After the day I manifested my mana core,

My mother and father were surprised to see their six years old son, manifested his own mana core.

Since then, a lot have happened in the past 4 years.

Along with my mother teaching me to read and write, I've been studying the fundamentals of mana manipulation and enchanting. We started with basic body workouts, and it wasn't long ago that my father decided I was old enough to train with the wooden sword he bought me for my seventh birthday.

"It's time to start training, son! I've got your sword! Come on, now!" My father came through the door and excitedly beckoned me to training.

We both headed to the garden to begin our training.

"Now! Keep in mind what I taught you! Match the flow of mana with your breathing; your core is just another organ, like your heart or lungs." He said.

I'm not sure how many seven-year-olds would understand these vague instructions...

He handed me my wooden sword and he took a thin wooden stick that had been broken from the tree.

He squatted in his spot and urged me to attempt striking him.

By wielding a stick, he totally misjudged me. I got into position and began assaulting him with mild strikes.

I continued to swing, but he smiled and urged, 'come on, I think you can do it!' cheerfully.

So, my father isn't going to let me rest until I do this, and I just have a few minutes to study before dinner.

So I came to a halt and focused on the mana flowing through my body, in sync with my breathing.

As soon as I gained control, I struck him with my wooden sword, smashing his wooden stick. The stick was shattered in two, and my father fell down as a result of the unexpected strike.

He was taken aback and remained in the same position during the assault.

Well, I'm sorry dad, I had to do this to study!

"Dad! Can I go to study now?" I asked him with panting. It appears, I'm still not good enough with the mana usage yet.

"Y..yeah! Sure Al! You can go study now!" my dad replied.

Then, I went back to my room.

....

In this world, strength is measured by purity of the mana core.

The mana core begins in the Void stage as a result of the body's blood and other impurities interacting with the mana particles forming the Core.

As contaminants are purged out over time, the Mana core becomes pure. The order is as follows:

Tier-1 : Void stage

Tier-2 : Mere Stage

Tier-3 : Halo Stage

Tier-4 : Protected stage

Tier-5 : Tinted Stage

Tier-6 : Refined stage / Pure Stage

The purer the Mana core, The more power it has.

There are legends about persons who progressed their mana core beyond Tier-6, according to the book. If a mage was capable of doing so, they would be able to enter the "Realm of Gods!!"

Realm of Gods, eh? I believe the mage must be incredibly talented to withstand that kind of refining in their mana core.

.....

I forgot it was almost dinner time while I was studying more about this world.

My mother notified me to dinner after only a few minutes of studying.

As usual, the three of us ate peacefully together until,

"I think it's about time we sent Al to a proper school!" my father stated.

School! Is it something like a Magic School?

"Edwin, he's just 10 years old! Besides, you said you could teach him!" Mom became enraged at the thought of being separated from me, since I had to study while living in the school dorms.

"Exactly! I had no idea our son was such a Mana Manipulation prodigy!" My father became agitated as well, because he wanted me to receive a proper education. He feels that, he is holding me back since I have so much potential.

But the truth isn't always what everyone expects, is it?

"I'm not letting my son leave home for a city a mile away!" my mother argued.

"Reorus isn't just any city, the Reorus Academy is the best!" and my father debated back.....

It was like a miniature speech war between my mom and dad.

in between their war, I was already started to think about the Reorus Academy, my father just mentioned.

"Eddie! You really think, That we should allow Al to that city after everything that happened to us?" My mom stated.

"Chloe! There is nothing to worry about, after all he is our son, remember!" My dad replied confidently.

"But Eddie!!" my mom was worried.

I don't really understand, what they were really talking about. But, I'm glad that my dad thinks about me, that way.

"Look Chloe! I have some friends in the Reorus city, I can always count on them to keep an eye on Al, You don't need to worry. Don't you want our son to gain more knowledge and strength!!" My dad asked my mom.

"I do, but...!!" My mom couldn't say anything to that.

"Look! one day or the other, he needs to know the truth. For now let us do whats best for him, okay?" My Dad said.

"mm I need some time to think honey!" My mom said.

.....

Time passed and mom couldn't sleep while thinking of my education.

I really wanted to stay with them together, But, I couldn't do anything about this situation.

When we all sat together for break fast, "Al! Will you return home for holidays?" My mom asked, a pained expression on her face.

I can see that my mom is worried about me leaving the home and studying alone at this age. It's not only for her and my dad, I too feel sad about leaving the house.

However, I should have to venture out to the world someday or the other.

"I'll, Mom!  And don't worry, I will make dad and mom, proud!" I replied with a cheerful smile.

"Now, That's my son alright!" My father was happy to hear those words from me and he was happy with my mother's decision.

Even though it is a tough path! I had to endure it to see the smile on this two faces, I hold dear the most.

"Then Little Al! Three Years from today! I will take you to Reorus City's Reorus Magic Academy!" My dad said cheerfully.

"Okay Dad!" I replied.

I was Ashton, the Demon King, and I lived a meaningless life. Because of this, I killed myself in order to atone for everything I had done. I wished to be reborn as a human being and enjoy my life to the fullest.

As I had wished, I was eventually reincarnated as a human being in a parallel world.

Now, I, "Allen Rey Astarac", 10 years old, am taking my new beginnings, as a student toward my destiny in this continent of Axia.

I'm so excited!!!

Well, Reorus City! here I come!!!