As Kazuki exits the hall, the streets are silent—former allies and townsfolk avoid his gaze. In a climactic flashback, readers witness the final battle where Kazuki’s tamed dragons decimated Ember forces but inadvertently scorched neutral villages, costing him political favor. The guilds spin the tragedy as his failure, leaving Kazuki with nothing but his tamed partner, a scarred wyvern named Yurei, who whispers, "We were fools to trust their guilds."
Avoid any spoilers beyond the user's request. Since the user is looking to "read next chapter 21," the summary should end with a teaser for Chapter 21, prompting the reader to continue. Also, include some thematic elements like finding peace after conflict or redemption. As Kazuki exits the hall, the streets are
In the next chapter, Kazuki’s efforts to forge a new identity clash with the world’s refusal to forget his past. While teaching a group of village children to bond with insects, a sudden goblin raid forces him to reveal his strength—but this time, not for war. Will the guilds notice his growing influence, or can a tamer find peace in the quiet corners of Takoku? Meanwhile, rumors of a rogue guild hunting “disgraced tamers” reach the mountains… and Yurei’s eyes flash with determination. Since the user is looking to "read next