Devourer: Echoes of the unwritten

[Scene: Core Collapse – Kaito's System Shatters Mid-Fight]

The battlefield—code suspended midair like stars frozen in time.

Kaito dove toward the Heir, readying one final Rewrite Pulse.

But—

[❌ ERROR 404: USER SYSTEM NOT FOUND]

[❌ Critical Fault: Core Thread Severed]

[❌ Access Revoked by ROOT USER]

CRASH.

His interface exploded into shards of broken light.

Kaito fell, slamming into a floor that didn't exist seconds ago.

No HUD.

No command screen.

No backup traits.

Just… silence.

[Scene: Heir Stands Above Him – Voice Like Still Water]

"Now we are equal," the Heir said.

"No cheats. No scripts. No power-ups."

"You asked for freedom, Devourer."

"Here it is. What will you do with it?"

[Scene: Kaito Tries to Summon Skills—Fails]

He clenched his fist.

Tried to summon Void Claw. Nothing.

Tried to blink forward. Nothing.

Tried to feel his core. Empty.

He whispered:

"So this… is what it feels like to be powerless again."

"Back at the start."

[Scene: Flashback – Young Kaito Before Awakening]

A vision burned into the space beside him—

A memory.

Young Kaito, skinny, bloodied, standing between a monster and a crying girl.

No skills.

Just his body.

And his choice.

"I moved anyway," he remembered.

"Even when I knew I'd lose."

[Scene: Back to Present – He Stands Up, Slowly]

Kaito stood.

Clothes torn. Hands raw.

The Heir watched with what almost looked like curiosity.

"You could die here," they said softly.

"This isn't a test. There's no secret reward."

Kaito smiled—weak, bloody.

"Then let's make it worth it."

[Scene: Combat Without Code – Fists and Fire]

No special effects.

No system-enhanced speed.

Kaito threw a punch.

The Heir dodged with ease. Slapped him back.

He hit the ground. Coughed blood.

Got up again.

Another hit. Another fall.

Up again.

[Scene: Internal Monologue – The Core of Kaito Ryu]

I'm not the Rewrite.

I'm not the System.

I'm the boy who refused to kneel.

And I don't need a screen to stand.

[Scene: Turning Point – Heir Hesitates]

After the fifth punch, Kaito landed a hit.

Not strong. Not clean.

But real.

And for a second—the Heir stepped back.

Their cheek burned.

"You hit me…"

Kaito nodded, breathing hard.

"Without powers."

"That's will."

"Something you forgot when you locked yourself away."

[Scene: Lorelei and Reina Watching Again]

Lorelei.exe clenched her hands.

"He's fighting systemless."

"That's suicide."

Reina, watching with tears in her eyes:

"No."

"That's Kaito."

[Scene: The Heir's Mask Cracks]

The Heir's expression—finally—wavered.

Not fear.

But confusion.

"You'd rather fight as a mortal…"

"Than win as a god?"

Kaito wiped blood from his chin.

"Exactly."

"Because gods forget."

"Humans remember."

⚠️ [MIRACLE TRIGGERED – SYSTEMLESS SURGE]

When all power is stripped and resolve exceeds threshold…

USER ID: Kaito Ryu has unlocked:

NEW TRAIT: Origin Flame (Divine-Level)

— A flame born from nothing but soul

— Can burn system logic once per battle

Effect Activated: System Lock Bypassed

[Scene: Kaito Rises One More Time – Aura Returns as Fire]

A small, white flame ignited in his palm.

No code.

Just raw, primal will.

The Heir whispered:

"What is that…?"

Kaito smiled.

"Me."

"All of me."

"Let's end this."

Next Chapter: "Origin Flame – The Final Rewrite Begins"