''You're the last one... Do not disappoint me...'' an unknown voice said. Corvus felt something biting him, he quickly opened his eyes. He was panting... shocked... he looked around him. He just had a dream where he became immortal, with devil powers. It looked so real... he did wish it was, he had no ability, which made him weaker than anyone. Thank God nothing was in his room. Something seemed fishy... Corvus did not know what. He was still on his bed, the blanket on the ground and... It was 3 am at that time! ''Who... was talking to me just now...?'' he thought to himself. ''It's all in my head... ugh...'' he said, as he tried to fall asleep. Corvus couldn't fall asleep for some reason. He gets up and heads to the bathroom. When he looked in the mirror, there were... marks on his neck? Corvus looked confused. ''It can't be possible... No one was in my room... I haven't done it either!'' Corvus said in shock. He felt something dwelling inside of him... but the question was... What was it!? Corvus decided to ignore it and just went back to his bed. After randomly writing things down, he finally falls asleep, but he kept hearing footsteps. ''The last hope of the darkness... My sweet little...'' the unknown voice said again, leaving Corvus confused. Corvus sighs... ''There's no point in doing all this...'' He says before falling asleep.
Corvus suddenly feels a hand on his shoulder, when he opens his eyes, it is his mom. ''You should wake up, it is time for school, dear,'' Corvus nods and gets up. He changes his clothes, washes his face, and brushes his teeth. He went downstairs, his mom held his lunch and handed it to him. Corvus takes a deep breath and asks: ''Mom... How do people become devils? Is there a secret behind it? How strong are they? Are they really that bad? Do the heroes have to kill them? '' His mom looks at him and shakes her head. ''They get bitten, that is all we know, the authorities do not know by what or when exactly. All I know is... They can end the world whenever they want to,'' she says, while ruffling his hair gently. ''Go to school now, we do not want to be late now, do we?'' she said. Corvus' eyes widened after she said... 'they get bitten' He manages to pull it off with a smile and runs to school. Shinjuku Academy, built three years ago, stands as a haven for students with magical talents. The interior is sleek and modern, with grey walls giving it a calm, neutral tone, contrasted by black furniture and accents that lend a bold, stylish edge. Sunlight pours through large windows, illuminating the spacious corridors and classrooms. The school is equipped with cutting-edge tools for honing magical abilities, from enchanted blackboards to practice chambers designed to handle powerful spells. The air carries a mix of quiet focus and the occasional buzz of energy as students experiment with their abilities, making it a place of both learning and discovery. ''This can't be possible... I'm not a devil, right?! I guess... I must hide this and not harm anyone. I do not have any ability... but... Didn't she say they can end the world?! So that means... I...'' he thought. Corvus shakes his head and slaps himself. ''Wake up, damnit...'' he thinks. School was boring as always... until Corvus' bullies came to him when it was lunchtime. ''Look who it is, the cripple!'' the tall one, Dante said. Dante is known for his Teleportation ability. He is the strongest in the school. Worshipped by everyone but... Corvus is the quite opposite. He has nothing, not even an ability. He is hated and gets bullied often. ''Give me your lunch, I forgot to bring mine,'' he says leaving no room for an argument. Corvus hesitates and takes a deep breath. Corvus says: ''How about you go home with your ability and get your lunch? Wouldn't it be easier?'' Dante grits his teeth. His errand-boys, Marco and Xian grab Corvus' arms and tie him up. ''Don't talk back to the king, you worthless bastard,'' Marco said while tying him up. Dante punches Corvus in the face... suddenly... A red barrier appeared in front of Corvus. Dante looks around and notices it is the principal of the school, Taehyun. Taehyun: ''Dante... Come to my office immediately. Your followers too,'' Taehyun walks away, expecting Dante, Marco, and Xian to follow him. At the office, they get a lecture. Dante: 'Why did you let him in the school! He doesn't even have an ability! So why!'' Silence falls after Dante said that. ''Anyone can get into the school that is why. Now... Go back to class,'' Taehyun said while smirking... He was evil, but no one knew.
Back at home, Corvus let his backpack fall on the ground. His house wasn't that big, a modest two-story building with wooden walls and a slanted tiled roof that had seen better days. The entrance led into a small living room filled with mismatched furniture, a coffee table with worn edges, and a bookshelf brimming with old books and knick-knacks. The kitchen was just off to the side, compact but tidy, with pots hanging neatly on the walls. Upstairs were two bedrooms, sparsely furnished, with creaky wooden floors that echoed every step. Despite its size, the house had a cozy warmth, the kind that made it feel lived-in and loved. When he went to the kitchen, there was a paper... when Corvus reads it... His eyes widen. ''Son, I will not be coming back again. You are a devil, aren't you?'' Corvus looked with a shocked face... ''What do I do... What if mom tells the authorities?! I will be dead for sure! How do I hide the marks...'' I quickly go to my mom's room and look in the drawers. ''It is empty!'' he yells aloud. He goes to the store and buys necklaces that looked like collars. ''Should be able to cover it up...'' he thought. When he gets home, he quickly puts the black one on, since it would cover most of it. Now it looked like everything was completely fine. How did she know...? But I am a devil now, after all. But... Who was the one that bit me at night? I don't know... Corvus holds his hand up. ''Devil's terror!'' A blast appears from his hand, there is a hole in the wall. ''Shit... I went overboard,'' he thinks. ''Repair!'' the wall turns back to how it was. ''Oh... But I am a devil now. Every other one got defeated... I have one quest... Destroy all the heroes,'' he thought. He heads to sleep. The next day Corvus goes to school but forgot to bring his lunch. His stomach growls. ''Damnit...', he thought. ''Teleportation!'' he whispers, he teleports home and gets his lunch box and returns to school in the blink of an eye. Some girls of the class saw him and whispered about how he randomly appeared. He makes it in class on time without any people who saw him appear questioning him. ''Thank God... At least no questions,'' he said, as he let out a loud sigh. It was loud in class; the boys were laughing, while the girls were yelling about a boy that confessed to one of them. The teacher is not here. Uh... Weird, he is usually here on time. Suddenly, the door opens, principal Taehyun comes in. ''Mister Jet is absent. I will be the teacher for now. Everyone, sit down,'' he said as he walked towards the board. Some of the boys were grinning... When Taehyun turns to the board, Dante purposely spills his strawberry milk on Corvus. Corvus stiffens up, looks behind him at Dante, who is giggling with his errand-boys. ''I am so sorry! I did not mean to do that but... Buy me a new one later, cripple,'' Dante sticks his tongue. Taehyun quickly looks at Dante. He points to him. Taehyun: ''Who said you could talk or order anyone around? Apologize properly.'' A red barrier appears around Dante, shrinking until he is on the ground, kneeling. ''I-I didn't mean t-to sir... I-I was just joking around... Please let go of me... I will not do it again...'' he begs. Taehyun puts his finger down. ''Glad to hear the so-called 'king' beg,'' he smirks and gets back to writing on the board. Dante grits his teeth. ''You damn...'' he mutters. ''Carrousel's Teleportation!'' he yells. Taehyun gets turned around as if he was in a carousel with Godspeed. ''H-hey!!! You can't do that! It's OUR principal!'' Corvus yells as he glares at Dante. Marco dashes forward and grabs Corvus' neck. He's choking him. ''It is MY king. He is allowed to do everything. You have no right to order him around, cripple,'' he says with a scowl on his face. Marco lets go of Corvus after some minutes. Taehyun was on the ground, his hand covering his face. ''That was your last warning... Dante...'' Taehyun stands up. ''Prison!'' he yells. A barrier surrounds Marco and Dante, it forms a cube. Taehyun points his index finger up, the barrier goes up in the air, Marco and Dante trapped inside it. ''Your parents will be called, and you will face the consequences,'' he said with a stern voice. He doesn't deactivate the barrier. Taehyun: 'Whoever bullies someone gets it back.'' Dante glares at Corvus. ''Just wait, annoying brat...'' he thinks. After class, Dante and Marco were locked up in the office room. Their parents talking to the principal. Marco: ''Why is he so defensive of that cripple, ugh...'' Dante looks at him and his blue eyes light up. ''I got a plan... A good one,'' he whispered... What could it be?
Corvus heads back home. Something seems fishy, but he does not know what exactly. He puts his bag down on the couch and heads to the kitchen to make dinner. ''Are you okay...? Does your neck still hurt?'' the unknown voice said again. Corvus feels two hands on his neck, someone's breath on his ear. Corvus' breath hitches. He turns around, but no one is there. ''Y-you are invisible right...?'' Corvus said while trying to catch his breath. ''I will not bite... Do not worry... I'm just the one who leads you...'' the unknown voice said. The hands that were on his neck let him go. Seems like that person left... But who was it? After dinner, Corvus was just dozing off on the couch till... the window broke. Someone threw a rock. Corvus gets up and inspects the window. I can't use my ability here... There might be someone nearby. Suddenly, Corvus feels a hand grabbing his shoulder and someone with blue eyes put blindfold on his eyes and forces him to drink purple 'medicine'. Corvus dozes off to sleep. Dante: ''Tch, what is so special about a cripple like you?'' A few moments later... days... Corvus wakes up. He looks around him, he is tied onto a chair. When he regains full consciousness, he sees Dante, Marco, and Xian. Dante has his arm crossed while Marco and Xian stand behind him. ''Come in, doctor,'' he says while smirking. A doctor with a black suit came in. That was... Keon! The ability measurer. Corvus is going to be dead for sure after this... He can't let them find out...! Keon walks towards Corvus. ''Measure his ability and his power, please. I need some information,'' Dante orders. Keon puts his hand on Corvus' head... Keon's eyes start to glow, that means he is using his ability. Keon: ''No ability, power 0.2'' Corvus looks at Keon... Wait... That isn't him! Keon usually has a ring on his finger... but then, Corvus realized this 'Keon' was Taehyun... Corvus was going to say something, but then Taehyun started talking about him having no abilities and that he doesn't know why the principal is so defensive over him. Taehyun secretly winks at Corvus. Xian unties Corvus. Xian and Marco are twins. They both have an ability that lets them tie their opponents with ease. They can only keep it up from a close distance. Corvus takes the sign as 'be quiet'. Dante: ''That old man is not right in his head either, ugh...'' Xian and Marco back off after they untied Corvus. Corvus stands up. Keon: ''We can head back now; he does not have an ability after all. Head back home now, you wasted some of my precious time, kiddos.'' Dante, Marco, and Xian leave. Taehyun took the mask off. ''Right on time, phew. Hey, you don't have to hide anything from me, I know you're a devil... Well! Do your best for us, alright?'' Taehyun says with a smile on his face. Corvus nods and gets up. He brushes off the dirt off his pants and bows respectfully. ''As you wish, sir,'' Corvus says calmly. Taehyun smirks and heads to his house.
When Corvus arrives home, he smells bloodlust for a second, but the smell fades away as he tries to find out where it came from. ''Weird...'' he thought to himself. He decides to ignore the danger... But it was Corvus' biggest mistake ever. Just as he was about to head to his room, a knife launched at him, he managed to dodge it on time, but the knife did touch his cheeks. Blood slides down from the wound. ''Who is there?'' he asks, still on his guard. ''Ah... Weakling...'' the voice says. It came from the bathroom. Corvus was debating whether to get in or wait for it to attack. He decides to use his ability dampener and throws the potion to the bathroom window, which was open. He heard someone coughing in the bathroom. ''It's working!'' Corvus thought. The bathroom door opens, smoke comes out. ''Damn, you...-'' the voice says again. Corvus notices it is not a man's voice. ''Who are you?'' he asks while getting closer. It was May... The vice president of Corvus' class! She is known for having anger issues. ''I am going to kill you, you damn cripple!!!'' she yells. She launches other knives at him. Her ability is knives, so she is called 'The Murderer'. She can summon any knife/sword under fifty kilograms, if she goes over the limit, it may cause death. Eight knives surround May, she points her finger at Corvus' heart and the knives launch at him. He dodges it, but suddenly, the knives follow his direction. ''You will not get away from me that easily! I was ordered to murder you, I can't fail!'' she says, anger boiling within her. ''Are you that desperate to kill me? Me out of all people? Do you even think you can land another hit on me?'' Corvus says, chuckling. Corvus: ''I have no other choice than... Killing you, since you will find out.'' He points his finger at May, his eyes glow crimson red. ''Bloody Bullets!'' he yells. Red bullets, dripping with blood, launch at May. The bullets hit her; she falls on her knees. ''S-since when did you... ugh...!!!'' May says, her eyes clearly showing fear. She tries to stand up but keeps falling. ''Who are you, to stand above me?'' Corvus said, showing no mercy. May quickly stay still, not moving an inch. Corvus: ''Don't you dare try to murder me again. It will lead to consequences no one has ever experienced. Leave.'' May stays still, unable to move. ''Three... two... one...'' Corvus counts. May's head gets chopped off. ''Don't even think of getting out alive,'' he says. ''Yes... I am satisfied. That is how devils work, destroy the world even more!!!'' the unknown voice said again. Corvus knew now, the unknown voice was his only ally in life, besides Taehyun.
Corvus had hidden the dead body in the Keiko forest. No one would find it there since someone rarely goes to the forest. ''Eww, this weakling's blood on my hand,'' he thinks, full of disgust. He washes off the blood with water and heads home. His clothes were a bit ripped off. Corvus' grin widens. ''This is going to be easy... Then... Who will be my next target?'' he asks himself with a sadistic smile.
Back at home, Corvus starts cleaning and throws the used potion in the trashcan. No one knows what he is up to... Besides the voice and Taehyun. Corvus has found out that the voice is not Taehyun. Taehyun only has a barrier ability; his power level is 13.5. The highest power level is fifteen. But who the voice is, remains unknown. May-God-know-who that person is, one thing for sure, it is the first person who supported me since I became a devil. Suddenly, while Corvus was eating, the doorbell rang. He stood up and went to the front door. He opens the door... To his surprise, it is his father. His father had work abroad, so he never really came home. Whenever he did, they always watched movies and played video games. ''I have heard from your mom. Well...'' his father says while getting inside. Corvus' heart was racing, he was scared he would get left alone. ''I will still take care of my beloved son,'' his father pulls him into a hug. Corvus' father, Ryoo Kuroda has a Time Manipulation ability. He can stop time, let it go faster, slower and a lot more. Ryoo's power level is nine. Corvus' feels at ease when his father hugs him. He relaxes in his father's embrace. Corvus: ''I'm glad...,' even though it sounded happy, there was a hint of sadness in it. Corvus had wished he had been a normal person, with a REAL ability, not a devil. Corvus: ''Dad, would you forgive me if I killed someone?''. Corvus looks in his father's eyes, to see if he's honest or not. ''You already did? Well, the past is the past, no one can change it! Don't worry, you are still my son after all,'' Ryoo says with a smile on his face, as if he always wanted his son to be a devil. ''Don't you have matches? Do you have a break?'' Corvus asks as he pulls away from his father's comforting embrace. Ryoo: ''I quit. Isn't it better to stay with you now or am I wrong? Do you want me to go?''. Corvus has a shocked expression on his face. ''Y-you quit...?! But you were the best at swordsmanship!'' he says, trying to understand why his father did that. ''It has been a while since I was here! Get back to eating and do not question me before I make you,'' he says with an annoyed tone. Corvus sits back on his seat next to the table and starts eating. Ryoo washes the dishes after. Corvus heads to his room after dinner, gets his controllers and heads downstairs. ''Up for a game of Ultimate Street Fighters?'' he asks his father, as he sets up the game. Ryoo: ''You know I cannot say no to games. '', he says with a sarcastic voice. Corvus feels the mark on his neck radiating dark power. ''Make sure the bathroom doesn't become dirty!'' Ryoo yells when Corvus locks the bathroom door after he gets in.
After Corvus calms down, he goes back to the living room. ''Get ready to get beaten by a 15-year-old kid, old man!'' Corvus says, as if he knows who will win. ''All right, bet, whoever loses does chores for a week!'' Ryoo says, his eyes burning with challenge. They continued playing, yelling when they won or lost. At the end Ryoo lost but... ''TIME RETURN 10 MINUTES BACK!'', the time turned 10 minutes back, sparing Ryoo time to get the loss back. ''That's so unfair!'' Corvus yells. Suddenly, the tv goes out. They look at each other. ''We both lost...'' the father says. ''Look at what you have done... BECAUSE OF YOU I HAVE TO DO THE CHORES WITH YOU!!!'' Corvus yells while Ryoo's on the ground, laughing at him. After an hour, Corvus was still mad at Ryoo. Ryoo: ''C'mon be kind to your old father, you know I can't do everything alone! Take care of an old man, will you?'' Corvus sighs but nods after. ''Pillow fights!'' Corvus yells and throws a pillow at Ryoo's face. Ryoo falls on the ground but quickly pulls Corvus with him. ''Little brat-,'' Ryoo says while Corvus tries to get out of his father's grasp. After 40 minutes of fighting and cursing each other, they finally headed to bed. ''Lemme snuggle you in, little kid,'' his father says, leaving no room for arguments. After Ryoo tucks Corvus in bed, he switches the lights off and heads to his room. It has been a while since he went there. ''Hope he doesn't find out about my mission...'' Ryoo thinks and falls asleep after.
Corvus wakes up at 1:28 am. He stands up and goes downstairs. Suddenly he hears something coming from the kitchen. ''Yes, I have gotten in the house... There are no signs of him knowing that I will be his murderer... Understood, boss... I will do my best, yes... Bye...'' Ryoo says, on the phone, oblivious to Corvus' presence. Corvus' eyes widened. ''Murder... W-who?'' he thought. There was one thing on his mind, run away, as far as you can. Corvus made it to Taehyun's apartment. He knocks on the door and hopes that Taehyun will let him stay. He is the only one he can go to now. The door slowly opened, Taehyun was there, he was sleepy, half asleep. ''Huuuuuhhhh? Cory? What are you doing here...?'' he asks, his voice hoarse from sleep. ''Can I please stay at your place, I don't want to go back to that cursed place!'' he asks, desperately. Taehyun opens the door fully, gesturing Corvus to get in. Corvus takes a deep breath and plops down on the red couch. Taehyun's house had a calm, welcoming atmosphere, with its exterior painted in soft red and white tones that gave it a serene and balanced look. The front porch featured a small wooden bench surrounded by potted plants, their vibrant greens adding a touch of life. Large windows with red-trimmed frames allowed natural light to flood inside, giving the home an open, airy feel. Inside, the walls were painted white, complemented by minimalist red accents in the furniture and decor. A single framed painting of a tranquil lake hung in the living room, adding to the peaceful vibe. The house was simple but thoughtfully arranged, making it feel both comfortable and inviting. Taehyun: 'What happened, anything bad...?''. Corvus nods and tells him the whole story. ''That's how it is huh, you can't trust people much,'' Taehyun says. Corvus nods. Taehyun gently puts his hand on Corvus' shoulder. ''It's going to be fine. We will keep you safe,'' Taehyun promises. ''Who are we? Tell me about it. About the voice,'' Corvus says, expecting an answer to all his questions. Taehyun: ''The voice. It was the Devil King, Arnold. He put all his trust and power into you, so you can destroy the world. There are some people you MUST destroy. Keon, the one who exposed him, and every superhero. The authorities, until they do not exist. Until everyone of them has died. Do not disappoint him. Now, go to sleep.'' Corvus hesitates but stays. ''Are you a devil too?'' he asks, hoping that he is. Taehyun: ''No, I am his worshipper. I am not a devil. I support him and you.'' Taehyun stands up and heads to his room. Corvus stays on the couch, thinking about the Devil King.
The sunlight lit through the grey curtains. It was quiet. Not like everyone was awake, it was 7 AM after all. ''You're my only successor...'' says an unknown voice. Corvus stays still. It's him, Arnold. ''I know, I will do my best, sir,'' he replies. He feels someone pat his head for a simple second. ''Alright do not give up. I will be there when you are in danger. Don't let the chance go to waste. Go ahead and destroy the world, with no hesitation,'' Arnold says. Corvus nods and stands up. ''Wait. There is one thing... In a forest where no one lives, there is an abandoned house. Something will be waiting for you to achieve it. Get it as fast as possible,'' Arnold says, after that his presence fades away. ''A forest where no one lives and there's an abandoned house... I should look for it,'' Corvus thinks.
Corvus has left a letter on the table. He puts his suit and gloves on and brings his backpack. ''Ready to go!'' he thinks. He gets a map out of Taehyun's drawer. ''There are four forests...'' he reads. ''Teleportation!'' he teleports to the Nara Forest, a forest full of mysteries, stretched far beyond the eye could see, its towering trees cloaked in layers of thick moss. The sunlight barely pierced through the dense canopy, creating an eerie, twilight-like ambiance even during the day. The air was damp, carrying the earthy scent of fallen leaves and wet soil, mingled with the faint fragrance of wildflowers hidden among the undergrowth. Whispering winds often rustled the branches, sounding almost like voices, and strange, unexplained markings adorned some of the ancient tree trunks. Legends said the forest was alive, guarding secrets that no one had dared to uncover for centuries. He does not find a house or anything. Suddenly, he hears a woman screaming. Corvus gets startled, he looks behind. The sound came from there. ''Should I go... or not?'' he thinks. He decides to check it out. After walking for 20 minutes, he found a knife, there was blood stained on it. He inspects the knife. While he was inspecting... A kunai knife flew just above his head, cutting a bit of his white hair. ''Who is it!'' Corvus yells, his voice echoing through the forest. He hears nothing until... a branch of a tree hits the ground. When he looks to his left, there is a boy with grey wavy hair and crimson red eyes. ''What are you looking at!'' the boy yells. The boy looked around 8 years old, his face had blood on it. Corvus walks to the kid who just fell. ''You should be more careful in places like this, what is your name?'' Corvus asks, with a smile on his face. The kid takes a deep breath. ''Don't act like that! You are all snakes!'' he yells. Corvus' eyes widen. He felt like he just got hit by a dagger in his heart. ''H-hey please at least say your name. Where are your parents?'' Corvus asks, trying to sound as nice as possible. The kid hesitates but then... 'My name is... Silverwing...''. ''And where are your parents, Silverwing?'' Corvus asks, the smile still on his face. ''My parents abandoned me...'' Silverwing says while looking down, clearly ashamed. Corvus' eyes widen. ''Who could do this to a little kid... They... Ugh...'' he thinks. ''Then, want to join my crew? I am making one called The Dying Light! It's for everyone who wants to fix this world! Wanna join me?'' he asks. Silverwing nods and stands up. ''How old are you?'' Corvus asks. Silverwing: 'I'm 10...'' Corvus nods and picks up the Kunai Knife. He hands it to the boy. ''It is yours, isn't it?'' Corvus says with the brightest smile ever. The boy's eyes widen in amazement... 'M-my idol...'' he mumbles.
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