~Introduction~

In the year 1720, Benders came into existence in the human world. They were violent creatures, venting out their anger on humans. 

According to the legends, Benders came from an alternate universe, through a magical cave. They were called Viatores.

They promised redemption but it was false as they evolved into ferocious beasts, whom humans dreaded. 

Their species hurt humans for years, until research out that Mercury weakens them. But unlike the natural Mercury, this metallic substance was found in the cave that linked them to earth. A cave that couldn't be weakened or destroyed by any earthly weapons. 

For years, humans finally gained back control, however, we weren't as cruel as these creatures. Rules guarded them.

In the year 1850, the shadow from which they hid couldn't contain them forever. A tyrant, bastard, Nicholas Sylvester led a war which he believed was rather liberating us. We were little beings he meant to change. The Changeling, he titled the war. 

First, he started with the human government. They held no chance against him and his men. His malevolent act was displayed across all medias, instilling an unimaginable fear. They say mercury didn't affect him, could heal other benders and taught the others how to use our weapons against us. 

Seven Lords of his for the seven continents, and all bowed, served, and feared him. Rumour clarified that in the year 1863, after conquering the world that he closed the cave, no human knew why. No one dared to ask him. 

~The Seven Lords Ruling The Seven Continents~

Australia ruled by Felix Slyvester, a brother to the King of all Benders and an air bender Lord. He's a womanizer and most girls would die to be in his kingdom. They say his countries are the only place where love exists. At least, whatever that now mean.

North America ruled by Oliver Jace. A water bender Lord, known as an AB blood type lover. He believed it's responsible for making him the strong ruthless man he's recognized as. 

Europe ruled by Lucas Slyvester. A callous and cold-hearted water bender Lord. No human wants to be in his continent, since it's all full of anguish and horror. 

Antarctica ruled by Atticus Chester, a fan of human skull. He kills without remorse when he's stressed and gains pleasure by seizing oxygen from them. A pernicious air bender Lord.

South America ruled by Chris Andy. A duteous water bender. He hurts humans physically, mentally and sexually until they beg for death. Also called The Butcher. 

Asia ruled by Cornelio Lorenzo. A man whose life is full of luxury. Rancor fret in the malignant beast. He kills for fun and rumoured to bath in Tainted. A fire bender Lord. 

Africa ruled by Lekan Wilson. An earth bender Lord. His motto, "know how to find Diamond and Africa's gate is widely open for you. Lose track and you die.". A continent mostly for men.

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My name is Liliana Rosalyn. May 3rd 2023, I was birthed and raised in a hidden foster home, along with other kids of my age.

On my 5th birthday, we were ambushed by Lord Felix's guard. They murdered our foster parent and a few kids who thought they could escape. They made us watch each incident like in the movies we used to watch seldomly. It taunts us as nightmares.

Benders took us to a camp—maybe a school—whatever they call that goddamned place! A place where humans learn how to be submissive and become either an Emit, Dator, or Emunctor lactis.

Emits are debtors. They are slaves who in order to live must become a Viatore's bleeder. They suffer an inexplicable, life-threatening torture where they're injected with mercury and then their blood is detached along with the mercury called Tainted.

A Viatore's weakness increases as their time on earth increases. They age. Their power halts, and so they utilise this to help replenish their weaknesses, aging, and powers. A substance when in their body kills them, now in the human body strengthens them.

Dator is a gifting slave. Viatores require humans to reproduce in order to continue their enslavement. They assign a male and female to build a family where their mission is to consummate the union and as soon as a child is birthed, it is transferred to an Emunctor lactis. 

Emunctor lactis is a slave who milks the child, the Dator's child. This category is also responsible for the upbringing of the child, teaching them everything about the dreadful world they've been brought into before they are then put into school to repeat the cycle.

Now, there's a hack. The king of all benders 101 principle states that a human is free to live, safe and sound, not enslaved when they aged 50.

Bullshit!

These leeches are going to rot in hell, if they ever have one meant for them. Fun fact, no human has ever reached 35 years. We have an expiring date now. 

In some continent like Australia. Rumors declared that a human of 56 years once lived there. Here's the truth. It's all lies.

These foreign creatures have won and dominated earth and weak creatures like humans are doomed. In fact, no word could fit the miserable fate we are stuck in.

All my life, they say I'm nothing but a legal property of the Viatores but I'll rather die than to be used as a tool. I know I'm different in this school. All the other girls have been brainwashed. 

Tomorrow, I'll be eighteen and auctioned to the Referendarius where my new future will be stated but I have a mission.

I don't care if you're a human or a Viatore in my story, but I, Liliana, will never submit.