Fire, Faith, and Fate: What Happens When the Hero Has to Play the Monster?

Every great story begins with a choice. But what happens when the choices have already been made, the script is already written, and the people caught in the crossfire are just trying to survive the fallout?

Welcome to Passage 00, the explosive, multi-perspective prologue that sets the stage for an epic dark urban fantasy saga.

If you love high-octane magic systems, deeply flawed characters, and stories that blur the line between righteous hero and tragic villain, this is the opening chapter you’ve been waiting for.

Here is a glimpse into the three souls caught in the storm:

1. The Holy Knight Carrying the Weight of God

Amedeus Beowulf doesn't just wield a sword—he channels the literal, purging fire of the Almighty. Cloaked in blue and gold, wielding the ancestral greatsword Faith, Amedeus is a disciplined soldier driven by strict dogma and absolute loyalty to his order. He believes his duty is simple: judge evil and purify the wicked. But when a routine conflict spiraling out of control unleashes an unimaginable nightmare, Amedeus is forced to confront the ultimate terrifying question: What happens when your divine will isn't enough to save the people you love?

2. The Clown Who Must Play the Villain

Nute knows a secret that would break most men: he knows how the story ends. Dressed in a striking green suit with a face permanently painted like a clown, Nute’s theatrical humor and bad jokes hide a heartbreaking reality. He isn't interested in personal glory or redemption. He understands that to forge the hero the world desperately needs, someone has to be the shadow they learn to fight. Watch as he navigates the fragile, shattered psyche of a young boy who has lost everything—knowing that to save him, he must first teach him how to hate.

3. The Sarcastic Reaper on a Deadline

Enter Rywho Yu. Clad in a camo trench coat, sweeping his hair out of his eyes, and wielding a massive Death-Type scythe, Rywho channels the cool, unfazed swagger of a classic action hero. But beneath the Devil-May-Care smirk and the dripping sarcasm is a child soldier carrying his own heavy debts. As a Death Magic user, Rywho can see and interact with the spirit layer—a talent that becomes a massive headache when stubborn, spectral opponents refuse to stay dead and stand between him and his mission.

Three Perspectives. One Cataclysmic Night.

In Passage 00, these three distinct paths cross in a blinding flash of white willpower flames, dark crimson hydra fire, and pale sickly spirit light. It’s a opening sequence packed with unique magic mechanics—from energy-siphoning scythes to ancestral diffuse techniques—that will leave you breathless from the very first line.

How far would you go to protect your family? What mask would you wear to save the future? And how do you fight a battle when you've already stepped beyond the grave?

The flames have been sparked, and the stage is set.

👉 Read Passage 00 Now and Step Into the Fire

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