Miracula Luxia IV Chapter II- "Man In The Mirror"

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"Man In The Mirror" is the second Chapter of "Miracula Luxia IV".
It describes the events of Adam's story that happened shortly after his departure from the town that he now calls his new home, his investigation of a suspicious chain of murders and his unexpected meeting with fragments of the past that he still suffers from.
== Plot (Partial) ==
Deep within the known lands, evil has risen once again. Shadows dance in the dark, dragging the unworthy down toward the path of desperation. Those who were once shunned by modern society, now some of the strongest and most determined warriors of evil, roam on the streets at night and do the bidding of their dark master, slowly plunging the world back into the chaos that once used to be a fundamental part of it.
To many, everything seems lost. They are too far gone to realize that there is not just darkness in this world. And yet, the light is still there, stronger than ever and preparing for the revolution that will bring an end to the mastermind who hides within the shadows.
Adam Kaos, the young hero who carries hope and faith wherever he goes, has managed to conquer his own fears. Against the instincts that could have preserved his sense of safety, he travelled a long way into the unknown, helped only by a few people close to him and eager to save the one whom he has always seen as a friend. And yet, even the forces of nature themselves could not stop our hero from breathing in the name of the world itself. Every moment of his life, he believed in the light, and this was no exception for him. In the end, he prevailed.
Even so, saving Derek was only the beginning of the end. A significant piece, placed back into the grand scheme and setting Darkthrop's plan into motion. Unbeknownst to him, Vexor has already made sure that Darkthrop recovers as soon as possible, and when he finally does, that he will bring the "primitive" world back into its primordial state of chaos and helplessness against the inevitable.
But that is not the greatest concern of the young hero... for the moment. Right now, he is left to worry about Darkthrop's servants, reawakened by the dark magic which revived their master.
Having been notified of a notorious troublemaker who has been responsible for a series of catastrophic chain of events that has disrupted the delicate balance in the newly-reformed town of Duskwood, he takes responsibility for this serious problem, thinking of it as a way to forget about his true enemy for a while. And yet, it is clear that he still has not realized the truth. The true enemy is inside of him, spending each moment to tear his sanity apart.
This Chapter will focus on Adam's development, not only as a hero and valiant warrior, but also as an investigator, brilliant strategist and an outstanding tactician. Surrounded by his enemies on all sides and left with very few people whom he can trust without a doubt, he has to overcome the raging emotions within his own heart and show the world that a true hero does not need many friends to make something a reality.
== The Story So Far ==
Adam's first mission is given by his uncle and aunt- the rulers of the Kingdom of Thais. According to them, Derek Selmae- one of his most trusted allies- abandoned his people and embarked on a journey to redeem himself to those whom he hurt years ago, eventually getting himself in trouble and becoming trapped within a small settlement, too far for his brother to bail him out.
The young hero manages to get into Nightgrove, only for all kinds of problems to rain down upon him. People whom he trusted at first became his sworn enemies, vigilantes who pretended that they were sworn keepers of the law made him feel like he is the villain. And, worst of all, Derek- the person whom he swore to save- does not trust him anymore.
Trapped in the town's mines, deep beneath the surface, Adam and his allies had to escape before the outlaws blew the entire place up and exact their revenge upon Michael McGuire- battle-hardened evildoer and secret ally of Mordred Darkthrop's people- for recklessly sending them toward their doom.
In the end, justice prevailed once again. The small town was cleared of the evil and unruly, making it much more peaceful under the rule of its true leader- Wesley McGuire. Revenge was served cold and our heroes learned much that could help them discover Darkthrop's hideout and his true motives.
== Parts ==
=== Status: Complete ===
Part 1- "Sparks" (Released on 21.05.2022)
Part 2- "On The Loose" (Released on 23.05.2022)
Part 3- "Deceiver And Deceived" (Released on 24.05.2022)
Part 4- "Fragments Of The Past" (Released on 26.05.2022)
Part 5- "The Biggest Lie" (Released on 27.05.2022)
Part 6- "One Of Us" (Released on 31.05.2022)
== Deaths ==
* The Deceiver
* Evan
*Phaerzon
* Unnamed Duskwood Bandit Leader
* 1 unnamed Duskwood ranger
* 1 unnamed Duskwood resident (Undead)
* 3 unnamed Duskwood soldiers (Undead)
* 50 unnamed Duskwood bandits
* Many unnamed civilians (Confirmed Fate)
=== Dream Sequence (Part IV) ===
* Lucifer Griffin
* Jared Kaos
* Mordred Darkthrop
Note: The links of the characters featured in the Part 4's dream sequence lead to their latest appearances in the Story. Does not include the ones who later appear here. The character pages do not include their deaths in the dream sequence, expect for that of Lucifer Griffin.
== MIA (Missing In Action) ==
* Emela Andra
* Aalia Kaos
== Characters ==
=== The Protagonist ===
* Adam Kaos
=== Main ===
* Akira Kaos (Adam's sister)
* Emela Andra (Adam's mentor)
=== Antagonists ===
===== Main Antagonists =====
* Phaerzon (Lich Overlord) (Central Antagonist)
===== Minor Antagonists =====
* The Deceiver (Duskwood Butcher)
* Evan (De-facto Leader of the "Darkness of Duskwood" bandits)
*Vexor (Necromancer)
* Lucifer Griffin (Akira's former stepfather) (Dream)
===== Former Antagonists =====
* Linus (Adam's former classmate)
=== Minor Characters ===
*Aalia Kaos (Adam's fiancee)
* James Braveheart (Mayor of Duskwood)
* Jared Kaos (Adam and Akira's father) (Dream) 
* Mordred Darkthrop (Dream)
== Trivia ==
* This Chapter's name is meant to describe the choices that Adam has yet to make, as well as the true enemy that still rests inside his very being.
** In addition, it is also a reference to a popular song that goes by the same name, made by the King of Pop- Michael Jackson.
* This Chapter marks the return of a character who has been absent for an entire Story, only to appear in this one.
** This is also the case for Lucifer Griffin, the only difference being that he only appears in a dream, while James appears in the real world.