Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki - Capítulo 31

31: Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki Chapter 33: Shadows of Protection 31: Beyond the Gate: The Last Gozzaki Chapter 33: Shadows of Protection Chapter 33: Shadows of Protection [Flashback – 15 Years Ago] The old Gozzaki house was cold and damp.

A 16-year-old Maki sat on the kitchen floor, her stomach growling with a painful hunger.

She found a bowl of expired ramen in the back of the cupboard and began to eat it, her eyes welling with tears.

Suddenly, the door creaked open.

Xyron, only 15 at the time, stumbled in.

His face was bruised, and his hands were trembling, but he was clutching a small cake and a bottle of cold soda.

“Maki, stop!” Xyron gasped, rushing over.

He took the expired bowl from her.

“Don’t eat that, you’ll get sick.

Here…

take this.” He placed the fresh food on the table.

Maki looked at the food, then at Xyron’s battered face.

“I don’t want it.

You stole this, didn’t you?

I won’t eat stolen food, Xyron.

Take it back!” “Fine!” Xyron snapped, his voice cracking.

“I’m an idiot for trying to help you.

Stay hungry then!” As he turned to walk away, the back of his shirt shifted.

Maki’s breath caught.

His clothes were shredded, and his back was covered in deep, bleeding gashes.

He had been caught by the shopkeepers and beaten mercilessly just so she wouldn’t have to eat trash.

“Xyron…

wait!” she cried out, but he didn’t stop.

He disappeared into the darkness of his room, carrying the pain of her rejection along with his wounds.

[Present Day – Xyron’s Apartment] Xyron (now 27) sat by the bed, watching Maki (now 28) as she slept.

Her breathing was peaceful, a far cry from the dying girl he had held in that classroom.

He reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair from her face, his heart heavy with the memories of their past.

His phone vibrated.

It was Yuhima.

Xyron stepped out into the hallway to answer.

“Hi, Xyron.

How is Maki?” Yuhima’s voice sounded concerned.

“She’s stable and sleeping,” Xyron replied.

“Yuhima, I need a favor.

Can I come over?

I need you to teach me something.” “Of course.

Come whenever you’re ready.” [Yuhima’s Residence] Xyron arrived at Yuhima’s place shortly after.

She was waiting for him outside.

“What is it you want to learn?” she asked.

“Shadow Army creation,” Xyron said firmly.

“I can’t be at home 24/7, and Maki is a target now.

I need a shadow guardian to protect her when I’m gone.” Yuhima nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.

“I can teach you, but remember: Shadow summons usually only last for 24 hours.

You have to re-create them every day using your soul energy.

Are you ready?” “Tell me how.” “First,” Yuhima began, demonstrating with her own emerald aura.

“Use your soul energy to manifest three distinct ‘Soul Cores.’ Then, project a mental image of a physical form.

Finally, combine the core and the form.” Xyron closed his eyes, channeling the vast, dark energy provided by his bond with Ryan.

He felt three sparks of life form in the air.

As he merged them, a digital menu—part of his hidden system—flickered into existence before him.

[Shadow Creation Menu] Name: (Required) Appearance: (Humanoid / Robotic / Beast) Base Material: (Shadow Essence / Solid Matter) Behavior Logic: (Human-like / Absolute Obedience) “What is this behavior logic?” Xyron asked, confused.

“It’s important,” Yuhima explained.

“If you choose ‘Human-like,’ the shadow will have its own sense of justice.

If it sees an innocent person in danger, it will act to save them even without your command.

Also, human-like shadows will see you as their creator—almost like a father figure.

Keep the body type as ‘Shadow Essence’; that way, they can shapeshift or hide in the floor.” Xyron nodded, his fingers moving through the holographic air.

He began to craft the perfect guardian for his sister—a silent, loyal protector that would never let anyone lay a finger on her again.

Editor’s Comment: The bond between the Gozzaki siblings goes back to years of sacrifice.

Xyron has always bled for Maki, and now he’s creating a literal shadow of himself to keep her safe.

With Yuhima’s guidance, Xyron is unlocking powers that Rank 2 knights shouldn’t even dream of.

But as he creates this army, what will Ryan demand in return for the soul energy?

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