ShominSenpai

For centuries, humans believed the Mesozoic Era ended in disaster—but the truth was buried in blood. Ancient humans wielded the Crimson Code, a bloodline of limitless power, until war erased them from history. In the modern age, humanity is weak… until the past resurfaces.

A new generation, the Veymars, is born with remnants of the Crimson Code, their abilities locked within them. But there’s only one way to awaken their true power—facing the brink of death. Only those who survive the edge of oblivion can unlock the strength hidden in their blood.

Veymars have built a secret institution, hidden from the world. But from the shadows, the "Onis" rogue Veymars who embrace destruction, seeking to rewrite history with bloodshed.

Crimson Code: Last Descent

Mountain Edge

"What is this? Am I falling?" Kenmochi gasped, the wind roaring past him.

"Holy shit! Dio! Dio! What's going on?!" he screamed, flailing in the air.

Dio stood at the cliff's edge, staring down at Kenmochi's descent. In his mind, he repeated, Come on, kid, use your wits.

Kenmochi's panic surged as he tumbled. "I feel and hear it—the ground! I'm getting closer and closer! I'm about to die!"

He was seconds from impact when Dio appeared in a flash, catching him mid-air. At that exact moment, a pulse of blood energy erupted from Kenmochi's body. Dio felt it ripple through him.

"What the hell are you doing, Dio?!" Kenmochi shouted, breathless.

"That was a test," Dio said calmly. "I just wanted to see how you'd react, kid. That's all."

"You could have just said that and warned me at least!" Kenmochi snapped.

"Never mind that," Dio replied. "What did you try to do while you were falling?"

"Oh," Kenmochi said, "I thought if I released my energy at the right time, maybe I would break my fall."

"Mmm, not a bad idea," Dio mused. "But it was weak."

He drew a small knife, cut his palm, and splashed his blood at Kenmochi's feet. "Bye-bye for now, Kenmochi," he said with a smirk.

"What are you doing?!" Kenmochi exclaimed.

Dio made a hand gesture. "Release."

"Not bad, kid," Dio muttered. "Not bad at all."

Veymars Headquarters

Kenmochi reappeared in the headquarters, crashing face-first onto the ground. "Ahhhh!" he yelped, landing with a thud in front of his teammates.

Unknown Location

A male Oni slammed his foot into a tied-up Veymar's face. "Come on, talk!" he snarled.

The Veymar coughed up blood. "I have nothing to say to some lowlife Oni."

The Oni kicked him again, harder. The Veymar spat blood,

"I'll make you talk, I promise," the Oni growled. He stepped close, yanking the Veymar's head up by his hair. "I'm gonna enjoy this," he said with a wicked grin.

Suddenly, the door exploded inward, splintering apart.

"Huh? Who the hell did that" the Oni barked, spinning around.

A man's figure stood silhouetted in the doorway.

"Show you're self!" the Oni shouted, manifesting blood swords in both hands, their edges glinting with menace.

The figure spoke calmly. "Are you strong?"

"Are you strong?" the figure repeated.

"Why don't you come and find out how strong I am?" the Oni taunted, though in his mind he thought, What is this presence? He swallowed hard.

"I don't feel anything from you," the figure said.

"W-What do you want?" the Oni stammered.

The figure stepped forward, revealing himself in the dim light. "I just want to die."

To Be Continued…

Instinct