Year: -1000
Place: Old Yoro Country (border region between Shin, Kulkata, Hibombe, and Cult Kingdom)
Near the border, a man stands silently. His shadow stretches forward as the sun shines behind him.
Suddenly, another person walks toward him.
Rana (narration):
The first time I heard about Dentai Kuma… was when he killed his own family and destroyed an entire city.
This information reached me through a trusted ally… who got it from his own trusted spy.
Flashback
Rana:
"What? A kid did all that?!"
Ally:
"Yes…"
Rana (narration):
At that time, many kingdoms were at war with each other. I was fighting for one specific kingdom—Yoro Country, which is now known as Yoro State, one of the nine states of Naco Country.
The scene shifts to a battlefield—
Countless dead bodies lie scattered.
People are being cut down by swords, blood flowing like water onto the ground.
Anyone who falls… dies instantly.
Rana (narration):
That was the first time I heard the name Dentai Kuma.
For the next 7–9 months, I received no information about him…
Until one day…
War Tent Scene
Rana is inside a tent, planning a battle with his companions.
Suddenly, an informer rushes in.
Informer:
"Sir Rana, we got information about Dentai Kuma!"
Everyone turns toward him with serious expressions.
Informer:
"Dentai Kuma is currently traveling toward Adhan Kingdom. It is said he is trying to establish a friendship between Dima Kingdom and Adhan Kingdom."
Rana:
"If that's true, then it's good for that kid… but not for us.
This means the war of Yoro Country won't end anytime soon. We are already surrounded by four kingdoms attacking us continuously."
Rana (narration):
This wasn't a world war involving all kingdoms.
It was simply a territorial war—some fought, some didn't.
But because of it, many races were wiped out… while others went into hiding.
5 Years Later – Battlefield
A battlefield filled with corpses, broken weapons, fire, and poisonous fog.
Only two people remain standing:
Rana and Dentai Kuma
Rana (narration):
This was the first—and maybe the last—time I met Dentai Kuma face-to-face…
And fought him.
Between my illusion powers and his necromancy…
I was the winner.
Battle Scene
Both rush toward each other.
Rana throws a punch—
Dentai swings his sword to counter—
—but it passes through.
It was just an illusion.
Dentai is shocked.
Suddenly, Rana appears above him in the sky.
Rana:
"MUTANT BUST OF AGATHON!"
Rana's eyes turn black.
Thunder roars in the sky.
Two black spheres shoot out from his eyes at high speed—
They slam into Dentai's face.
BOOM!
Dentai's face burns.
Dentai:
"AAAAAAHHHH!!!"
Rana lands calmly.
Rana:
"This war is not a child's game, Dentai.
I'll let you go this time…
But next time, if we meet again… I will kill you for sure."
Dentai collapses to the ground, screaming in pain, clutching his face.
Rana silently flies away.
Rana (narration):
After that… I never saw Dentai again. Only heard his name.
A few years later, the Prime Minister of Yoro Country betrayed me…
I somehow survived and hid for a full year…
…and now—
Present Time – Shin Kingdom Palace
Inside a room—
Rana stands in shock.
In front of him, sitting calmly on a sofa, is Precious.
Rana slowly turns his gaze toward the door.
Rana (narration):
…I'm looking at Dentai.
Deku stands there—with Damyaan beside him—also shocked.
Rana (narration):
His face and body have changed…
But I can feel the same presence… the same ego.
There's no doubt—
He is Dentai Kuma from 1000 years ago.
Deku's Thoughts
Wait… I shouldn't be reacting like this.
I know Rana is alive… but he doesn't know I am.
—But before he can think further—
Rana speaks
"What are you doing, Dentai?
And how are you still alive?"
Precious sits quietly, smiling softly.
Deku becomes tense.
Deku (thinking):
He knows who I am… but how?!
I've changed bodies so many times over 1000 years!
But now… there's no point denying it.
Deku:
"Long time no see, Rana."
Rana:
"Yeah… last time I saw you, you lost badly."
Deku forces a small irritated smile.
Precious (smiling):
"Wait… what did you say, Principal Rana?
Dentai Kuma?
But his name is Deku… isn't it?"
Deku glares at Precious.
Rana laughs:
"Hahaha… I see.
So you still use that name.
Prince Precious, 'Deku' is just a short name… a nickname.
His real name is Dentai Kuma."
Precious:
"Oh…"
He looks at Dentai calmly.
Deku (thinking):
Damn this brat…
Rana being here is definitely his doing!
But why?
This isn't just about my past…
Something else is going on.
I need to finish this deal and leave quickly.
Deku:
"So, Prince Precious… let's continue our weapons deal."
Precious:
"Yeah, sure. Why not?
Ah… Principal Rana, you can go now."
Rana stares seriously… then nods and leaves.
Deku (thinking):
Something feels wrong…
Why did Rana leave so easily?
Was his purpose already completed?
What was his goal…?
I hope it's not related to me.
Precious:
"Please sit, King Dentai."
Deku is slightly shocked… but sits silently.
Deku (thinking):
So that's how it is…
He used to call me King Deku… now Dentai…
Is he planning to reveal my real identity to the world?
If that happens—
Everyone will know my past…
How evil I was…
That could ruin my plans.
Precious:
"So… how much are you willing to pay?"
Dentai:
"I can pay 150 emerald coins—in installments.
And I want the same weapons as Yatransh, adjusted to this amount."
Precious:
"Okay. Do you have a contract?"
Damyaan hands a paper to Dentai, who places it on the table.
Precious reads it.
Precious:
"Everything looks fine."
He signs.
Dentai:
"The first payment is 45 emerald coins, right?"
Precious:
"Yes."
Dentai hands over a small bag of emerald coins and stands up.
Dentai:
"The deal is done. I'll take my leave."
Precious:
"Your delivery will arrive within 1–2 weeks."
Dentai nods and leaves.
Precious (thinking):
Do whatever you want, King Dentai…
Now I know your real name…
And your past.
And soon…
Every kingdom will know it too.
Even if people today don't know your history…
They'll still wonder—
Why did a king hide his real name?