Legacy of Hero: Rise of Kairon

The sky was still clear when the Phoenix Guild team gathered at the airport. Ryan, in his galaxy-blue uniform, walked alongside Ryu and Ethan when he heard a familiar voice shouting his name:

"YAAAAN!" — Annie ran between the heroes and hugged Ryan tightly.

"Annie…" — Ryan smiled, surprised. — "It's so good to see you again."

"Here we go…" — Ryu muttered in the distance, arms crossed.

Dante Valtier approached with his sharp gaze. He greeted Olivia Lang with a firm handshake. When his eyes met Ethan's, he spoke bluntly:

"What's up, Stormbreak."

"Hey, Dante… all good?" — Ethan tried to keep it calm.

"I'm good. Ready for the mission." — He gave a slight smile.

"I was born ready." — Ethan replied firmly.

Right behind them came Kane Jayson with his usual arrogant air:

"Yo, Ryan," he said with disdain. "Try not to mess up this mission. No Aura and all…"

"Don't worry," Ryan answered without hesitation.

Liv, the vice-captain, interrupted:

"Alright, everyone. The jet is ready!"

✈️ Scene: Onboard the Tech Jet

As the jet sliced through the skies toward the USA, Abby Fountier suggested:

"How about we all share our first travel stories?"

"You go first, Kane," Annie said with a forced smile.

"Tsk… My first trip was to France. Business trip with my dad," Kane muttered.

"Nice. Ethan?" Abby asked.

"Nionderland. It's… my ancestors' homeland. My father is practically a king there," Ethan said casually.

Ryu's eyes widened.

"Wait… you're a prince?"

"Technically, yes…" Ethan scratched his head."Julius, my biological grandfather, was heir to the throne. But after he died, my dad was raised by Ray — his uncle. So…"

"Bro… that's a biology class," Ryan laughed, and the whole group burst into laughter.

"Your turn, Dante," Abby said.

"Italy. My father loves Europe," he replied flatly.

"Classic Lorien," Ryu chuckled.

"I went to France too!" Ryu added.

"Canada," Annie said. "My mom's homeland."

"Japan!" Abby answered cheerfully.

"African savannah," Liv chimed in.

Then it was Ryan's turn.

"I… I've never traveled," he said with a shy smile.

Silence. Everyone was stunned.

"What did you expect? He's a janitor's kid," Kane scoffed.

"Don't be a jerk, Kane!" Annie snapped.

"It's okay, guys," Ryan said, breathing in."This is my first trip. And during it… I'll do something amazing: protect someone. Fulfill my purpose as a hero."

No one could argue. His words commanded respect.

🇺🇸 Scene: Arrival in the USA

An armored fleet awaited them on the runway. From it stepped the President of the United States, accompanied by his personal bodyguard — the legendary hero Maxwell Johnson.

"You…" the president said, gazing at the young heroes."You are the new generation. Impressive. You—" he pointed to Dante, "—look like a redheaded copy of Lorien."

Dante blushed slightly.

Then, stepping out of the presidential car came her — the girl with a pure and mysterious aura. Her divine beauty stole everyone's breath.

Eliara Myne.

She walked straight toward Ryan, analyzing him closely… and then sniffed his neck.

"Is this one the strongest?"

Ryan froze in embarrassment. Behind him, Annie clenched her fists.

Eliara then glanced to the side — and saw Ethan.

"And who's that…?"

Ryu, seizing the moment, smirked:

"That's my buddy, Ethan Stormbreak. Totally single, by the way."

"Dude, seriously?!" — Ethan blushed down to his ears.

Then, to everyone's shock, the President knelt before them.

"Please… protect my daughter. She's all I have left."

Dante nodded firmly:

"We will protect her. No matter the cost."

🏛️ Scene: Room Assignments

At the presidential mansion, the team was split:

Dante & Ethan

Ryu & Abby

Annie & Liv

Ryan & Kane (who protested, but had no choice)

Kane (grumbling):"This is ridiculous…"

Ryan ignored him. No time for drama. He was focused.

🌌 Final Scene: Judgment is Coming

In deep space, Kairon watched Earth.

Kairon:"Where were you, Kai?"

Kai Hayashi:"Handled… personal matters, my lord. I've prepared a hunt. The new generation will be tested."

Kairon (ominously):"In five days… Arcanis will be sent."

Kai (shocked):"Arcanis? The strongest of your Heralds…"

Kairon:"Exactly. I want to know… if they are ready for the Final Era."

🔥 End of Chapter 33