Great! This is the novel version of **Chapter 5: Guardian of People**, in which Adrian discovers new powers, learns to protect people, and experiences the responsibility of being a guardian of the spirit world. --

 

## **Chapter 5: Guardian of People**

Dawn over the town was unlike any other. The fog slowly receded, and the first rays of sunlight painted delicate golden reflections on the streets. Adrian floated above the rooftops, observing life as it went on peacefully, completely unaware of the shadow that watched over them—a spirit that had once been anger, now destined to become a guardian.

His transformation was subtle, yet powerful. For the first time, he felt that power came not solely from anger or revenge, but from the ability to protect others. His spirit body, which had previously vibrated with aggression, now radiated peace and a certain balance.

He walked the streets, his senses picking up on the slightest disturbance. He felt fear, anger, and suffering in the hearts of the townspeople. Every emotion that had previously fueled his anger now served as a clue to where to intervene to prevent tragedy.

The first test was a family living in an old house at the end of the street. At night, their roof began to collapse after a beam suddenly snapped. Adrian, without fully manifesting his presence, subtly shifted the heavy timber, shielding the residents from danger. There was no scream, no fear—only a quiet relief that moved across the street like an invisible wind.

This was his first lesson as a guardian. Power was no longer a weapon, but responsibility. Every action required precision, awareness, and a sense of morality.

But soon, the first serious threat emerged—the Shadows of Rage. These were spirits that fed on people's anger and fear, beings that had for centuries harvested energy from negative emotions, and now they were approaching the town, eager to feed on the anger of those who had not yet found peace.

Adrian felt a tension in his spiritual body. This was no ordinary intervention—the Shadows of Rage were cunning, dangerous, and intelligent. He couldn't defeat them with force alone—he needed strategy and intuition.

At that moment, Lena appeared. Her presence was like an anchor for Adrian in the stormy sea of shadows.

*"You don't have to fight alone,"* she said. *"Understand your powers. It's not physical strength, but balance and cooperation that will allow you to contain them."*

Together they walked through the alleyways, observing the incoming Shadows. Adrian learned to manipulate his power subtly—not destroying them entirely, but neutralizing their influence on the people. Any shadow that might draw the inhabitants into anger was drawn away, its energy dissipated.

This was a true test. For the first time, Adrian felt that his power could be used not for revenge, but for protection. His spiritual heart was heavy with responsibility, yet light with relief.

At the end of the night, he looked up at the sky, where stars twinkled above the town. He knew his role wouldn't end there. The human world needed a guardian, and the spirit world needed balance. His path was just beginning—no longer one of rage, but one of a guardian whose power was both weapon and shield.

Adrian rose higher above the rooftops, surveying the peaceful town. For the first time, he felt true power—power not in destruction, but in responsibility.

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I now wish to continue **Chapter 6: Shadows of Rage and Alliances**, in which Adrian comes into conflict with dark spirits, meets other spiritual allies, and experiences his first betrayals in the spirit world.

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