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The story picks up six years after Kael Renji, the hero who defeated the infamous Kurojin Tsukiro, secured peace in the world. Now 24, Kael is a symbol of hope and power, having built a thriving city where new Wielders can train and grow. However, this peaceful world is far from perfect. A new generation of young Wielders is emerging, born from the previous heroes and their legacy, but the challenges they face are unlike anything before.

Renzo, an 11-year-old prodigy, is Kael's apprentice, skipping primary school to become a 1st Wielder, and is ready to face the intense trials of their new system of Wielders. The next generation—composed of the children of Kael, Hana, Ryuu, Tetsu, and the others—is inheriting their parents' power and skills, but with new threats looming, they must adapt to a world that demands not just strength but wisdom.

The world has evolved since the Fracture, with new, unpredictable dangers arising. A new system for the Wielders is in place, one that tests them on a deeper level, requiring not only raw power but a mastery of complex, elemental Wills. The trials ahead are brutal, and the children of the past heroes must face not just battles, but their own inner struggles, as the weight of their parents' legacies pushes them to their limits.

As Kael leads this new generation into an era of challenges, they will have to confront dark forces, both external and internal. From monstrous beasts to internal betrayals, these young Wielders must fight for their place in a world where the line between hero and villain has become more blurred than ever. And while Kael watches over them as their leader, he must also grapple with

Shadowborn: Legacy of the Next Will

Jinsei's breath came in ragged gasps, his body pushed to its limit as he faced the enemy deep within the ruins. The atmosphere was thick with tension, the ruins themselves seeming to close in like a cage.

The villain smiled coldly, eyes glinting with cruel amusement. "Right about now… your teammates are retreating back to Shinzai."

Jinsei's brow furrowed. "What? Why? What did you do?"

The enemy took a step closer, voice low and venomous. "I had one of my clone beasts sneak into your squad—an exact replica of you."

Jinsei's eyes widened. "A clone? But…"

The villain cut him off. "That beast hurt your comrades badly—stabbed them, broke their trust. Now your team thinks you betrayed them."

Jinsei's fists clenched. "You used me as a weapon against them…"

"Precisely." The enemy's grin deepened. "Divide and conquer, Jinsei. While your team's fractured, Shinzai's defenses will be weaker. And you—isolated and hunted by your own people—will fall easily."

Jinsei's heart pounded with fury and helplessness. "I won't let that happen."

The villain raised a hand, summoning a shadowy blade. "Then come. Fight me. If you win, maybe you still have a chance to fix what I broke."

With a burst of speed, the enemy disappeared into the shadows, leaving Jinsei alone in the ruins—but the weight of the betrayal pressed heavily on his shoulders.

He knew one thing for certain: the battle wasn't just against monsters or villains anymore. It was now a fight for trust, survival, and the very soul of Shinzai.

Chapter 50: Shadows of Deceit