Yuuto and Kenta continued their journey through the kingdom, traveling across rugged terrain and dense forests. Along the way, Yuuto started to notice something strange about his own body. Whenever he felt threatened or scared, the shadows around him seemed to move and coalesce, forming a protective barrier around him. He had never seen anything like this before and wondered if others possessed similar abilities.
One day while they were resting in a small village, Yuuto decided to ask the local mage about his strange powers. The mage listened carefully to what Yuuto had to say and with a smile, explained that he had a rare magical ability called "Shadow Magic". Yuuto was intrigued and asked if the mage could teach him how to use his powers.
The mage agreed to teach Yuuto, and they began training right away. At first, it was hard for Yuuto to control his powers, the shadows seemed to have a mind of their own, but with time and practice, he learned how to wield them at will.
As he slowly honed his newfound abilities, he began to see the world in a different way. Colors became brighter, sounds more vibrant. He discovered he could use his powers to create illusions, hide in shadows, and even teleport short distances. He was no longer just a powerless orphan boy, he was a magical being with unique abilities.
Yuuto was overjoyed, but he kept his powers hidden from others, unsure if they would accept him. Kenta was the only person that knew about his abilities and he promised to keep them a secret.
With Yuuto's new powers at hand, he and Kenta continued their journey. Yuuto's confidence grew as he battled deadly monsters, rogue mages, and rescuing villages from the bandits' clutches. He could now control his powers with ease, and the shadows around him seemed to almost dance to his will.
However, as he grew stronger, the desire for revenge boiled within him evermore. The bandits were still out there, and he had yet to take his revenge. With his newfound might, he now had the power to beat them at their own game.
Yuuto knew that he had to be careful and build a power base, gather allies and establish a plan of action; but most of all, he knew that he had to keep improving, that he could not afford to be complacent.
Though there were many who opposed him, the shadows around him brought peace and clarity, a comfort to his troubled mind. Yuuto looked forward to the future, where he knew he would accomplish great things with his newfound power.