The Lord of Darkness, seated upon his shadowed throne in the depths of the abyss, felt a stirring in the cosmic balance. His dark eyes narrowed as he sensed a presence on Earth—a divine energy that could only belong to Avinesh, the Creator of all good. A wicked smile spread across his face.
"So, the Creator walks among mortals," he mused. "How... amusing."
Without hesitation, the Dark Lord summoned his most fearsome powers, shaping a mortal body for himself. He stepped into the human world, his every movement cloaked in shadows, ready to confront his ancient rival. But he was patient; his time to strike would come soon enough. First, he would observe.
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Meanwhile, the once-chaotic life of Hapeton took an unexpected turn. Suncrest High announced a student transfer program, and Hapeton’s school was merged with Ahura High, a prestigious institution known for its strict rules and competitive students. Among those students was Ashura—a young man admired by all for his intellect and power. But beneath his charming facade lay a cruel streak.
When Hapeton transferred to Ahura High, Ashura wasted no time making him the target of ridicule. Whether it was mocking Hapeton’s eccentric behavior or sabotaging his efforts, Ashura took every opportunity to assert his dominance. Despite Hapeton’s divine nature buried deep within, he endured the bullying quietly, masking his pain with an awkward smile.
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One fateful evening, as Hapeton returned home from school, he walked along the dimly lit streets, his mind weighed down by Ashura’s cruelty. Unknown to him, the Dark Lord watched from the shadows, feeding off the growing despair in Hapeton’s heart.
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At the same time, Ashura’s world took a tragic turn. Tired of the monotony of life and burdened by the guilt of his own misdeeds, Ashura found himself walking into the middle of the road, lost in thought. The roar of an approaching truck broke his trance, but it was too late. The impact sent his world spiraling into darkness.
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When Ashura awoke, he found himself in a place beyond comprehension—an endless void, illuminated only by a glowing screen before him. A voice, neither human nor divine, echoed in the darkness.
"Welcome, Ashura," it said. "You have been granted a second chance. With this system, you will return to the past and gain the power to shape your destiny."
Ashura’s eyes burned with determination as memories of his humiliation and mistakes flooded back. "I will change everything," he vowed. "I will have my revenge."
The glowing screen shimmered, displaying a set of abilities and missions tailored for his journey. Each choice pulsed with energy, promising immense power—but at a cost. With a smirk, Ashura accepted the terms, his body engulfed in light.
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When Ashura opened his eyes again, he was back in his teenage body, sitting in the classroom of Ahura High. His mind raced as he realized the system’s power coursing through him. With his newfound abilities, he would no longer be a mere bystander in the world. This time, things would be different.
As Ashura stared across the room at Hapeton, who sat doodling absentmindedly in his notebook, a dark thought crept into his mind. "I will show him what it means to face me," he muttered under his breath. For Hapeton, the trials were only beginning, but so too was the awakening of his own destiny.
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Beyond the walls of Ahura High, Avinesh sensed a disturbance. Something had changed in the balance of the universe, and he knew the trials awaiting his son would soon become far more dangerous. But as the Creator, he also knew that sometimes, the only way to grow was to endure the fire.
And in the shadows, the Dark Lord smiled, watching as his carefully laid plans began to unfold. Two rivals were on a collision course, and the fate of the world hung in the balance.