Legacy of Hero: Rise of Kairon

[Improvised Studio — Unknown Location]

Red lights pulsed in erratic patterns. A distorted symbol of the Hero Association flickered behind layers of digital static. The shaky camera adjusted its focus — revealing a man seated calmly.

Dreadlocks. Cold, unwavering eyes.

Hant.

"Dear heroes... and citizens of the world... what a pleasure to speak with you," he said, folding his hands calmly.

The image, broadcast live, invaded every public screen: avenues, metros, homes, guild halls, military bases, and even schools.

[Quick Cuts — Global Reactions]

At the Phoenix Guild training room, Ryan, Ethan, and Ryu stopped their training, eyes fixed on the massive screen.

At the Hero Association's central tower, Lorien stood watching from above, fists slowly tightening.

Elsewhere, Inavy stopped mid-bite of his apple, lowering his katana to the ground with a dark sigh.

[Back to the Studio — Hant Smiles]

"You call us villains?How unfortunate.We are not villains.We are what you created — the consequence of your hypocrisy, nepotism, and heroism wrapped in filth."

He stood up, activating a holographic panel. The Phoenix Guild emblem appeared, then the Draft symbol.

"During the Great Draft... I was betrayed.And what did you do? Nothing."

The screen shifted to a brutal video of Williem Forst, tortured and executed.

"We're tired of heroes with shiny last names.Ray Stormbreak. Kelvin Nox. Ethan Stormbreak. Ryu Nox. Dante Valtier.This isn't justice.It's a dynasty.And today… the revolution begins."

[EXPLOSION IN THE CITY]

A deafening blast shook the city's core.

From the top of the Hero Association tower, Lorien activated the Eyes of the Seraph. His voice thundered:

"No..."

The statue of Ray Stormbreak — the world's symbol of hope — exploded into rubble.

Debris rained through the plaza. The central lights went dark.

[Back to Hant — Smiling Like the Devil]

"Today, I declare the end of the age of heroes."

The camera zoomed in on a new holographic panel.A picture.

Ryan Valeborn.

"This one... his name is Ryan Valeborn.Member of the Phoenix Guild.And... he has no primordial aura."

The world fell silent.

"That's right. A weakling. A zero.And this is who protects you now?"

[Reactions – Phoenix Guild]

Ryan lowered his head.Ryu squinted in fury.Ethan punched the wall, rage blazing in his eyes.

[Hant — Voice Burning Now]

"You know what else they've hidden from you?"

The screen shifted to old footage:Inavy Stormbreak, consumed by a demonic aura, annihilating an army.Whispers echoed in the background: "Nion…"

"Inavy... is not from this world.He's an outsider.A vessel of Chaos.If he loses control... humanity ends."

Another tremble. A new image:The seal on Ryu Nox's arm.

"And the shadow boy...?Ryu Nox.Direct descendant of Tyrus — the greatest monster in history."

Ryu stumbled. Breath caught in his throat.

"T-Tyrus...?N-no… he's… my grandfather?"

Hant raised his fist, bearing the Renegates' symbol.

"ENOUGH.IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE.To break free of these lies.Believe in the Renegates.We are the future."

[The Screen Fades. The World Changes.]

[Quick Cuts – City Descends into Chaos]

Statues of Ray toppled and defaced.

Walls graffitied with "BURN THE HEROES", "END THE ILLUSION."

Crowds chanting:

— "Outsider!"— "Monsters among us!"— "The revolution has begun!"

[Inside Phoenix Guild]

Ethan, still wounded, yelled:

"BASTARDS!"

Ryu just trembled, staring at the seal on his arm.Ryan remained silent — like something inside had shattered.

The door creaked open.

Lorien entered. His golden eyes glowing, his presence silencing the room.

"That man... Hant…He challenged the entire world.But destroying Ray's statue...?That... I will never forgive."

[Final Scene — KAI OBSERVES]

From the top of a skyscraper drowned in fog, Kai watched the chaos unfold, a wicked grin on his face.

Hands in his pockets.Eyes like dead stars.

"Look at the chaos taking shape...That Hant is more useful than I thought.Kairon… I hope you're watching.The world is about to burn."

[END OF CHAPTER]