Legacy of Hero: Rise of Kairon

[Phoenix Guild Headquarters – War Room]

The room was silent.

At the center stood Kelvin Nox, cloaked in shadows, his presence as heavy as ever. Beside him, Darius Valtier stood with arms folded, confident and composed.

They both stared at the man seated across from them.

Zen Kagetsune.

Kelvin broke the silence:

Kelvin:"Zen, we want you to lead the rescue mission for Eliara."

Zen's eyes widened.

Zen:"...What?"

Darius spoke next, calm but firm.

Darius:"You know the Renegates' territory better than anyone.The routes, the habits, the codes.You used to be one of them… so it's only fair you lead this."

Zen ran a hand down his face.

Zen:"Tsk... Fine, fine.But they've probably changed bases by now.Those freaks are paranoid.But... I'll try."

Kelvin gave a slight smirk.

Kelvin:"We trust you.But don't forget…if you step out of line,I'll slice you in two myself."

[Renegates' Hideout – Unknown Location]

The walls trembled with tension.

Nael paced back and forth, agitated.

Nael:"Man… looks like Zen didn't take out those kids after all."

Suddenly, the door slammed open.

Syka stormed in, phone in hand.

Syka:"That bastard betrayed us!"

She turned the screen.

A photo: Zen, in Phoenix Guild uniform, standing beside their heroes.

Nael punched the wall.

Nael:"This… this is betrayal!He'll pay for this!"

Hant, relaxed on an armchair, simply chuckled.

Hant:"Relax, idiots.I already saw this coming."

He stood and walked calmly to where Eliara Myne sat, tied in a dark corner.

Eliara (screaming):"Let me go, you psycho!"

Smirking, Hant attached small bombs around the hideout — one of them on Eliara's necklace.

Hant:"We'll leave her here.Since she's what they want...she's what they'll get."

Syka stepped back.

Syka:"This could kill her!"

Hant:"Maybe.Or maybe…it'll be just enough to test them."

The Renegates disappeared.

Eliara sobbed alone in the dark.

Eliara (whispering):"Someone... please... save me…Ethan... please..."

[Phoenix Guild – Main Courtyard]

Ethan, Annie, Abby, Ryu, and Ryan were gathered.Kane leaned against a wall, his usual aloof self.

Ethan crossed his arms, muttering:

Ethan:"I still can't believe that idiot is with us now."

Annie nodded.

Annie:"He killed Liv...I don't know if I can trust him."

Ryan tried to calm things down.

Ryan:"Guys... maybe he really does deserve a second chance."

Nearby, Ryu lay on the ground, twitching from pain after Diana's brutal training.

Ryu (groaning):"My body… my pride…If I die, just write this on my tombstone:Here lies the Great Ryu Nox. Thank you."

Everyone laughed.

Ethan cracked a smile:

Ethan:"Now I get why Dante's scared of Diana too."

[Stylish Entrance – The Heroic Stylist]

Darius entered with a wide grin:

Darius:"Yo, squad! Got a little surprise for ya!Straight from France, the most fabulous hero-stylist in Europe…Jean Luca!"

Abby's eyes widened.

Abby:"Jean Luca?!He's a fashion icon in France!"

An elegant man with platinum hair, wearing an extravagant outfit, twirled a glowing aura-scissor as he entered.

Jean Luca:"BONJOUR, my messy phoenixes!Time to turn you into undercover agents…with flair!"

💇🏽‍♂️ [Disguise Montage – Comedy Break]

Jean Luca examined Kane first:

Jean:"Blond? Ugh, so last season.We go black.And these green contacts? Please!Brown is the new green."

Kane's makeover stunned everyone.For the first time… he smiled.(Almost.)

Then came:

Ethan → Red streaks replaced with full blond, bright blue eyes.

Ryu → Jet-black hair became fiery red.

Annie → Golden locks to an elegant brunette look.

Abby → Chestnut hair turned dark, with bold makeup.

Dante → From blazing red to midnight goth.He complained... but secretly liked it.

Finally, Ryan.

Jean Luca grinned wickedly.

Jean Luca:"You… we go dark green.Add nerd glasses.Full-on library crush.Irresistible."

Ryan stared at the mirror.

Ryan:"This looks like... cosplay of myself."

Everyone burst out laughing.

And then…

Zen entered.

Wearing a tight suit that showed off every muscle.He looked at the mirror, horrified.

Zen:"Bro… I look ridiculous."

Darius tried not to laugh.

Darius:"It's so no one recognizes you, champ."

🎯 [Final Scene – Mission Time]

Fully disguised, the squad stood assembled outside the guild's main hall.

Darius raised a hand.

Darius:"Alright, team…It's time to rescue Eliara."

Kelvin appeared behind him, eyes sharp as steel.

Kelvin:"And if you fail…Inavy, Diana, and I will clean up the mess."

The camera zooms in on their faces — each one carrying fear, scars…and the fire of unbreakable resolve.

📍End of Chapter 54 – Disguised in the Shadows