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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 council chamber of Shinzai was quiet, the heavy wooden doors closed tight against the outside world.

At the center, Kaede Mizuno sat at the head of the table. His calm, steady eyes reflected years of leadership as the Ryuun for the past four years. Across from him were Ayato Kurai and Maiya Kurai, still catching their breaths from the battle earlier.

Kaede's gaze hardened as Ayato recounted the fight.

"A 3rd Wielder—moving like a shadow, taking down those beasts with ease. But none of our records show anyone matching that description. No one with that skill or appearance."

Maiya crossed her arms, frustration furrowing her brow. "He disappeared before we could even ask his name. It's like he wasn't even there."

Kaede frowned, tapping a finger on the table.

"We need answers. If this rogue is out there, unknown and unregistered, he could be a threat—or an ally we didn't know we had."

Ayato spoke up, "I think we should call Haruki."

Kaede nodded slowly. "Haruki Akiyama. He's sharp, and his instincts are some of the best I've seen. He might be able to track this stranger."

Maiya stood, resolve in her eyes. "I'll contact him now."

Later that afternoon, the three gathered again in a smaller room, tense and alert.

Haruki entered briskly, his youthful energy in contrast to the weight of the conversation.

After hours of searching through archives, cross-checking mission reports, and scanning recent sightings, the team found… nothing.

"No matches," Haruki said, frustration evident. "Nothing in the files, no rumors, no traces."

Maiya bit her lip. "He's a ghost."

Kaede shook his head, voice steady but grave. "A ghost with dangerous power."

That evening, Maiya met with Reika Mizuno in the quiet training grounds.

The sun was setting, casting long shadows.

Maiya lowered her voice, "There's something strange going on. A 3rd Wielder attacked those beasts—someone none of us know."

Reika frowned, her sharp eyes reflecting the fading light.

"And no one can find him? That's… unsettling."

Maiya nodded, "Exactly. It's like he's been hiding in the shadows all this time. But why now? Why here?"

Reika looked toward the city, tension creeping into her posture.

"We have to stay alert. This isn't just a simple mystery. It feels like something bigger is coming."

Back in the depths of Shinzai, hidden behind smiles and normal routines, the city's heartbeat pulsed with quiet uncertainty.

And somewhere, just out of sight…

His eyes unreadable beneath the dark red strands of hair, the long bandage still marking his face.

He wasn't ready to reveal himself yet.

Chapter 63: Shadows of the Unknown