Synopsis:

In the war-scarred land of Eldoria, where ancient powers sleep and kingdoms tremble beneath political unrest, a boy named Synoh Vindral rises from tragedy.

Once a hunted child fleeing with his dying mother, Synoh’s only companion was a mysterious black wolf named Fel, the son of the legendary beast Fenrir. Trained in secret by a nameless knight—his own father in disguise—Synoh grows into a prodigious swordsman, mastering the elusive Shadow Dance style and carrying the burden of a forgotten prophecy.

At the prestigious Knight Academy, Synoh meets Lux Alaric, a noble and fellow prodigy who dreams of changing the world. Together, they forge a brotherhood tested by rivalries, betrayals, bloodshed, and the heavy cost of leadership.

As dark forces awaken and the ancient prophecy looms, Synoh must uncover the secrets of his origin — and decide whether he will rise as Eldoria’s savior... or become the harbinger of its destruction.

In a world on the brink of chaos, the howl of destiny cannot be silenced.

Synoh and his four teammates emerge from the shadows, just behind Lux's flag.


> Lux: "You didn't think I'd fall for the same trick twice, Synoh."


He stands tall, sword drawn, light magic surging through him like a sun in human form.


Lux strikes down the first. Then the second. Then a third.


But each victory costs him speed—energy—focus.


Now it's just Lux and Synoh, blade to blade.


Yuta stands in the center, watching the flow of battle. He raises his fist and shouts:


> "Lux said—no holding back! Go all out! PUSH FORWARD!"


Mina and Edward on Synoh's side are barely holding the line—exhausted, bruised, desperate.


> Edward: "We can't hold them off much longer…"


From behind Lux's team, from the shadows of the terrain—


Quiet, unnoticed—one of Synoh's five—the one Lux didn't see.


He never fought. He never flinched. He hid, and waited.


Now, with the enemy distracted, with Synoh buying every second—


> "It's over!!! Team Synoh has captured the flag! The final round goes to Team Synoh! What an unbelievable strategy!!"


Lux breathes heavily, glaring at Synoh—but then exhales and drops his sword.


> "I should've known. You planned it all the way to the end…"


Up in the royal booth, King Alan nods solemnly.


> "To achieve your objective… sometimes sacrifices are necessary."


"Well done, Synoh. A conqueror in spirit."


Queen Elsa smiles faintly, while Princess Akane claps with both pride and awe.


Chapter 45 - The Price of Victory