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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

The cave was silent, lit only by flickers of dying torches and the faint hum of residual Will energy in the air.

Jinsei Kairo stood alone, surrounded by the remains of shattered stone and claw marks etched deep into the cavern walls. His training was complete.

For four brutal years, he had bled, fought, and clawed his way through every trial Zaros had thrown at him. Every scar on his body told a story. Every heartbeat carried the weight of vengeance.

Behind him, a ripple of golden light shimmered.

Zaros appeared from the darkness, arms crossed, face unreadable.

"You're finally done." His voice was calm—but distant. "You've grown. Stronger. Faster. Sharper. And still… filled with rage."

Jinsei turned slowly, the bandage across his cheek twitching slightly as he smirked. "I only trained for one reason."

Zaros narrowed his eyes. "To kill me?"

"To finish what you started," Jinsei said coldly. "You took Kael. You turned me into an outcast. Every day, I've trained to end you."

A low chuckle escaped Zaros's lips. "Then you better hurry."

He turned to leave, his cloak of golden light swirling behind him.

"I've just sent some of my favorites to your little city."

"Shinzai. I've sent powerful beasts—twisted Wielders born from the Abyss. You might want to move quickly… if you still care about them."

Jinsei's fists clenched. "You… you want to force me to protect them, even when they hate me."

Zaros shrugged. "You're still a rogue to them, Kairo. A villain in their story. Just remember that next time they raise a blade against you."

He took one step into the shadows, fading from view.

"But the next time you see me… I'll have the most powerful group of fighters this world has ever seen. Be ready to die."

But instead of anger… he smiled.

Outside the cave, for the first time in four years, the wind touched his face again. The world felt unfamiliar… but alive.

He tightened the belt around his waist, pulled his hood low, and whispered to himself:

"This isn't over. I'm coming back. Not as a hero. Not as a villain."

His crimson Will flickered around his fingers.

With a step forward, Jinsei vanished in a streak of red energy, soaring across the landscape.

Chapter 61: The Return of the Rogue