The Return of Legends Part 2

Among the eleven vast continents of this world, one stands above the rest in both size and legend and this continent called Eldoria. According to ancient myths, the name of this continent is said to come from a divine entity, believed to be one of the original creators of the world itself. Spanning a landmass as large as the entire surface of Earth, Eldoria is a place of boundless wilderness, towering mountains, and ancient ruins steeped in forgotten magic.

On the far eastern side of this mighty continent lies a nation as expansive as North America, a realm known as The Republic of the Heartless. Despite its imposing presence, the name often draws laughter from both locals and fellow Adventurers, mocked for its blunt, almost naive simplicity. But the name holds a deeper meaning, a reflection of the very nature of its founders—the Heartless Guild.

The members of this infamous guild are known for their ruthless nature. To their allies, they are steadfast and loyal, but to their enemies and the wicked, they show no mercy. No plea for forgiveness, no act of submission can sway their resolve. They crush their foes without hesitation, their reputation as unyielding warriors spreading fear across the continent.

It is a place where the strong rule and the weak are cast aside, a kingdom forged in the fires of countless battles, where power and loyalty are valued above all else.

The Republic of the Heartless is a diverse nation, home to countless species living together in relative harmony. This vast realm, built by the legendary Adventurers of the Heartless Guild, flourished for years under their iron rule. However, when the founders mysteriously vanished from the world, chaos quickly followed.

Without the guiding hands of their immortal leaders, the nation found itself teetering on the edge of collapse. Rebellions erupted from every corner, and power-hungry factions that once hid their ambitions in the shadows seized the opportunity to rise. These would-be tyrants, once kept in check by the founders' fearsome reputation, now sought to carve out their own fiefdoms within the heart of the Republic.

Yet, the bloodline of the founders proved resilient. Their descendants, though lacking the immortality of their ancestors, inherited their fierce determination and unbreakable will. United by the shared legacy of the Heartless, they rallied their people, crushed the would-be usurpers, and restored order to their fractured homeland.

Despite the turmoil, the Republic's democratic foundations endured. Unlike the modern democracies of Earth, the Heartless Republic is governed by a council of six leaders known as the High Elders. These positions are not appointed by electors or small assemblies, but chosen directly by the people themselves. Every citizen, regardless of species, has an equal voice, and the High Elders must earn the highest number of votes to claim their place in the nation's leadership.

Though the world around them continues to change, the Republic of the Heartless stands as a testament to the unyielding spirit of its founders, a land where the strong rise to power not through bloodline alone, but through the will of the people.

The election process within the Republic of the Heartless is overseen by a dedicated branch of the government known as the National Election Agency (NEA). This powerful institution is responsible for organizing, supervising, and safeguarding the democratic process, ensuring that the voice of every citizen is heard when the term of the High Elders comes to an end.

The NEA handles everything from candidate registration to vote counting, and its agents are trained to remain impartial, holding themselves to the highest standards of integrity. They coordinate vast networks of polling stations across the nation's diverse territories, from the bustling cities of the heartland to the remote frontier settlements.

To maintain transparency and public trust, the NEA often recruits observers from various species and regions within the Republic, ensuring that no single faction or race can manipulate the results. This meticulous approach to governance reflects the unbreakable resolve of the Heartless people to preserve their hard-won democracy, a system forged in the fires of rebellion and tempered by centuries of struggle.

Despite the challenges of managing such a vast and diverse electorate, the NEA remains a symbol of stability and unity within the Republic, a reminder of the ideals that their immortal founders once fought to protect.

Like other modern democracies, the Republic of the Heartless is built upon a system of checks and balances, with three familiar branches: the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. However, this nation stands apart with the addition of a unique fourth branch known as the Coercitor Branch.

The Coercitor Branch is charged with a critical mission, rooting out corruption and ensuring that no public official, regardless of their rank or influence, can abuse their power. Unlike conventional oversight bodies, it operates entirely independently, insulated from the influence of the other branches to prevent interference or intimidation.

Members of the Coercitor Branch are selected through a rigorous process, chosen not only for their integrity and dedication to justice, but also for their unshakable resolve. They are empowered to investigate, detain, and even prosecute public officials who are found to have betrayed the trust of the people.

To protect their independence, Coercitors are granted unique legal protections, and their headquarters is considered neutral ground, no executive decree, legislative order, or judicial ruling can interfere with their ongoing investigations. This separation of power is a cornerstone of Heartless democracy, a lasting legacy of the founders' unyielding resolve to maintain a just and fair society.

The Coercitor Branch stands as a constant reminder that even in a land forged by the strong, the rule of law remains absolute, ensuring that power is a responsibility, not a privilege.

The leader of the Coercitor Branch holds the formidable title of Supreme Executor. This title carries a weight that reflects the branch's uncompromising role in maintaining order and justice within the Republic of the Heartless.

The name Supreme Executor was inspired by the terrifying reputation of its first leader, a legendary figure known for his unmatched combat prowess and unyielding resolve. In the early days of Dawn of the Dauntless, this individual dominated the Highest Kill Count ranking, a player-made leaderboard that tracks the most confirmed kills within the game.

According to the system's official records, the original Supreme Executor had a staggering confirmed kill count of 2,312,502,395, a number that includes both NPCs and rival players. This relentless pursuit of victory, combined with a merciless approach to warfare, cemented his place at the top of this notorious list, making him a living legend among adventurers and a terrifying myth among the world's inhabitants.

Even after his disappearance, his legacy continues to shape the ethos of the Coercitor Branch, where the pursuit of justice is carried out with the same ruthless efficiency and unflinching determination that defined his reign. To this day, the position of Supreme Executor remains a symbol of absolute power and unbreakable resolve, a reminder that in the Republic of the Heartless, no one is above the law.

However, the Supreme Executor's dual role has become a point of confusion and controversy among the locals. In addition to leading the Coercitor Branch, this figure also holds one of the six High Elder positions, the highest governing roles in the Republic of the Heartless.

This duality presents a paradox: how can one person serve as both the ultimate enforcer of justice and a top political leader, free from oversight by any other branch? Some see this as a necessary concentration of power, a reflection of the original Supreme Executor's unmatched strength and unshakable resolve. To them, this dual role ensures that the law remains absolute, enforced without hesitation or compromise.

However, others fear the potential for corruption and abuse, worrying that even the most principled leaders might be tempted to wield such power for their own gain. This tension has sparked quiet debates among the population, with some whispering that the Supreme Executor, despite his legendary past, may one day become a force too powerful for even the Heartless to contain.

Despite these concerns, the Supreme Executor's reputation as a fearsome warrior and unyielding judge continues to command respect, his presence alone a powerful deterrent to corruption and rebellion within the nation.

On the spring of Year 50 A.D., as the forgotten adventurers began to reappear across the eleven continents, the Supreme Executor also returned. However, unlike many others who found themselves in bustling cities or familiar territories, the Supreme Executor materialized on the outskirts of the Republic's capital, precisely thirty-one kilometers from the Grand Heartless Palace, the seat of power for this mighty nation.

The place where he reappeared was a dense, ancient forest known as the Whispering thick, a wild, untamed region where even the bravest warriors tread carefully. The trees there stand like silent sentinels, their twisted branches weaving together to block the sun, and the air is thick with the scents of damp earth and untamed magic.

As the divine light faded and the echoing hymn from the sky grew silent, the Supreme Executor stood alone among the towering trees, his mind slowly awakening to the reality of his return. The forest, long untouched by the chaos of adventurer wars, now found itself host to the one whose very name struck fear into the hearts of millions.

Though his body felt as strong as ever, his instincts sharpened by countless battles, a lingering unease crept into his mind. He sensed that something had changed in his absence, that the world he had once ruled with an iron fist might not welcome his return as a savior, but as a harbinger of chaos and retribution.

As he took his first steps toward the distant palace, the earth beneath his boots seemed to tremble, as if the world itself recognized the return of its most ruthless enforcer. The Supreme Executor had returned but to what kind of world, which he had yet to discover.