What is this place? huh...

After awakening his power over fire, Zester's life took an unexpected turn. No longer content to linger in the forest, he ventured into the nearby city—a sprawling maze of towering skyscrapers that pierced the clouds and streets glowwing with neon lights, like veins of electric energy pulsing through the heart of the city. The contrast to the tranquil forest was stark. The city buzzed with life, an overwhelming rush of sights and sounds, yet Zester felt a spark of excitement. For the first time, he sensed a world beyond mere survival.

But just as he began to feel a flicker of hope, a man in a black coat appeared, moving with eerie precision. Zester felt a strange mix of familiarity and unease, a brief moment of happiness that was shattered when the man suddenly teleported right in front of him. Fear gripped Zester as the man’s hand surged forward, wind whipping around it with the force of a powerful strike. Instinctively, Zester raised his hands, and to his surprise, a barrier of water formed, absorbing the blow. He had barely discovered his power over fire, and now this—water? It was a defensive force, but Zester wasn’t fast enough. The man vanished again, reappearing behind him, ready to strike.

Just when it seemed all was lost, another figure materialized between them. This man had striking green eyes that gleamed like emeralds and jet-black hair. With a swift motion, he deflected the attack and stood before Zester, a silent protector. Who was this mysterious savior? Before Zester could even ask, the stranger teleported him to another world.

The world around him shifted, and they stood top of a towering mountain, the air crisp and cool. The man introduced himself as Remy, the 21st legend of the 21 legends. Though he claimed to be the least powerful, there was a dangerous edge to his words—enough power to destroy the world, he said. Remy told Zester he had to remain on the mountain, a place cloaked in a protective safe zone. The mountain was rich with resources to sustain him, but it was clear that Remy intended for Zester to stay hidden, away from the dangers that lurked beyond.

But Zester was not one to sit idly by. Restless and determined, he began to explore his powers. Days turned into nights as he trained, pushing his abilities to their limits. He learned to control fire, water, and more, each new element a revelation. One day, as he ventured deeper into the mountain’s forests, a bear suddenly charged at him, its eyes wild and furious. Zester’s heart raced as he tried to flee, but the beast was gaining on him. Panic surged through him—until he felt a crackling energy in the air. Thunder roared above, and in a flash, Zester was moving at lightning speed, leaving the bear far behind.

He stopped, breathless and awestruck. He had discovered yet another element—thunder, granting him the speed of a storm. The realization struck him like a bolt of lightning: he possessed the power of the elements. But this was no time for celebration. Zester sensed a dark presence looming on the horizon, an enemy he couldn’t yet name. There was a syndicate, a shadowy threat that was more than just a group of adversaries—it was something ancient, something powerful.

Zester knew he couldn’t stay hidden forever. He had to train harder, become stronger, because whatever was coming for him wouldn’t wait.

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