1 At a time when worlds did not exist, when there was nothing at all and only the void remained, a single small star appeared within that emptiness.It was alone—there was nothing else, only that solitary star.
Then, suddenly, it took form.
It had short black hair, with a single strand colored red, and eyes that burned crimson.He wore a black shirt, a black coat, black pants with a black belt, and black gloves with the fingers cut open.
His gaze was ordinary, unremarkable in every way.
With the snap of a single finger, he created a world named Runa.
Runa is a beautiful and well-ordered world.Elves, demons, spirits, vampires, humans, ogres, orcs, and many other beings live there together.
When Zani descended upon Runa, he began searching for those with great power.That was when he found Sani.
Sani had short white hair and pure white eyes.He wore a white shirt, a white coat, white pants with a white belt, and white gloves. 2
Sani was sitting in a bar, drinking quietly, when Zani opened the door.In an instant, everything inside the bar froze.Silence filled the room.
Sani stood up and said,'Who are you? Why are you staring at me?'
Zani replied calmly,'I am searching for a worthy individual—someone who will walk beside me for all eternity.'
Sani frowned.'What are you talking about? And who is this person supposed to be?'
Zani answered,'I do not know yet. I am still searching. I entered this bar to see if there was anyone strong here… but it seems I was mistaken.'
Sani said,'Wait. You said no one here is worthy, didn't you? Then I want to fight you. A duel—one on one.'
Zani laughed softly and said,
The duel began.Neither Zani nor Sani moved.
When the bell rang, Sani was the first to act.He dashed toward Zani and attacked with ice, instantly freezing him in place.
But the ice melted.
Zani stepped out unharmed.
Sani widened his eyes and said,'Wow… you're strong. I like everything you're doing.'
Zani replied calmly,'You can't even imagine how strong I am. You won't be able to reach me.'
Surprised, Sani said,'I see… then I'll prove it right now.'
Sani activated time stop.
But even that did not work on Zani.
Zani moved freely and said,'You're good. But there's nothing you can do that will defeat me.'
Sani grew angry.'Fine then—let's see.'
Sani took a single step.
In an instant, he appeared behind Zani.
Zani spoke without turning around,'Is that all you are? I saw you the moment before you took that step.'
The duel ended.
Zani was already standing behind Sani,
Zani spoke first.'So… you're finally awake. I have never met an opponent like you. Everyone I questioned before was frozen by fear.'
Sani replied calmly,'I am not afraid, because I am not human. I am a demon—two thousand years old. And who are you, Lord Zani?'
Zani smiled and said,'My age is nine trillion years. I was born when nothing existed, and I am the one who created this world—Runa.'
Sani smiled and said,'Now I understand why you are so strong. Until now, no one had ever defeated me—and you are the first.'
Zani nodded and said,'Listen, Sani. I want to build a nation, and I want you by my side when I begin.'
Sani thought for a moment, then answered,'Very well. Then I will stand beside you—as your infinite guardian and right hand.'
Zani replied proudly,'Of course. I have never seen anyone stronger than you.'
The two clasped hands.
Then they set out together to search for others,because to create their nation, they needed ten individuals of great power—be they humans, monsters, demons, or spirits.