Everything Was Perfect...

Before Kael's Eyes Closed

Kael felt the excitement of starting a new life with his family. As they passed through mountains and valleys, he admired the beauty of nature. The joyful laughter of his children filled the air, bringing a sense of peace from leaving the struggles of the past behind. Before they set off, Mara had smiled at Kael and said, "This journey will truly be a new beginning for us." In that moment, Kael was certain that everything would go smoothly.

But life sometimes reveals its darkest side. The peace inside Kael was suddenly interrupted by a great threat. The quiet pace of the cart was shattered by the sounds of something approaching. Kael carefully looked around, searching for the source of the noise. The path was narrow, overgrown with trees, limiting visibility. Then, suddenly, a group of men emerged from the woods, blocking the path of the horses.

Kael narrowed his eyes as he observed the men in front of him. Bandits, wearing ragged clothes, had drawn their weapons. Their eyes glinted with greed and savagery, putting Kael face to face with a familiar kind of threat. Peace, it seemed, was nothing more than an illusion. Kael took a deep breath and reached for the hilt of his sword. But this time, it wasn't just about him; his family was behind him as well. His children and Mara were counting on him, safely continuing their journey.

But things changed in an unexpected way. One of the bandits struck the cart's wheel, spooking the horses. Others quickly surrounded Kael, holding their shields tight. Kael scanned his surroundings. The growing danger quickened the beat of his heart. Turning to his family, he called out, "Don't be afraid, everything will be fine." It was just a moment of bravery, but as he glanced at Mara and his children, he noticed another group of bandits approaching fast.

Suddenly, a strong blow struck Kael's head. A sharp, numbing pain coursed through his body as his vision blurred. He could only feel the impact on his head. He began to hear his family's screams: Mara's terrified cries, the children's screams, and his own desperate attempt to protect them. But then, everything faded, and Kael's eyes closed as he lost consciousness.

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Kael's Awakening: Everything Is Gone

After a while, Kael's eyes slowly opened. His vision was dark, and his head ached terribly. He wanted to believe that everything was normal, but his body quickly told him the truth. When his eyes fully opened, the aftermath of a terrible catastrophe became painfully clear. His cart had been destroyed, the horses scattered to the side, and the earth was stained with blood. The screams? Everything had ended in an instant. As he remembered the moments when his family had been alive, clinging to each other, and when everything had seemed normal, he trembled.

But now, there was only one thing: lifeless bodies. First, he saw his children. Eriş lay motionless on the ground. Little Elira's eyes were wide open, frozen in terror as she collapsed. Kael's heart raced so fast it felt like it was breaking with every beat.

Mara... Mara lay right in front of him, her body horrifically mutilated. Her eyes were open but lifeless, frozen in fear and pain. Kael wanted to hold her one last time, but he couldn't. Everything beneath his hands had been lost. The woman who had given him courage for years, who had dedicated everything to him, was now dead.

As his eyes locked on the brutal reality, a single scream escaped his lips. "Mara! Eriş! Elira!" He couldn't even say the names of the others. Inside, there was nothing but intense hate, anger, and fear.

Kael pushed himself up and began scanning his surroundings, trying to locate the bandits. But everything was gone. Everything had been wiped out. One moment of unconsciousness and the loss of his family... He felt it deeply. The tears that streamed from his eyes were part of the agony coursing through his bloodied body.

This anger... The emptiness and hatred inside Kael were greater than he had ever felt before. There was only one thing on his mind now: revenge. He had waited for so long, and now it was time to burn this dark world to the ground.