THE KING OF SHADOWS
✦ Island of Mages — Green Plains — 12th March 1810
The rolling green plains stretched endlessly under the pale morning sun.It was a land known for beauty and magic.But the future awaiting it was anything but bright.
A lone figure moved silently through the tall grass—a young man, cloaked in black, a scarf concealing the lower half of his face. His steps were soundless, his presence almost unnatural.
Deep within the forest, an ancient temple stood, half-swallowed by vines and moss. The young man stepped inside, the air heavy with the scent of stone and time.
He moved to the center of the chamber, lifted his head, and spoke with cold authority.
"The shadows of the ancient almighty warriors… I order you to wake.I order you… to REBORN."
The ground trembled.From the cracks in the floor, thousands of shadows emerged—shapeless, yet kneeling in perfect obedience.
One of them spoke in a low, distorted voice.
"Lord Kaiser… tell us your orders."
VILLAGE 47 — Type: Unknown
Kaiser entered the village at dawn.Now, as the sun reached its peak, the streets had grown strangely silent.
Doors slammed shut.Merchants packed their stalls in haste.Families disappeared indoors as if fleeing an unseen danger.
Kaiser's eyes narrowed.
A voice called from a nearby doorway.
"Hey, young man—are you a wanderer? You should stay at my place for the night. It's dangerous outside."
Kaiser stepped closer, his tone calm.
"Why? What's not safe outside?"
The man's expression darkened as Kaiser entered his home.
"Because of the demon invasion at midnight. If we survive the low-ranked ones, stronger demons will come. They hunt us until dawn. That's why we don't step outside at night—it's suicide."
Kaiser listened quietly, his eyes fixed on the man.Then he rose from the chair, his voice carrying a sharp edge.
"I see…But tell me—how much longer do you plan to pretend you're human?"
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The man realized too late—the plan had backfired. The only escape now was to fight.But before his mind could even settle, a black sphere burst into existence, detonating in a violent blast.The house was engulfed in flames, walls tearing apart as the explosion reduced everything to smoldering ruin.
From the distance, a group of figures emerged, silhouettes shifting against the blaze.At their head, an old man walked with deliberate calm, a wooden staff in hand, eyes sharp as razors.Kaiser stepped out of the wreckage slowly, his shadowy constructs curling around him, shielding him from the raging heat.
The old man's voice carried over the crackle of fire.
"Hello, smart boy… or should I say intruder. I am the chief of the 247th Demon Village—the village renowned in the Demon Realm for its honor."
Kaiser didn't wait for him to finish basking in pride.A flash of spiritual energy sliced through the air—and the chief's left arm fell limp, blood steaming in the heat.
Kaiser's tone was cold, almost mocking.
"Your village isn't honored for strength. It's honored for research.Don't act tough."
The surrounding demons roared in outrage, charging at him in unison.
DEMON REALM
Noxvalis
Inside the obsidian castle of the Demon King, Lucifer sat upon his throne, the air around him quivering with restrained fury.
"Everyone around me is a damn fool. That human can't even find a single person.I should handle this myself before it's too late."
LIVING REALM
Nalthis Kingdom
In the golden hall, a noble stepped forward, bowing deeply before the king.
"Your Majesty, the war sealed away by the Great Magic Circle thousands of years ago is returning. We must prepare."
The king remained unnervingly calm.
"I know why you say this. But remember—this kingdom was not built for peace. It was built for war.Lord Ares, God of War, will support us."
DIVINE REALM
Mount Olympus
Lightning shimmered in the clouds as Hephaistos spoke urgently to Zeus.
"Father, now is the time to strike the demons. Lucifer is on the verge of collapse because of the Crimson Contract.He's cunning, and this is our best chance."
Zeus's gaze stayed fixed on the horizon.
"Patience. The contract still has time before it ends.I will send Hercules to protect that human. Do not worry, Hephaistos."