He was eager to test this new ability. Gathering the energy inside him, he left the tavern and walked toward a quiet corner of the city. The dim light of the street lamps stretched out, and the shadows around him grew longer. Confident that no one would disturb him, he took a deep breath and focused his mind on his new ability.

  He could feel the shadows. They weren’t just darkness; they felt alive, like shape-shifting beings. He raised his hand and tightened his grip slightly. The shadows trembled, and as if receiving an order, they began to intensify. Suddenly, a dark shape emerged from the ground and began to rise, taking on a three-dimensional form.

  “Rise, my soldiers!” Kieran commanded.

  Two skeletal warriors emerged from the shadows. Clad in black armor, their eyes glowed with a faint purple light as they knelt before Kieran, awaiting his command.

  A slight smile appeared on Kieran’s face. This was just the beginning of his power.

  “Interesting…” he muttered.

  The shadows were no longer just a tool; they would become the foundation of his army. As Kieran examined his soldiers, he felt a moment of excitement. Their existence made him feel like he wasn’t alone. He was armed with a dark power, and he now had the chance to shape his own destiny.

  Intensifying the shadows around him, he decided to try summoning a third soldier. “Rise!” he commanded with determination. However, his power was still incomplete. For just a moment, the crackling shadows took form, but the third skeleton began to dissolve before it could fully form.

  “It’s still just the beginning,” Kieran whispered to himself, making a promise. He would develop his skills and increase his power. He would put more effort into discovering the potential the Shadow God had spoken of.

  Chapter 9: The Rise of Darkness – The Shadow God’s Revelation (Continued)

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  “It’s still just the beginning,” Kieran whispered, determined after his failure. He would improve, and he would grow stronger. He would work harder to uncover the potential the Shadow God had spoken of.

  Hastily, he made his way to the dungeon to meet his teammates. As he walked, he could feel the shadows around him, trying to move with him. With each step, as they descended further into the dungeon’s dark depths, his confidence grew. Feeling the energy within him made him feel stronger. This time, he wasn’t just a regular hunter; he was the heir of the Shadow God, determined to uncover the dark secrets of the dungeon.

  When they reached the dungeon’s depths, they stood before the door to the boss room. Kieran, though feeling the tension within him, was also filled with excitement. His teammates looked just as tense.

  When the door opened, they stepped into the room, and instantly, a heavy darkness fell upon them. Kieran saw the Shadow God standing tall in the center of the room, his eyes locked on Kieran as he approached.

  Suddenly, the Shadow God touched Kieran’s forehead with his finger. At that moment, darkness descended, and memories began to echo in Kieran’s mind. He could feel the gods’ contempt for the Shadow God, their hatred and fear. All the gods looked down on the Shadow God, mocked his power, and ridiculed him. But despite this, the Shadow God was gathering allies in response to this humiliation.

  As these memories flooded his mind, Kieran screamed in agony. The shadows around him rapidly gathered and danced around him. His teammates, struck with fear, sank to their knees as the dark power in Kieran’s eyes flared.

  The Shadow God whispered one final thing to Kieran: “Now you have learned the first and the true thing about me, my heir.” And with that, the Shadow God vanished into the depths of darkness.

  When Kieran opened his eyes, he felt momentarily lost. The shadows around him were now under his control. Without hesitation, he decided to test his new ability. “Rise, my soldiers!” he shouted, and this time, a new soldier emerged from the intensifying shadows. Now, he had three skeletal warriors by his side.

  As his teammates watched in astonishment and fear, Kieran had developed the ability to control all the shadows.

  At the dungeon’s exit, Kieran and his team, having experienced the power of the Shadow God, were now filled with even more confidence. They made their way out of the dungeon, and as they slowly exited, Kieran felt not only the strength inside him but also a new sense of security.

  Finally, they emerged from the dungeon unharmed. Kieran’s teammates, still shocked and fearful, looked at him and asked, “How did you do that?” Kieran smiled and replied, “From now on, I know I’m not alone.”