Broken Hero

In the quiet moments before the storm of battle, Dian's heart harbored a profound relief, a satisfaction born of vengeance. Each devil he slew served as retribution, a blood-soaked testament to the injustices that had befallen his family and people.

He knew that the Eklipsiar crew, save for Sonngild, were all refugees from a world torn asunder - cities ravaged, friends slain, and kingdoms reduced to smoldering ruins. The memories of fathers' heads impaled on spears and mothers reduced to slaves, haunted their nights.

Dian, contrasting Sonngild in demeanor, was the anchor that held the crew together. His pragmatic approach, unwavering determination, and his ability to keep chaos at bay were instrumental in their journey.

As the night descended, Dian once again found himself ensnared by the nightmares of his past, vividly replaying the stormy night that had forever scarred his soul. In the dead of night, amidst thunder and tempest, young Dian had ventured into the treacherous forest with his friends, seeking a cave and the wounded wolf within.

Their journey was perilous, the storm robbing them of vision, yet they pressed forward, driven by a motive known only to them. After a relentless trek, they reached their destination - a cave sheltering a near-death wolf. Their compassion led them to nurse the creature back to life.

But on this night, as the storm raged outside, the wolf stirred and howled, a harbinger of the danger lurking beyond the cave's darkness. An arrow pierced the obscurity, narrowly missing Dian, only to be deflected by the wolf's swift retaliation. Panic ensued as the enemies revealed themselves, sending the boys scattering in fear.

One by one, Dian's friends fell to the merciless onslaught, leaving him and the valiant wolf to fend off the attackers. Their desperate struggle filled Dian with terror, an experience etched into his very being. In the end, the wolf, fighting to its last breath, carried Dian to safety, leaving behind his unconscious comrade.

Soon Dian wake upon from his terror, but misfortune strucked as he watched his country went up in flames. He stood by the mountainside with the wolf which had desperately saved him, in meantime Dian wailed at his uselessness, swore to the world that he shall soon assail the devils, the devils that killed his entire country Españya.

Awakening from this nightmare, Dian was met with the call of a messenger, sounding the horn for a new day. Urgency and foreboding filled the air as the crew assembled. Unexpected news arrived, bearing grim tidings - seventy-three portals had manifested across the borderlands. While they had quelled one demon, the possibility of others lurking in hiding loomed large.

The weight of responsibility fell upon the Eklipsiar crew, respected by the entirety of Yang. They were summoned back to the front lines, their mission to protect the 18 Guardians' land superseding their pursuit of liberation for their stolen homes.

Dian's fiery disposition blazed as he confronted the messenger, defiantly challenging the orders and venting his frustration. He hurled a message at the Archdukes of the Archlestine, wishing upon them a taste of the devils' wrath they had suffered.

The messenger, shaken by Dian's outburst, left with a warning that their defiance would not go unanswered. Yet, the crew remained resolute in their determination to vanquish the demons, their zeal dwarfing even the Archdukes of the Archlestine.

However, Sonngild had a different plan. He decided that a direct confrontation with the Archdukes was necessary to convey their unwavering belief. Dian attempted to rally the crew, but Sonngild insisted on a more diplomatic approach. With that, the messenger was discreetly silenced.

Days passed, and as the Archdukes of the 18 Guardians held a contentious meeting, Sonngild burst into the chamber, demanding answers. The presence of the heir to the Silfur clan left all but the Archduke of Silfur astounded.

Sonngild pressed the Archdukes, seeking justification for halting their efforts to reclaim stolen cities from the devils. He pledged to uphold their mission with unwavering resolve, a promise forged alongside his crew.

The venerable Archdukes revealed their concern - demons were constructing spatial equipment that could destabilize their defenses. Destruction of this equipment within the Yin continent was paramount, and the crew's cooperation was required.

Sonngild balked at their demands, alarmed by the implied threat to his family, hidden away in the outskirts of the Silfur estate. The Archdukes held the lives of his kin in their hands, a power that kindled rage within Sonngild.

An outburst of anger and frustration led to a violent altercation, culminating in Sonngild beheading one of the Archdukes; which is the Archduke of Jörmùgân. The remaining Archdukes ordered his execution, and chaos ensued. Yet, in the nick of time, Kuraiyaku and Dian arrived, defending their captain. The threat of retaliation against the crew's family weighed heavily, forcing their hand.

The Archdukes immediately for seek their judgement, an impending death only awaits traitors of the Yang. But the Archduke of Silfur intervened, for he himself shall foresee their heinous acts. The other Archdukes were outraged by the Archduke of Silfur, intervention in good judgement is heresy to the Yang.

But in good will other Archdukes supported the Archduke of Silfur. For they too wish to hear the traitors ideals, Sonngild and the rest doubts their kindness, assumptions arose to the Archdukes meticulous plans.

The Archduke of Silfur told them, it would be beneficial if the Eklipsiar Crew was to rid a substantial amount of the enemy forces. The others found reasoning on the judgement, others spite it as familial love, but nonetheless the hearing proceeded without difficulties.

The intervention of numerous Archdukes prolonged their judgement, henceforth they wish to hear it quickly for their petulance are unbearable.

Dian conveyed their intent to destroy the gates and took it upon himself and the crew to do whatever was necessary, even if it meant confronting the formidable million-strong fleet.

The Archdukes, furthered angered by these acts, decreed the crew's exile and the denial of any aid or provisions. Both sides agreed to the terms, and Sonngild pledged to accomplish great feats.

In the aftermath, Dian and Kuraiyaku remained resolute, prepared to carry out their mission. Sonngild, on the other hand, decided to visit his beloved wife, knowing it might be their last meeting.

The crew parted ways temporarily, awaiting Sonngild's return. And Sonngild departed shortly to the sea, far away from the putrid lands of death. And into the mountains he goes and in clandestine, as his real home shall remain hidden from the eyes of the Archlestine.

Upon his return, Sonngild's determination burned brighter than ever, reassuring Dian of his unwavering resolve. Their future now hinged on this battle, and they sounded the horns, setting sail to face the daunting Yin continent.

In the looming shadow of the Yin fleet, fifty crew members stood against an overwhelming demon force, their determination unwavering. Their exploits, as they took down thousands of ships, became the stuff of legends, whispered across the world.

The world outside Yang was thrown into chaos as governments struggled to maintain control. The Eklipsiar crew's mistreatment and subsequent defiance stirred unrest among the populace. Millions rallied in support of the crew, even as the crew itself remained oblivious to the global impact of their actions.

However despite the rebellious acts of the populace, the Archlestine remains strong upon their decision. Their spurious acts does not cajole neither an ant or fool. The Archlestine was then chagrined to humiliated, once Kingdoms started to rally in defiance.

Now the Archlestine has to choose whether it's pride or people. Fortunately it seems the Kingdoms they personally groomed, seemed to be on their side. The 7 Kingdoms Of Virtues. But 7 Kingdoms shan't be enough by the hundreds of Kings and Queens that are in favor of the Eklipsiar Crew.

The battle raged on, half of the demon fleet vanquished, but the Eklipsiar crew's numbers dwindled as fatigue and madness took their toll. Each member, like Dian, succumbed to an insatiable thirst for vengeance, a curse born from the bloodshed they had witnessed and inflicted.

Despite the odds, their relentless onslaught continued. The crew's exploits garnered global attention, as they transitioned from defenders to attackers, their actions a symbol of defiance against oppressive regimes.

The world watched as their government's struggles deepened, inflation soared, and ships were built en masse to support the Eklipsiar crew. Those unable to sail stood guard over the portals, trying to ease the crew's worries, even if their efforts went unnoticed.

The government's mistreatment of the crew came back to haunt them, with rumors of curses and karma swirling amid the chaos. The people's discontent grew, and their governments' hold on power weakened.

As the battle pressed on, with half the fleet yet to be defeated, a new threat emerged - 500 Diachaics, a formidable group of demons that rivaled the Archdukes themselves. Dian, undeterred, faced them alone, his madness driving him to unparalleled heights of power.

The battle raged for three grueling days, culminating in Dian's victory. But it was only the beginning, as the crew set their sights on the entire Yin continent. Their 50-member crew faced a daunting numerical disadvantage, yet their resolve remained unbroken.

As the crew rested, the world watched in awe and trepidation, wondering if these vagabonds and savages, the Eklipsiar crew, could rewrite the course of history.

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