prologue

In the heart of the Sylvial Palace, the ancestral seat of the heavens, a child was born from the union of two opposing forces: the relentless fury of the God of War and the blinding radiance of the Goddess of the Sun. They named her Vendia.

But her first cry was drowned out by the drums of war. Across the divine realms, ancient kingdoms rose in sudden, violent conflict. To save their people and restore cosmic balance, Vendia’s parents were forced to leave the palace, placing their newborn daughter in the care of the High Priests. They did not know that as they stepped onto the battlefield, they were looking at their daughter for the last time.

In the shadows of their absence, the God of Darkness—imprisoned within the void for eons—found a crack in his eternal cell. Using his powers of shifting shadow, he slipped into the palace like cold mist. His mission was simple: assassination.

He knew of the prophecy. Most divine children were "Half-Bloods," born of one god and one mortal, possessing only a fragment of power. But Vendia was a Full-Blood, a supreme hybrid. If she survived, she would wield the tactical genius of War and the life-altering fire of the Sun—a combination powerful enough to unmake the God of Darkness himself.

To save her from the assassin's blade, Vendia was smuggled out of the heavens and hidden in the mortal world. Her memory was wiped clean, and her divinity was suppressed.

THE DIVINE LAW OF SEVEN

In the world of gods, a child’s true nature is like a ticking time bomb. Upon reaching the age of seven, the dormant power inside a godling begins to surge uncontrollably. For Vendia, this "Awakening" is a potential death sentence. Without a sacred ritual to anchor the energy, the raw power of the Sun and War will incinerate her from within, turning her body to ash.

On that day, their bodies undergo a profound transformation. Their former appearance slowly changes, altering features such as their hair and eyes to reflect their true divine nature.

THE LAW OF TWENTY-FIVE: THE FATED LOVER

Upon reaching the age of twenty-five, another trial awaits. They must find their Fated Lover, for without this bond, their strength will gradually fade, and they risk losing their powers completely.

The key to finding their destined partner lies within a mark.

A small symbol is permanently etched into the skin of their middle finger—shapes such as a crown, a horse, a sword, or various other designs. This symbol corresponds directly to the specific abilities or powers they possess. It remains hidden until their twentieth birthday, at which point it suddenly floats and glows, revealing itself to the world.

This marking system is not exclusive to the children of the gods; it also appears on mortals. However, there is a distinct difference. For mortals, many can possess the same symbol. The rule allows them to love whoever they wish, as long as their symbols match.

But if they dare to break this law and love someone with a different mark, a severe punishment awaits. The curse does not fall upon them directly, but is instead passed down to their firstborn child. The child must be surrendered to the Palace, where they will be raised as servants or slaves. Furthermore, they are forbidden from offering their child to any other Kingdom except the one they currently belong to.

The symbol represents one's inherent abilities. This law was enforced to control the powers that could be inherited by future generations, ensuring that the world remains orderly and stable. It is strictly written that no one may possess more than two abilities.

However, this rule applies only to ordinary citizens.

Members of the Royal Family—such as Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses—or those holding high positions are exempt. They may possess up to four abilities. Yet, even this power pales in comparison to the children of the gods, who are blessed with five or even more than seven distinct abilities, not including their primary divine powers inherited from their lineage.

If compared to others, Vendia stands at the very peak.

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