Chapter 1: New day
A dark-haired man walked on the pedestrian area holding a folder written with "Riverglace High School graduation certificate: Shaan Devansh". It seemed that graduation day was the most anticipated day for all the students of Riverglace School, since they were one step closer to their goals.
Many of Shaan’s classmates were already talking about their plans after school. There were those who wanted to pursue higher education, some started looking for jobs and others were planning to start a business. However, Shaan was different. He only wanted to become a Daemonist who was prepared to protect the city from all the terrible threats that appeared behind the mysterious portal.
Nobody knew where the portal came from, but since Shaan was a child, it had existed until now. Strangely enough, the portal only appears at midnight, so many people call the mysterious portal the Midnight Gate. The portal’s existence can also be regarded as a disaster because the portal was directly connected to a mysterious world filled with dark creatures trying to get out to take over the world.
"I will try to persuade Grandma once again. I’m sure she’ll agree with me this time."
Shaan immediately accelerated his footsteps until he finally arrived in front of a small house with a small sign hanging that read "Isabel’s flower shop." He slowly opened the door and saw an old lady with long hair watering her flowers.
"Oh, Shaan. You’re back from school already." Grandma Isabel smiled, revealing a slight dimple in her cheek. "Have you considered what you’re going to do after graduation?"
"I... I don’t know, Grandma. I haven’t thought about it at all." Shaan sighed deeply. "Maybe I’ll try to work and earn some extra money."
"Good, I’m very happy to hear that," Grandma Isabel agreed. "Have you thought about what kind of job you want?"
"Uhm... about that...." Shaan was silent for a moment. "I’ll plan to become a Daemonist."
Hearing that statement, Grandma Isabel immediately fell silent. "Shaan, how many times have I told you? Becoming a Daemonist is not an easy job, and it’s very dangerous."
"Yes, Grandma, I know, I know. But, it feels like being a Daemonist is a dream job to me," Shaan explained, trying to strengthened his reason ."Defeating the monstrous creatures that have appeared at Midnight Gate will be cool, and of course, I can earn enough money to help our economy."
"Shaan, stop dreaming. That job isn’t for you, and it could cost you your life." Grandma Isabel walked closer to him. "You can choose any job here, but not Daemonist. I don’t agree with that at all."