《Shadow Knight》 Chapter 1 -the the beginning Millennia had passed, and the world was at peace. Ace, an 18-year-old student learning in gods descendance academy ventured into an abandoned mine and discovered some glowing stones. Without hesitation, he quickly went to check it out and found a worn-out mask. Wondering why a mask would be in an abandoned mine, he decided to take it home, unaware of what it was. "As he was about to sleep, he sensed that the mask was eager to be worn. The next day, on his way to school, he was constantly bullied because of his status in life, living in poverty while his classmates were wealthy kids born into good environments. "On top of being poor, he couldn''t use any magic power. But Ace didn''t give up. He resorted to black magic, declaring that he had enough of the bullying and being a slave to some pigs. He wanted to be number one. But little did he know, the black magic would slice his arm. After his arm was sliced, his consciousness began to fade, and he heard someone¡ªor something¡ªcalling him, as if the mask itself was calling him. Without hesitation, he grabbed the mask and put it on. After putting it on, he saw his arm grow back. Not only that, but he gained tremendous power. At first, he was happy, though also shocked. But that was only the beginning. Halfway through the healing process, he realized that someone¡ªor some other soul¡ªwould replace his body. And yes, it happened. "The dark knight¡¯s soul took over. At first, the dark knight was confused by the era he found himself in, but he still knew his goal: to annihilate devils in the world. Realizing he didn¡¯t have his blade, the Shadow Sword¡ªa slightly longer weapon that excelled in swift, elusive movements, leaving enemies bewildered¡ªhe surveyed his host body. He quickly understood that the host¡¯s body would not withstand the blade¡¯s immense pressure. therefore he made it hit to his needs. "Back at Ace¡¯s house, he was declared dead. Living alone, no one came for him, and his bullies kept spreading rumors, claiming he had secluded himself because he couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Meanwhile, Kai, an elite student at the God¡¯s Descendance Academy and the boy next door whom quill despised, had a hidden side. Despite his flawless reputation, people didn¡¯t know the real Kai¡ªhe enslaved girls and blackmailed them, hiding his dark deeds behind a charming facade. But Quill was more hands-on when it came to preserving her family¡¯s reputation. Despite everything she had done for them, she was cast aside and labeled worthless. Fueled by anger and a desire to prove herself, Quill challenged Kai to a duel in the upcoming tournament. Both were given one month to train. While Quill focused on rigorous training, Kai sought powerful artifacts to secure his victory. Unsurprisingly, Kai won, thanks to the artifacts. Keeping her promise, Quill stepped down as the next princess and vowed never to enter the academy again.This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience. "Not far from the academy, rumors began to spread in a nearby village about a black knight hunting powerful beasts. The black knight, realizing his body was now ready, decided to enter the Cave of Fiend Eternal Flame to retrieve his sword. With ease, he slew the beast guarding the entrance, unaware that a dragon awaited him at the cave¡¯s depths. While the black knight was sleeping for the night, he didn¡¯t expect the dragon to launch a sudden attack. The surprise assault left him severely injured, forcing him to drain the life force at twice the normal rate to heal his wounds quickly. After the princess began her travels, she swore to herself that she would become the world''s greatest mage, dedicated to healing people across the world. Her determination went beyond mastering healing magic; she resolved to study black magic as well, seeking the power to protect and restore balance. Driven by this unwavering resolve, her journey led her to the fabled Cave of Shadows, a place steeped in mystery and danger. Deep within its dark recesses, she discovered the ancient Book of Shadows, a tome shrouded in legend. The book spoke of the Three Knights¡ªthe Spear, the Sword, and the Bow¡ªguardians chosen to protect the world from the rise of the devils. Back in the capital, the king named Kai as his successor, and no one disagreed due to the way Kai had managed the kingdom. However, some people disliked the idea of Kai becoming king and began plotting to assassinate him and take the Red Crown, a legendary artifact said to have the power to even slay gods. Chapter2 The Rise of the shadow Knights The day before the coronation, Prince Kai saw a beautiful young lady. Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were the color of the sky. The prince followed the young lady, unaware that she had planned everything from the start. Once they reached the secluded place, the girl asked, ''Why would a prince follow a normal girl?'' The prince replied, ''Did no one tell you how beautiful you are, my lady? Can you be my queen. The girl replied, ''Oh, your queen? I¡¯m sorry, I might disappoint you.'' The prince asked, ''Why?'' She responded, ''Because I¡¯m scared of you. Have you heard the rumors circulating about you?'' The prince asked, ''What rumors?'' The girl replied, ''That you¡¯ve been violating other women and blackmailing them after and then your assaulting poor people. However, knowing his pride was on the line, the prince defended himself, asking the girl why she would believe such baseless rumors. The girl replied, ''If you''re really determined to prove that what I said was just a baseless rumor, then we should go on a date. The prince quickly answered ''yes'' to the girl, unaware that he would be assassinated by the end of the night. Before leaving, the girl kissed the prince and said, ''Goodbye.'' But before she could go, the prince asked if she would come with him to the kingdom. The girl, said yes. However, before they go to the kingdom, she suggested they stop at her house, which was secluded. The prince agreed without hesitation, but upon their arrival, he was murdered." The coronation of Prince Kai began, overshadowing the assassination. Not a single soul knew what had happened to him, and the guards were anxious as they searched for the prince. In the final moments, an assassination group called the ''Five Fingers'' arrived, holding Prince Kai¡¯s severed head The king was in shock when the severed head rolled over. He demanded the assassins tell him who they were. Without hesitation, the commander stepped forward, removed his helmet, and revealed his face. The king was stunned to see that the man inside the armor was his best pupil from his academy days. The king went mad and question the commander he thought he had traveled to search for power to heal, not to destroy. The commander replied, ''My king, do you know what is greater than healing? It¡¯s the power to dominate other species and gain power.'' I realized that when I was away, and now, hand me over the artifact¡ªthe Red Crown.'' With no choice, the king handed over the artifact. Without wasting a second, the commander wore the Red Crown. After the transformation, the commander become so powerful that they know even the gods would have hard time defeating this devil, Randy feeling the new power he wields flew in to the Dyna kingdom telling he would declare war. Meanwhile, in a distant cave, Princess Quill discovered not only ordinary light magic but the divine power of God-Light magic and the secret to taming a Shadow Knight. The Shadow Knight, with ease, slew the dragon. After retrieving his sword, he decapitated the dragon effortlessly and devoured its corpse to restore the life force of his host. But unexpectedly, the Shadow Knight began attacking himself, eventually reverting to his human form. Ace¡¯s consciousness faded, and when he woke up, he found himself face-to-face with Quill. Upon meeting her, he asked where he was, and Quill replied, ''Don¡¯t you know? You¡¯ve entered the most dangerous cave in the entire world¡ªthe Cave of the Fiend Eternal Flame.'' Ace, still disoriented, responded, ''I¡¯m so sorry. I don¡¯t feel good; my head feels fuzzy. because of this Quill just ask the small question like what is he''s name and he answered that he can''t remember because of this Quill said if ace wants to accompany her on is travels and ace replied yes.If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. Back in the Dyna Kingdom, a girl named Kate discovered a mask near her home. Without hesitation, Kate, driven by curiosity, put it on. To her horror, her body transformed into black shadow armor, and she found herself wielding a bow. Having the bow knight awaken has one goal to kill devils Chapter3 the continuation Back in the kingdom. One month before Randy fully enslaved the people of the Dyna Kingdom, the king devised a plan to counterattack. However, seeing his subjects weak and feeble mind, he decided to prepare both the iron knight''s and the academy students for the upcoming battle. Unaware that Randy was building a castle for his minions, the kingdom was caught off guard when, one day, an iron knight spotted thousands of ghouls approaching without warning. The king, with no other choice, took hold of an ancient relic handed down by his ancestors, knowing that one swing of this sword would turn him into an old man in an instant. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the kingdom, a child ventured into the mountains, believing there is a witch who could provide medicine to save her dying village. Upon arriving, the girl realized she had been gravely mistaken the only thing she found was two massive golems guarding an ancient bow. As she tried to flee, the golems caught her, but before she could panic, a voice neither human nor beast called out to her. Turning her gaze to the bow, it spoke: she had been chosen to become the savior of this world. The girl''s consciousness faded, and when she woke, she was nowhere to be found. All that remained in her place was the Shadow Bow. The Shadow Bow, though confused, knew his purpose to find his beloved, the Shadow Spear, and together, vanquish all devils. The kingdom, shrouded in a dark aura, became a beacon, awakening the strongest devils slumbering in the nearby villages. The first to rise was Lilith, the Devil of Competitiveness. The king swung his blade once more with precision, slicing through the endless horde of ghouls. But no matter how many he felled, they rose again, their unholy forms knitting back together as if mocking his efforts. Realizing the futility of the fight, the king turned to his loyal knights. Defend the castle at all costs!" he commanded, his voice resolute despite the growing despair in his heart. Then, he knelt down to his youngest nephew, gripping the boy''s shoulders firmly. "You must leave," the king said, his tone urgent. "Run far from this place. Seek out your cousin, Quill. She is our last hope. Tell her what is happening here. If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. As Quill and Ace continued their journey, Ace couldn''t help but voice his concern. "Why are there so many beasts out today?" he wondered aloud, his hand instinctively gripping the hilt of his blade. Quill''s eyes darted nervously toward the horizon. Her heart sank as she noticed the direction the creatures were heading straight toward the kingdom. Though she tried to maintain her composure, worry gnawed at her mind like an insidious whisper. When night fell, they found a sheltered spot to rest. As Ace drifted into a deep sleep, Quill remained awake, her thoughts racing. Something about the beasts'' movements didn¡¯t sit right with her, and she couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that time was running out. As Ace slept, a vivid and mysterious dream took hold of him. A figure clad in obsidian armor emerged from the shadows, its voice echoing with an otherworldly power. "You are the chosen one," the Black Knight proclaimed, its glowing crimson eyes piercing through the darkness. "You must aid the servant of the god and help him regain his lost powers." Before Ace could respond, the knight stepped closer, extending a blade shrouded in faint, flickering light. "Take this sword," the knight commanded. "You will need it for the trials ahead." As Ace¡¯s consciousness began to fade, he felt the weight of the blade settle in his hand, its power humming faintly beneath his grip. When morning arrived, Ace awoke with a jolt, the sensation of the sword still vivid in his memory. He glanced around, but there was no sign of the weapon from his dream. Despite that, an unfamiliar resolve stirred within him. Quill, already awake and preparing for the day''s journey, turned to him. "You''ll handle the hunting today," she said, her tone suggesting she trusted him. Ace nodded, his thoughts lingering on the cryptic dream and the task he had been given. Chapter4 How the kingdom fell In the aftermath of the war between devils and magicians, the kingdom lay in ruins. The king found himself face-to-face with the strongest devil, Lilith. Amused by the king''s defiance, Lilith taunted him, urging him to strike again. But the king, knowing that one more swing of his sword would seal his fate, remained resolute. He was only thankful that his nephew, Prince Julian, had escaped. With a final, desperate swing, the king struck Lilith, and the king crumbled to ash. Ace watched Quill cooking dinner, mesmerized by her beauty. He found himself staring at her for so long that Quill noticed. Ace quickly averted his gaze, but Quill couldn''t help but feel that something had been happening with him over the past few weeks. Out of curiosity Quill ask Ace what''s is problem but Aces just said nothing One quiet night, as they slept soundly, unaware of the presence watching them, the Shadow Spear hovered nearby. It whispered through the still air, calling out to its counterpart, the Shadow Knight. "Come out," the spear urged, its voice a dark, resonant hum. "Together, we can reclaim the power that is rightfully ours." But the Shadow Knight remained silent for a long moment, its form still entwined within the host. Then, in a voice filled with resolve, it answered. "I won''t."If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. The spear''s energy flared with confusion and anger. "Why?" it demanded. The Shadow Knight hesitated, then spoke with uncharacteristic gentleness. "Because... I like my host. They¡¯ve shown me something I never knew before The Shadow Spear, realizing it had no other choice, withdrew into the void, leaving the Shadow Knight and its host in peace¡ªfor now. As dawn broke, Ace awoke to a throbbing pain in his head. This was no ordinary headache¡ªit felt as though his mind was being torn apart by a force beyond comprehension. In the haze of his agony, he saw visions: a titanic battle between gods and devils, their powers clashing with earth-shattering force. The heavens burned, and the ground trembled beneath their fury. The echoes of the conflict left him breathless, his heart pounding as the visions began to fade. Far away, Prince Julian¡¯s journey led him to a remote and forgotten land. Hidden within a misty valley, he stumbled upon an ancient castle. Its towering, crumbling walls loomed over the desolate landscape, casting eerie shadows. No signs of life stirred within or around the castle¡ªno flickering lights, no voices, no movement. Yet the stillness was far from peaceful. An unseen presence seemed to watch his every step as Julian approached the castle gates, his hand instinctively tightening around the hilt of his sword. The castle stood like a sentinel of forgotten time, waiting for a visitor¡ªor a reckoning. Prince Julian ventured into the heart of the castle, where he discovered a dark crown resting on an ornate pedestal. Sensing the crown''s immense aura, he hesitated for only a moment before deciding to put it on, determined to wield its power to save his kingdom. But to his shock, nothing happened on top that the crown disappeared after prince Julian wore it. Meanwhile, as the kingdom lay in ruins, Randy and his subjects began to notice a sinister transformation in him¡ªhe was becoming more like a devil with each passing day. Chapter5 The prophecy is upon as Ace, realizing he was developing feelings for Quill, decided to confess. To his delight, Quill responded with a heartfelt yes. That night, as Ace drifted off to sleep, he once again found himself in the recurring dream¡ªa fierce battle between gods and devils. However, this time, something was different. Amid the chaos, he saw shadowy knights standing valiantly, defending against the devils with unwavering resolve. And as if he was one of the shadows. Meanwhile, the magicians in the nearby village of the kingdom refused to give up. They stumbled upon an ancient book that detailed how to seal a demon, claiming that all it required was the recitation of two or three words to do the rest. Unaware of the true nature of the incantation, they performed the ritual, not realizing it was actually a spell to reveal their location to the devil. Lilith, sensing what had transpired, immediately became aware of the situation. all the magicians were taken as slave becoming an energy source for there powers. As the Shadow Bow Knight lay sleeping in the depths of the forest, a curious boy stumbled upon her. Driven by curiosity, he reached out and touched her. In an instant, the Shadow Bow Knight awoke, gripping the boy¡¯s hand with a crushing force. Without hesitation, she began breaking his fingers, her voice cold and sharp as she unleashed a barrage of questions. The boy, deeply hurt, told the knight that he had only seen her and was mesmerized by her presence. The Shadow Bow Knight, unprepared for such a response, paused in surprise. Gathering herself, she asked the boy where his parents were. The boy, his voice trembling, replied that he didn¡¯t have any. The knight gazed at the boy for a moment before finally speaking. She said she could take him in as her apprentice.The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. The boy gladly accepted. Not knowing the kid is lucifer. Back in the kingdom Randy''s transformation to be Mammon became perfect Lilith knowing Mammon is greedy he told Mammon she got revive first so she most role Mammon being greedy he said we will fight for it first. Back on Ace and Quill''s journey, they encountered Ace''s old bullies. The bullies were stunned to see that Ace was still alive and began questioning Quill, mocking her for traveling with someone they considered a loser. But Ace replied that he doesn''t know who they are so the bullies came in to a conclusion that something happened to him. The bullies sneered, saying it was a shame their classmates would never know Ace was still alive since they were about to kill him. They added that even his crush, Olivia, wouldn¡¯t find out. The moment they mentioned her name, Ace was struck by a sudden headache. Vivid flashes of a blonde girl he felt he had seen before flooded his mind, leaving him momentarily dazed. Quill worried ask the bullies what did they do the bullies replied nothing and run. Meanwhile in the kingdom the fight between devils came crashing down Chapter6 The time of Love The battle between Mammon and Lilith was a cataclysmic clash, shaking the kingdom to its very foundations. The earth trembled, skies darkened, and the air itself seemed to wail under the weight of their immense power. Amid the chaos, a loyal knight of the king, driven by courage and resolve, managed to slip past the devil''s guards, braving the infernal forces to fulfill his quest. Unaware of what fate had in store, the knight stumbled upon a devil child¡ªLucifer himself, though the knight did not recognize him. Driven by compassion, he brought the child home and cared for him as if he were his own. Years passed, and after the war and the fall of the kingdom, humanity, with no other choice, learned to coexist side by side with the devils in a fragile peace. with Lilith the queen and Mammon the commander