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 9 — Bonds That Shattered

Days passed since the duel in the hall.

And something... strange happened.

Edward, the once-feared bully, was now walking around the academy with a strained smile, treating everyone with kindness — but with such an annoying fake face that it made some students even more uncomfortable.

Synoh and Lux watched him from a bench near the training field, chewing on bread from the cafeteria.

Lux chuckled. "I'm glad. He's trying."

Synoh smirked. "Yeah, trying to smile like he's in pain."

Lux laughed harder, nearly dropping his bread.

After a moment, Synoh turned to him seriously. "So, about you and Edward... mind telling me the full story?"

Lux leaned back, exhaling deeply. "I'll tell you... if you tell me about Fel first."

Synoh raised an eyebrow. A stare-down followed — two stubborn prodigies locked in a silent battle of wills.

Eventually, they both laughed and agreed with a handshake.

Synoh's Story: Fel, the Bond Beyond Words

Synoh leaned forward, resting his arms on his knees. His voice softened.

"Fel... he's not just a pet. He's my companion, my family. Since I was a kid, when my mother and I were running... he was always by my side."

Synoh smiled faintly, the memories flooding back.

"We're like... soulmates, I guess. No matter how bad things got, Fel would always be there. He's more than just my sword spirit. He's my brother."

Lux listened carefully, the weight of Synoh's words settling in his chest.

"I see," Lux said softly. "You're lucky."

Lux's Story: A Promise Made, A Dream Shattered

"Remember when I told you about Princess Akane and the promise I made?"

"Actually... it wasn't just me and Akane. It was three of us. Me, Akane... and Edward."

"We grew up together," Lux continued. "We played, we trained, we dreamed. We were inseparable — like three pieces of one heart."

His voice grew distant, as if seeing the past clearly.

"Princess Akane... she always wanted to change the world. A place where all races — humans, demons, demi-humans, elves, dragons — could live together peacefully."

Synoh's eyes widened slightly at the dream's scale.

"I told her... that to do something that big, she'd need a strong and kind general she could trust. That's when Akane said — both Edward and I would support her."

"I promised to become her General. Edward promised to become her Vice-General. We even carved it into a tree near the palace."

Synoh listened silently, feeling the bond they once had.

"I thought we'd always be together. That nothing could break us."

"But then... Edward's parents were caught doing illegal things. Slave trading, black market deals, corruption. Akane's father — the King — couldn't protect them."

Synoh's mouth tightened in understanding.

"I don't know all the details," Lux said, voice low. "Edward disappeared for a while. His uncle — a cruel noble — took him away."

"When Edward came back... he wasn't the same. It's like a part of him died."

The two boys sat in silence for a moment, the evening wind brushing against their uniforms.

Synoh finally spoke. "And you still tried to bring him back."

Lux chuckled softly. "Yeah. I'm stubborn like that."

They both smiled — a silent understanding between two people carrying heavy promises.