Legacy of Hero: Rise of Kairon

"WAKE UP, YOU LAZY HEROES!"

Darius Valtier's voice thundered down the boys' dormitory hallway. Ryan jumped out of bed, eyes still half-shut.

Ryan (muttering): "It's 5:30 AM… the sun's barely up…"

He dragged himself to the shower, a blast of cold water shocking him awake. After brushing his teeth, he opened his high-tech wardrobe.

A blue light scanned through the options:

Uniform 1 – Official Combat

Uniform 2 – Ceremonies

Uniform 3 – Infiltration Missions

Uniform 4 – Training

Ryan: "Training day… let's go with number four."

Dressed, he joined Ethan and Ryu on the way to the massive training hall. Dozens of young heroes stood gathered — the various squads of the Phoenix Guild.

Darius (booming voice, casual tone):"Today's a special day! We officially welcome our rookies: Ryan Valeborn, Ethan Stormbreak, and Ryu Nox! Give it up for them!"

A wave of applause echoed. Ethan and Ryu smiled. Ryan kept a shy but grateful expression.

Darius:"You know, 17 years ago, the Phoenix Guild was feared and admired! We had Diana Flamesoul as our leader, and I, Inavy Stormbreak, and Rose Eldara as the three pillars of the generation."

Darius (mocking sadness):"Then I became the leader… and everything went downhill. Fifteen years of weak picks. Only Liv held things together."

Laughter spread across the hall.

Darius (raising his fist):"But this year… we got the top three! The Phoenix RISES FROM THE ASHES! The Guild is back on top!"

Everyone stood and roared in cheers — like a packed stadium.

Darius:"Now, rookies... introduce yourselves!"

Ryu stepped forward with confidence and a cheeky grin.

Ryu:"Name: Ryu Nox! 15 years old. Power: Shadows and Darkness! I love video games… and let's be honest, I'm easy on the eyes!"

Laughter and cheers from the girls."He's so cute!""Look at that smile!"

Next was Ethan, calm and serious, walking to the center.

Ethan:"Ethan Stormbreak. 15. Crimson lightning… and maybe something more. I also like PvP games."

Voices from the back:"He's so stylish!""Are those red streaks natural?""And those crimson eyes… wow!"

Darius (intrigued):"Ethan… have you always had those streaks in your hair? And those eyes?"

Ethan:"Since birth, sensei. Why?"

Darius paused, thoughtful.

Darius (thinking):"Red streaks… crimson eyes… could it be… no, impossible. Chaos is only born once every 10,000 years… Could he be a fusion of Inavy's Chaos and the Nion?"

Darius (playing it off):"No big deal… just thought it looked cool."

Now it was Ryan's turn. A heavy silence filled the room. Someone whispered:

"That's him… the one with no Aura…"

Ryan (stepping forward):"Ryan Valeborn. 15. I like reading, comics… and games, though I suck at them. And my power… is the Reversum."

Silence. Murmurs."Reversum?""But I thought he had no Aura…"

Darius (raising his hand):"He does have Aura. But it's unique. It's the Primordial Reversive Aura."

The murmurs died down.

Darius:"According to Lorien and Inavy, the Reversum is a force that transcends normal perception. Only those who master Chaos, Divine Light, or Shadows can sense it. I can sense it… because I carry the Light."

Guild Member:"But how does Reversum work?"

Darius (laughing):"Great question! Too bad I missed the explanation… they were serving barbecue and I got distracted."

Laughter filled the room again.

🏜️ Training Mission

Darius:"Today, a special training. A full desert. No aura. No water. Just… determination."

Olivia Lang:"Sensei, isn't that a bit much?"

Darius (grinning):"Back in my day, Diana made us run laps around erupting volcanoes. This is warm-up!"

Ryu:"So that's why Dante's like a robot… With a mom like that…!"

The desert trek was brutal. Scorching sun. Relentless exhaustion.

Ryan (almost collapsing):"I… I'm gonna die…"

Darius:"True heroes aren't made of shade and juice. If you want the top… you have to suffer!"

🏠 Back at the Guild HQ

Ryan staggered into his room. His phone buzzed with a missed call.

He called back.

Ryan's Mom (gentle voice):"Son… I miss you so much. How are things going?"

Ryan:"Exhausting. The training's brutal… I haven't adjusted yet."

Ryan's Mom:"Great heroes walk through thorns and magma. Pain is part of it, my son. But when you reach the top… it'll all make sense."

He was overwhelmed. Silent tears ran down his cheeks.

Ryan's Mom:"Now go rest. Mommy loves you so much."

Ryan:"I love you too, Mom."

He hung up… and drifted off to sleep.

🔥 Nightmare

Flames. Screams. Ruins. The world in chaos.Ryan saw Ethan impaled by a spear.Ryu fallen.Annie vanishing into ashes.

He tried to scream — but his mouth was sealed shut by a Black Aura with galaxy-blue edges.

He woke up with a jolt.

Glass shattered.

His hand was trembling… covered in that dark aura with blue-galaxy borders.

He stumbled to the mirror.

His left eye… now glowed in a deep, radiant blue.

Ryan (whispering):"What… is happening to me…?"

The Reversum… had begun to awaken.

🔥 End of Chapter 31