MTL - Infinite Throne - Chapter 40 Who is the mantis and who is the cicada (3000 words)

Three years ago, a spatial rift appeared in the Blue Star, and Alien Beasts invaded, causing the resurgence of spiritual energy.A very small number of humans awakened their Alien Abilities. The Hua country mistakenly believed that people with stronger physical qualities were more likely to awaken Alien Abilities.Therefore, under the pressure of the Alien Beast crisis, they included physical education in the college entrance examination.As a physical education teacher, what should Chu Yi do? Isn’t it reasonable for a physical education teacher like me to teach cultivation and physical training?“Biotics Man? Aren’t they just a group of people with spiritual roots and bodies? Nourished by spiritual energy, they have awakened a bit of cultivation…”

A new world, filled with mysteries and deadly dangers. New faces, hiding their true intentions. Horizons beyond his wildest dreams. The world of Ice and Fire has opened its gates to him—there is no turning back.Born into a family of ordinary knights, he has no powerful benefactors, no secret knowledge of what lies ahead, and only a vague understanding of this world’s ways. But one thing is certain—he will never stop moving forward. Intrigue, betrayal, enemies—mere obstacles on a path he will carve with his own hands. His life will become a legend, but what kind of legend? That is for him to decide.The first step has been taken. Welcome to a journey that will shape the fate of Planetos.

Shion, the ‘Hero of Darkness’. He was said to be the strongest hero ever. He believed one thing, and that was his current party members.

“I’ll defeat the Demon Lord with this party!”

That is what he swore to do, but a tragedy occurs. He was painfully betrayed by the girls that he trusted.

He barely held onto his life, but the incident left a deep scar in his heart.

He gave up on living, and while he was wandering around in a forest, looking for a way to die, a single monster appeared in front of him.

“Will you kill me, please?”

The monster asked Shion, who was still strong, despite losing his powers.

What Shion, who wanted to die as well, did was―