He stood up, his body feeling lighter and stronger than ever before. The demonic influence that had once clouded his judgment and twisted his desires was gone, replaced by a sense of inner peace and clarity. He looked at his hands, his gaze lingering on the faint, fading traces of darkness that still clung to his fingertips.
It's not completely gone, he realized, a hint of apprehension in his thoughts. But it's manageable now. I can control it.
He closed his fists, his resolve hardening. He would not let the darkness consume him again. He would use his newfound strength and clarity to protect his kingdom, his family, and his friends. He would prove to the world, and to himself, that he was more than just a demon in disguise. He was Zhin, the prince of the Shiny Star Kingdom, and he would fulfill his destiny, no matter the cost.
"Z-Zhin..." Luoyang called out hesitantly from outside his room.
