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The small village looked like hell—blood splattered across the ground, houses collapsed as if an earthquake had struck. Under the harsh daylight, the destruction was even more vivid. Flames devoured the remains of homes, their smoke spiraling into the sky like a signal of doom.
But it wasn’t a natural disaster. It was the aftermath of a monster attacks
People, consumed by fear and despair, shot themselves to escape the horrifying fate of being torn apart by the monsters. Those who couldn't take their own lives met their end in the jaws and claws of the beasts, their screams echoing through the burning village.
A little homeless 10-year-old boy ran desperately, clutching onto the only thing he had in this cruel world—his own fragile, wounded life. Blood dripped from his injured right hand, the jagged cut from a broken piece of glass stinging with every step.
As he sprinted through the ruins, a towering 5-meter monster loomed in his path, its grotesque figure casting a shadow over him. The monster's deafening scream shattered nearby windows, sending shards flying. Kai’s legs buckled beneath him, and he fell to his knees, trembling. Hopeless and terrified, he accepted his fate, his tearful eyes staring up at the beast that would surely devour him.
Just as the creature lunged forward, a shadow—one of the legendary soldiers blessed with extraordinary abilities and mana—dashed into the scene. With precise agility, the shadow’s blade slashed through the monster's arm, severing it in a single motion. The monster roared in agony, but the shadow delivered another devastating blow, forcing it back.
"Run!" the shadow screamed at the boy.
Kai didn’t need to be told twice. He scrambled to his feet and sprinted away, his heart pounding in his chest. But as the boy disappeared into the distance, the battle raged on. The monster, enraged, swung its massive claws with relentless fury. The shadow deflected the first strike, but with a sickening crack, the claws shattered his blade.
Out of options, the shadow turned to flee, but the monster was too quick. Its claws pierced through his body, silencing him forever. The battlefield grew eerily quiet, save for the crackle of flames and the distant cries of the boy running for his life.
Just as the monster roared in triumph over its kill, another figure appeared—a person clad in dark robes and wearing a featureless mask. They moved with inhuman speed, their blade glinting in the daylight. In a single, precise motion, the masked figure sliced the massive beast in half, splitting it cleanly down the middle.
The monster's body collapsed with a sickening thud, and its blood erupted like a flood, spraying everywhere. Kai, frozen in shock, was drenched in the warm, sticky fluid. It covered his face, blinding him momentarily as he gasped and wiped at his eyes, trembling with both fear and relief.
"you're okay?"He asked
The masked man asked, his voice rough and distant, “Are you okay?” Kai could barely respond, his head spinning. He shook his head slowly, not trusting his own voice. Before he could react, the man’s strong hands gripped his arms, pulling him roughly toward a nearby cave. The air was cold and damp, and the shadows seemed to stretch endlessly as they entered.
The man’s voice broke through the silence, cold and unwavering. “Stay here. Don’t move,” he commanded. “I’ll be back by sunset. Wait for me.” With that, he turned and disappeared into the dark, leaving Kai alone in the quiet, eerie cave. The walls felt like they were closing in, and the only sound was the distant echo of the man’s footsteps fading away. Kai stood there, unsure of what to do, his thoughts racing as he wondered why the man had brought him here and what would happen when he returned.
The sun set, but the man didn’t return. The darkness grew, and it felt scarier for the 10-year-old. Every sound seemed louder, and the shadows around him made the cave feel even more terrifying. Kai hugged his knees, feeling cold and alone. The wait felt endless, and fear started to take over as he wondered if the man would ever come back.
From the darkness, Kai spotted two figures moving slowly, holding a lamp. He could tell from a distance that the masked man’s shadow would never return, and without thinking, he ran toward them. As he got closer, he saw that it was an old couple.
Kai grabbed the old man’s hand urgently, his voice shaky. “Please, help me.”
The couple looked at him with startled eyes, but then the grandmother gasped, her eyes widening. "You look just like our son... he died as a soldier," she whispered, her voice trembling.
Then, she noticed Kai's hand, which was bleeding. "Your hand... it's bleeding," she said softly. Without hesitation, she reached for a cloth, gently taking care of his wound. "Let me help you," she said, her hands shaking but steady as she tended to his injury.
The old man looked at Kai with concern and asked, "Where are your parents?"
Kai's eyes lowered, his voice quiet and uncertain. "I don’t know... I don’t even know who they were."
The grandmother’s expression softened as she placed a gentle hand on Kai’s shoulder. "From now on," she said, her voice filled with warmth, "we are your parents." She gave him a comforting smile, as if promising that he wasn’t alone anymore.
The old man spoke up, his voice low but firm. "Boy, we’re 20 kilometers from Shadow Headquarters. If we can get there, we’ll be safe. We can take shelter there."
Kai looked up at him, confused. "What is that?"
The grandmother gave a knowing look before the old man answered. "You’ll know soon enough when we get there," he said. "It’s the safest place on this damn planet." His words carried a weight, hinting at something important Kai wasn’t yet ready to understand.
As they started walking, Kai couldn’t shake the feeling gnawing at his gut. Something was wrong. His senses screamed at him that danger was approaching, something terrifying. Every step they took, the air felt thicker, colder, as if the world around them was shifting.
Kai glanced over his shoulder, but saw nothing. Still, the uneasy feeling didn’t go away. He couldn’t explain it, but deep down, he knew something was coming for them. His heart raced, and he tightened his grip on the old man’s hand, unable to quiet the rising fear inside him. Whatever was coming, it was close. And it wasn’t good.
As Kai and the elderly couple walked through the forest, a sudden rustling from the bushes startled them. Before they could react, a small, two-foot-tall monster leaped out, biting the grandmother with a single strike.
Kai: crying "Grandma! No!"
The grandfather, an ex-shadow soldier, quickly drew a knife and charged at the creature.
Grandfather: "Stay back, Kai!"
He stabbed the monster's neck multiple times, but the creature's claws slashed his right arm.
Grandfather: gritting his teeth "I won't let it harm you!"
In a final act of desperation, the grandfather opened a grenade and detonated it, taking the monster with him.
Grandfather: "Kai, run!"
The explosion left little Kai alone, crying hard in the aftermath.
Kai was convinced that he would have to face everything alone—no one with him. He walked, gripping the knife, ready yet terrified of the future.
He saw a huge cave from which the sound of laughter was coming.
Suddenly, random flashbacks occurred, and Kai opened his eyes to find himself now 12 years old.
Kai sat alone, his mind a whirlwind of confusion and frustration.
"I'm tired of these damn flashbacks," he muttered to himself.
"I don't know what happened; my memory's gone. But I remember... I must find a map," he recalled, his voice tinged with desperation.
"What was it?"
He clenched his fists, frustration evident on his face.
"I was weak. I didn't know how to fight or even run. Now, I'm capable of handling this situation. How do I know martial arts?"
He paused, trying to piece together the fragments of his past.
"I've been trying to get my memory back for the last two months," he sighed, feeling the weight of his journey.
Determined, Kai stood up, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
"I won't stop until I find that map," he vowed, his resolve strengthening.
Kai stood alone, gripping his broken sword, his heart heavy with determination.
"Now, I have something: my courage and a broken sword," he muttered to himself.
He gazed at the looming building ahead, uncertainty clouding his thoughts.
"Could I find it here?" he wondered aloud, his voice tinged with doubt.
With a deep breath, Kai steeled himself for the challenges that lay ahead.
"I won't stop until I find what I'm searching for," he vowed, his resolve unwavering.
Kai entered the building, his footsteps echoing in the eerie silence. Everything appeared as if a disaster had struck—debris scattered, walls crumbling, and dust filling the air.
He searched through the wreckage, his heart pounding with anticipation. After a while, he stumbled upon a collection of 70 books, each one a world map.
"What am I supposed to do now?" he muttered, frustration evident in his voice.
He sat down amidst the chaos, flipping through the pages of the maps, hoping to find a clue, a direction, anything that could guide him.
But the maps were just maps—detailed, intricate, but ultimately, they didn't hold the answers he sought.
Kai closed his eyes, trying to recall the words of his grandfather: "Find the map."
But which map? And what was he supposed to find?
His mind raced, but the answers remained elusive.
With a sigh, he stood up, determined to continue his search.
"I won't stop until I find what I'm looking for," he vowed, his resolve strengthening.
He gathered the books, hoping that among them, he would find the key to unlocking the mystery that had haunted him for so long.
Kai heard a woman's scream from the 17th floor.
He thought, "Maybe this is the first person I can help in my life."
Determined, he rushed toward the stairs, ready to assist.
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