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> Renjiro never wanted attention. A quiet transfer student with a shadowed past, he only wished for a normal school life. But fate had other plans.

When a group of bullies begins tormenting him and the mysterious Ayaka enters his life, Renjiro starts to awaken powers he’s long suppressed — powers born not from rage, but from something darker… something forgotten.

Beneath the surface of his seemingly ordinary school lies a web of secrets, lost memories, and hidden enemies. As old traumas resurface and strange figures begin to watch from the shadows, Renjiro is forced into a role he never asked for: the one destined to either protect... or destroy.

In a world where love is dangerous and strength is born from pain, how far can a silent watcher go before becoming the monster he fear

The Forsaken Watcher

The morning haze had barely cleared when Renjiro arrived at the academy's ancient combat grounds — a place older than the city itself, now reserved for elite training. But today, it wasn't training that awaited him.

Arthur stood there, hands in his pockets, looking up at the stone statues of fallen heroes. "Funny," he said without turning. "We learn to fight like them, hoping we never end up like them."

Renjiro approached slowly, scanning him. Arthur wasn't just anyone. He was calm, composed, yet beneath his polite mask, there was something simmering — pain, pride, or perhaps a secret war within himself.

"You wanted to talk?" Renjiro asked.

Arthur turned to face him. His sharp green eyes locked onto Renjiro's. "I've heard whispers about you. About the power you hide. The way your aura burns, like something not of this world."

Renjiro tensed, his fingers twitching slightly. No one had ever spoken so directly.

Arthur stepped closer. "We are not the same as them, Renjiro. You're hiding your nature. I'm embracing mine. But we're both... broken weapons waiting to explode."

"A warning," Arthur replied. "Something is coming. I don't know what. But I saw it in my dreams last night — red skies, black flames... and your face. Standing in the center."

Renjiro's breath caught. It couldn't be a coincidence. The same vision had haunted his sleep for weeks.

Before more could be said, the academy bell rang — a rare triple chime. An emergency announcement.

Both turned. A dark cloud of smoke rose in the distance. Screams followed. A part of the city was under attack.

"Looks like fate won't wait for us to prepare," Arthur whispered.

Renjiro nodded. "Then let's stop pretending."

As they ran toward the chaos, side by side, Arthur smirked. "Let's see which one of us survives the prophecy."

And just like that, two of the most dangerous souls at the academy charged into battle — their fates now tangled tighter than ever.

Thank you so much for staying with The Forsaken Watcher till Episode 5. 🌟 I'm still new to this, and I truly appreciate your time, support, and the feedback you've given. If you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a comment — I really want to improve and hear what you think. And if you're enjoying the story, please consider adding it to your Collection ❤️

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Episode 5: A Spark in the Ashes