Legacy of Hero: Rise of Kairon

"Who are you…?"

Hant's voice echoed through the dark room, where flickering monitors and scattered blueprints covered every wall.

A man stepped forward from the shadows, wearing a calm smile.

Kai Hayashi: "A forgotten hero… like you."

Hant (suspicious): "And who sent you here, man?"

Kai (holding up a small alien device): "No one. But I saw everything. I saw how that guy Williem Frost sabotaged you during the Draft. And I have proof."

Hant (shocked): "How the hell did you see that…?"

Kai: "Kairon's tech."

He tossed the device to Hant, who caught it quickly. A holographic recording projected from it, showing Williem manipulating the evaluation committee's votes.

Hant: "This... This is exactly what I needed! I can expose him and ruin that bastard!"

Kai (sitting calmly): "You could… but no one will believe you."

Hant: "What do you mean?!"

Kai (serious): "This society worships heroes. They treat them like gods… You don't need to prove anything to them. You need to destroy them."

Hant (silence. Then, in a deep voice): "Who are you… really?"

Kai (grinning): "Kai Hayashi. Right hand of the Universal Emperor… Kairon."

The room fell silent. The tension was suffocating.

Hant: "Emperor… Universal?"

Kai: "But I'm not here for him today. I'm here for you. To offer something bigger… The chance to build an organization that will crush the pillars of this new generation of heroes."

Kai handed him a box containing small capsules.

Kai: "With these… you'll create your soldiers. The Renegades."

☀️ Phoenix Guild – The Next Morning

Ryan, Ethan, and Ryu walked eagerly through the towering gates of the Phoenix Guild HQ.They were greeted by a confident blonde girl with a radiant smile.

Olivia Lang: "Hey there! I'm Olivia — but call me Liv. I'm your vice-captain!"

Ryu (excited): "You're the vice-captain and a swordswoman, right? They say you beat a Rank A in the final training!"

Liv (laughing): "And that wasn't even my best day! Come on, I'll give you the tour!"

She showed them around: training halls, dining rooms, a game room — which left Ethan and Ryu starstruck — and finally, a wall of old photographs.

In the center, a picture of four young heroes: Inavy Stormbreak, Rose Eldara, Darius Valtier, and Diana Flamesoul.

Ryan (in awe): "That's… Inavy? He looked so different... green eyes, curly hair…"

Darius (walking in): "He hadn't awakened Chaos back then... I miss that kid."

Ethan: "Darius Valtier!"

Darius (smiling): "Welcome to the Phoenix Guild! I'm your leader. Now, I want to hear from each of you — who are you?"

Ryu (posing dramatically): "Ryu Nox! 15 years old! Shadow powers and deadly style!"

Darius: "Ryu... stop calling me 'uncle' at work."

Ethan: "Ethan Stormbreak. Crimson lightning powers… and according to Inavy, something more."

Darius: "Ah yes… 'something more'. Let Inavy explain that part."

Ryan (a bit shy): "Ryan Valeborn. 15. And… technically… I don't have Aura."

Darius narrowed his eyes. A golden glow shimmered in his gaze.

Darius: "My eyes don't lie. You do have Aura. But yours is different. It's… reversive. The so-called Reversum."

Ryan (surprised): "Reversum…?"

Darius: "One of the primordial forces. Equal to Chaos, Divine Light, and Shadows. Lorien says you carry it. You used it during the Draft — without even knowing it. Strength, speed, adaptability… those weren't normal."

Ethan: "Dude… this whole time, you were a hidden monster!"

Ryu: "Knew it! Nerds are dangerous!"

Ryan smiled, still processing it all.

🛏️ Guild Quarters – Hours Later

Each of them received a custom suite:

Ethan: Stylish and minimalist.

Ryu: Packed with game posters and action figures.

Ryan: Filled with hero posters — Lorien, Ray, Darius, Inavy…

As Darius walked out:

Darius: "You'll spend 30 days at the Guild, and 28 at home. Tomorrow, training begins. Rest up."

Ryan flopped onto his bed — but his phone started buzzing.

Annie had sent multiple messages.

Ryan (panicked): "Crap… I forgot to reply!"

He called her.

Annie: "You didn't read anything I sent, did you, Yan?"

Ryan: "Sorry! They showed us the whole HQ!"

Annie (laughing): "Same here. But you know… I actually like my guild. It has style."

Ryan: "Mine too. But it still feels like I'm dreaming…"

Annie (soft voice): "So now… what's your next step, Yan?"

Ryan stared at the ceiling, eyes burning with resolve.

Ryan: "Saving people… even without reward. And pushing my limits… again and again."

Annie (laughing): "Always so ambitious, Yan…"

🌒 Final Cut — In the Shadows of Hero City

A dark warehouse.

A dozen individuals knelt before Hant.

Hant (in a low voice): "You were ignored. Forgotten. Rejected."

He raised a red energy capsule.

Hant: "But now… you'll be my answer."

Behind him, Kai Hayashi watched silently, wearing a sinister smile.

Kai (thinking): "The fall of the new generation… begins now."

🔥 End of Chapter 30