personalities. And he had never been caught or failed in their operations.

“Be honest with me, Eagel. Are you from Elanthro?” Elek said. “How did you invent these things?” he asked. “They could be a big help in our operations.”

“Leader, I served as a spy for Elanthro, but unfortunately, they discovered my purpose.”

“You look like an angel!” Elek laughed. “An angel who fell into the hell of the Barbarians. But we are delighted to have you, especially since you are a genius, and we have much to talk about regarding this matter.”

“Listen up! Today we have a new operation to carry out!” he told his men. “This afternoon, a train will pass by, carrying important equipment. It’s headed for Cypriox. And I hear the cargo…” He looked at Eagel first. “It came from Elanthro!” Elek placed his hand on Eagel’s shoulder. “This is your chance to get revenge. Prove to us that you’re not from Elanthro.” Eavur remained silent. Everyone knew that Elek had a sharp intuition, which sometimes made Eavur nervous.

“You can count on me,” Eavur replied.

A tall man with an ugly face, with glasses-like coverings over his eyes and uneven teeth, laid out the map—the train’s route from Elanthro, passing over a bridge, and crossing the border into Cypriox between Barbarian City. At that moment, Elek gave the plan to his men.

When most of his men had left, Elek secretly spoke to a man who was his confidant in the group. “Keep an eye on Eagel’s actions.”

“Understood.”

From the well-known country of Cypriox, known as priests with three recognized kings. They are considered holy and devout. They have many standards for being a perfect person. They are all decent, from their clothing to their speech. That’s why they are so angry with the Barbarian group because of their way of life. Elanthro is their main ally, also branded as holy warriors. They treat those who side with them with honor because they have found the true path, and they declare that they have the highest level of faith. However, only the Barbarians profane their holiness, so they have a vow that they should never interact with or even approach those people, because they say the Barbarians are “demonic minions.”

They expect lavish offerings from other countries for the treasury of their god. Through these offerings, the countries that wholeheartedly give them an grand tabernacle will receive blessings. They believe that angels help in their plans to bring them to fruition.

The three kings of Cypriox are powerful, in the three cities they rule. They established a new system of religious aspects. They built a statue of an angel holding a Cross. And all of them worship there. Anyone who does not worship the statue they built will be thrown into a deep pit they call “eternal hell.”

The powerful Crux is what they believe to be a holy way of salvation from sin. But it is considered a mysterious object that only the three kings have the right to offer human lives to the Crux.

And anyone who is offered must be crucified for the blessing that the entire living world will receive. Only sacrifice will be the way to achieve the salvation of the entire world. Without sacrifice, there is no salvation for the entire world.

An angel once revealed to them a way to true salvation. The sin of man cannot be paid for until a sacrifice is made to the power of the Crux.

Therefore, every year, they crucify innocent people and people without a trace of evil for their salvation. That is their way of salvation.

And those who are crucified are left on the Cross until they are eaten by crows or vultures.

The three kings, who have a very high opinion of themselves, ordered the selection of new priests for the religion they established. Those who study to be secular or priests are young men, with good bodies, healthy, and almost perfect in their character. They are not seen to have violence or bad behavior, but their wisdom and skill in speech are what will be chosen by the three kings. This is because the former priests have old-fashioned beliefs and are said to be leading the rebellion against Cypriox’s new religious system. They say, “It is a false religious belief to say that the crucifixion of an innocent person can save the world. The Crux is just a myth!!!”

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