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Elias Kael thought his life as a chef would be simple—until the day he bonded with a mysterious shard and awakened the power of the Sharder System. Now, with an eccentric companion named Dot, Elias is thrust into a world where Shard Bearers are hunted, their powers coveted by hidden factions.

With his forgotten past resurfacing and deadly enemies closing in, Elias must unlock his true potential, master his growing abilities, and uncover the secret behind the shards before it’s too late. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes—he isn’t just another Sharder. He might be the key to everything.

My Shard Bearer System - Elias's Legacy

"A bit," Yui replied, voice steady despite the tension. "We ran into quite the figure. Joji. I'm sure that name rings a bell from the early days."

There was a brief pause over the comm before Elara responded, her tone shifting slightly. "It does. We ran sting operations in his country a few times—some successful, some... not so much. What does he have to do with anything, though?"

Yui exchanged a glance with Elias before continuing. "He's here with his son—who's been affected by a shard. I'd bet he's dealing with the movement penalty too. But more importantly, he managed to slip away while we were dealing with someone who was either trying to capture or kill him."

A beat of silence, then Elara's voice sharpened. "Wait, what? Who did you fight?"

Yui exhaled, rubbing the back of his head. "It was some guy in a mask. Don't know if he was with the rebels or just a freelancer, but he was gunning for Joji. He fired first."

Bracing for the Worst