The entire academy buzzed with the same sentence:
"He's surpassed the Right Guardian…"
At first, no one dared to believe it. But after witnessing Riku release his aura—an overwhelming, refined power that could only belong to a Supreme Grandmaster—the truth couldn't be denied.
From the towering halls of the academy to the shadowed chambers of the inner cult, his name began to echo with reverence... and fear.
In their private quarters, the heirs of the Six Main Clans stood in stunned silence.
The Sword Clan heir, known for his arrogance, clenched his fist until his knuckles bled. "He is getting… stronger than us? But how higher the realm , the harder it is to cross them."
The Poison Clan heir, who once mocked Riku, remained speechless. In this timeline, he wasn't crippled—but that almost felt worse. He had no excuse now.
Moon Gyu, the mysterious heroine of the original story, sat near a window, her gaze distant. Her chest thumped uncontrollably. "Why is he coming my thoughts…?" she whispered.
Cheon Wonryou, the red-haired tsundere of the Sound Clan, found herself blushing at every passing thought of Riku. She instinctively touched her lips and younger and suddenly she came back to reality .
The Right Guardian's office
In the main hall of the cult, the Right Guardian, a peak Grandmaster himself, felt the tremors of Riku's aura. He dropped to one knee in disbelief, murmuring:
> "This… this pressure… Is this the second coming of the Heavenly Demon God?"
Demon cult headquarters
Deep with in the mountains ,
That night, the Right Guardian requested a secret audience with the Demon Cult Lord. The grand throne room echoed with his proposal.
As right guardian enterd he khelt down
"My Lord… glory to cult, and speak plainly. "This child… Riku… should be declared the Young Cult Leader. He is the only one worthy!"
The Demon Cult Lord remained silent for a while, fingers tapping against his dark armrest. His crimson eyes glowed dimly beneath his hooded robe.
"Riku's talent is unparalleled," he finally said. "But appointing him now would disrupt the order. The legacy of the Demon God must be earned through trials."
He paused before continuing:
"He will be declared Young Cult Leader in the fourth year, after proving himself before all. Until then, watch him… and do not hinder his path."
Third Test: Crush the Instructors
The Right Guardian returned to the academy the next morning with a booming announcement.
"Students! Your third test shall begin from now! You must defeat an instructor and claim their badge. Only then will you pass!"
"MADO!!" the students echoed in unison.
Without hesitation, Riku stepped forward and gathered the heirs of the Six Major Clans.
"You're all coming with me," he said, voice firm and final.
Though many hesitated, none dared to refuse him. Whether it was out of awe or fear, they obeyed. Even the arrogant ones gritted their teeth and joined his team.
Riku's plan was flawless. Unlike the original timeline, where the protagonist came late, clashed violently, and even cut off the hand of the Sword Clan heir to prove himself—this time, it was Riku who led the charge.
Just as Riku stepped up to challenge, every instructor instinctively stepped back but the best instructor stepped up to fight , then
When Riku faced the toughest instructor himself, he unleashed his power and defeated him in single blow, sealing his reputation as the strongest prodigy in the academy.
At the end of the battle, Moon Gyu couldn't help but stare at him with wide eyes, heart pounding.
"He… he's unstoppable…"
System Prompt Appears!
As the dust settled and cheers echoed across the arena, a golden prompt blinked before Riku's eyes.
> [SYSTEM QUEST TRIGGERED]
Main Quest: Become the Young Cult Leader
Deadline: Before the 5th Year Ends
Reward: Mangekyō Sharingan
Bonus Rewards: Hidden
Riku's eyes gleamed with ambition.
"So that's the next step..."
In this timeline, everything was changing. No one had fallen. No one had lost their future. He had rewritten fate.
But the real challenge was only beginning.