Rathan

A giant tree popped up in the middle of the Atlantic ocean covering the world in a strange new radiation and because of it, people began to change.

First, there are the Chosen. These super humans have only slight physical changes and yet can manifest amazing elemental powers.

Next, you have the Infected. These humans have experienced large scale body changes which range from animal adaptations to simply grotesque body decomposition. Most are still normal and sane humans who attempt to adapt to life while being shunned by others. There are some however that have grown deranged and think themselves the rulers of the world.

Our MC lives a somewhat lonely life while sometimes being accompanied by his rather senile yet kind grandfather. He has no idea where his parents went after they dropped him off a few years ago, so he has no choice but to stay here. He lives by the idea that he should just be air and not be noticed in the slightest. All of this goes ok until things start changing and Laz starts getting dragged around in many different directions.

Welcome to a story of Gods, evolution, love, adult situations and basically bringing a bit of eastern fantasy to western civilization.
Hope you enjoy the ride.

Children of a Lesser God

Laz followed the guards as he was lead from the black castle down a path and back into the fortress. While there was plenty of room in the mountain retreat, most of the free space already had a purpose and they couldn't just let the castle sit there. So in the end they had to retreat to an area behind the fortress that was still hidden from view and wind before setting down.

As for the people currently residing in it, while Laz didn't want to kick them out, they didn't have the supplies for them to remain and so they followed him back into the fortress along with the members of Laz's legion. Since they didn't know what to expect, the legion remained armed and ready. They were considered deserters in the end and such a fate never ended well for those types, even if they were forcefully drafted.

Nagi ended up going with them as well, curious about the outside world. When Laz asked her if it was safe, she simply responded,

Knocking Is For Weaklings