NHI04

Synopsis:

In the war-scarred land of Eldoria, where ancient powers sleep and kingdoms tremble beneath political unrest, a boy named Synoh Vindral rises from tragedy.

Once a hunted child fleeing with his dying mother, Synoh’s only companion was a mysterious black wolf named Fel, the son of the legendary beast Fenrir. Trained in secret by a nameless knight—his own father in disguise—Synoh grows into a prodigious swordsman, mastering the elusive Shadow Dance style and carrying the burden of a forgotten prophecy.

At the prestigious Knight Academy, Synoh meets Lux Alaric, a noble and fellow prodigy who dreams of changing the world. Together, they forge a brotherhood tested by rivalries, betrayals, bloodshed, and the heavy cost of leadership.

As dark forces awaken and the ancient prophecy looms, Synoh must uncover the secrets of his origin — and decide whether he will rise as Eldoria’s savior... or become the harbinger of its destruction.

In a world on the brink of chaos, the howl of destiny cannot be silenced.

BlackWolf Origin

Chapter 5 — The Crushing Reality

The forest near the eastern trade route was unnaturally quiet.

Synoh and Lux moved carefully through the shadows, following signs of disturbance — broken branches, bloodstains, scattered loot.

Ahead, hidden in a clearing, they spotted them.

Dozens of them — tied, beaten, groaning in pain.

At the center stood a hulking man clad in ragged armor, holding a cruel-looking sword.

The bandits weren't caught by someone else.

They were punished by their own leader.

"Traitors," the leader spat, kicking a broken bandit aside. "Weaklings!"

Synoh's instincts screamed — Trap.

A hidden bandit whistled from the trees — and in an instant, an army of hidden enemies poured out from all sides.

Synoh drew his sword without thinking, the blade darkening as Fel whispered encouragement in his mind.

Synoh danced through the chaos, his blade a blur of shadow.

Lux's sword gleamed with the fury of light, cutting through enemies in radiant arcs.

For every bandit they felled, three more took their place.

Lux gritted his teeth, blood trickling from a cut across his forehead.

Synoh staggered, exhaustion pulling at his limbs, refusing to retreat.

"I can still fight..." Synoh muttered, swaying.

Lux saw it — Synoh was about to collapse.

Lux slammed his sword into the ground.

A blast of pure blinding light erupted from him, forcing the bandits to shield their eyes.

Lux grabbed Synoh by the arm, trying to drag him away.

But Synoh's legs gave out completely.

A dark pulse rippled from Synoh's sword.

A black mist curled around him — and from the blade, a massive black wolf emerged.

He gently picked Synoh up by the collar with his jaws, turned to Lux, and growled, "Run!"

They fled through the forest, Fel leading the way with powerful bounds, Synoh slung protectively in his mouth.

The bandits roared after them, but couldn't match Fel's speed.

As the bandits chased, another figure dropped from the trees.

A sword dripping with shimmering water magic in his hand.

His blade flowed like a river — elegant, fluid, unstoppable.

Bandits who dared approach were sliced down before they even realized they were dead.

Panic rippled through the enemy ranks.

Some of the bandits turned and fled in terror.

He sheathed his sword, watching them disappear into the forest shadows.

He didn't want the academy — or Synoh — to know he was here yet.

Later... In the Shelter of the Woods

Fel lay Synoh down gently by a tree.

Lux knelt beside him, breathing heavily, still wide-eyed from what he had seen.

"That wolf..." Lux whispered. "Who... no, what is he?"

Synoh stirred weakly, eyes fluttering open.

Lux looked at Synoh differently now.

But with a mix of awe... and respect.