Kenji stood once more beneath a tree.
Corpses of monsters surrounded him.
A demon's severed head lay beside his sword.
Fire burned quietly.
He smiled.
Not because he enjoyed killing.
But because for the first time—
The world felt like it was finally noticing him.
Far away, lightning roared.
Yumi Imoja turned toward the horizon.
"This is only the beginning," she said.
And somewhere deep within Kenji's palm,
the red mark pulsed.
Next Chapter coming soon.....
To Be continue.....