Legacy of Hero: Rise of Kairon

Setting: Hero City Citadel – Hall of the High Assembly

The atmosphere was solemn. At the center of the monumental circular hall, lined with golden pillars and floating energy panels, gathered the greatest heroes of the modern era.

Lorien Valtier, President of the Hero Association, stepped forward, his eyes filled with gravity.

Lorien:"Today, I've gathered all of you for a reason that transcends politics or guilds. A cosmic event is approaching… The Universal Emperor… Kairon… is coming to Earth."

A suffocating silence fell over the room.

Lorien (continues):"He is not coming for diplomacy. His target, at first, is clear: Inavy Stormbreak. But there is something deeper…"

Beside him, Kelvin Nox, leader of the Guild of a Thousand Lights, crossed his arms. His eyes—dark as the void—glowed with a violet hue, a sign that the Primordial Darkness within him was alert.

Kelvin:"Kai Hayashi… a former member of my guild, back when Ray Stormbreak still led us… claimed Kairon would return to 'restore the cosmic balance of Primordial Aura.'"

He paused. The entire hall listened as if the fate of the world hung on his next words.

Kelvin:"But my Darkness… does not fall for sweet words. Kai's aura was corrupted—deceptive. His speech hid ancient resentment… They are not coming to bring balance. They are coming to annihilate everything."

Darius Valtier clenched his fists. Diana Flamesoul, standing beside him, kept a tense expression. Rose Eldara and Rudius exchanged a quick glance.

Leaning against the wall, Inavy spoke in a low voice:

Inavy:"Nion… what was Kairon like in your time?"

A dark blue smoke emerged from Inavy's chest, taking form until it shaped the ethereal figure of Nion, his ancestral spirit.

Nion:"Kairon… was Yon's Judge. His mission was to decide the fate of planets and races. When the Primordial Aura was imbalanced… he would wipe out entire civilizations.But there was one day… a planet he refused to destroy. I never learned why.When I confronted him, he defied the divine orders.We fought. I won… and I exiled him from Yon's Realm."

Inavy:"So all of this… is vengeance?"

Nion:"Most likely. But what he lost… we still don't know."

Lorien:"Whatever the reason, he has already sent one of his greatest servants to Earth. In five days… Arcanis, the Supreme Herald of Kairon, will descend to test us."

Once again, silence fell. Until a child's voice cut through the tension of the scene.

Scene: The Stormbreak Home

As the door opened, Saddie Stormbreak ran and jumped into Inavy's arms.

Saddie (smiling):"Daddy! I was super well-behaved today! Kyara can prove it!"

Kyara Stormbreak, the youngest of the Stormbreaks and Inavy's little sister, crossed her arms proudly.

Kyara:"Inavy-niisan, welcome home. Saddie even made a drawing for you."

Saddie showed her drawing: a sheet with four figures holding hands. Written above:"Our Family – Daddy, Mommy, Ethan, and Me."

Rose Eldara, leaning against the doorway, smiled emotionally.

Rose:"She spent the whole day working on that."

Inavy hugged her tightly. The warmth of home seemed to push away the dread — even if only for a moment.

Scene: Night. Inavy and Rose's Room

While Rose slept by his side, Inavy began to sweat in his sleep. His breathing accelerated… until his consciousness detached.

DREAM

A golden field, indescribably beautiful. Standing before him was a tall, imposing blond man. His green eyes seemed like windows to infinity.

Inavy (choked):"Dad…?"

The man gave a faint smile.

???"I am not your father."

Nion appeared in spiritual form beside Inavy. Upon seeing the man, he fell to his knees in reverence.

Nion (emotional):"He is… my father. Yon."

Time froze. Inavy, stunned, could barely breathe.

Inavy:"Y… Yon?!"

The being smiled gently, but his eyes carried the weight of countless ages.

Yon:"Inavy Stormbreak… the moment of truth has come."

🔥 End of Chapter 34