Sure! Here's the first chapter in English with the name changes as per your request:


Chapter 1: The Exchange

Thom had always believed that destiny had its color. But now, standing amidst the ruins of his village, nothing felt right. His family, his entire world, was destroyed, and destiny had shown him no mercy. The government had called it an accident. The villagers saw it as divine punishment. But Thom knew the truth: his family's death wasn't an accident. It was a deliberate, brutal murder, a crime so far beyond human comprehension that it seemed impossible to grasp.

Anger burned in his heart. He still heard their screams, the fire that had consumed everything, reducing it to ash. The authorities had done nothing. No justice, no answers. And the worst part was that the one who had done it was still out there. Joe Wilson, a name that made everyone tremble. There were rumors that he had sold his soul to some ancient and unfathomable force, something beyond the realm of human understanding. Some people even said he had fallen with a power so dark that it defied explanation.

Thom had tried everything. He'd searched every corner, looking for any clue, any sign that could lead him to the truth. But then, one night, he stood in front of an ancient temple. From its crumbling walls, an odd energy pulsed, and it was there that he met Usa Kai Abando.

Usa Kai Abando, an enigma, a figure tied to the old world, not quite human, not quite demon. Some believed he was a being caught between life and death, someone who knew the mysteries of both realms. His eyes contained the wisdom of centuries. His voice was both healing and terrifying. A voice that confused everyone who heard it.

Thom stepped forward and said, "I want power. I want revenge. Whatever it takes, I'll give it. Please, help me."

Usa Kai Abando stared at him for a long time, his eyes unreadable. Then, his voice echoed in the air like the ringing of a distant bell. "You want revenge, boy. But do you truly understand the cost?" His words were like a cold breeze that passed over Thom.

Thom's heart raced. "I'm willing to do anything."

After a long silence, Usa Kai Abando moved forward, his presence engulfing Thom. "To take life, you must first sacrifice your own soul. And the darkness you wield will consume everything you are. But if you truly seek power… I can give it to you."

With those words, he offered his assistance.

Thom felt an overwhelming force enter him, a darkness that filled his body and soul. His world turned upside down as he felt stronger, faster, and more powerful than ever before. But at the same time, he could sense his soul slipping, being pulled into the shadows. He had gained power, but there was a price to pay.

When Thom regained his composure, he was no longer the person he had once been. A mark, a crescent moon now etched on his hand, the mark of the pact. He felt an intense surge of power and courage. But with every passing moment, he also felt the cost of that power. He knew Joed Wilson would soon come for him, the man who had destroyed everything he loved. And now, Thom was ready to meet him in this dark race of fate.

But the pact wasn't over. Usa Kai Abando's name lingered in his mind, and as Thom moved forward, he realized that his journey wasn't just about revenge; it was about winning the battle for his soul.