Zakhrein: Red and White Ruler 1
Shohruh suddenly finds himself on a breathtaking planet with clean air and minimal dust. This planet is called Zakhreyn.
Zakhreyn's landscapes are as fascinating and mysterious as other planets in the cosmos. Its atmosphere is incredibly pure, the sky is vividly blue, and the air is fresh with a greenish hue. Due to the low dust levels, the land is clearly visible. The planet lacks dense and obscure clouds, allowing its natural beauty to shine brightly.
Zakhreyn consists of five continents, each with its own unique and intriguing characteristics:
1. Evensed
A lush, green continent covered in rapidly growing forests. It is home to a variety of creatures and mysterious beings. Nature thrives with strength and stability, but the land's resources are dwindling. A fierce struggle for survival has begun.
2. El Desierto
A desert continent, dominated by endless sand dunes and a scorching sun. The air is dry and hot, but hidden forests and reservoirs make this desert an enigmatic part of the planet. El Desierto is one of the harshest and most desolate places on Zakhreyn.
3. Warham
A continent of warriors, where powerful and battle-hardened fighters live. Every region is filled with fierce competition and wars. Warham is famous for its well-trained armies and massive battle formations. This land is dominated by strength and strategic warfare.
4. Stellar
A continent as bright and nebulous as the stars. The sky over Stellar is always filled with dazzling stars, and every corner of the land hides secrets. This is the most mystical and scientific hub of the planet, where extensive research into cosmic and mystical phenomena takes place.
5. Woldegard
A land of ancient and rich cultures. Woldegard is home to grand, ancient structures and mysterious skies. Here, powerful traditions and modern technology blend seamlessly. It is one of the most extraordinary continents, where history and innovation coexist in balance.
The stark contrasts between these five continents make Zakhreyn a world full of surprises, where each region has its own way of life. For Shohruh, this planet marks a new beginning and a gateway to great discoveries.
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The Darkness of Woldegard
One of Zakhreyn's most significant regions is the Woldegard Empire, a land engulfed in battles fought for power and ambition. The empire is notorious for its countless conflicts and oppression. Political instability and social inequality reign supreme.
However, the heroes of Zakhreyn aim to eradicate the darkness of Woldegard and bring light to the world. For the past fifty years, they have been waging a rebellion against the empire's tyranny. Each hero, possessing unique abilities and unwavering determination, continues their fight for hope and truth. The battles in Woldegard are far from over, but the warriors refuse to give up, holding onto the belief that their light will conquer the darkness.
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First Encounter with Zakhreyn's Civilization
Shohruh slowly opens his eyes and is astonished by what he sees—gigantic futuristic buildings and flying vehicles hovering through the air. Wearing his cosmonaut suit, he wanders through the beautiful city streets in amazement, yet the people around him barely pay him any attention.
Suddenly, police officers approach him and hold up a rectangular screen in front of his face.
— "Please look here."
The screen is a biometric scanner meant to confirm identity. Since Shohruh does not belong to this world, the scan fails.
— "Can you state your name and surname?" the officers ask.
Shohruh, looking at them, replies:
— "Shohruh."
The officers glance at each other in confusion.
— "What did he just say?"
— "We better take him in for questioning."
Shohruh sighs.
— "They don't understand me."
He is taken to an interrogation room, where officials attempt to communicate with him.
— "Sir, can you tell us your name?"
— "Where are you from?"
However, their translators fail to interpret Shohruh's speech.
— "Chief, even our translation devices can't decode his language."
Following the interrogation, Shohruh undergoes a medical examination. The doctors are stunned.
— "We took a sample of his blood, but... it turned black and dissolved the test container!"
Alarmed by the results, authorities classify Shohruh as a potential threat and imprison him in the high-security Red-White Prison, the most heavily guarded facility on Zakhreyn.
Rumors begin to spread throughout the city.
— "Minister Zaveri, could this man be from fifty years ago?"
Zaveri shakes his head.
— "I don't know… but we must determine whether he is a friend or a foe."
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Surviving in the Red-White Prison
Shohruh spends three days in complete isolation before being allowed into the prison's dining hall. As he walks in, he is stunned—humans, half-animal hybrids, lizardmen, vampires, and even dragon-like humanoids are all sitting together. In his world, only humans existed.
Shohruh finds an empty table to sit at, but the moment he does, all the prisoners immediately stand up and leave, except for one old man who remains seated.
Shohruh smirks.
— "Fools."
The elderly man asks,
— "What's your name, young man?"
Shohruh's eyes widen.
— "Wait… you understand me?"
The old man reveals that he fought someone similar to Shohruh many years ago, which is why he knows his language. Over time, the elder teaches Shohruh about Zakhreyn and its culture.
— "Hey, old man, you keep talking about someone like me. Who was he?"
The elder, Karl Marx, chuckles and responds,
— "One day, you'll find out."
When Shohruh hears Karl's age, his jaw drops.
— "What?! One hundred and fifty-six years old?!"
Karl explains that the low dust levels on Zakhreyn allow people to live much longer.
Days pass. Shohruh, now eager to escape, carves a tally into the wall.
— "It's been a month… I need to get out of here soon."
One day, as Shohruh and Karl eat together, a group of Lizardmen approaches.
One of them glares coldly.
— "What's your name, you filthy weakling?"
Shohruh ignores them and continues his conversation with Karl.
Enraged by the disrespect, the Lizardmen throw Shohruh's food against the wall.
— "Hey, you disgusting human weakling!"
At that moment, the ground beneath Shohruh trembles. Small stones begin levitating, and the air around him darkens as a black mist spreads—a faint aura of gravitational energy manifests.
The Lizardmen's leader, a gigantic, armored reptilian, stands before Shohruh, growling menacingly.
Shohruh remains silent, his fingers tightening into a fist. The gravity around him intensifies. The Lizardman is about to attack, but Shohruh does not wait.
— "You still don't understand your place, do you?"
With a sudden burst of speed, Shohruh lunges forward. The floor beneath him fractures as he moves with lightning-fast precision. The impact of his punch shifts the very air pressure, creating a deafening shockwave.
Before the Lizardman can react, Shohruh's fist slams into his chest. In an instant, his armored scales begin collapsing inward, as if being pulled into a miniature black hole.
A moment later—BOOM!
The Lizardman implodes into nothingness.
Silence.
Blood and dust settle in the air. Shohruh calmly lowers his fist. It does not tremble.
— "One punch. That's all it took."