Akira wants revenge. He lost his battle with Sam and is now on the run. He and the Mage Melisia are hiding when they are found by Akira's old partner, Rock. Together they move into the heart of the Kolori Empire. However enemies surround Akira on all sides. He is the hero, but can he work through his anger to become a true hero, or will he descend further into darkness. A side story to my current series, it explores Akira's path of vengeance. It begins after the events of Chapter 18.