Shadow Being

lations had concluded, Damien's new

s he would teach Damien once he grew older. He elaborated on Da

. She held high aspirations for Damien to develop in

ecure future.Damien's new parents were mem

iration for all. They hunted formidable a

m Mage rank of five.Damien's new parents, Raphael and Sar

anded respect and received honors. Amid the discourse about Damien's future, he n

emained aware that his stay was temporary, until he could manage his own destiny. Once tha

rkably, everything progressed favorably. His newfound family celebrated his

t exiled him from his kingdom. Observing their happine

ears passed, and Damien gradually reclaimed his former self. He mastered the art

bathed in a soft, golden glow. Raphael stood there,

d to perfection. Beside him, his two-year-old son Damien gazed up with wi

th a mix of excitement and affection. Damien gurgled in res

eye level with Damien. He held out the wo

s small hand to grip the hilt.The boy's fingers clo

carefully." With that, he lifted his own wooden sword, a much larger

nation and confusion in his gaze. Raphael repeated the

step at a time."The little boy attempted to mimic the motion, h

es, father and son engaged in this simple dance, Raphael leading and Dami

ntly correct him, guiding his tiny arms through the motion.A

f concentration. His swings became slightly more

with admiration. He watched as Damien's movements grew more

from their exertions. The little boy looked up at his father, a mixture of exhausti

'm so proud of you." He leaned down and p

downfall. Muahahaha,' Damien's inner voice c

nship as unnecessary, basking in his vast power

beckoned as a practical skill. This contingenc

arrived for Damien's father, delivered by a

widening of his eyes revealing th

" questioned Damien's mother, having d

my of the Chosen Ones," Damien's father conveyed, his

manifested, an emblem of the arrival of a new hero. The hero's star signified the emergence

noble role. Furthermore, he was partiall

gers tousled his spiky, ebony hair. "You're

roclamation. 'Rescue? More apt to say 'destroy,'' Damien's thoug

sponsibilities, but their absence did not trouble Damien; he preferred th

nd his life or abandon their abode entirely. Kate, the elde

she remained stagnant at a -0 rank, the lowest echelon. Her mother pledged enrollment in a mag

fraternal bond. At present, Damien could vanquish her effortlessly. Howe

I rekindle my dark magic, you shall be my first targe

a canvas for future designs. Repeatedly, he traversed certain

ovided they remained passive. Yet, today, upon arriv

n age to Damien, poi

red one boy, Pedro, with rough, white hair and a sturdy

ake my leave," Damien's expression remained

ners in you!" Pedro bellowed, launc

aded the blow, narrowly alte

mmences,' Damien acknowledged