Morgan looked at Alex, who no longer bore the kindness that he had shown just a few seconds ago
Morgan sighed and started to narrate their story
"While I was traveling with master, we discovered an unknown lifeform that came from outside our universe,
We discovered it while they were devouring the life plant (Planet with life present on it). After looking at the destruction this unknown life form caused, your father quickly took action to eliminate them
But the situation turned worse for us; those bastards had the ability to devour and multiply.
So, no matter how many we kill, the new one pops right after that
There were just no end to there number
After understanding this, your father used one of the abilities of heart stone, "Absolute destruction," which finally eliminated the threat
But, at great cost, your father's energy engine was broken
But that was not the worst thing that happen
From one of the dying survivors of the planet, we came to know that he was not originally from this universe
He had come from outer universe to seek refuge in our universe
It seems that an unknown life-form had destroyed their universe and several surrounding universe
and now heading our way
And what we just fought was only the scout that they sent before entering our universe
After understanding the whole situation, we moved toward the place from where unknown life had come
As we came closer and closer to the universe's boundary, we discovered an infinite number of unknown life forms moving toward our universe
With no option, your father had to use the first forbidden skill of heart stone at the cost of his life, "Uriel," which created the massive barrier around the universe
That had stopped this unknown lifeform for now, but not for too much time
By my estimation, the shield will last at most 1000 years before it is breached."
After saying everything, Morgan took out the stone that his master had previously given him
"As the only inheritor of your father, you have the right to this heartstone."
Morgan said, handling the stone to alex
Alex was in deep shock as he listened to Morgan's story
What the hell was happening in the universe while he was reading his novel
Alex covered his eyes with his one hand, wiping away the moisture in it
"Uncle Morgan, no one should know about the death of father."
and prepare for the transfer of heart stone
I will receive it today
"As you wish, young master,"
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(minor backstory)
After the 21st century, humanity advanced rapidly in technology, medicine, and science. But one frontier remained uncrossed—immortality.
For centuries, humans sought eternal life. Every method failed.
Eventually, they realized that the limitation wasn't knowledge—it was the fragile vessel of flesh and blood.
To escape mortality, humanity made a radical choice: they abandoned their biological bodies and forged new ones from metal, capable of housing their consciousness.
In this bold transformation, humanity evolved—and achieved immortality.
And from this evolution emerged a strange byproduct—the Heartstone.
A crystalline core with supernatural properties, each Heartstone granted its host unique, godlike abilities. But it came with a catch: once the host died, the Heartstone vanished forever.
Except for one.
Alex's family possessed the First Heartstone—a singular artifact with a power unlike any other. It could pass from one generation to the next, preserving all the abilities of its previous hosts and gaining new ones with each transfer.
Over countless centuries, this Heartstone grew stronger, accumulating an arsenal of supernatural powers. It became known as the Royal Heartstone—the most powerful artifact ever created by humanity.
And now, it had found its next bearer.
Alex—the Prince of the Royal Line