In the mystical realm of Eldia, where magic flowed like rivers and creatures of legend roamed freely, a dragon named Ryujin found himself thrust into an unfamiliar world. Gone were the sprawling landscapes of Eldia; instead, towering structures of glass and steel surrounded him. Ryujin, once a majestic dragon, now stood in human form, his scales replaced by a facade of mortal flesh.
Confused and disoriented, Ryujin navigated the bustling streets until he encountered a high school named Kazuki. Intrigued, Ryujin approached him cautiously.
Kazuki, a typical teenager with dreams fueled by anime and manga, couldn't believe his eyes as he stared at the enigmatic creature before him. As if an invisible connection whispered the truth to him, Kazuki sensed the extraordinary nature of Ryujin. The air tingled with magic, and it was as if the dragon's essence couldn't fully be contained by its human guise.
"Dragon-san," Kazuki spoke with a mixture of awe and excitement, "you're not just an ordinary human, are you? There's something special about you."
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Surprised by Kazuki's insight, Ryujin realized that the veil of his human form couldn't conceal his true nature from someone attuned to the mystical energies that lingered in Eldia and now touched this modern world.
Greed and mischief flickered in Kazuki's eyes as he envisioned the possibilities that having a dragon ally could bring.
"Dragon-san, since you're in human form now, we could make a fortune together!" Kazuki exclaimed, his mind dancing with visions of wealth.
However, Ryujin, having witnessed the beauty and fragility of the human world, hesitated. "Young one, there is more to life than wealth. Perhaps I can guide you to a greater purpose."
Unmoved, Kazuki's initial greed evolved into a desire for heroism. With no true villains threatening the modern world, Kazuki devised a plan to cast himself as the savior. Ryujin, understanding the boy's intentions, reluctantly agreed to play the role of the villain.
Under the guise of darkness, Ryujin unleashed magical displays that rivaled nuclear explosions, capturing the world's attention. As planned, Kazuki emerged as the hero determined to save humanity from the destructive dragon terrorizing the city.
The media dubbed Kazuki "Shinryu," the Divine Dragon, and painted him as the city's guardian. Despite the deception, the citizens embraced him as their hero.
Yet, beneath the surface, guilt gnawed at Kazuki. The line between right and wrong blurred, and he questioned the ethics of his fabricated heroism. Meanwhile, Ryujin, trapped in a role he never sought, observed the consequences of their charade.
Little did they know that the shadows of Eldia would cast long tendrils into this modern world, intertwining their destinies in ways neither Kazuki nor Ryujin could have foreseen.