Chapter 1: Chapter1: Call of Destiny
Jonady Kaya, a 19-year-old young man, lived a simple life, yet one rich in passions and dreams. A diligent student, he was fascinated by literature and history. Books were his refuge, windows to distant worlds filled with mysteries, adventures, and iconic characters. Each page he turned immersed him further into a universe where knowledge and ideas were the ultimate forces.
His love for historical accounts and humanity's great figures fueled an insatiable curiosity to explore distant epochs and the events that had shaped the world as he knew it.
But Jonady wasn't just an intellectual. During his adolescence, he discovered another passion: martial arts. Training at a local dojo became a way for him to strengthen his body while sharpening his mind. The intense and demanding practice sessions helped him find balance between physical strength and mental control. Each strike, each precise movement, was a form of expression, a way to develop both his physical agility and his focus. These training moments granted him inner peace, away from the pressures of his studies and his part-time job at a café.
Orphaned at a young age, Jonady had been raised by his grandmother—a kind yet firm woman. She instilled in him essential values that guided him every day: dignity, courage, and perseverance in the face of life's adversities. Her advice remained etched in his heart:
— "No matter the obstacles, you must move forward with dignity and courage," she would often tell him.
After her passing, Jonady found himself alone, but he never allowed sadness or loneliness to define him. He channeled his energy into studying, training, and working, determined to keep moving forward.
To fund his education, Jonady worked as a waiter at a bustling downtown café. His days were long and grueling. Between his university classes, his dojo sessions, and his work shifts, he led a demanding life. Yet, he never complained. He knew that every moment of hard work brought him closer to his goals. He dreamed of a future where his efforts would be rewarded.
That day, upon receiving his university results, he felt a profound sense of relief. He had earned his degree after years of hard work and sacrifice. The smile that spread across his face as he read the confirmation was a testament to his perseverance, his ability to overcome obstacles, and his unwavering commitment to his dreams.
After his shift at the café, Jonady changed in the staff locker room. He swapped his waiter uniform for a comfortable gray sweater and a pair of casual jeans. Adjusting the strap of his messenger bag, he left the café with a faint smile, proud of what he had achieved. To mark this special day, he decided to treat himself. He headed to the nearest shopping mall.
The scene before him was lively and vibrant. The chatter of passersby, store announcements, and the clinking of cash registers created a festive atmosphere. It was a place where people gathered to shop, relax, or simply soak in the city's energy.
Jonady let himself be swept up in this positive energy. He didn't have much money to spend, but today, he decided to indulge in a luxury he had always dreamed of: the latest iPhone. It had long been out of his reach, but he felt this day marked a turning point in his life. It was a small reward for all the sacrifices he had made so far.
As he approached the store, an inexplicable chill ran down his spine. He felt as if something supernatural was happening around him. The ground beneath his feet began to glow with a strange light, casting intricate, vibrant patterns all around him. Before he could understand what was happening, Jonady found himself paralyzed, as though time had suddenly slowed.
He instinctively stepped back, his heart racing, but his movements were limited, almost suspended. Then, a deep voice resonated around him, uttering words that seemed to emerge from nowhere:
— "Transfer… invocation!" the voice murmured, strange and commanding.
Jonady turned abruptly, searching for the source of the voice, but there was no one there. The glowing circle beneath his feet intensified, its strange symbols pulsating with energy. Before he could react, a mysterious ring formed beneath him, pulling him inexorably toward its center.
He tried to focus, to free himself from the force holding him, but the light grew blinding, enveloping him in a luminous mist. The sounds of the shopping mall vanished, swallowed by a profound, oppressive silence.
In an instant, Jonady Kaya was no longer on Earth. The familiar world disappeared, consumed by the light. He found himself transported to another universe—a strange and mysterious realm. He likely didn't understand what had just happened to him, but one thing was certain: his ordinary life had been irrevocably altered.
The life that once seemed insignificant would now change forever. He was about to embark on a journey that would reshape his destiny—a voyage into a world where magical forces and ancient wars waged an unending battle, and where one seemingly ordinary individual could play a crucial role in the outcome of these conflicts.
The truth about his arrival in this mysterious world and his role in its conflicts was just beginning to unfold. Every step of his journey would take him further into a universe beyond anything he had ever imagined.