Xsafron

In a world overshadowed by eternal darkness, monstrous creatures born from meteorite fragments have ravaged humanity, forcing survivors underground into a colony devoid of light. Among them is Zami Agatoru, a young man burdened by tragedy and destined for greatness. Once a promising warrior of his clan, Zami was the sole survivor of a monster attack that claimed his family and clan. Now, he dwells in the vast, oppressive underworld, facing unimaginable horrors while seeking redemption and purpose.  

Zami’s strength stems not from supernatural powers but from years of relentless training and a cursed ability: revival. Upon death, Zami revives moments before his defeat, retaining memories and honing his skills over countless lifetimes. This ability has allowed him to surpass human limits, evolving both mind and body into the perfect warrior.  

Armed with a black katana forged from an otherworldly stone and a toxic dagger he crafted from monster bones, Zami ventures deeper into the colony. He faces terrifying Vessels, avatars of powerful entities tied to the meteorites. Each Vessel wields devastating abilities, challenging Zami’s resolve and pushing him beyond his physical and mental limits.  

As Zami progresses, he unravels the colony's dark secrets: the origin of the meteorites, the true nature of the Vessels, and the essence of the creatures that worship these fragments. Along the way, he uncovers the deeper truth about himself and the entity that dwells within him—Karesh, a being tied to the meteorite’s power.  

Driven by the need to protect humanity and confront the Vessels, Zami faces impossible odds. From the Abyssal Cradle, home of the fearsome Wailing Dread, to the Forsaken Hollow, where the Silent Agony’s true body lies, and the Withering Spire, where Shattered Dominion warps reality itself, Zami battles creatures that defy logic.  

Amid this chaos, Zami grapples with his humanity. His stoic, emotionless demeanor hides a young man carrying the weight of loss and duty. Moments of quiet—crafting weapons, preparing food, or reflecting on his clan’s philosophy—highlight his depth and resilience.  

Through countless revivals, bloody battles, and grueling challenges, Zami inches closer to his ultimate goal: destroying the meteorite fragments and ending the monsters’ reign. But with each battle, the cost of his journey grows heavier, forcing him to confront the essence of sacrifice, mortality, and the question of what it truly means to be human.

No Path but the Void

Zami stood amidst the remnants of his relentless battle, his breath ragged, body battered, and spirit teetering on the edge of exhaustion. The wandering souls and masses of agony had been innumerable, each one a fragment of torment that sought to drag him into their eternal suffering. He had fought with every ounce of strength, employing all his techniques, yet the onslaught had seemed endless.

Clutching the Silent Agony shard, he felt its cold, pulsating energy resonate with the lingering despair around him. The shard was a fragment of the very entity that had orchestrated this nightmare, a piece of the Silent Agony itself. As he held it, a thought crossed his mind—could this shard be the key to ending the cycle of torment?

Frustration bubbled within him as he recalled his earlier plea for guidance. He had asked Karesh if destroying all the souls in Forsaken Hollow was necessary to vanquish the Silent Agony completely, but his question had gone unanswered. Now, with the shard in his grasp, he couldn't help but voice his thoughts aloud.

"Karesh," Zami called out, his voice echoing in the desolate chamber. "Why didn't you answer me before? Do I have to kill them all to destroy the Silent Agony?"

Silence enveloped him, broken only by the distant wails of lingering souls. Zami's grip tightened around the shard, its energy pulsating more intensely, as if responding to his turmoil. Determination hardened his features.

"Very well," he muttered to himself. "If you won't guide me, I'll find the answer on my own."

Focusing his mind, Zami channeled his remaining energy into the Silent Agony shard. He could feel the dark power within it, a connection to the malevolent force that had plagued Forsaken Hollow. Taking a deep breath, he allowed the shard's energy to merge with his own, hoping it would grant him insight or an advantage over the relentless adversary.

As the shard's power coursed through him, Zami felt a surge of clarity. The cries of the souls seemed to fade, and for a moment, he sensed the essence of the Silent Agony—its hunger for suffering, its dependence on the colony's torment. An understanding dawned upon him; to destroy the Silent Agony, he didn't need to kill every soul. He needed to sever the entity's connection to their agony, to cut off its source of power.

With renewed resolve, Zami rose to his feet, the shard's energy now a guiding force within him. He would confront the Silent Agony once more, not with brute force, but with the knowledge and power to end its reign of terror. The final battle awaited, and this time, he was prepared to face it head-on.

The Silent Agony Shard