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After the brutal loss of his beloved grandfather, Liam Hunter embarks on a harrowing journey into the heart of the Dark Forest, known as the Forest of Kyrell, with a singular goal: to gain the strength necessary to honor his grandfather's memory and to never lose anyone dear to him again.

At just ten years old, Liam is thrust into a world of darkness and malevolence, where he endures four grueling years of training and transformation. In this shadowy realm, he is reborn as a fierce warrior, driven by a relentless desire to eradicate every demon and ultimately confront the Demon King, Vorgath himself.

To achieve his formidable goal, Liam must forsake any emotional connections that could weaken his resolve. The once vibrant and joyful boy is transformed by his trials into a cold and unfeeling combatant, hardened by the harsh realities of his quest.

This is the story of Liam Hunter—the last wielder of dark magic—whose journey through darkness and sacrifice will shape him into a force of vengeance and resolve.

ShadowBound: The Need For Power

Minutes earlier—just after they'd finished their food at the vendor's stand and begun casually weaving through the central district—Liam had already noticed something off.

Two men, lingering just a little too close.

Not close enough to draw attention, but close enough to trigger his instincts.

At first, Liam had tried brushing it off. Probably just heading the same way… coincidence.

But that illusion snapped the moment he caught sight of two more figures blending into the crowd. They were stationed across the street when he and Ariana paused at the pathway leading to the Avanclare estate.

By the time Ariana suggested they take some shortcuts she knew on the way back to the academy, Liam had already done the math. They were being tailed. Not by two, not even four—ten. Ten sets of boots that had been shadowing them since they left the food stalls.

But as they turned and twisted through the shortcuts, that number dropped.

Around Grandeur City (Part 2)