"In the depths of my loneliness, I found solace in stories. As far back as my memory serves me, my mother has been weaving tales that transported me to bygone eras. She spoke of an age of serenity, where the Gods guided humanity with the balance of the Five Elements - Air, Water, Fire, Light, and Earth - for three millennia. However, this harmony was shattered by the Darklord's rebellion against the Gods, plunging the world into the devastating MagnaWar that lasted 24 years. The war brought only cruelty and destruction, leaving deep scars on the survivors. The Swordsmen, esteemed for their prowess, played a crucial role in ending the war and defeating the Darklord. The Four Swordsmen - Diego, Malin, Tyler, and Roger - emerged as heroes, hailed as the saviors of MagnaWar. They founded a village, Four Shards, for those who lost their homes.

Forty-three years have passed since then, and I, Ardor, live in Four Shards with my mother, my guardian angel. Her stories have become an integral part of me, inspiring me to become a hero like them. Though I haven't accomplished anything yet, I assure you, my journey is about to begin.

This is my story - 'The Story of a Swordsman.'



"It all started with a friendly match between Ardor, and Master Cyrus's best student, Alex. The match took a brutal turn, leaving both of them injured and creating a conflict in the village. The villagers sought revenge, but Cyrus and Alex refused. Amidst this turmoil, someone took advantage of the situation and murdered his mother. Consumed by rage, Ardor unleashed his powers as a Fire Imperior, destroying half of the village.

For 17 years, no one had possessed the ability to wield the elements. But during their friendly match, he revealed his powers. Alex was hospitalized during the village's destruction, and when he emerged, he tried to handle the situation. However, he got his left hand burned badly in the process. As Ardor prepared to deliver the final blow, an earthly hand appeared out of nowhere and punched me. It turned out that Alex was the Earth Imperior."


"A massive battle ensued, the Ultimate Battle between Fire and Earth. In the end, Alex used his element to connect their minds, suppressing Ardor's element, bringing him under control. As Ardor regained consciousness, they sat there for a while, talking. He was consumed by sadness and anger, driven by my desire to kill the man who murdered his mother.

Just then, the murderer appeared before them. Ardor was furious, but Alex pointed out the sword in his hand - Erefor. Only one person in the village possessed Erefor: Master Cyrus. But something was off about him; his eyes had turned completely black. Alex explained that Master Cyrus was under the influence of Darkness, the Sixth Element, rumored to be destroyed by Diego, the strongest swordsman ever known.

Alex elaborated that elements are the fundamental creators of nature and cannot be destroyed. Each element represents a aspect of nature: Fire to burn, Water to heal, Air to fly, Land to walk, Light to see, and Darkness to not . The six elements determine a person's character, and whichever element dominates influences their personality.

Since Master Cyrus was under the influence of Darkness, someone must have infected him. The problem was that only one person can possess one of the five elements, but Darkness can be possessed by multiple individuals, and it spreads in series. To save someone from Darkness, you either kill the one who infected them or kill the person. With the real culprit unknown, they had only the second option.

Ardor and Alex tried to capture Master Cyrus, but he was their master. Ardor struggled to control his element, and Alex was exhausted. They disarmed him, but he created two more hands from Darkness, along with weapons, and pushed Ardor aside to attack Alex. Seeing his friend about to die, Ardor's fear and helplessness were palpable. But Master Cyrus was fighting not to kill Alex, only damaging his forehead and making him unconscious. Blood poured out of Master Cyrus's mouth as he saw his own Erefor piercing through his chest, and Ardor sobbing with his hands on the hilt. The only words Master Cyrus uttered were 'Well Done'."


"Ardor held Master Cyrus as he fell, and he convinced Ardor that he had done nothing wrong. With his last breath, Master Cyrus told Ardor, 'Don't give...