Title: “The Birth of Hope: The Tale of Corus Korax in the Nightmarish World of Lus”
In the unforgiving world of Lus, a tale of savior and salvation unfolds – a tale of Corus Korax, the Primark. This is a world where innocence is cruelly snatched away as children are born into relentless torment, pain, and fear, forced to bear witness to the unspeakable horrors inflicted upon their elders – a fate they inevitably inherit. It is a world where hope had long since been extinguished, an alien concept to the broken and desolate young inhabitants.
A glimmer of defiance sparked when a child, wielding a whip, stood up against a guard, a symbol of the oppressors who suffocated the planet. The guard’s pain-laden howl echoed through the air, marking the beginnings of a shift in power. The child then approached the slaves, a beacon of hope in his black eyes. Among them was a girl named Nasturi Epia, who had suffered the relentless torment of the now-defeated guard. To assure her of her newfound safety, the child offered her the head of the guard, a brutal but fitting gift considering the circumstances. The act was met with mixed reactions – joy from Nasturi, screams of horror from the adults. However, it symbolized an end to the relentless horror they had been subjected to since birth.
The child introduced himself as 19th, the only memory he held. But the people, seeing their savior in him, named him Corus Korax – ‘the Savior’ in their language. The slaves, now hopeful, concealed Corus among them, educating him with the knowledge they had acquired over the years. Amidst them were educated individuals who willingly shared their understanding of the world. Corus was privy to many technical facts and scientific achievements, but his understanding of human nature and interaction was limited. This led him to conclude that his knowledge givers had failed to impart the most crucial lesson – the essence of humanity.
In his journey of enlightenment, Corus was taught about societal structures, ethics, and the importance of respecting others’ feelings. He was instilled with a love for creation and the notion that killing should never be without just cause. The mentors explained the political system of Kiava and the plight of the prisoners on Lus. They were not prisoners, but ‘colonists’, forced to supply resources to the manufacturers of Kavar. The profits, however, were hoarded by a handful of wealthy tech guild members, while the majority lived in poverty.
Corus was seething with anger at this revelation. He realized the injustice that prevailed in Kiava and how the existence of the ordinary workers was no better than the prisoners on Lus. This knowledge shaped his worldview, understanding that the current state of affairs was unjust and needed to be rectified.
For the time being, the slaves hid Corus, building a special shelter under one of the chambers’ floors. Despite his desire to confront the oppressors, his mentors urged patience, waiting for a larger portion of the prison world’s population to join the rebellion. During a raid, the guards discovered the shelter. However, Corus, not wanting to be found, became invisible to his enemies in an inexplicable way. This incident further solidified Corus Korax’s legend, the invisible savior, the beacon of hope the prisoners of Lus so desperately needed.
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