Back in the present time…
Kazuya had begun his search for the darkness—the unknown force behind the series of mysterious murders that had shaken the world. His goal was clear: to save everyone before it was too late.
But no matter how hard he tried…
He couldn't find a single clue.
Every lead ended in failure.
Every investigation brought him back to the same question—
Who was behind all this?
One day, while investigating one of the murder sites, Kazuya noticed a boy standing nearby. He looked about the same age as him. There was something unusual about him—something calm, yet distant.
Kazuya decided to approach him, hoping to get some information.
"Hey… are you here for the investigation too?" Kazuya asked.
The boy turned toward him.
"Something like that," he replied.
As they talked, Kazuya found out that two of the boy's relatives had been murdered at that very place. Since then, he had been searching for evidence to find the killer.
Kazuya's expression grew serious.
"…I'm looking for the same person," he said.
For a moment, silence filled the air.
Then the boy gave a slight smile.
"Looks like we have the same goal."
Kazuya nodded.
"Yeah… so, what do you say? We work together?"
The boy extended his hand.
"You can call me Oiliwer," he said. "Looking forward to working with you, Kazuya."
Kazuya shook his hand.
"Same here."
But their alliance was tested immediately.
Suddenly—
Gunshots echoed through the area.
A group of unknown attackers emerged and started firing without warning.
Everything happened in a split second.
A bullet was heading straight toward Oiliwer—
But before it could hit him—
Kazuya stepped in front.
The bullet struck him.
"Oiliwer… move!" Kazuya shouted.
But he didn't fall.
Instead—
Something awakened within him.
Kazuya's eyes sharpened.
The air around him grew heavy.
The emotions of the people who loved and believed in him—their trust, their hope—began to flow into him like energy.
And in that moment…
His power activated.
With incredible speed, Kazuya moved.
He disarmed the attackers one by one, striking them down before they could react. Within moments, all of them were unconscious.
Silence returned.
Kazuya captured the attackers, and soon the police arrived and took them away.
Later, as things calmed down, Oiliwer looked at Kazuya with curiosity.
"Kazuya-san… what was that power you used earlier?"
Kazuya paused for a moment.
Then he sighed.
"…You're my friend now, so I'll tell you. But you have to keep it a secret."
Oiliwer nodded.
Kazuya continued—
"I was born with this power. I can turn people's emotions into my strength. I know it sounds strange… but it's the truth."
He looked at him seriously.
"Please don't tell anyone."
Oiliwer smiled lightly.
"Don't worry. Even if I told someone, no one would believe me anyway."
He turned and began to walk away.
"I should get going now. See you soon… buddy."
Kazuya watched him leave.
A new ally had entered his life.
But whether that ally would bring him closer to the truth…
Or deeper into darkness—
He didn't know yet.
Will this new partnership change the fate of the world?
Will Kazuya finally find Wino?
Or is he already closer to him than he realizes…?
Let's see what more the story of
"THE LIGHT WHICH BRINGS DARKNESS"
has hidden under its sleeve.
—To Be Continued 🔥