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Shadow Palace (Indo-Japan saga)

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In a world where the shadows hold secrets deeper than darkness itself, Kirito, an ordinary high school boy, finds his life twisted by a mysterious encounter that shatters the boundary between reality and the unknown. When strange figures start appearing, time begins to blur, and truths once buried start crawling to the surface... Kirito is dragged into a hidden realm of power, manipulation, and legacy. But destiny isn't a straight path - it's a maze of lies, betrayal, and untold strength. With classmates who are more than they seem and a past that refuses to stay silent, Kirito must step into a role he never asked for. A role that might just change the fate of everything. "Sometimes, the strongest light... is cast by the darkest shadow."
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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: EMINENCE

28th March 2025 – Midnight

"That movie was amazing..."

Kirito sighed contently as the credits rolled. Another ordinary summer night. The clock blinked—1:00 A.M.

"Time to hit the bed... I just need to grab a water bottle first. Hope no one sees me sneaking around."

With a bracelet like tracker he came out of his room

His relatives were over for a visit, so sneaking through the house felt like a mission.

2:30 A.M.

Kirito jolted awake.

"Weird... I usually don't wake up like this. Guess I need water."

But the second he turned left, his breath caught in his throat.

A man in a black coat sat at the table.

A shadow? No... that's a person.

Before Kirito could scream, the man stood up.

"Let's go, Kirito."

"WHAT?!"

The world spun—and suddenly, he was falling from the sky.

"Why am I in the air?! What the hell is going on?! This isn't a dream—this is REAL!"

10,000 feet above the ground, wind howling around him. His heart pounded in chaos.

"That's enough," the man said calmly—clapping his hands.

In a flash, they were teleported.

"Wait... I'm on top of the Sky Tree?! What is this?!"

"Let's talk," the man said. "My name is Sam."

"Are you God?"

"No."

"A devil?"

"Still no."

"A ghost?"

"I'm not dead yet, thanks."

"Then what the heck are you?"

"A human. Just like you. But I'm also the Eminence in Shadow."

Kirito blinked.

"Eminence... meaning superiority? And 'in shadow'... someone who controls things from the background?"

"Not quite," Sam said, smirking. "The Eminence in Shadow controls their surroundings through hidden power—passed down through generations."

"Then why me? I'm nothing special. I've been sick most of my life... I can barely stand for ten minutes."

"You misunderstand. I'm not giving you this power... You were born with it."

"What...?"

"You are the next Eminence in Shadow."

"I... AM... EMINENCE?!"

And then—Kirito woke up.

Later That Day

"Kirito, we're heading out!" his mom called.

"Okay, Mom."

Was that a dream? It felt too real...

He stepped into the kitchen—

Sam was there.

"Sorry for the uninvited visit. You live alone?"

"No, I live with my family."

"She your sister?"

"Yeah. Allya."

"I came to talk. About your power."

So it wasn't a dream.

That day, Sam cooked lunch and explained it all. His power. The history. The destiny.

1st April 2025

Kirito had been training for three days—just the basics.

"Oni-chan! Wake up or you'll be late!" Allya yelled, but the room was empty.

He had already left for school. Something had changed.

"Yo, why so early?" Neji asked.

"It's not a big deal. I'm a high school student now."

First period began.

Footsteps.

The classroom door opened.

"Everyone stand!" the monitor called.

Ohioho, students," the teacher smiled. "I'm Sam. I'll be your class teacher."

Kirito choked.

"WHAT THE HELL?!"

" First powers and now this moterfucker will teach us my highschool life was already destroyed at first day"

"We've got two transfers today. Come in, please."

"Ohio, everyone! I'm Asuna Akabane!"

"She's so cute..."

"She's literally waifu material..."

"Good morning. I'm Reno Tachibana."

"Who's this guy with all the attitude?"

whole class mumring 

After class, Sam called Kirito, Asuna, and Reno into his office.

"Excuse me"Kirito

"Oh come in I am waiting"Sam

"come take a seat"

"I want to discuss about something"

"As You know youthree have special powers. From today, you're officially Team 7 under the Organization.

Get to know each other—you'll start training in two hours."

Around 2 O'clock, They all gathered into Gym.

"Today I will check can really capable of combat"Sam said in mischievous smile

"Are you kidding me, this will be going to..." Kirito is just saying suddenly Sam came back to his locks kirito's hand and Knock down him into floor.

" Now how are you going to save yourself"Sam

"What a fool he think he can take down a awaken on its own" Reno

"Hmm.. Are you okay" Asuna

Sam smile like a gentleman and his body double Knock down Asuna and Reno as same like kirito.

"For the starting you have to learn how to work like a team, Today we are going to work on your teamwork" 

 Evening

Around 7:30 

Kirito returned home.

"What is that noise"

Then—

Screams. Blood. Gunfire.

"M-Mom?!"

His mother lay dead, her head submerged in the sink. A gunshot wound.

His father stood over her, holding a smoking gun.

"ALLYA!!"

She was bleeding from the arm.

"YOU Bastard!!"

Kirito rushed in, blocked the next shot, and punched his father square in the face. He grabbed Allya and ran, using his slime power to seal the wound.

"Please... let this be a dream..."

BANG! Two bullets hit Kirito's back. He collapsed, shielding Allya.

"You adopted bastard," his father snarled. "Tonight, both of you die."

"Please... let her live..."

BANG! A bullet tore through Kirito's shoulder.

"Now DIE!"

BANG! Another shot echoed.

Sirens.

Lights.

Police.

"Killer has been eliminated"

"Searching for survivors"

"Shit"

Takoi wearing black coat standing at roof of a building at a distance.

"Sir possession does not succeed as planned" person wearing black coat standing backside of Takoi

"I know that,but the mission was a success"Takoi replied with the demonic smile.

"Now we know that where are they were hiding them"

On the other hand Kirito start losing his consciousness,

As Kirito faded, he looked up.

Sam was standing there.

"Thank... God..."

➤ To be continued