Ilya: Birth of a Hero

The city has officially fallen… Control has fallen into Nathan’s hands, and people have chosen to bow their heads and obey him, hoping to get the antidote to survive. Even though Ilya tried until the last moment to awaken them, no one is willing to take the risk. What about Dr. Pejman, Kamran, and Arash? They are certainly doing everything they can to find a cure. But the further they go, the more dead ends appear. Ilya is alone… in a situation where even the strongest people accept defeat and retreat. The problem is: if Ilya gives up, it means surrendering the city to Nathan… it means Kaen’s victory… it means the game is over. Ilya doesn’t even know what to do. There is no solution, no sign, and for the first time, he feels he might really have to give up his powers. And just when all doors seem closed, Khizr appears—suddenly and out of nowhere. He takes Ilya to a place even we cannot imagine. Where? To the greatest, oldest, and most decisive battle in history. A battle that could answer all questions… and also mark either the fall or the rebirth of our hero, Ilya.

In this volume, we travel through time together to witness the greatest battle in history. You will see that where everyone else surrenders, the true hero only begins. This volume shows you an ancient hero whose courage and hope will change the way you see bravery. If you’ve always wanted to find a true hero, this volume can show you one. Here, we see how Ilya’s decisions shape the future of the city we saw in the previous volume, a city that had nearly fallen. Now, every choice our hero makes could mean the difference between saving it and complete destruction. What can restore Ilya’s spirit? Perhaps witnessing one of history’s most extraordinary moments, you won’t want to miss a second of this decisive battle.

Teenagers are at an age where they seek role models: someone who embodies courage, perseverance, and purpose—not just in words, but in action. When we talk about real historical figures, people who changed the course of a city, a nation, or even a generation with their tough choices, we show our teens that being a hero doesn’t always require special powers; sometimes, the right choice at a critical moment is enough.

Modeling these kinds of characters teaches your child that deep roots, responsibility, and standing for what’s right come from inner strength, not appearances. Volumes 10 and 11 of Ilya focus exactly on this. Ilya reaches a point where he must make the kind of difficult decisions that true heroes in history faced—choices that are hard but shape the future. These volumes are a golden opportunity for parents who want to convey lasting human values to their teenagers in a compelling, story-driven way—because they offer both an exciting story and, subtly, lessons about being a role model and choosing the right role models.