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Not a Hero, Nor a Villain

In the gritty city of Verdantia, a shadowy figure known only as Crypt prowls the streets, A monster, legend, that's what the people likes to call him. Crypt's actions have garnered both reverence and fear among the city's criminal underworld by killing two of their heads. "Not a Hero, Nor a Villain" is a gripping tale of a flawed and conflicted anti-hero's journey towards self-discovery and redemption in a city where the line between good and evil is blurred.

Raixen · Action
Not enough ratings
19 Chs

Prologue

"Hmm... Is this all you've got heroes?" The villain chuckled menacingly, his eyes gleaming with malice. "You guys should be ashamed."

Four heroes lie before him, battered and bruised from the intense battle. Their costumes were torn, their faces covered with blood.

The villain grabs one of the heroes roughly by the collar, lifting her up until they were eye to eye. "Pathetic," he sneered, his grip tightening. The hero winced in pain, feeling the pressure against their throat. "Where is your bravado now, huh?" the villain taunted, relishing in their suffering.

"Let me show you how it feels to lose." The villain arms start to glow, it looks like it will explode.

The hero's eyes widened in fear as the villain's arm began to emit a blinding light. It crackled with powerful energy, threatening to unleash devastating destruction. The other three heroes on the ground struggled to get back on their feet, their gazes fixed on the unfolding scene.

With a maniacal laugh, the villain prepared to release the energy, a wicked smile playing on his lips. But just as he was about to unleash his attack, a sudden gust of wind swept through the battlefield, disrupting his concentration.

A new figure emerged from the shadows, a silhouette that exuded an aura of power. The newcomer stepped forward confidently, facing the villain with unwavering resolve. "You've terrorized these heroes for too long," the figure spoke, their voice resonating with authority.

The villain's expression twisted into a mix of surprise and anger. "Who are you?" he growled, his grip on the hero tightening even more.

"Let go of her and face me." the mysterious hero declare.

In that moment, a palpable tension filled the air as the villain's gaze locked onto the mysterious figure. Slowly, he released his grip on the hero, dropping her to the ground with a thud. The hero gasped for air, coughing as she struggled to get back on her feet.

The villain's eyes narrowed as he studied the mysterious hero, a mix of curiosity and defiance evident in his stance. With a sly grin, he raised his hands, ready to unleash his power once more. "You shouldn't have interven—"

Before he could finish his sentence, the mysterious hero moved with lightning speed, launching into a flurry of swift movements. A series of precise strikes and powerful blows landed on the villain, causing him to stagger back in shock. The energy building in his arms flickered and dissipated as he struggled to defend against the sudden onslaught.

The other heroes watched in awe as the mysterious hero fought with unparalleled skill, each strike hitting its mark with precision. Fast and steady, the villain found himself overwhelmed by the sheer force and speed of the mysterious hero's attacks.

With a final, decisive blow, the mysterious hero incapacitated the villain, leaving him crumpled on the ground, defeated. The mysterious hero turned to leave, his identity still shrouded in mystery.