Cold wind blew through the dark forest.
Little Mayra stood there, her tiny hands trembling.
Tears rolled down her cheeks.
Father… please…
Don't leave me…
Her small voice echoed helplessly.
Kairo stopped.
For a moment he didn't move.
Then slowly—
He turned back.
Their eyes met.
Kairo smiled gently.
A warm, soft smile.
Stay here.
Stay with your uncles.
I promise…
I will come back.
Then he turned around again and began walking away.
But Mayra suddenly started running after him.
Father!
Before she could reach him—
Axion grabbed her gently.
Mayra…
You have to say goodbye now.
Say bye to your father.
Mayra kept crying.
Her small arms stretched forward.
But Kairo was already walking farther and farther away.
His figure slowly disappeared into the rain and darkness.
And finally—
He was gone.
Mayra collapsed into Axion's arms, crying uncontrollably.
The four pillars stood there silently.
No one spoke.
The night felt heavier than ever.
Meanwhile…
Inside the Royal Palace.
Princess Elena was sitting on the floor of her chamber.
Her eyes were red from crying.
Kairo…
Her voice trembled.
I told you… something bad would happen…
The king stood near the window.
His face looked tired.
I'm sorry, Elena.
We couldn't save him.
Elena shook her head, tears falling again.
No…
No…
But suddenly—
The door opened.
A young man walked inside.
It was Elena's elder brother.
The crown prince.
The future king.
He gently placed his hand on Elena's shoulder.
Don't cry, sister.
Everything will be fine.
We will bring him back.
His voice sounded comforting.
But inside his mind—
He was smiling.
Good.
Another obstacle is gone.
That evil cultivator did a great job.
One more thorn removed.
His eyes briefly turned cold.
Because in truth—
He had always hated Kairo.
The Truth Behind the Royal Family
The royal bloodline ruling this kingdom was known as the Solvar Family.
For thousands of years, they had held the royal throne.
Their authority was absolute.
But there was one family…
That always stood just behind them in power.
The Kelric Family.
The strongest noble clan in the kingdom.
Generation after generation, the Kelric family produced terrifying geniuses.
Warriors.
Cultivators.
Leaders.
Their influence was enormous.
And deep inside the king's heart—
A fear had always existed.
A day might come…
When the Kelric family becomes stronger than the royal family.
When the Solvar dynasty loses its dominance.
That was why—
The king secretly hated the Kelric family.
Especially the younger generation.
And when he heard that Kairo possessed the World-Defying Divine Body…
His fear became even stronger.
Because someone like that—
Could completely change the balance of power in the future.
And the king would never allow that to happen.
To Be Continued…