The world had forgotten him, but he had never forgotten the world. Beneath the ruins of a long-lost temple, the embers of a dormant power stirred. The walls, once etched with sacred inscriptions, now crumbled under the weight of time. A pulse—faint, yet alive—throbbed in the heart of the forgotten chamber.

And then, fire erupted.

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A pillar of molten energy burst through the earth, splitting the land with its searing force. From within the inferno, Dev emerged, his body shrouded in flames, his eyes burning with a fury that had not diminished with time. He inhaled deeply, feeling the surge of power rekindled within him. His memories flooded back—the betrayal, the fall, the agony of being cast away.

Now, he was free. And he would claim what was rightfully his.