Five years had passed since Ryuketsu's fall. The world had entered an era of peace, or so it seemed. Raizo, Renzai, and Uzaro had built a stronghold of warriors, training the next generation of magicians in the High School for Magicians.

But deep beneath the surface, something dark was brewing.

The Abyss Lords had awakened.

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THE AWAKENING OF KAIZEN

Far beyond the known universe, inside an ancient, forgotten temple, a massive throne sat untouched for millennia. At its center, a figure opened his eyes for the first time in eons.

Lord Kaizen.

A being older than time itself. A force beyond comprehension.

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As his black eyes gleamed in the shadows, his voice echoed through the temple.

"The balance has been disturbed. The universe has become weak. It is time to rebuild it... in my own image."

Beside him stood his generals—six Abyss Lords, beings of unimaginable power who had long awaited his return.

Their mission was clear: Destroy Raizo.

And reclaim the universe.

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THE FIRST SIGNS OF CHAOS

Back on Earth, Raizo felt something was off.

Cities began to collapse without warning.

Magicians went missing, vanishing without a trace.

The sky darkened, and an unknown black mist spread across the land.

Something was coming.

And soon, Raizo received a message.

A single engraved stone appeared before him.

"Raizo, your time is over. The Abyss will swallow all."

Raizo clenched his fists. The peace was a lie.

War was coming.

And this time, his enemies were unlike anything he had ever faced.