Dear Angel
Chapter 1
Lazy Author
Hi everyone! Before we head to the story, I want to give some notes first(◡ ω ◡)
Lazy Author
Pronunciation of names
Veneer = Vi-nir
Straus = Straos
Lazy Author
(Thinking) - the parentheses is used when the MC(Veneer) is thinking. Also, the thoughts of other characters won't be shown in the story.
Lazy Author
Also, these kinds of GIFs are just a visual aid to help you readers what the magic looks like that the characters are doing. But, you can also just use your imagination to create your own version of that certain magic. I'll still narrate how the fight is happening. Also, just a heads-up that the MC is already OP right from the start. So, there's nothing in here such as character getting stronger and stronger. The MC's only weakness would be his emotions. This story will also be about showcasing the MC's knowledge and strength. Also, this story will be more about unfolding secrets and twist after twist. The romance might just begin somewhere around in the middle part of the story.
Lazy Author
Before you start the story, I suggest that you read the description first because it's where MC's backstory is.
Chapter 1 - In The Forest
In a forest, a boy is being chased down by Slave Traders.
Slave Trader 1
Where is the kid?
Slave Trader 2
He went deep down in the forest
Slave Trader 1
let's go then
The Slave Traders entered the deeper part of the forest.
The boy is running endlessly even though his feet is already swollen.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Huff... Huff... I... I need to run and... run...
He keeps reminding himself to run and run.
The tears in his eyes keeps coming out and it just won't stop.
Then, a heavy rain started pouring and he slipped.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
I-it hurts... b-but... I... I need to run...
But he can't feel his legs anymore.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
W-why...? Y-you need to g-get up...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Hey...
He hit his legs one time.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Hey...
He then hit it a second time.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
W-why won't you g-get up...
He began hitting it multiple times.
But even after all of that, he just can't feel his legs.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
I-is this how I'll die...?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
The hopelessness in his eyes is just too visible.
Full of bruises, dark circles around his eyes, clothes that doesn't look like clothes, and a body with just bones.
Slave Trader 1
You're not going to die so easily
He turned around and saw that the Slave Traders already caught him.
His body began shivering because of fear.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
N-no... p-please someone h-help me...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Veneer
How pathetic of you ganging up on a helpless child
They looked at where the voice came from.
Slave Trader 2
Who are you?
Veneer
There's no need to know since you're going to die anyway
The Slave Traders were pissed.
Slave Trader 1
I'm going to shut that arrogant mouth of yours
The Slave Trader(1) rushed off to attack Veneer with a dagger.
When the Slave Trader(1) was about to stab him, Veneer disappeared.
The Slave Trader(1) turned around and saw Veneer floating in the sky.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Wow...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Leo's eyes sparkled in awe.
Slave Trader 1
Is that so...?
The Slave Trader(1) smirked and he suddenly disappeared and reappeared behind Veneer.
He stabbed Veneer in the back of his heart.
Slave Trader 1
That's what you get when you're too arrogant
Veneer fell on the ground.
The Slave Trader(1) landed on Veneer's body.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
NO...!
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Leo blames himself for dragging Veneer with him.
Veneer
Who said you can step on me?
The Slave Trader jumped away from Veneer.
Slave Trader 2
H-how are you alive?
The Slave Traders froze because of fear.
They tried to run but there seem to have a barrier that's not allowing them to run.
The swords pierce their body and died painfully.
Veneer snapped his fingers and the Slave Traders body disappeared like it wasn't even there right from the start.
He then went to Leo and healed him.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
T-thank you
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
But you saved my life
Things became awkward so suddenly.
After a few seconds of silence...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
W-where to?
Veneer
Well... don't you want to become strong?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
O-ofcourse I do!
Leo followed Veneer to his house.
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Getting Stronger
Leo woke up on Veneer's bed.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Where is he...?
He went outside to find Veneer.
He saw Veneer interacting with animals.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Umm... can you talk with animals?
Veneer turned to him while petting a wolf.
Veneer
In fact, you can also talk to them
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
What...?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Veneer
Why don't you say hi to them?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
O-okay... (─.─||）
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
H-hi everyone
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
I-I'm sorry(╥﹏╥)
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Wait a minute...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
And then, he finally realized.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
It ju-ju-ju-ju-just TALKED!?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
The animals laughed at Leo's reaction.
Veneer
They can talk because I taught them
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
B-BUT HOW!?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Veneer
I gave them the same knowledge as humans have
Veneer
Ofcourse, excluding the talking part
Veneer
They need to be teach like a child does
Veneer saw Leo's face being clueless.
Veneer
Anyway, let's start your training
Leo nod his head with excitement.
Veneer
Yuki, take care of the forest while I'm gone
The animals bow as a respect.
Veneer and Leo disappeared.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Where are we?
Veneer
In my world, a replica of "Eura"
note: Eura is the name of their world
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Are we still in Eura or not?(ー_ー゛)
Veneer
I already told you that this is a world I created but I made it similar to Eura
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Yes, I get it now
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
wait a minute...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
And... he finally realized again.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
YOUR OWN WORLD!?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Do you get Deja Vu?
-Olivia Rodrigo
Dude just became a cat so suddenly.
Anyway, back to the story.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
I-I'm sorry, master (╥﹏╥)
Veneer
You're already calling me master, huh...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Well...
Veneer
It's okay, you're my disciple now
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Phew...
Leo gave a sigh of relief.
Veneer
I'll explain everything first
Veneer explained how to manipulate mana and how to turn it into magic and so on...
Veneer
Now, why don't you try doing it?
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
O-okay...
Leo closed his eyes and focused on his surroundings.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
I can feel it now, master
Veneer
Now try to imagine a fireball and gather the mana in your hand
Leo did as what he was told and he did it on his first try.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
I did it, master!
Veneer
Now, fire it to the sky and imagine it scattering into fireballs
Leo followed Veneer's instructions.
Leo launched the fireball upward and when it was high enough, it scattered into countless fireballs.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Veneer casted a barrier for them both.
Veneer
Good job on doing it in your first try but our surroundings are now on fire
Veneer
It's not your fault
Veneer
I'm the one who gave you the instruction
Veneer
I just have to fix it
Veneer
(Well, this is also a good way to show him my cool side.)
Veneer lifted his arm and water started forming.
It grew larger... and larger... and larger... and larger until it became massive.
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
Wow...
Leonard Straus(8 years old)
The water nebula then scattered everywhere and extinguished the fire.
After that, he returned the forest into its original state before the fire. (He could have done it right from the start but he wanted to brag his magic to his disciple) (눈‸눈)
Chapter 3
Lazy Author
Thank you for loving my work!(≧▽≦)
Lazy Author
I hope you'll continue to support me and my work!^_^
Chapter 3 - Fierce Battle
Veneer taught Leo everything he can teach within a year.
1 year spent in training and training...
And that 1 year was worth it...
Veneer
You've finally became strong, Leo
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
It's all thanks to you, master>.<
Veneer
But it was also because of your determination
Veneer patted Leo's head.
Veneer
Now... how about we have a little fun?
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
what...?
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Veneer
You heard me, didn't you?
Leo can feel the devilish plan of his master.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
I... I think I'll have to pass, master
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Veneer
Now now... don't say no to this request of your pitiful master
Veneer gave Leo a deadly glare.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
FINE FINE!
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Veneer
That's much better^_^
Leo can feel what's going to happen.
Veneer
It won't be fun if we don't have a judge
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Ehhh...?
Veneer snapped his finger, then Yuki(Wolf) and Gumi(Fox) appeared.
Gumi
Why did you call us, master?
Yuki
Do you need anything, master?
Veneer
It's not something big
Veneer
I just want you two to be the judge of our fight
Leo is just speechless with Veneer's sudden attitude.
Yuki
Very well then, master
Gumi
We shall judge fair and square
Yuki and Gumi flew into the sky to give Leo and Veneer space for their fight.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
I don't think this is a good idea, master...
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Veneer
It will be fun, don't worry
Gumi
Form your positions...
Veneer and Leo closed their eyes.
Leo jumped and flew into the sky.
Leo formed a dragon made of fire.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
The dragon rushed forward to attack Veneer.
But Veneer touched the ground while his eyes are closed and countless number of golden chains emerged from the dirt.
He then opened his eyes and before the dragon could attack him, the golden chains wrapped the dragon tightly and the dragon turned into ashes.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Wha-
The chains didn't waste time and rushed to attack Leo.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
It sucked the golden chains.
He then saw a hoard of dragons made of water rushing towards him.
He didn't have enough time to fend it off.
So, he just touched the first dragon and along with the other dragons, they froze and was shattered.
Veneer
Ooooh... that was marvelous
Veneer was amazed of Leo's fast thinking.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Enough with the talk, master
The blue sky was replaced with dark clouds.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
prepare yourself, master...
Veneer
I will, my good student...
The tension was too strong between them that Yuki and Gumi felt weak.
Suddenly, it's like different colors of wind is creating a tornado.
The dark clouds released a massive purple lightning and Veneer also released his magic.
The purple lightning and the tornado collided and created an impact that everything around it turned into dust.
Then, both magic disappeared.
Veneer
Can you still fight, my good disciple?
Veneer's words were full of mockery.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Ofcourse
They both show no sign of exhaustion.
Veneer
Then... let's continue
Veneer
Anyway, I'm tired of looking up
Veneer
Why don't you come down here?
Leo's body became so heavy that he fell to the ocean
Suddenly, a hurricane emerged in the ocean.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
It then formed into dragons and rushed to Veneer.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Veneer
Let's end this now...
Veneer snapped his fingers and the dragons disappeared.
Leonard Straus(9 years old)
Wha-
And Leo fell unconscious.
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