They think they know betrayal. They think they know fear. They have no idea.
My name is Kai Chronos, and yes… I am one of those people who doesn't just break the rules—I break time itself. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. That story comes later. For now… just know this: I have been betrayed, and the world will pay.
The courtyard was silent. Too silent. Snow swirled in the icy wind, drifting like gray ashes over the broken stones. Somewhere in the distance, the faintest whisper of movement teased my ears. Not enemies—no, they were already gone. Too slow. Too weak.
It had been a simple plan. A strike. A mission. And then—stabbed in the back. Literally. My so-called "friends" thought it would be enough. Cute, isn't it? The way mortals always overestimate themselves.
I stepped forward, and the air shifted. Time… bent. Not fully, not yet. But enough to make the ground quake under my boots. A subtle pulse, almost imperceptible. And yet, it felt like the world was holding its breath.
A laugh left my lips. Low. Cold. Sharp. I'd call it unsettling if anyone were here to call it anything. But they weren't. They never would be.
Time. A crown. A weapon. And now, mine.
From the highest tower of the frozen courtyard, I raised my hands. Snow whipped across my face. I could feel the world bending, aligning… acknowledging me. Obeying.
Yet… something was off. A ripple. A shadow. Something watching, just beyond my senses. Not a person, not a creature I could name, but… aware. Curious. Waiting.
Ah, but don't worry. I am Kai Chronos. I do not wait. I do not fear. I do not lose.
And yet, even as absolute power thrummed through me, even as the world trembled at my feet, I felt… empty. Lonely. It wasn't a flaw. Not exactly. More like a reminder. That no matter how high you rise, there's always… something waiting in the shadows.
I let my fingers brush the frozen wind. The world could pause, rewind, or shatter with a thought. And maybe, just maybe, something beyond comprehension had noticed.
Well, let it watch. Let it wait. The game has begun.
[Author's Thoughts: If you're still reading, congratulations. You're officially trapped in Kai's story. Don't worry—it's going to be fun.]