The entire city pulsed with energy.Guild flags fluttered proudly beneath a blue sky, magical lights danced between skyscrapers, and aura fireworks painted the air in gold, ruby, and sapphire.
The streets were overflowing — children wore improvised capes, vendors shouted with enthusiasm, and drones floated overhead, recording every moment.At every corner, the same chant rose like thunder:
"THE HEROES FESTIVAL HAS BEGUN!"
And at the heart of the metropolis stood the Central Arena, shining like a beacon of glory.
The ground trembled as the speakers roared to life:
Announcer:
"Ladies and gentlemen! Today is no ordinary day…Today we celebrate our guardians — our pillars!Those who protect this world with honor, power, and courage!"
The crowd erupted — cheers, flags, light everywhere.The announcer's voice rose with passion:
"Presenting… THE TEN STRONGEST HEROES IN THE WORLD!"
10th Place — Rose Eldara!
"The brightest healer of the Phoenix Guild!Sister to the legendary Poseidon, leader of the Leviathan!The flower that heals and the flame that protects — ROSE ELDARA!"
The stage filled with petals of light.Rose walked forward with a gentle smile, pink aura floating around her hands.Every step made the petals swirl, and the audience screamed her name.
At the sidelines, Darius pretended to faint dramatically, earning laughter from the team.
9th Place — Darius Valtier!
"The most charismatic, hilarious — and, according to social media — the hottest hero alive!The golden lightning of the Guild of a Thousand Lights!DARIUS VALTIER!"
Darius leapt onto the stage, spinning his spear of light as the crowd went wild.He formed a glowing heart with his hands and shouted:
Darius: "Ayeee! All this love's for me, right?!"
Rose (laughing): "Sadly, no."
8th Place — Inavy Stormbreak!
"Vice-Champion of the Hero Draft!The crimson lightning that defies the heavens!The heir of thunder — INAVY STORMBREAK!"
The stage exploded in red sparks.Inavy appeared in a flash, sword on his back, eyes cold and focused.Lightning coiled around his body, and the entire arena vibrated with the force of his aura.
Darius (shouting): "Dude, you're the king of dramatic entrances!"Inavy (deadpan): "Shut up."
The crowd roared with laughter, loving every second.
7th Place — Kelvin Nox!
"The champion of shadows.The man who won ten tournaments in a row.Vice-Captain of the Thousand Lights — KELVIN NOX!"
A dark mist rolled across the stage.From it, Kelvin emerged — sharp gaze, calm yet deadly presence.When his eyes met Inavy's, time itself seemed to freeze.A silent respect — and an invisible tension — filled the air.
6th to 2nd Place — The Elite of the Elite
6th: Lion Titanus, leader of the Titan Guild, slammed his fist to the ground — the arena shook.5th: Nami Hayate, the wind warrior, slashed through the air with her katana and vanished in a blink.4th: Rudius Eldara, the Poseidon, arrived riding a towering wave that shimmered above the crowd.3rd: Diana Flamesoul appeared wrapped in phoenix fire, her fierce gaze earning cheers of awe.2nd: Lorien Valtier descended in a beam of golden light, arms open — and winked at Diana, who turned away, blushing.
1st Place — Ray Stormbreak
The announcer took a deep breath.And then shouted, with every ounce of strength:
"And finally…the one who transcends generations,the eternal lightning,the symbol of peace —RAYYYYY STORMBREAK!"
The sky darkened instantly.Thunder cracked — real, not an effect.A lightning bolt struck the stage, exploding in brilliance.
When the light faded… Ray was standing there.Cloak floating, eyes glowing like the heavens themselves.
The crowd fell silent — not from fear, but reverence.And then, the roar of the arena came crashing down like a wave.
"RAY! RAY! RAY!"
Ray's Speech
Ray took the microphone.His voice, calm yet powerful, echoed through the stadium.
Ray:"Today… I don't speak as the strongest.Nor as the President.I speak as a man who once saw the world fall —and then rise again… because of you."
He walked slowly to the center of the stage.The wind carried his voice across the silent crowd.
Ray:"When I first began, the world was ruled by fear.Heroes fought alone, divided by pride.But now… look around."
He pointed behind him — where the ten heroes stood side by side.
Ray:"I see Diana's burning heart, Rose's luminous compassion,Darius's spark and laughter,Kelvin's unbreakable will,Nami's cutting calm,Lion's untamed strength,Lorien's wisdom…"
His gaze stopped on Inavy.
Ray (softly, with emotion):"…And in Inavy, I see something the world has long forgotten.The courage to carry the impossible."
The audience went completely silent.The cameras focused on Inavy — his eyes glistening, chest lifted with pride.
Ray:"You are the new dawn.The bearers of light in a world still haunted by darkness.What we've achieved so far… was only the prelude."
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Ray:"The final dance is coming.But as long as hope stands…As long as you stand…the world will still have salvation."
He raised his fist.Ten auras flared behind him — each one a different color, forming a radiant arc across the sky.
The audience erupted into cheers and tears.The sound of thousands shouting shook the ground:
"HEROES! HEROES! HEROES!"
Rose smiled, holding Inavy's hand.Darius winked at the camera.Kelvin simply looked up at the sky, wordless.
Ray lowered the mic — and for one fleeting moment, the entire world felt at peace.
The Realm of Tyrus
A gray sky, devoid of stars.Dark clouds swirled around a throne of bone and stone.
Tyrus sat there — shrouded in shadow, eyes glowing deep crimson.All around him, dozens of hooded figures knelt, the sound of chains echoing in the gloom.
Tyrus (coldly):"So this… is how they celebrate hope."
He raised his hand.A black sphere pulsed in his palm — showing the image of Ray, Inavy, and the rest of the heroes.
Tyrus (smirking, almost amused):"My son… Kelvin… is nearly ready."
A black thunderclap roared.The shadows stirred, answering his will.
Tyrus:"And the heir of Chaos… finally begins to shine."
The ground quaked.Behind him, rifts of energy tore open — gateways to something far, far worse.
Tyrus (in a prophetic tone):"Soon… the hour will come.Prepare yourselves, heroes…for the calm… is over."