Kairyuuha’s voice breaks the silence.

  > “The days that followed Faye’s arrival were… happy. Strangely peaceful, even for us.”

  A gentle montage begins—Team Emberlight walking through the market, joking, carrying bags filled with rare spirit books and glowing crystals. Faye’s laughter brightens the frame. Then we see Kairyuuha training her under a gentle sky.

  > “She trained under my guidance. Day by day, I saw her potential unfold like a blooming flower.”

  Faye stumbles, then stands again. Her hands tremble with spiritual energy as Kairyuuha helps correct her stance. He smiles faintly.

  > “She reminded me… what it felt like to protect something.”

  The scene shifts. A vast open field under moonlight. Energy crystals hum around the perimeter. Protective glyphs glow in the grass. Faye stands in the center, violet hair and eyes gleaming with resolve.

  “Ready?” Kairyuuha asks.

  She nods silently and raises both hands. Spirit energy spirals, condensing into a glowing sigil. Electricity crackles—and from the light, a tiny winged fluffball emerges. Its body is soft and glowing, with starlike patterns along its wings.

  > “A Lumiloo,” Kairyuuha explains. “A gentle spirit of light. Perfect for beginners. Adorable… and powerful in its own way.”

  It hovers, then excitedly throws itself onto Faye, who laughs in pure joy.

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  > “Give it a name,” Kairyuuha says.

  Faye looks down, glowing with a warmth rare in her eyes.

  “I’ll call you… Liora.”

  The Lumiloo chirps in delight, glowing brightly as the contract is sealed.

  Aika and Mei dash into the field and start playing with Liora. Faye chases after them, joyfully.

  > “Moments like these,” Kairyuuha’s voice returns, “They were priceless.”

  Time shifts. A montage:

  Faye summons new spirits.

  The team clears dungeons with grace and fury.

  They laugh over campfires.

  Faye’s hair grows longer. Her eyes sharper.

  > “I warned them of the Primordial Forces—those that govern Death, Darkness, and Time itself. And they grew stronger. Together, we earned the world's recognition.”

  [Fast Forward — Years Pass]

  Their names echo across the lands. The King kneels and grants them Baron titles. Nobles whisper their praise. The team stands together as one: SSS-Rank Adventurers, humanity’s brightest beacon.

  But the brightness would not last.

  [Kairyuuha’s tone darkens]

  > “Then came the war. The Primordials moved. Their shadows devoured cities. We fought—not for fame, not for glory—but for every trembling hand that begged for hope.”

  Flashes of endless battles, elemental storms, and shattered skies.

  > “We fought for 5,000 years. And we won.”

  They’re called The Greatest Heroes. Statues of them rise. But behind the cheers… a darker truth brews.

  > “They turned on us.”

  A mission. A betrayal. An accusation of treason.

  Their powers sealed through the curse of Hurmanie.

  Lumina, Kairyuuha’s final hope, banished to another dimension.

  Kazuki—lost through dimensional chaos.

  > “The rest... They executed. Even Faye.”

  Silent panels. Each friend, no family—gone.

  Each scream—echoing.

  > “They imprisoned me. Used me. Tortured me for their fears.”

  And then—

  The Ritual.

  > “But I played dirty.”

  A red ritual circle. Kairyuuha’s eyes glow with seething rebellion.

  > “I rewrote its purpose—to destroy humanity. Because,... I am Kairyuuha"

  What followed was fire. Genocide. The rise of beasts, of demons.

  Kairyuuha stands atop a mountain of bones—The Demon Lord.

  > “In the war 10,000 years ago… I met Kazuki again. We fought.”

  First for two years. Now we fought for six.

  > “You saw mere minutes. We lived years slashing fate.”

  Kairyuuha stares into the present.

  > “But I was sealed that time. By the very ones who called themselves ‘Custodians.’”

  Now—he raises his eyes.

  > “But this time… it will be different.”

  Lightning cracks behind him.

  > “This time, I see clearly. They were always guiding humanity—to destroy me. But I am no pawn.”

  > “I will erase the Custodians. Burn the lie of balance. Break their stars. And become the only god this world needs.”

  Kairyuuha turns, cloak flowing in the wind, his voice cold but resolute.

  > “Above all stars and cosmos... I will ascend.

  There will be only one god.

  Me.”