Ren's Dagger
Seventeen years after a mysterious portal first unleashed chaos upon Azura City, magic has been outlawed, and the city survives under the watch of the Shield—a secret organization defending against monstrous threats from other realms. Among the new generation of Shield aspirants are twin brothers Ren and Zen, both determined to become one of the elite Ten Leaders.
Ren is reckless, stubborn, and endlessly driven by sheer willpower, while Zen is calm, naturally talented, and precise. When the Shield Exam arrives, Zen excels, achieving fame and recognition, while Ren repeatedly fails, consistently ranking among the weakest. In a last gesture of brotherly support, Zen gives Ren a seemingly useless dagger, a token many dismiss as insignificant—but one meant only for Ren, carrying a secret potential he does not yet understand.
Frustrated and disheartened, Ren keeps trying, yet failure follows him at every turn. Just as he begins to doubt himself, a mysterious old man appears, noticing the boy’s persistence and the unusual dagger at his side. Claiming to know the path to mastering the portals and unlocking the world beyond Azura City, the old man offers Ren guidance. Under his mentorship, Ren begins to discover the true power hidden in the dagger and the strength within himself.
With every lesson, every challenge, and every portal he faces, Ren moves closer to mastering his fate. Can the boy who was once the weakest in the Shield rise to rival his brother, unlock the secret of the portals, and carve his own path in a world that doubted him?