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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

Smoke still lingered in the ruins of the tower. Debris crumbled from above, the once-proud walls now cracked and scorched. Deep in the center of it all—Kael's body lay still.

His arm, pierced and nearly torn from his side, bled freely. His breathing had long stopped. His lifeless eyes stared at the ceiling he once stood beneath with pride.

Three streaks of power tore through the sky and slammed into the ruined hall.

They landed with force, eyes scanning in panic—until they saw him.

Tetsu's voice cracked. "No… no, no, no!"

Kaede froze mid-step, horror painting his usually calm face.

Ryuu clenched his fists, eyes wide in disbelief. "This… this isn't…"

Zaros floated there, his golden energy pulsing with unnatural calm. His face unreadable. His body unscathed.

Zaros descended slowly, eyes cold. "He won't be reborn this time. He's coming with me."

Without another word, he reached down, gripped Kael's body by the collar—and vanished in a blink of golden light.

Ryuu and Tetsu rushed forward. "No—!"

They looked through the hole in the tower wall, their senses stretching as far as they could reach.

Chapter 56: What Remains