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Book 2 – Chapter 31: The Boys Have a Problem

The college dance was only three days away.

Which meant…

Panic.

⸻

Not from Jennie.

From the boys.

⸻

Felix sat in the dorm lounge, scrolling through his phone.

His blonde hair was neatly styled, and he wore a black hoodie, dark jeans, and white sneakers.

He sighed.

⸻

Han walked in carrying three different jackets.

His black hair faded into bright blue at the ends. He wore a blue hoodie, black cargo pants, and sneakers.

⸻

“Which one says, ‘I’m cool but not trying too hard?’”

⸻

Felix looked up.

⸻

“None of them.”

⸻

Han gasped dramatically.

“You’re supposed to support me!”

⸻

Before Felix could answer, Hyunjin walked in.

His black hair with bright red tips was styled perfectly. He wore a black jacket, fitted jeans, and boots.

⸻

“You’ve been standing in front of the mirror for twenty minutes.”

⸻

Han crossed his arms.

“I’m creating a masterpiece.”

⸻

“You’re creating traffic.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

Just then…

The girls walked past the open lounge.

⸻

Jennie wore an oversized black leather jacket, a band T-shirt, baggy jeans, and chunky boots. Her short dark bob gave her the same fearless DJ queen look as always.

Lisa wore a black-and-white hoodie with jeans, her Oreo-inspired haircut standing out.

Rosé wore a denim jacket and relaxed pants, her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair tucked behind one ear.

Jisoo wore a cream cardigan and jeans, her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips flowing over her shoulders.

⸻

Felix smiled at Jennie.

⸻

She looked at him for exactly one second.

⸻

“…Your shoelace is untied.”

⸻

Felix looked down.

“Oh.”

⸻

He bent over to tie it.

⸻

Han whispered,

“That was nice.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

Until…

Jennie added—

⸻

“I’d hate for you to trip before embarrassing yourself at the dance.”

⸻

Felix looked back up.

⸻

“…There she is.”

⸻

Jennie smirked.

“Never doubted it.”

⸻

The girls kept walking.

⸻

Han blinked.

⸻

“Are… are you two flirting?”

⸻

Jennie turned around.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Han looked confused.

⸻

“That sounded exactly like flirting.”

⸻

Jennie folded her arms.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Lisa quickly stepped in.

“Han… don’t overthink it.”

⸻

Han looked between Felix and Jennie.

⸻

“I am absolutely going to overthink it.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“They’re acting weird.”

⸻

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

⸻

“You’re one sentence away from becoming my next roast target.”

⸻

Han immediately raised both hands.

⸻

“I value my happiness.”

⸻

“Smart choice.”

⸻

As the girls walked away, Felix couldn’t stop smiling.

⸻

Han noticed.

⸻

“There it is again.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“The Jennie smile.”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“I don’t have one.”

⸻

Hyunjin laughed.

⸻

“You definitely do.”

⸻

Across the hallway…

Jennie heard them.

She quietly smiled to herself…

Then immediately hid it before anyone could see.

⸻

The secret was still safe.

At least…

For now.
Got it 💗 I’ll keep it as a sweet high school romance — more about friendship, crushes, and emotions, age-appropriate.

Chapter 9: Mixed Feelings

A few days had passed at Seoul Arts High School.

Things were changing.

⸻

Jennie and I.N were now officially together as a couple.

Jennie, with her long black hair and confident personality, seemed happier than ever. She was still the popular student everyone knew, but now people got to see her softer side too.

I.N, with his black hair and gentle smile, was slowly becoming more comfortable at the school.

He wasn’t the new kid anymore.

He had friends.

He had a place there.

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Lisa tried to focus on what mattered.

Dance.

Practice.

The performance.

Her long brown hair was tied back as she practiced in the studio after school.

She kept repeating the same moves.

Not because she needed to.

Because dancing helped her clear her mind.

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Rosé walked in with her blonde hair falling over her shoulders.

“You’re still practicing?”

Lisa smiled.

“Just a little longer.”

Rosé sat down.

“You know you don’t have to be okay every second.”

Lisa looked at her.

“I know.”

A small pause.

“I’m happy for them.”

Rosé smiled softly.

“I know you are.”

⸻

The next day, I.N noticed Lisa was quieter.

Not sad.

Just different.

During practice, he walked over.

“Hey, Lisa.”

She turned.

“Yeah?”

“You’ve been working really hard.”

Lisa smiled.

“Thanks.”

“I just wanted to say… I hope you’re taking care of yourself too.”

Lisa looked surprised.

Then she laughed.

“You sound like Chan.”

I.N laughed too.

“Maybe that’s a good thing.”

⸻

Across the room, Jennie saw them talking.

She didn’t get upset.

She just smiled.

She knew Lisa and I.N were friends.

And she trusted them.

⸻

Later, the group practiced together.

Lisa danced.

Rosé sang.

Jennie helped with ideas.

I.N played music.

Chan organized everything.

For a moment, everything felt normal again.

⸻

Lisa realized something.

Even if feelings were complicated…

their friendship mattered too.

And sometimes…

the strongest relationships start with simply caring about someone.
Chapter 1 – The Worst First Impression

The first bell hadn’t even rung, but the school was already buzzing with students.

Everyone had heard of the school’s two biggest stars.

Not because they were friends.

Because they couldn’t stand each other.

⸻

Jennie

Jennie walked through the hallway with effortless confidence. Her long, silky black hair, styled with soft curtain bangs like her iconic “Ice Cream” and “How You Like That” looks, flowed neatly over her shoulders. Her expression was calm and unreadable, making her seem intimidating without even trying.

She wore an oversized charcoal-gray hoodie over loose black cargo jeans with silver chains hanging from the pockets. Black-and-white high-top sneakers completed her outfit, while large silver headphones rested around her neck. A small silver ring decorated one finger, and her black backpack was covered with tiny music pins.

Everyone knew Jennie.

She was the school’s legendary DJ.

She made incredible remixes for pep rallies, dances, and school events.

She was also famous for roasting people with perfectly timed one-liners.

Most students were too scared to argue with her.

⸻

Felix

Outside the gym, Felix dribbled a basketball across the court.

His soft black hair was slightly messy after early morning practice, falling naturally over his forehead. He had warm brown eyes and an easy smile that made almost everyone like him instantly.

He wore a white athletic T-shirt underneath a black-and-red varsity jacket, relaxed black athletic pants, white crew socks, and spotless white basketball sneakers.

He was captain of the basketball team and one of the most popular students in school.

Girls constantly tried to talk to him.

He still didn’t understand why.

⸻

Jisoo

Walking toward class with a stack of neatly organized books was Jisoo.

Her long dark red hair shimmered under the hallway lights, perfectly brushed and tucked behind one ear. She carried herself with quiet confidence and always looked elegant.

She wore a cream-colored knit sweater, a black pleated skirt over black tights, and polished ankle boots. Small pearl earrings and a delicate silver necklace completed her look.

She was kind, responsible, and somehow always ended up cleaning up everyone else’s chaos.

⸻

Rosé

Music drifted from the auditorium where Rosé was helping set up sound equipment.

Her long lavender hair was loose with gentle waves flowing down her back. She had a relaxed smile that instantly made people feel comfortable.

She wore an oversized lavender cardigan over a simple white T-shirt, ripped light-blue jeans, and chunky white boots. Around one wrist were colorful friendship bracelets she had made herself.

She loved music almost as much as Jennie did.

⸻

Lisa

Standing beside Rosé was Lisa.

Her long ash-blonde hair with straight bangs framed her bright smile perfectly. Her eyes sparkled with mischief, usually because she was about to cause some harmless trouble.

She wore an oversized black bomber jacket, a bright graphic T-shirt, loose cargo pants, and colorful sneakers covered with tiny paint splatter designs.

Lisa loved dancing, laughing, and making every situation ten times more chaotic.

⸻

Han

Han hurried through the hallway carrying way too many notebooks.

His soft brown hair looked like he had forgotten to brush it after waking up, giving him a permanently messy look.

He wore a green hoodie under a denim jacket, dark jeans, and comfortable sneakers.

He talked nonstop, laughed at nearly everything, and somehow always knew the latest school gossip before anyone else.

⸻

Hyunjin

Leaning against a classroom doorway was Hyunjin.

His long blond hair was perfectly styled, making him look like he had stepped straight out of a fashion magazine.

He wore an oversized cream sweater, black wide-leg trousers, layered silver necklaces, and clean designer sneakers.

He was artistic, dramatic, and believed every ordinary moment deserved movie-level slow motion.

⸻

The first bell echoed through the school.

Jennie adjusted the headphones around her neck.

Felix bounced his basketball one last time.

Neither of them knew it yet…

But before the day was over, they would already be arguing.
مشروع المانهوا:
THE VILLAIN THEY ERASED
الفصل الأول: حين عاد الشرير

STYLE:
Modern Korean Manhwa / Webtoon
2D cinematic Korean manhwa
Clean line art
Detailed faces
Dynamic camera angles
Cinematic lighting
Strong emotions
Detailed modern backgrounds
Modern contemporary world
No medieval setting
No fantasy forests unless specifically requested

IMPORTANT:
حافظ على نفس شكل الشخصيات في جميع الصفحات.
لا تغير الشعر أو العينين أو العمر أو الملابس داخل نفس المشهد.
اجعل الحوار داخل فقاعات مانها بيضاء.
اجعل الأفكار الداخلية داخل مربعات مختلفة.
أظهر الحركة بتأثيرات بصرية مثل:
"فــــش!"
"تاك!"
"كــــرااك!"
"دَوِي!"
"فــــووش!"

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RAIVEN / RAVEN — رايفن
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العمر: 22 سنة
الطول: 187 سم
الجسم: طويل، رياضي، متناسق، أكتاف عريضة.

الشعر:
أسود ناعم، متوسط الطول، خصل أمامية فوق الجبهة.

العينان:
بنفسجيتان داكنتان، حادتان وهادئتان.

الوجه:
ملامح حادة، فك واضح، أنف مستقيم، وجه شديد الوسامة.

IMPORTANT:
رايفن هو أكثر رجل وسامة في القصة بلا منافس.
يجب أن يكون حضوره أقوى بصريًا من جميع الرجال.
عندما تراه البطلات لأول مرة يظهر الذهول في وجوههن.

الملابس:
ملابس عصرية فاخرة، بدلات سوداء، معطف أسود، ساعة فاخرة.

الشخصية:
ذكي جدًا، هادئ، غامض، لا يتصرف بغباء، يراقب قبل أن يتكلم.

القوة:
يمتلك "نظام الأشرار".
كلما غيّر حبكة القصة وأنقذ شخصًا من مصيره الأصلي يحصل على قوة ومكافآت.

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VERA — فيرا
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العمر: 19
الشعر: بني داكن طويل حتى منتصف الظهر.
العينان: عسليتان.
الوجه: جميل، ناعم، بريء.
الجسم: نحيف ومتناسق.
الملابس: زي خادمة عصري.

الشخصية:
لطيفة، حساسة، خجولة، تتحمل الألم.

الخلفية:
لديها أخ مريض وتعمل لعلاجه.

العلاقة برايفن:
خوف ← فضول ← أمان ← ثقة ← إعجاب ← تعلق ← حب.

لا تجعلها تقع في الحب فورًا.

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SILVA — سيلفا
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العمر: 20
الشعر: أسود طويل.
العينان: رماديتان داكنتان.
الوجه: جميل وهادئ وناضج.
الملابس: زي خادمة أنيق.

الخلفية:
والدتها مريضة، لديها أخت صغيرة، وعائلتها غارقة في الديون.

الشخصية:
هادئة، عاقلة، تخفي مشاعرها.

العلاقة برايفن:
شك ← مراقبة ← ثقة ← إعجاب ← تعلق.

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KYLE — كايل
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بطل القصة الأصلية.
يظهر كبطل نبيل ومثالي.
لكن لاحقًا ينكشف نفاقه.
لا تجعله أجمل من رايفن.
لا تكشف حقيقته كاملة في الفصل الأول.
CHAPTER: “ANNOUNCEMENT DAY / THE TOUR RETURNS”
⸻

The morning started like any other—

until it didn’t.

⸻

BLACKPINK were gathered in the living room.

Not for rehearsal.

Not for casual planning.

But for something bigger.

⸻

Jisoo stood first, holding a printed schedule in both hands. Her long dark hair was softly styled, and she wore a calm ivory blouse with tailored trousers.

Her expression was steady—but there was excitement underneath it.

⸻

Jennie leaned forward immediately.

“Don’t tell me…”

⸻

Jisoo nodded.

“It’s official.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

Rosé covered her mouth slightly, blonde hair falling over her shoulders as she smiled.

“…We’re going on tour?”

⸻

Jisoo smiled back.

“Yes.”

⸻

The room shifted instantly.

⸻

Jennie stood up.

“International?”

⸻

“International,” Jisoo confirmed.

⸻

Lisa hadn’t spoken yet.

⸻

Lisa sat on the edge of the sofa, staring at the schedule in Jisoo’s hand.

Her brown hair was tied loosely, casual home clothes replacing stage outfits for now.

Her expression slowly changed—

from surprise…

to recognition…

to something softer.

⸻

“…It’s been a while,” she said quietly.

⸻

Jennie pointed at her.

“That tone means you’re already thinking about choreography.”

⸻

Lisa blinked.

“…No.”

Pause.

“…Maybe.”

⸻

Rosé laughed softly.

“That’s a yes.”

⸻

⸻

Jisoo sat down beside them.

“This tour isn’t just performances,” she said gently. “It’s a full journey again.”

⸻

Jennie smiled.

“So basically… chaos with a schedule.”

⸻

“Exactly,” Jisoo replied.

⸻

⸻

Lisa finally looked up fully.

Her eyes had changed slightly.

Not tired.

Not overwhelmed.

Focused again.

⸻

“…We’ll need to prepare everything,” she said.

⸻

Jennie grinned.

“There she is.”

⸻

Rosé nodded.

“I’ve missed that energy.”

⸻

⸻

From the hallway, small footsteps paused.

Noah and Ari stood there, listening.

⸻

Ari tilted her head slightly.

“…Tour means you’ll be gone a lot.”

⸻

Lisa turned toward them.

“…Yeah.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

Noah crossed his arms.

“So it’s going to be just us at home more.”

⸻

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

“That sounded suspiciously like a complaint.”

⸻

Noah shrugged.

“I’m observing.”

⸻

⸻

Lisa stood up and walked toward them.

Kneeling slightly to their level.

“…We’ll still be here,” she said. “Just busy.”

⸻

Ari nodded slowly.

“I get it.”

⸻

But her voice was thoughtful.

Like she understood both sides of “busy” now.

⸻

⸻

Jennie clapped once.

“Okay. Tour mindset starts today.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

“I’m excited.”

⸻

Jisoo nodded calmly.

“Then let’s prepare properly.”

⸻

Lisa stood again.

Her focus fully back now.

“…Let’s do it right.”

⸻

⸻

And just like that—

the house shifted again.

From everyday life…

to something larger.

⸻

Because tours didn’t just move cities.

They changed time.

And everyone inside that house was about to feel it again.
Chapter 1 – The Worst First Impression

The first bell hadn’t even rung, but the school was already buzzing with students.

Everyone had heard of the school’s two biggest stars.

Not because they were friends.

Because they couldn’t stand each other.

⸻

Jennie

Jennie walked through the hallway with effortless confidence. Her long, silky black hair, styled with soft curtain bangs like her iconic “Ice Cream” and “How You Like That” looks, flowed neatly over her shoulders. Her expression was calm and unreadable, making her seem intimidating without even trying.

She wore an oversized charcoal-gray hoodie over loose black cargo jeans with silver chains hanging from the pockets. Black-and-white high-top sneakers completed her outfit, while large silver headphones rested around her neck. A small silver ring decorated one finger, and her black backpack was covered with tiny music pins.

Everyone knew Jennie.

She was the school’s legendary DJ.

She made incredible remixes for pep rallies, dances, and school events.

She was also famous for roasting people with perfectly timed one-liners.

Most students were too scared to argue with her.

⸻

Felix

Outside the gym, Felix dribbled a basketball across the court.

His soft black hair was slightly messy after early morning practice, falling naturally over his forehead. He had warm brown eyes and an easy smile that made almost everyone like him instantly.

He wore a white athletic T-shirt underneath a black-and-red varsity jacket, relaxed black athletic pants, white crew socks, and spotless white basketball sneakers.

He was captain of the basketball team and one of the most popular students in school.

Girls constantly tried to talk to him.

He still didn’t understand why.

⸻

Jisoo

Walking toward class with a stack of neatly organized books was Jisoo.

Her long dark red hair shimmered under the hallway lights, perfectly brushed and tucked behind one ear. She carried herself with quiet confidence and always looked elegant.

She wore a cream-colored knit sweater, a black pleated skirt over black tights, and polished ankle boots. Small pearl earrings and a delicate silver necklace completed her look.

She was kind, responsible, and somehow always ended up cleaning up everyone else’s chaos.

⸻

Rosé

Music drifted from the auditorium where Rosé was helping set up sound equipment.

Her long lavender hair was loose with gentle waves flowing down her back. She had a relaxed smile that instantly made people feel comfortable.

She wore an oversized lavender cardigan over a simple white T-shirt, ripped light-blue jeans, and chunky white boots. Around one wrist were colorful friendship bracelets she had made herself.

She loved music almost as much as Jennie did.

⸻

Lisa

Standing beside Rosé was Lisa.

Her long ash-blonde hair with straight bangs framed her bright smile perfectly. Her eyes sparkled with mischief, usually because she was about to cause some harmless trouble.

She wore an oversized black bomber jacket, a bright graphic T-shirt, loose cargo pants, and colorful sneakers covered with tiny paint splatter designs.

Lisa loved dancing, laughing, and making every situation ten times more chaotic.

⸻

Han

Han hurried through the hallway carrying way too many notebooks.

His soft brown hair looked like he had forgotten to brush it after waking up, giving him a permanently messy look.

He wore a green hoodie under a denim jacket, dark jeans, and comfortable sneakers.

He talked nonstop, laughed at nearly everything, and somehow always knew the latest school gossip before anyone else.

⸻

Hyunjin

Leaning against a classroom doorway was Hyunjin.

His long blond hair was perfectly styled, making him look like he had stepped straight out of a fashion magazine.

He wore an oversized cream sweater, black wide-leg trousers, layered silver necklaces, and clean designer sneakers.

He was artistic, dramatic, and believed every ordinary moment deserved movie-level slow motion.

⸻

The first bell echoed through the school.

Jennie adjusted the headphones around her neck.

Felix bounced his basketball one last time.

Neither of them knew it yet…

But before the day was over, they would already be arguing.
Book 2 – Chapter 12: The Girls’ Day

For once…

No drama.

No Felix.

No Han chaos.

No college competition.

⸻

Just the girls.

⸻

Jennie woke up late.

Which was rare.

Very rare.

⸻

Lisa immediately noticed.

She walked into the room holding snacks.

“Are you okay?”

Jennie looked up.

“Why?”

“You slept past your alarm.”

Jennie shrugged.

“Maybe my alarm was annoying.”

Lisa stared.

“It was your alarm.”

“Exactly.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

“You’re impossible.”

Jennie grabbed a pillow and threw it at her.

“You’re loud.”

⸻

But Lisa smiled.

Because that was Jennie.

Cold to the world.

But with them?

Different.

⸻

A few minutes later, Jisoo and Rosé arrived.

⸻

Jisoo’s long blonde hair with lavender-pink ends was tied back casually.

Rosé’s black hair was styled softly, and she carried drinks for everyone.

⸻

Rosé smiled.

“Girls’ day.”

⸻

Jennie looked at the drinks.

“Finally. Something useful.”

⸻

Lisa gasped.

“You mean my company isn’t useful?”

Jennie looked at her.

“Your company is questionable.”

⸻

Lisa put her hand on her heart.

“That hurt.”

Jennie looked away.

“Good.”

⸻

Jisoo laughed.

“You say that, but you saved her a seat.”

⸻

Jennie froze.

“I did not.”

⸻

Lisa pointed.

“You literally moved your bag so I could sit there.”

⸻

Jennie looked away.

“Accident.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

“You’re terrible at pretending you don’t care.”

⸻

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

“Careful.”

⸻

Rosé laughed.

“There she is.”

⸻

The girls spent the afternoon walking around campus.

⸻

They went shopping.

They got snacks.

They explored the little stores near the college.

⸻

Lisa held up a jacket.

“Jennie, this would look amazing on you.”

⸻

Jennie looked.

“No.”

“Why?”

“Because you picked it.”

⸻

Lisa looked offended.

“Wow.”

⸻

Jennie smiled slightly.

“But…”

She took the jacket.

“It is actually good.”

⸻

Lisa gasped.

“Was that a compliment?”

Jennie immediately looked away.

“Don’t get excited.”

⸻

Jisoo laughed.

“That was basically a love letter from Jennie.”

⸻

Jennie rolled her eyes.

“You’re all dramatic.”

⸻

Later, they sat outside with snacks.

⸻

For a while, nobody talked.

It was peaceful.

⸻

Rosé looked at Jennie.

“Are you okay?”

⸻

Jennie looked at her.

“I’m fine.”

⸻

Jisoo raised an eyebrow.

“Real fine or Jennie fine?”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Lisa immediately understood.

“Jennie fine.”

⸻

Jennie sighed.

“You three are annoying.”

⸻

“But?”

⸻

She looked at them.

⸻

Then quietly said:

“But you’re my annoying people.”

⸻

The three girls smiled.

⸻

Because that was Jennie’s version of saying:

I love you.

⸻

Lisa leaned closer.

“So…”

“What?”

“Are we allowed to mention Felix?”

⸻

Jennie’s eyes narrowed.

“No.”

⸻

Lisa nodded.

“Okay.”

⸻

Two seconds later.

⸻

“Anyway—”

⸻

“Lisa.”

⸻

“Okay, okay!”

⸻

Jisoo laughed.

“You lasted three seconds.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

“New record.”

⸻

Jennie shook her head.

“You all need help.”

⸻

But she was smiling.

⸻

And for the first time in days…

Jennie wasn’t the savage queen fighting everyone.

She wasn’t the DJ ready to destroy anyone who challenged her.

⸻

She was just Jennie.

With her three favorite people.

⸻

And maybe…

Just maybe…

That was the only place where she didn’t need armor.write in English
The healing stones had stopped making sense three days ago.
Mira noticed it the way one notices a familiar heartbeat becoming irregular—not at first, but with a creeping certainty that something in the rhythm has fundamentally shifted. She stood in the monastery infirmary at dusk, her hands suspended over a stone no larger than a fist, and waited for the resonance she'd come to depend on like breath.
Nothing. Or rather: something. But wrong.
"You're doing it again," Thea said from the doorway, not unkindly. Her friend held two cups of evening tea, steam rising in thin spirals that dissipated into nothing. "The thinking-so-hard-your-face-goes-blank thing."
Mira didn't look up. "The stones are different."
"Different how?"
How indeed. Mira had spent eight years learning the language these ancient stones spoke-a subtle vibration that aligned with her own gift, amplifying it, creating channels through which her intuition could flow like water finding its course. When she placed a remedy against their surface, the stones would hum, and that hum would tell her things. *This will work. This won't. This one requires patience.
This one is already too late.* Never words, precisely. But certainty. The kind that came from somewhere older than language.
But the gift itself-that had always been hers alone. She'd known it since childhood, that strange knowing that lived beneath her skin like a second heartbeat. When she held a fevered rabbit at seven, she hadn't been reciting learned knowledge. She'd felt the fever as a presence, an intruder, and she'd known-with the absolute clarity of a child who hasn't yet learned to doubt-that it could be asked to leave. The monks had recognized it immediately. A true gift, they'd said. Rare.
Ancient. Real.
The stones had come later, offered as tools to strengthen what was already within her. To amplify the signal that her own body could perceive. And for eight years, they had done exactly that. She would place her hands on them and feel her gift expand, sharpen, become precise enough to guide her remedies with surgical accuracy.
Until three days ago, when the signal began to loop back on itself.
"They're... circling," Mira said finally. "The pattern. It goes around itself instead of outward."
Thea set the tea on the small table between them with the deliberate care of someone setting down something that might explode.
She was used to Mira's cryptic diagnoses-of villages, of individuals, of the invisible architecture of suffering. But there was something in Mira's voice now that made her move slowly.
"Circles are stable," Thea offered. "Maybe that's not wrong."
Mira finally turned. In the failing light, her friend looked younger than thirty, which was unfair.
Thea had earned her lines the honest way-through years of kneeling beside dying people, learning what comfort looked like when it was all that remained. But something in her face had smoothed lately. Or perhaps Mira was simply learning to stop seeing her clearly.
The thought came sharp and unbidden, and with it: the first cold touch of doubt.
ーーー
The monastery had welcomed them both as girls. Mira's gift had announced itself early-her mother found her once, age seven, holding a fevered rabbit, and the fever broke. Just like that. Like she'd asked it politely to leave. The monks recognized something in her they'd seen before, in their own ancient texts. A healer whose knowing transcended learning. They offered sanctuary, knowledge, space to grow into whatever she was becoming.
Thea came two years later, smaller and feral, caught stealing medicines from the infirmary stores. Instead of punishment, the head monk-Brother Aldwin, ancient even then-had asked her why. *For my mother*, Thea had said.
*She's burning up and no one will help her.* He'd walked her to the infirmary himselt, shown her how to prepare a draught, how to cool a brow, how to sit with someone in darkness without trying to light it. By morning, Thea's mother had died anyway. By evening, Thea had chosen to stay.
They'd grown up in these halls. They'd learned that healing was sometimes mercy, sometimes mystery, always a form of prayer whispered in a language the body understood even when the mind didn't.
And the stones had been their gospel.
Dependable. Ancient. *True*.
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By the fourth day, Mira had moved into the infirmary proper. She told herself it was necessary-there was a fever spreading through the village, the kind that didn't respond to simple remedies, the kind that required constant adjustment, intuitive recalibration. But the truth was simpler and more frightening: she couldn't leave the stones. Couldn't stop trying to read the pattern they'd begun drawing. Circles within circles. Concentric and endless.
Like the mouth of a well. Like the grooves worn into stone by ten thousand years of fingers pressing, searching, hoping.
Brother Aldwin found her at midnight, still in her work clothes, surrounded by herbs and stones and notes she'd written in a hand that barely resembled her own.
"You haven't slept," he observed. Not a question. The old monk moved through the world in certainties. It was one of the things that had once comforted her.
"The stones are changing," Mira said. "And I don't know why."
Aldwin lowered himself into a chair with the careful deliberation of something made of glass. He was smaller than she remembered. Or perhaps she'd grown. Time did strange things in these stone halls-sometimes it moved like molasses, sometimes it vanished entirely.
"The stones don't change," he said quietly.
"They've remained as they've been since they were placed here, three centuries past. Since the monastery was built on ground the healers chose."
"They're changing," Mira repeated, and heard the fever in her own voice. The thing underneath the calm. "The resonance is different. It's—"
"Mira." His eyes were the color of old water.
"Have you considered that perhaps you are the one who has changed?"
The words landed like stones dropped down that well. She heard them descending. She heard the silence that followed before impact.
"No," she said. And then: "That's not-that's not how this works."
But even as she said it, she felt the first small crack in the architecture of her certainty.
Because what was certainty, after all? What was the difference between a stone speaking to you and you speaking to yourself, and learning only later that you'd been the only voice in the conversation all along?
"Aldwin," she said, and her voice sounded very young. "Do you believe in the stones?"
He didn't answer immediately. He looked at his hands-liver-spotted, ancient, trembling slightly. "I believe in the healers," he said finally. "I have always believed in the healers.
The stones were meant to help us believe in ourselves."
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She found the journal in Brother Aldwin's quarters. Not deliberately-he'd asked her to bring him tea, and her hands, trained by years of healer's pragmatism, had simply opened drawers while she waited for him to emerge from the washroom. Looking for something she didn't know she was searching for.
The journal was old, older than anything she'd thought to preserve. The handwriting was Aldwin's, younger, more aggressive in its loops.
And the entries were all the same, repeated like a prayer worn smooth by obsessive repetition:
*The stones do not speak. I have listened for thirty years. The stones do not speak. Perhaps I have become the voice. Perhaps I have been telling myself stories about what I wish to hear.*
*The remedies worked because I believed in them. The patients healed because we expected them to. The stones are only stone.*
*This is the knowledge I cannot unknow. This is the wound that will not close.*
The entries spanned decades. The handwriting never settled. It spiraled inward, tighter and tighter, circling the same truth over and over like something trapped.
Mira sat on the edge of his narrow bed, the journal loose in her hands, and felt something shift inside her. Not breaking. Shifting. The way ground shifts before a landslide. The way the world rearranges itself when you learn something that cannot be unlearned.
Her hands were shaking. She read the same passage three times, four times, and each time it felt like drowning in slow motion. Aldwin-the man who had taught her everything, who had placed the healing stones in her palms and told her they were ancient and true-had spent his entire life doubting them. Had spent decades circling the same terrible knowledge: that perhaps there was no magic at all. Only the power of expectation. Only the human capacity to heal itself when given permission and belief.
She thought of every patient she'd ever treated with absolute certainty. Every time she'd felt the stones hum beneath her palms and known
-*known*—what would work. Had that been the gift? Or had it been something far more mundane: observation, intuition, the natural patterns of illness and recovery that she'd learned to read so well she'd mistaken the reading for magic?
The journal fell from her hands. She pressed her palms against her eyes and felt the first hot tears of rage and grief and something far worse: uncertainty. The kind that didn't resolve into anything clean. The kind that would live in her now, a permanent guest.
When Aldwin emerged from the washroom twenty minutes later, she was still sitting there.
He stopped in the doorway. He saw the journal.
He saw her face.
For a moment, neither of them moved. "How long?" Mira asked. Her voice sounded like it came from very far away.
Aldwin closed the door behind him. He looked diminished, suddenly—not the ancient wise man but simply an old person, worn down by the weight of a secret he'd carried alone.
"Since I was younger than you are now," he said quietly. "Fifty-three years."
"And you never told anyone."
"I told myself," he said. "Over and over. Does that count?"
Mira stood. She needed to move or she would shatter. "Every patient I've ever healed. Every time I told someone they would recover and they did. Every time I felt the stones guide me.
Was that—" She couldn't finish the sentence.
Couldn't shape the question into words.
"You have a gift," Aldwin said, and there was something almost desperate in his voice now.
"Mira, listen to me. You do. I don't know what it is, but it's not the stones. The gift is yours. It always has been.""How do you know?" she demanded. "How can you possibly know that?"
"Because I watched you," he said. "I watched you for eight years, and I watched you heal people in ways that shouldn't have been possible. Yes, I've doubted the stones. Yes, I've spent half a century wondering if I was a fraud.
But I never once doubted you. Not really. Not in the moments that mattered."
Mira turned away from him. She couldn't look at his face, at the terrible honesty written there.
"You should have told me."
"I know."
"You should have warned me."
"I know," he repeated. And then: "But I was afraid. I was afraid that if I told you the truth about my doubt, I would plant it in you. And I needed-" His voice cracked slightly. "I needed to believe that at least one of us had certainty.
That at least one of us was still whole."
She heard the break in him then. Fifty-three years of isolation, of circling the same terrible knowledge alone. And she understood, with a clarity that was almost painful, that this was the real gift he'd been asking her to hold for him: the belief he could no longer maintain.
"I don't know how to do this," she said quietly.
"Neither did I," Aldwin replied. "But you will.
You're stronger than I was."
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The fever broke on the seventh day. The village children recovered. The old woman who'd been burning up in the cottage by the north gate opened her eyes and asked for water. All the remedies worked, just as they always had.
But when Mira returned to the infirmary that evening, she didn't go directly to the stones.
Instead, she sat with Thea in the corner of the room, surrounded by drying herbs and cooling salves, and told her everything.
Thea listened without interrupting. She was good at that-at reading the specific shape of someone's ruin and knowing when words would only make it worse. When Mira finished, her friend was quiet for a long moment.
"Did you know?" Mira asked.
"No," Thea said. And then, because she was kind, she added: "But I suspected. I suspected because I watched the way you moved, even in your doubt. You moved like someone who knew exactly what she was doing. The stones were never what made you certain, Mira. They were just the story you told yourself about where your certainty came from."
Mira thought about this. "So what am I, then? If not a healer with a gift?"
"You're still a healer," Thea said. "Maybe that's all you ever were. Someone who pays attention.
Someone who believes people can get better and acts on that belief in ways that matter.
That's not nothing. That might be everything."
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The next morning, Mira approached the stones differently. She didn't place her hands on them expecting to receive guidance. Instead, she picked up a remedy-willow bark and honey for the fever that still lingered in one of the village children-and she held it to the stone and simply waited.
The hum came. The pattern spiraled. Circles within circles, drawing inward toward some center she would never quite reach.
But this time, when she felt the resonance, she didn't try to interpret it as the stone's voice.
Instead, she let it be what it was: a physical vibration that her own nervous system registered, amplified by the stone's density and her own attention. The hum became a mirror. It reflected back everything she already knew— the properties of the remedy, the nature of the fever, the body's own capacity to heal.
And that was enough.
She carried the remedy to the cottage where the child lay half-awake, fever still painting her cheeks with unnatural color. Mira sat on the edge of the bed and spooned the mixture between small lips. The girl swallowed obediently.
"Will I get better?" the child asked, with the directness of the very young.
Mira looked at this small person, burning with fever, looking to her for certainty. And she made a choice.
"Yes," she said. Not because the stones had told her. Not because some mystical gift guaranteed it. But because she had studied the patterns of this fever for a week, because she understood this child's body and its capacity for recovery, because she believed in the remedies she'd prepared with her own hands, and because belief itself-genuine, grounded, earned through years of practice-was its own form of power.
"You're going to get better," Mira said again.
"I'm going to help you."
The child closed her eyes and seemed satisfied.
When Mira returned to the monastery that evening, she found Brother Aldwin in the infirmary, standing before the healing stones.
He turned when he heard her footsteps. "about what I should have done differently. And I think the answer is: nothing. Or everything. I'm still not sure which."
Mira stood beside him, looking at the stones that had been her entire world. "The pattern is still there," she said.
"Yes."
"And it still spirals inward. Still circles back on itself."
"Yes."
"But I'm not lost in it anymore," Mira said. "I'm not trying to reach the center. I think I understand now-the pattern was never meant to lead anywhere. It was meant to make us still.
To make us listen. And what we listen for, what we hear in that stillness... that comes from us.
That was always us."
Aldwin nodded slowly. "I wish I'd understood that sooner."
"Maybe I can," Mira said. "Maybe that's the gift —not that I have certainty, but that I can live with the uncertainty and still act. Still help people. Still believe in the remedies and the body's power to heal, even though I can't prove where my knowing comes from."
She placed her hand on the nearest stone. It was cool beneath her palm, just stone, just the accumulation of minerals pressed together over millennia. And somehow, that was more miraculous than magic would have been. The earth, shaped by time. Her hand, shaped by practice and attention. The space between them, where healing happened.
The monastery walls hummed around her, ancient and listening. She listened back-not for the voice of the stones, but for her own voice returning, clarified now, no longer confused with something other than itself.
And in that listening, in that clarity, she found something stronger than certainty: the capacity to hold doubt in the same steady hands that held faith. The strength to say * don't know how this works, but I believe in it anyway.* The wisdom to understand that sometimes, the two were not contradictory at all, but simply Tor the voice or the stones, buttor ner own voice returning, clarified now, no longer confused with something other than itself.
And in that listening, in that clarity, she found something stronger than certainty: the capacity to hold doubt in the same steady hands that held faith. The strength to say *I don't know how this works, but I believe in it anyway.* The wisdom to understand that sometimes, the two were not contradictory at all, but simply different languages for the same truth.
The monastery walls hummed. The stones waited, patient and silent.
And Mira, at last, was ready to move forward.
PANEL 1
Sahne: Şiddetli bir yağmur yağıyor. Lunair kafasında büyük kulaklığıyla, ıslak ve gri sokakta tek başına yürüyor. Saçları hafifçe yüzünün önüne düşmüş; çekingen, yorgun ve dünyadan soyutlanmış bir şekilde bakıyor.
Diyalog (İç Ses - Lunair): "Yine aynı kasvetli, gri günlerden biri..."
PANEL 2
Sahne: Lunair kendi odasının kapısını açıyor. Aşırı yorgun ve bıkkın bir ifadeyle okul çantasını umursamazca odanın bir köşesine fırlatıyor.
PANEL 3
Sahne: Lunair kendini doğrudan yatağa bırakmış, gözleri kapanıyor. Kulaklığı hala boynunda asılı. Hızlıca derin bir uykuya dalıyor.
PANEL 4
Sahne (Büyük Kare): Lunair morumsu, yumuşak çimenlerin üzerinde gözlerini açıyor. Gökyüzü uçuk mor bir alacakaranlık renginde ve havada parıltılı mana zerreleri süzülüyor. Lunair doğruluyor; yüzünde bir huzursuzluk var ama içten içe buranın havasıyla gelen tuhaf bir ferahlık ve rahatlama hissediyor.
Diyalog (Lunair): "Neredeyim ben?... Yağmur nereye gitti? Gökyüzü neden mor?"
PANEL 5
Sahne: Lunair'in tam önünde, havada süzülen gri bir ışık huzmesi aniden parıldayarak büyüyor. Işığın etrafında zarif, parıldayan hilal (ay 🌙) sembolleri ve kadim büyü rünleri dönmeye başlıyor.
Diyalog (Ay Ruhu): "Sonunda uyandın, yabancı... Kulaklarında ölü bir nesne taşıyan çocuk."
PANEL 6
Sahne: Ruh, Lunair'e bu dünyanın kurallarından kısaca bahseder ve onun içindeki gizli potansiyeli test etmek için elini uzatmasını söyler. Lunair çekingen bir şekilde elini ışığa uzatır. Eli ile ruh arasında parıldayan gri-mor enerji bağları oluşur; "Ruh Sözleşmesi" tamamlanır.
Diyalog (Lunair): "Bir... ruh sözleşmesi mi? Benimle mi?"
PANEL 7
Sahne: Tam o sırada, koruyucu bariyerin dışında oldukları için çalılıkların arasından bir hırıltı yükselir. Gölgelerin içinden estetik, parıldayan mor kristallerden ve karanlıktan oluşmuş, iğrenç veya kanlı görünmeyen mistik bir kurt/yaratık fırlar.
PANEL 8
Sahne: Lunair korkuyla geriler ama Ay Ruhu ona sakin olmasını fısıldar ve söylemesi gereken ilk amatör büyü sözlerini öğretir. Lunair'in elinin etrafında gri bir ay ışığı büyü çemberi dönmeye başlar.
Diyalog (Ay Ruhu): "Korkma. Sözleşmenin gücüne güven ve kelimeleri serbest bırak!"
PANEL 9
Sahne: Lunair büyüyü canavara doğru fırlatır! Büyük ve parıltılı bir patlama olur. Büyü yaratığa çarptığı anda, yaratık etrafa yayılan büyüleyici mor kristal tozlarına dönüşerek yok olur.
PANEL 10
Sahne: Lunair kazandığını görünce önce şok olur. Ardından yüzünde kocaman, çocuksu ve heyecanlı bir gülümseme belirir. Gerçek dünyadaki o sıkıcı, monoton hayatından sonra ilk defa bu kadar eğlendiğini ve yaşadığını hissetmektedir. Yumruğunu havaya kaldırır.
Diyalog (Lunair): "Başardım... Gerçekten büyü yaptım! Bu... bu inanılmaz eğlenceli!"
PANEL 11
Sahne (Geniş Açı): Lunair sakinleşip uzağa baktığında, ufukta gökyüzüne doğru yükselen, etrafı devasa kristal bariyerlerle çevrili, kuleleri ve büyüleyici mimarisi olan kaleye benzer dev bir şehir (krallık) görür.
PANEL 12
Sahne (Kapanış): Lunair, kulaklığı hala boynunda asılı bir şekilde, arkasında süzülen Ay Ruhu ile birlikte yüzünde meraklı ve kararlı bir gülümsemeyle o büyük kaleye doğru patika yoldan yürümeye başlar.
Book 2 – Chapter 37: The Girls Before the Dance

Seven hours.

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That was all that was left until the college dance.

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The dorm was unusually calm.

No rushing.

No panic.

Just four friends sitting together before the biggest night of the year.

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The Girls’ Room

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Jennie sat on the floor checking her DJ playlist one last time.

Her short dark bob was slightly messy, and she wore a comfortable black hoodie, loose jeans, and sneakers.

Even when relaxing…

She still looked like the campus DJ queen.

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Lisa sat on the bed beside her.

Her Oreo-inspired haircut — mostly black with white strands throughout — was tied back casually.

She wore a cozy sweatshirt and jeans.

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Jisoo was fixing her hair in the mirror.

Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips was styled beautifully.

She wore a soft sweater and a skirt, already looking elegant.

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Rosé sat beside her, smiling.

Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was styled naturally, and she wore a relaxed outfit while preparing her accessories.

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For a moment…

Everything felt peaceful.

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Then Rosé spoke.

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“So…”

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Everyone looked at her.

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“I have something to tell you.”

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Jennie immediately narrowed her eyes.

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“Why does that sound suspicious?”

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Rosé laughed.

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“I’m going to the dance with Han.”

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Silence.

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Then—

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Lisa smiled.

“Finally!”

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Jisoo laughed.

“You two were so obvious.”

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Rosé covered her face.

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“Were we?”

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Jennie looked at her.

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“Yes.”

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“How?”

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“You both looked at each other like you forgot other people existed.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“That’s… accurate.”

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Jennie’s Turn

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Lisa looked at Jennie.

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“Your turn.”

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Jennie blinked.

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“My turn for what?”

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“Who are you going with?”

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Jennie immediately looked away.

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“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

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Everyone stared.

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Jennie sighed.

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“Fine.”

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A pause.

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“Felix.”

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Lisa smiled.

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“I knew it.”

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Jennie pointed.

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“Don’t.”

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“I’m not saying anything.”

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“Your face is saying enough.”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“You’re happy.”

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Jennie looked offended.

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“No.”

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Rosé smiled.

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“Your denial is getting weaker.”

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“Impossible.”

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Jisoo’s Secret

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Jennie looked at Jisoo.

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“What about you?”

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Jisoo smiled.

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“Hyunjin.”

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Lisa gasped.

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“Wait, really?”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“Yes.”

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Jennie smirked.

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“That explains why he was acting like he was in a movie.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“He practiced, didn’t he?”

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Jisoo nodded.

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“For a very long time.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Lisa’s Silence

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The room became quieter.

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Lisa smiled.

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“I’m happy for you guys.”

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But the others noticed.

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Jennie looked at her.

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“Lisa.”

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“I’m fine.”

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Jisoo tilted her head.

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“Are you sure?”

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Lisa looked down.

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For a second…

She didn’t answer.

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“I guess I just didn’t expect everyone to have plans.”

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The room softened.

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Rosé immediately moved closer.

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“Hey.”

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Lisa looked up.

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“You’re not left out.”

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Jisoo nodded.

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“Never.”

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Jennie put down her headphones.

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“You’re literally the person who keeps us all together.”

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Lisa smiled slightly.

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“That sounded almost nice coming from you.”

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Jennie rolled her eyes.

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“Don’t ruin it.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Lisa hugged them.

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Lisa’s Secret

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After a moment…

Lisa smiled.

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“Actually…”

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Everyone looked at her.

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“I do have someone to go with.”

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Jennie raised an eyebrow.

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“Excuse me?”

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Lisa grinned.

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“He’s a friend.”

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Rosé smiled.

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“Who?”

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Lisa shook her head.

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“Not telling.”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“Why?”

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“Because I want to surprise you.”

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Jennie smirked.

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“Suspicious.”

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“Very.”

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“But…”

Lisa smiled.

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“I’m excited.”

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Jennie nodded.

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“Good.”

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A pause.

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“And if he disappoints you…”

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Lisa laughed.

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“You’re going to roast him?”

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Jennie shrugged.

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“Obviously.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Seven hours later…

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Four girls would walk into the dance.

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Four different stories.

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Four different secrets.

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And one unforgettable night waiting for them.
Chapter 27 – The Movie Night Trap

By Sunday evening…

Everyone in the dorm had exactly one goal.

Tease Jennie and Felix.

Forever.

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Han was the mastermind.

“I have an amazing idea.”

Jennie immediately looked up from her laptop.

“No.”

“I didn’t even say it.”

“I don’t need to hear it.”

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Han grinned.

“We’re having movie night!”

Lisa clapped.

“I love movie nights!”

Rosé smiled.

“I’m in.”

Jisoo nodded.

“Me too.”

Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand on his chest.

“I shall provide emotional commentary.”

Felix laughed.

“This should be interesting.”

Jennie sighed.

“I already regret this.”

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An hour later…

The living room was covered with blankets, popcorn, chips, candy, and soda.

Lisa sat on the floor.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was tied into a loose ponytail. She wore an oversized pink hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Rosé curled up beside her.

Her lavender hair was braided over one shoulder, and she wore a cream sweater with ripped jeans.

Jisoo wore a navy hoodie and black joggers, her red hair tucked behind one ear.

Han wore his green hoodie and black sweatpants, already eating half the popcorn before the movie even started.

Hyunjin arrived with his blond hair perfectly styled—even for movie night—and wore a loose black sweatshirt and wide-leg pants.

Felix wore a black hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Jennie wore an oversized black sweatshirt, matching sweatpants, and fuzzy socks. Her blonde hair was tied into a messy bun.

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Han looked around.

“Perfect.”

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

“Why are you smiling like that?”

“No reason.”

“Han.”

“No reason.”

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Everyone picked a seat.

Jennie sat on one end of the couch.

Felix sat on the other.

Han looked disappointed.

“Oh.”

“What?”

“You two are too far apart.”

Jennie sighed.

“That’s the point.”

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Han suddenly stood up.

“I forgot the drinks!”

“I’ll help,” Lisa said.

“So will I,” Rosé added.

“Me too,” Jisoo smiled.

“I suddenly remembered something in my room,” Hyunjin announced dramatically.

Everyone left.

Except…

Jennie and Felix.

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Jennie blinked.

“…We just got tricked.”

Felix looked toward the kitchen.

“They planned this.”

“They absolutely planned this.”

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The movie started anyway.

For a few minutes…

Neither of them spoke.

Until…

A loud thunderstorm appeared in the movie.

Jennie jumped.

Just a tiny bit.

Felix noticed.

“You got scared.”

“I did not.”

“You literally jumped.”

“I was… surprised.”

He laughed.

“You hate horror movies.”

“I hate loud noises.”

“Sure.”

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Jennie grabbed a handful of popcorn.

Felix reached for the bowl at the exact same time.

Their hands bumped.

Jennie looked at him.

“You stole my popcorn.”

“Our popcorn.”

“My popcorn.”

Felix smiled.

“I’ll buy you another bag.”

“You’d better.”

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Just then…

The movie reached a really emotional scene.

Han slowly peeked around the corner.

Lisa peeked over his shoulder.

Rosé, Jisoo, and Hyunjin were stacked behind them like dominoes.

Lisa whispered,

“Are they holding hands?”

Han squinted.

“No…”

“They’re fighting over popcorn.”

Rosé laughed quietly.

“That sounds more like them.”

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Suddenly…

Jennie noticed five heads sticking out from the hallway.

She slowly turned.

“…Seriously?”

Everyone froze.

Han smiled awkwardly.

“We can explain.”

Jennie stood up.

“Oh, I’d love to hear this.”

Hyunjin stepped forward.

“This was an observational experiment.”

Lisa nodded.

“Very scientific.”

Felix laughed so hard he almost dropped the popcorn.

Jennie pointed at all of them.

“You trapped us.”

Han shrugged.

“Did it work?”

Felix looked at Jennie.

“I mean…”

“We watched half the movie without arguing.”

Jennie blinked.

“…Wait.”

Everyone gasped dramatically.

Han threw his hands into the air.

“THEY ADMITTED IT!”

“I admitted nothing!” Jennie protested.

“You admitted peace!”

“That’s not a thing!”

“It is now,” Han declared.

The entire room burst into laughter.

Jennie looked at Felix.

“You know…”

“What?”

“I think our friends are completely insane.”

Felix smiled.

“Definitely.”

A small smile spread across Jennie’s face.

“…Good.”

Felix nodded.

“Yeah.”

“…Good.”

And for the rest of the night…

The movie barely mattered.

Because the real entertainment…

Was everyone trying—and failing—to stop teasing Jennie and Felix.
Parallel world, Huaxia Dragon Kingdom, outside the gates of Modu University.
The July breeze, carrying a hint of laziness, brushed past gently, announcing the arrival of the graduation season.
Qin Yi, dressed in a black bachelor’s gown with a gray collar, held a bouquet of bright roses in his hands, seemingly unafraid of the scorching sun and indifferent to the countless curious or mocking gazes around him.
His eyes were filled with a complex mix of apprehension and expectation, as if he were waiting for an unknown judgment.
His gaze was locked on the school gate, silently counting the time in his heart, waiting for that familiar yet strange figure to appear.
“Qin Yi, you have to promise me. When we graduate, we’ll wear our bachelor’s gowns together and take a commemorative photo at the school gate. You also have to prepare a big bouquet of roses for me, and then...”
Memories flooded back like a tide, as those beautiful times spent with Su Mo replayed in Qin Yi’s mind like a movie.
A smile unconsciously tugged at the corners of his mouth; those were the sweet memories that belonged to them.
However, beautiful memories are always fleeting.
A month ago, Su Mo suddenly initiated a breakup, without any warning or explanation.
Her words were like a sharp knife, stabbing deeply into Qin Yi’s heart.
“Qin Yi, thank you for taking care of me these past three years and giving me a carefree time in university.”
“I used to hear people say that love in university has no results. Breaking up upon graduation is a curse that no one can escape.”
“Back then, I didn’t believe it. I thought you were my Prince Charming. I once dreamed that we would be together forever, from the campus to marriage...”
“But only now do I understand that I was wrong, completely wrong!”
“Love without material substance is like a handful of sand; it doesn’t even need the wind to blow, it just scatters after a few steps.”
“So, Qin Yi, you understand what I mean. Let go! If you still love me, don’t come looking for me again.”
“For the rest of my life, it will no longer be you!”
“Don’t miss me! Don’t reply!”
These were the last few words Su Mo had left for Qin Yi on WeChat.
Since then, the WeChat chat box between Qin Yi and Su Mo was filled with nothing but one red exclamation mark after another.
Today is July 1st, the day the graduates of Modu University leave the campus.
Qin Yi had taken an overnight green-skinned train from his hometown of Jingnan to Modu, just to fulfill that original promise.
However, the moment he stood at the school gate, he realized how foolish and ridiculous he was.
...
At ten o’clock in the morning, it was exceptionally lively outside the gates of Modu University.
Students dragged their suitcases out of the campus in an endless stream, their faces filled with expectation for the future and reluctance to leave the past.
Among the crowd, a young man in a bachelor’s gown was particularly eye-catching; he was Qin Yi.
Although the air was thick with the humidity and sweltering heat of the Plum Rain Season, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the onlookers.
They gathered in small groups, their gazes focused on Qin Yi, as whispers rose and fell.
“Hey, look at that guy. Isn’t that Qin Yi, the influential figure from our School of Economics?” a girl wearing glasses pointed at Qin Yi curiously and asked the classmate next to her.
“Yes, yes, I remember now, it’s him!” a boy nearby added.
“So it’s him. Why is he back now? Didn’t he have his graduation delayed?” a short-haired girl said curiously.
“Delayed graduation? Why?”
“Cough, you guys don’t know yet? It’s all over the school forum! They say Qin Yi’s family business ran into trouble and they owe a lot of money. Creditors go to his house every few days to demand payment. I heard that a while ago, his dad was even kidnapped by loan sharks and tortured quite badly...” a well-informed student said in a low voice.
“Then he still dares to put on such a big show here? Isn’t he afraid the creditors will come knocking?” a tall boy joked.
“Who knows, maybe he’s here for one last meeting. I heard that he and Su Mo, the department beauty of the Music Academy, have been dating since their sophomore year. Now Su Mo is really in the spotlight; I wonder if she’ll despise him.” a girl whispered.
“Despise him? That’s for sure! If it were me, I would have said goodbye to him long ago. What’s the point of dating without money? It’s just a waste of youth,” a fashionably dressed girl said disdainfully.
“Not necessarily. Maybe Su Mo is someone who values feelings. After all, they’ve been together for so long; there’s an emotional foundation,” a seemingly innocent girl defended Qin Yi.
“Feelings? In this realistic society, can feelings put food on the table? Just wait and see, Su Mo will definitely break up with him,” a boy wearing headphones asserted coldly.
The onlookers discussed fervently, each expressing their own opinions.
Some sympathized with Qin Yi’s plight, while others sneered at his behavior.
...
Listening to the discussions around him, Qin Yi’s heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer. He silently lowered his eyes, and the bouquet of roses in his hand swayed gently in the breeze, as if also recounting his loneliness and helplessness...
Yeah, what am I doing back here?
Ever since the family business met its Waterloo, those relatives who used to be so warm and welcoming have stayed away as if avoiding a plague, fearing they would be dragged into the turmoil.
Come to think of it, Su Mo probably broke up with me for the same reason.
Just as Qin Yi was torn in his heart about whether he should quietly leave, another commotion arose in the crowd...
“Hey, hey, the main character is out! Want to bet? I bet the great department beauty Su will definitely break up with this kid! How about the loser treats everyone?”
“A bet’s a bet. I bet Su Mo will stay loyal. After all, it’s a three-year relationship; it can’t just end like that...”
...
Qin Yi took a deep breath, summoned his courage, and looked up toward the school gate.
Su Mo’s figure came into view. She was still radiant, with exquisite makeup and a charming smile. Her white lace dress fluttered gently in the wind, like a blooming white lotus.
“Mo...”
The words reached his lips, but Qin Yi forced them back down.
Only because of the look Su Mo had just given him.
When Su Mo saw Qin Yi, the smile on her face instantly froze, replaced by undisguised disdain and disgust.
However, her gaze only lingered on Qin Yi’s face for a brief moment before immediately moving past him to look at the street behind him, her eyes filled with a bit of panic, as if she were worried about being seen by someone.
A moment later, as if a weight had been lifted, Su Mo shifted her gaze back to Qin Yi and walked quickly toward him, her high heels making a crisp “da-da” sound against the ground.
“What are you doing here! Didn’t I tell you everything on WeChat?! Can’t you understand? Do I really have to break up with you in person? Fine! Then I’ll tell you one more time! We’ve broken up! Acting like this now only makes me look down on you even more!”
Su Mo’s tone was full of disdain and mockery, as if having Qin Yi as an ex was a very shameful thing.
The surrounding crowd began to whisper, and the sound of discussion rose and fell.
“See, I told you. How could Su Mo still be interested in this fallen Rich Second Generation?”
“Sigh, Qin Yi is just asking for trouble. Knowing what kind of person Su Mo is, he still had to pull this stunt.”
“I get it, Qin Yi just can’t let go... I heard that when this department beauty Su was dating Qin Yi, she made him spend quite a bit of money on her... Now that Qin Yi’s family is bankrupt, she wants to break up... That’s really heartless!”
“I don’t like hearing that. How can you say it’s heartless? Haven’t you heard the saying, ’Husband and wife are like birds in the same forest, but they fly their separate ways when disaster strikes’? If it’s like that for married couples, let alone just a pair of lovers.”
“Sigh, yeah. Who would want to be saddled with a mountain of debt right after graduation...”
...
Qin Yi’s throat moved as he gripped the bouquet of roses tightly. He knew he was in a wretched state right now, but he still summoned the courage to hand the bouquet to Su Mo.
“Momo, do you still remember the promise you made to me when we first started dating?”
Hearing this, Su Mo’s expression froze slightly, and a ripple of emotion stirred deep in her heart.
“You said that when we graduate, you wanted me to prepare a bouquet of roses for you, and we would wear our bachelor’s gowns together...”
However, before Qin Yi could finish, he was interrupted by Su Mo’s impatient wave of her hand.
“Qin Yi, stop deceiving yourself! You think doing this will make me change my mind? I’m telling you, it’s impossible! We’ve already broken up. To me, you are nothing now!”
“Momo, I didn’t come here today to pester you. I just wanted to fulfill our promise and put a full stop to this relationship.” Qin Yi’s voice was a bit choked.
But Su Mo interrupted him impatiently: “Qin Yi, you are truly laughably naive! Do you think doing this can win me back? I’m telling you, it’s over between us! You have nothing now; what do you have to love me with? Just your words?”
Qin Yi’s heart felt as if it had been pierced by a sharp blade. He was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly: “Momo, I know I have nothing right now, but I believe I will stand up again. Give me a little time, and I will prove to you that I, Qin Yi, am not someone who only speaks empty words.”
Su Mo shook her head coldly: “Qin Yi, stop dreaming! Besides, I’ve already found a new partner; his family background is better than yours, and he’s richer than you. My life now is something you can’t even imagine. So, please don’t show up in front of me again. From now on, we are strangers!”
Although Qin Yi had already had a premonition, when these cold and heartless words came out of Su Mo’s mouth, he still felt as if he had been struck by a ruthless heavy hammer. The last faint glimmer of hope in his heart shattered, and it felt as if something had split open in his chest, the pain making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
The bouquet of roses that he had been holding tightly now seemed to have lost all its vitality, the petals drooping as if also mourning for this lost relationship.
The onlookers also began to chime in with their discussions.
“Those words are a bit too much. After all, they were together for three years; there’s no need to be so harsh.” Someone said indignantly.
“Yeah, I really didn’t expect that Su Mo, who usually looks so gentle and harmless, would say such hurtful words.” Someone shook their head and sighed.
“This is a typical ’Green Tea’; she acts pure and harmless on the surface, but in reality, she’s very calculating.” Someone commented disdainfully.
“Sigh, Qin Yi is really pitiful. Being hurt by someone like that, I’m afraid it’ll be hard for him to believe in love again.” Someone sighed sympathetically.
“Sigh, sweet words when there’s money, but turning cold and heartless when there’s none.” Someone lamented indignantly.
Accused by those around her, Su Mo’s expression gradually became awkward. Her gaze toward Qin Yi, beyond disdain, now held a few more hints of disgust.
Just as the atmosphere was about to reach a freezing point, a sharp car horn pierced the silence, drawing everyone’s attention.
“Beep, beep, beep—”
Everyone turned their heads to see a dazzling yellow sports car speeding over like a shooting star, coming to a steady stop on the street not far away.
The sports car had sleek lines and a dazzling luster. The scissor doors slowly rose, and a man wearing sunglasses stepped out with a flourish.
“Wow, a sports car! So cool!”
“Oh my god, isn’t that the latest Maserati MC20? I heard it costs over three million to get one!”
“Holy crap, for real? That expensive?!”
“The guy in sunglasses is so handsome, such a strong aura. He’s totally my ideal type!”
“He seems to be looking at me... Should I go up and strike up a conversation?”
...
The onlookers instantly erupted into a frenzy. Emotions of envy, jealousy, and desire intertwined, forming an indescribable atmosphere.
Su Mo’s gaze also shifted away from Qin Yi. When she saw the man in sunglasses walking toward her, her eyes immediately shimmered with a gentle light.
Qin Yi watched this, feeling a sharp pang in his heart.
Once upon a time, Su Mo used to look at him with such tenderness...
Just as the man in sunglasses was about to reach Su Mo, she suddenly lowered her voice and said angrily to Qin Yi, “Qin Yi! Leave quickly. If you don’t care about your Face, I still care about mine!”
No sooner had she spoken than the man in sunglasses stood before her.
He glanced at Qin Yi, a mocking curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
What happened next left the onlookers even more dumbfounded.
Disregarding the gazes of Qin Yi and the crowd, the man in sunglasses reached out to wrap his arm around Su Mo’s waist, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her deeply on the lips.
“Whoa—”
The onlookers couldn’t help but gasp.
Qin Yi’s mind went blank, feeling a surge of rage rising from the bottom of his heart.
The bouquet of roses in his hand slipped weakly to the ground. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his fists clenched until they cracked.
A moment later, the man in sunglasses separated from Su Mo. He reached out to toy with her hair, his Face full of triumph.
After all, kissing the department beauty in front of so many people gave any man a lot of Face.
Not to mention, it was right in front of Qin Yi, the ex!
Men simply loved to “show off” their affection in front of a woman’s ex to satisfy their own vanity.
“Mo Mo, who is he!”
Qin Yi’s gaze was like a torch, staring fixedly at the man in sunglasses. He gritted his teeth as if to crush the anger in his heart.
The man in sunglasses turned leisurely, his hand sliding down Su Mo’s back. He inadvertently increased his grip, pulling Su Mo close to him, then sized Qin Yi up provocatively.
Su Mo felt a bit of pain, but she still feigned a look of happiness on her Face.
At this moment, as if declaring his sovereignty, the man in sunglasses pulled his shades down slightly, revealing his arrogant and smug Face with a mocking smile.
“Wang Hao!”
Qin Yi’s eyes widened. He looked at Wang Hao in disbelief, then turned his gaze back to Su Mo, his voice trembling as he asked, “Mo Mo, you... how can you be with him? Don’t you know? He’s just a scumbag who toys with feelings! He changes girlfriends faster than he changes clothes! You’ll suffer if you’re with him!”
Su Mo frowned, her Face showing disgust again as she glared at Qin Yi.
“Qin Yi! What right do you have to talk about Brother Hao? I’ve already broken up with you! It’s none of your business who I’m with!”
Wang Hao let go of Su Mo, walked up to Qin Yi, circled him, and said in a deliberately mocking tone, “Oho, oho... I wondered which devoted lover it was, but it’s actually Young Master Qin. What’s the matter? Has everything at Young Master Qin’s home been settled? Speaking of which, it’s been about half a year since we last met... Why are you still wearing a graduation gown in this heat? Aren’t you hot?”
As Wang Hao spoke, he tugged at the graduation gown Qin Yi was wearing with a look of extreme disdain.
Qin Yi clenched his fists, veins bulging as he glared at Wang Hao. “My business is none of your concern!”
Wang Hao had never gotten along with Qin Yi; they were classmates.
Previously, their family backgrounds were similar, but not only was Qin Yi’s family wealthy, his grades in school were also better than Wang Hao’s.
Most importantly, Qin Yi was more handsome than him, so Wang Hao had been overshadowed by Qin Yi in every way during their college years.
But who could have imagined that as graduation approached, Qin Yi’s family company would go bankrupt due to a broken capital chain.
Not only that, according to Su Mo, Qin Yi’s father also owed a large amount of high-interest debt—the kind that ordinary people couldn’t pay off in several lifetimes even without eating or drinking...
When he heard this news, Wang Hao couldn’t have been happier. He thought he had to find an opportunity to thoroughly humiliate Qin Yi and vent his hatred!
Unfortunately, as soon as trouble hit Qin Yi’s home, he took a leave of absence and went back.
Thus, Wang Hao could only set his sights on Su Mo.
For a man, what could be more humiliating than having his woman touched by another?
Originally, Wang Hao thought Qin Yi and Su Mo’s relationship was very strong, and it might take some effort.
But who knew that Su Mo, who appeared pure and innocent like a white lotus on the surface, was actually a total gold-digger at heart.
So, after Qin Yi took his leave and left the school, Wang Hao launched an offensive on Su Mo, showering her with various luxury goods and high-end restaurants regardless of the cost.
Finally, a month ago, Su Mo was completely conquered by Wang Hao.
At the same time, Wang Hao also learned about Qin Yi’s family matters from Su Mo. The posts on the campus forum about the bankruptcy of Qin Yi’s family were also spread by Wang Hao.
Now that he had encountered Qin Yi again, Wang Hao naturally wouldn’t let this chance slip by. He had to “kick the dog while it’s down”!
At this point, more and more people were gathering. Su Mo didn’t want things to become public knowledge either; after all, it wasn’t good for her reputation.
So, Su Mo lowered her voice and said softly to Wang Hao, “Brother Hao, ignore him. It’s so hot outside, let’s go...”
How could Wang Hao listen to Su Mo? He glanced at the roses on the ground and let out a disdainful chuckle.
“Hehe, what did Young Master Qin just call me? A scumbag?”
As Wang Hao spoke, his hand reached out recklessly to touch Su Mo’s Face. He hooked her chin with his finger and once again, provocatively and roughly, kissed her on the lips.
It wasn’t until Su Mo felt she couldn’t breathe properly that Wang Hao let go of her, looking at Qin Yi with a provocative gaze.
“Young Master Qin is right! Compared to Young Master Qin’s devotion, I, Wang Hao, am a bit of a scumbag. But so what? I have money! I’m happy to spend money on women. Especially ones like Mo Mo!”
“You!”
Qin Yi stared at Wang Hao in fury, his fists clenched tight, his eyes looking as if they wanted to devour him.
In the past, Wang Hao might have been wary of Qin Yi, as their families were of equal strength.
But now, Qin Yi’s actions in Wang Hao’s eyes were nothing more than impotent rage.
So, Wang Hao continued to provoke him. “What about ’you’? What? Want to hit me? I’m so scared...”
Wang Hao took two more steps toward Qin Yi with a sleazy look, fearlessly thrusting his Face in front of Qin Yi’s.
“Come on, hit me right here!”
Infuriated, Qin Yi was about to strike out and teach this bastard a lesson.
But unexpectedly, Wang Hao let out a cold laugh.
“Think carefully! If this punch lands, you’ll either pay up or go to jail!”
Qin Yi hesitated...
If this were half a year ago, he would have thrown that punch without any hesitation!
But now, he no longer had the capital to bear the consequences of that punch.
If he were arrested, not only would his studies be affected, but it would also place an even greater burden on his parents...
His family could no longer afford it...
Thinking of this, Qin Yi backed down, his clenched fists slowly loosening.
Seeing this, Wang Hao gave a cold smile and spat disdainfully.
“Pah! Dammit, you coward! You’ve got no strength, yet you’re so damn good at putting on an act!”
After saying that, Wang Hao lifted his foot and, as if trying to crush Qin Yi to death, stomped hard on the bouquet of roses on the ground.
Those once delicate flowers were ruthlessly crushed, and Qin Yi’s heart broke along with them.
His dignity, his love, his everything—at this moment, they were all trampled underfoot by this bastard Wang Hao...
Qin Yi lowered his eyes, disheartened, wanting only to turn around and leave.
But Wang Hao had no intention of letting Qin Yi off so easily!
The humiliation wasn’t enough!
“Stop! Did I say you could leave?!”
Qin Yi looked up, his eyes flashing with the light of anger.
“Wang Hao! Don’t you fucking go too far!” he roared.
Wang Hao showed no fear; instead, he became even more arrogant.
“Too far? I’ll show you what ’too far’ means!” He snatched the bag from Su Mo’s shoulder, pulled out a few bills, and threw them in Qin Yi’s Face.
“Take this money as compensation for you!”
Having said that, Wang Hao was about to turn and leave, but then seemed to remember something. He leaned into Qin Yi’s ear and whispered another mockery.
“By the way, there’s one thing I almost forgot to tell you! I took Su Mo’s first time! Qin Yi, should I call you devoted or just stupid? I really didn’t expect that after being with Su Mo for three years, she was still a virgin... Back then, you were rich and handsome, so why didn’t you just take her? Could it be that your equipment doesn’t work? But I should still thank you for that! Don’t worry, after my day-and-night training during this time, she’s very familiar with all kinds of positions now! Oh, by the way, I have plenty of videos and photos on my phone. If you’re interested, I don’t mind letting you have a look! After all, sharing joy is better than keeping it to yourself...”
Qin Yi was completely enraged. “Wang Hao! Fuck your ancestors!” He threw a punch toward Wang Hao’s Face.
Since Wang Hao had chosen to use this matter to completely provoke Qin Yi, he was naturally prepared.
He quickly retreated and grabbed Su Mo, pulling her in front of him.
Wang Hao was different from Qin Yi; he wouldn’t cherish Su Mo just because she was his woman now.
To him, women were nothing more than playthings!
He, Wang Hao, wouldn’t be as stupid as Qin Yi and get hurt for a woman!
“Ah...”
Su Mo screamed and closed her eyes, terrified.
Qin Yi’s punch stalled in mid-air; he hesitated.
Taking the opportunity, Wang Hao raised his leg and kicked Qin Yi hard in the abdomen.
Qin Yi staggered back in pain, glaring at Wang Hao.
“Wang Hao! You bastard! You actually used a woman as a shield!” he roared.
“Hahaha, Qin Yi! If I say you’re stupid, you really are! Think carefully! Can you afford the consequences of hitting me? Think about your dad, think about your mom, think about the debts your family owes! You useless trash!”
Qin Yi looked at Wang Hao, his eyes nearly bursting. His fists clenched tighter and tighter, but in the end, he let go...
Some of the people around shook their heads and sighed, feeling the injustice for Qin Yi; others mocked him, calling him a spineless coward...
But only Qin Yi knew that although he had lost, he hadn’t lost to Wang Hao, but to his family ties!
Seeing Qin Yi like this, Wang Hao laughed loudly and turned around, his hand recklessly resting on Su Mo’s perky butt, squeezing it at will.
“Let’s go! Dammit, I’m happy today! Which bag did you mention last time?”
“Oh, you’re so annoying, Brother Hao, so many people are watching...”
Su Mo pressed close to Wang Hao, pulling his wandering arm around her waist. Her voice was extremely artificial, as if she had already forgotten how Wang Hao had just used her as a human shield.
“Let them look! Let them watch...”
Soon, amidst gazes of either envy or disdain, Wang Hao and Su Mo got into the yellow sports car.
Then, the engine roared, and the yellow sports car thundered away from Modu University.
Seeing that the main parties had left, the onlookers also lost interest.
Meanwhile, Qin Yi remained standing there dazed. A clear footprint had been added to his graduation gown. A few hundred-yuan bills were scattered on the ground, drifting in the breeze along with the crushed rose petals.
Cover (Halaman Sampul) — Instruksi Visual Lengkap
Judul (bahasa Inggris): "Ashen Blade"
Font: puitis / klasik — gaya serif elegan dengan flourishes ringan (mis. Garamond/EB Garamond with decorative ligatures, atau Cinzel Decorative). Judul besar, center-top; subtitle kecil di bawah: "Episode 1 — The Ember Valley".
Ukuran & rasio file:
Rasio untuk webtoon / manhwa vertikal: 810 x 1440 px (standar), saran resolution 300 DPI untuk cetak.
Jika preview untuk platform webtoon, sediakan versi 1160 x 1920 px juga (untuk layar tinggi).
Komposisi visual:
Tipe cover: mood cinematic, kombinasi lanskap + portrait character fokus.
Layout terbagi: latar belakang panorama Kerajaan Lysandrel (atas), foreground karakter Aeron (tengah-bawah), aksen magis (ember/runs/bulu rubah) menyapu diagonal dari kanan bawah ke kiri atas.
Elemen detail:
Latar belakang (atas + jauh)
Kastil Lysandrel di kejauhan, menara ramping dan tembok batu, bendera berkibar dengan lambang pohon + pedang.
Langit pagi berkabut, warna tembaga pucat ke hijau kelabu.
Siluet awan tipis; sinar matahari terbit memantul halus pada menara.
Foreground — Aeron (fokus utama)
Posisi: berdiri sedikit miring menghadapi pembaca (3/4 view), tubuh menghadap sedikit kanan, kepala menoleh ke kiri (mata menatap pembaca).
Umur: remaja akhir / awal 20-an, tinggi elfish, telinga runcing jelas tapi tidak berlebihan.
Wajah: ekspresi tenang tetapi penuh tekad; mata hijau kebiruan, sorot tajam.
Rambut: perak-coklat, panjang sebahu, beberapa helai tertiup angin.
Pakaian: campuran sederhana dan unsur bangsawan — jubah pendek gelap dengan bordir motif keluarga di lengan; kemeja linen abu lembut; celana praktis; boots kulit. Ada bekas robekan kecil dan noda jelaga untuk menunjukkan pengasingan.
Aksesori: liontin kecil berbentuk rubah, cincin keluarga samar di jari; lencana bangsawan di bagian dalam jubah (hanya terlihat sebagian).
Pedang: disampirkan di punggung atau digenggam di satu tangan, gagang terukir runa halus, mata pedang redup namun ada kilau amber samar pada tepi. Gagak pedang ada motif pohon & pedang.
Pose tangan: tangan kanan menggenggam gagang pedang, sedikit santai tapi siap. Tangan kiri menyentuh sehelai bulu rubah magis yang melayang (lihat elemen magis).
Elemen magis & aksen (menyatukan komposisi)
Jejak ember/embers: partikel berwarna oranye-amber seperti bara kecil mengalir diagonal dari kanan bawah (dekat tangan Aeron) ke kiri atas (menuju kastil). Partikel ini membentuk garis komposisi yang menuntun mata dari karakter ke latar.
Sehelai bulu rubah berapi melayang dekat tangan Aeron — sedikit berasap, ujungnya berkilau. Bulu ini memancarkan cahaya lembut yang memantulkan pada wajah Aeron.
Runa halus pada gagang pedang memancarkan cahaya tipis; beberapa runa menyala sedikit lebih terang untuk menunjukkan 'ikatan' dengan bulu.
Di latar jauh, di atas bukit, samar-samar siluet rubah tiga ekor berapi (menegaskan ancaman/tema).
Tipografi & penempatan judul
Judul "Ashen Blade" ditempatkan di bagian atas tengah, besar dan elegan. Warna huruf: krem hangat dengan subtle drop shadow berwarna tembaga gelap agar kontras dengan langit.
Subtitle "Episode 1 — The Ember Valley" lebih kecil, all caps tipis, diletakkan langsung di bawah judul dengan spacing cukup.
Nama penulis/pencipta (opsional) di bagian bawah cover, kiri atau kanan bawah dalam font serif kecil.
Warna & mood:
Palet: tembaga, amber, hijau kebiruan, abu batu. Kontras antara dingin (kerajaan) dan hangat (ember) untuk menonjolkan tema konflik.
Pencahayaan: rim light hangat di sisi kanan Aeron (dari ember/bulu) dan backlight dingin dari cahaya pagi kastil.
Tekstur: sedikit grain halus/film grain untuk nuansa klasik; goresan tinta lembut di garis luar untuk estetika manhwa.
Instruksi lighting & rendering:
Gunakan rim light untuk memisahkan Aeron dari latar.
Pastikan mata Aeron sedikit bersinar (catchlight) dari bulu ember, agar ekspresi terasa hidup.
Efek partikel ember semi-glow, opacity bervariasi, beberapa blur motion untuk menunjukkan gerak.
Pertahankan detail pada pedang (ukiran runa) agar mudah dibaca ketika diperbesar.
¡Entendido perfecto! Ahora el protagonista se llamará Shinichi, y tendrá exactamente todo lo que me pediste:
 
✅ Rango SSSSS, el único, el más poderoso, nadie lo alcanza
✅ Personalidad: LIGURIOSO (vago, perezoso, duerme mucho) Y LUJURIOSO (ama a las mujeres, es muy apasionado)
✅ Tiene muchísimas esposas, todas lo aman y conviven felices
✅ Tiene cientos de hijos, todos fuertes pero NINGUNO llega al nivel de él
✅ Su vida: lujos, comodidad, disfrute y amor eterno
 
Aquí tienes tu manga completo, con su nombre y todo tal cual lo quieres:
 
 
 
📖 Título: SHINICHI, EL DIOS SUPREMO SSSSS
 
👤 Protagonista: Shinichi
 
Rango: SSSSS (Categoría única creada solo para él)
Es el ser más fuerte que ha existido jamás. Su poder es infinito, puede destruir continentes, detener el tiempo, crear lo que quiera o borrar enemigos con solo pensarlo. Nadie, absolutamente nadie —ni monstruos, ni dioses, ni sus propios hijos— tiene ni una milésima parte de su fuerza.
 
Su personalidad:
 
- Ligurioso al máximo: Lo único que le gusta es estar acostado, descansar, dormir y no hacer absolutamente nada. Se queja si tiene que caminar, se queja si lo despiertan, se queja si tiene que mover un dedo. Su frase favorita: "¿Para qué moverme si puedo quedarme aquí disfrutando?".
- Lujurioso y apasionado: Le encantan las mujeres, le gustan de todos los tipos, edades y razas. Es muy cariñoso, dulce y experto en el amor. Vive rodeado de ellas, las adora a todas y se asegura de que ninguna se sienta sola o desatendida. Para él, el poder sirve solo para tener a cuantas mujeres quiera y vivir en lujos eternos.
- Su lema:
 
"Puedo salvar o destruir el mundo cuando quiera... pero ahora mismo estoy ocupado: estoy durmiendo y abrazando a mis esposas. No me molesten."
 
¿Por qué todas lo aman?
Porque con él están seguras de todo mal, tienen riquezas infinitas, viven en palacios llenos de comodidades, y Shinichi las trata como reinas, les da todo lo que piden y las ama con locura. Aunque es vago, con ellas nunca es perezoso cuando se trata de darles amor y placer.
 
 
 
💑 SUS MUJERES (Un harén inmenso, todas suyas)
 
Shinichi tiene docenas y docenas de esposas, venidas de todos los rincones del mundo: princesas, guerreras, magas, diosas, reinas, chicas de pueblos, elfas, demonias, humanas... todas llegaron atraídas por su fama, su poder o su belleza, y decidieron quedarse para siempre.
 
Ninguna pelea entre sí, al contrario, se organizan y se quieren entre todas, porque saben que el amor de Shinichi es gigante y alcanza para todas. Se dividen el trabajo para que Shinichi nunca tenga que hacer nada, solo disfrutar.
 
🔹 Las Cuidadoras: Se encargan de bañarlo, vestirlo, peinarlo, darle de comer y tener su habitación siempre lista con almohadas suaves y perfumes ricos. Su meta: que él esté siempre cómodo.
🔹 Las Guerreras: Son las más fuertes de todas. Cuando hay peleas, monstruos o problemas afuera, ellas salen a pelear. Dicen: "Nuestro esposo es un Dios supremo. Es demasiado hermoso y precioso para ensuciarse las manos peleando con simples mortales. Nosotras lo hacemos por él". Y aunque son muy fuertes, saben que si algo sale mal, Shinichi parpadeará y acabará con todo sin levantarse.
🔹 Las Consentidas: Son sus favoritas para los momentos de ocio. Su único trabajo es estar todo el día con él: abrazarlo, darle masajes, besarlo, dormir a su lado y complacerlo en todo lo que él quiera. Shinichi dice: "Estas son mis mejores esposas, hacen que la vida valga la pena".
🔹 ** Las Madres:** Son las que crían y educan a los hijos, pero siempre viviendo dentro del palacio de Shinichi, y enseñando a los niños desde pequeños: "Su padre es el ser más grande que existe. Su deber es amarlo, respetarlo y proteger su descanso".
 
📌 ESCENA CLAVE:
Shinichi está recostado en una cama gigante, más grande que una casa, llena de sedas y pieles suaves. Tiene 5 mujeres a su lado derecho abanicándolo y dándole frutas. Otras 5 a su lado izquierdo haciéndole masajes en la espalda y el cabello. Otras más están sentadas en el suelo, leyendo o cantando suavemente para que él duerma mejor. Shinichi, medio dormido y feliz, dice con voz perezosa:
— "Mmm... esto es vida... ¿verdad, mis amores? ¿Quién necesita gobernar nada si tengo todo esto aquí?".
 
 
 
👨👩👧👦 SUS HIJOS (Cientos de hijos, todos inferiores a él)
 
De todas sus esposas, Shinichi tiene cientos de hijos e hijas. Son una familia tan grande que parecen un pueblo entero.
 
✅ REGLA DE ORO: NINGUNO HEREDA SU PODER.
Aunque sus hijos son genios, fuertes, magos poderosos, aventureros de rango A o S, líderes de ejércitos... todos saben que frente a Shinichi son como hormigas frente a un gigante. No importa cuánto crezcan o qué logren, nadie llega ni a los talones de su padre. Él sigue siendo el único e incomparable SSSSS.
 
🔹 Cómo son:
 
- Lo adoran como a un Dios y a su padre a la vez. Para ellos, Shinichi es el ser perfecto.
- Son todo lo contrario a él: son trabajadores, activos, responsables. ¿Por qué? Porque crecieron con la enseñanza: *"Alguien tiene que hacer todo en este mundo para que papá
# THE NULL SOVEREIGN

## CHAPTER 1 — THE SILENT PILLAR

### SEQUENCE 01 — THE AWAKENING PLAZA

**PANEL 01 — EXTREME WIDE**

The **Awakening Plaza of Asterion** stretches across the page.

Thousands upon thousands of people fill the marble square.

White-and-gold marble reflects the morning sun.

At the eastern edge rises the enormous **Royal Palace**, its towers and golden spires piercing the sky.

At the center stands the **Divine Pillar**.

Thirty feet of living crystal.

Its interior pulses with rivers of System energy.

Blue.

Gold.

White.

Blue again.

**CAPTION:**

*Every sixteen-year-old in the Kingdom of Asterion undergoes the Awakening.*

---

**PANEL 02 — WIDE**

The crowd is divided.

Nobles stand behind velvet ropes guarded by Silver-rank soldiers.

Commoners occupy the rest of the plaza.

Parents hold their children's shoulders.

Guild representatives watch eagerly.

Merchants whisper.

Priests stand beneath the palace balconies.

Everyone is waiting.

---

**PANEL 03 — MEDIUM**

Kael Veyron stands alone among the crowd.

Seventeen.

Thin.

Plain.

His borrowed clothes hang loosely from his shoulders.

The sleeves are slightly too short.

He pulls one down.

It rolls back up.

He pulls it again.

**CAPTION:**

*Kael Veyron had no family waiting for him.*

---

**PANEL 04 — CLOSE-UP**

Kael's fingers nervously pinch the sleeve.

His knuckles are slightly pale.

**CAPTION:**

*No father.*

*No mother.*

*No name worth celebrating.*

---

**PANEL 05 — CLOSE-UP**

Kael looks toward the Divine Pillar.

His expression is uneasy.

The enormous crystal reflects in his eyes.

**CAPTION:**

*The Pillar would decide the rest of his life.*

---

### SEQUENCE 02 — PELL

**PANEL 06 — MEDIUM**

A stocky red-haired boy stands beside Kael.

Pell Harten.

His best clothes are visibly just clean work clothes.

His belt buckle is rattling from how badly he's shaking.

**PELL:**

"Stop fidgeting."

---

**PANEL 07 — TWO-SHOT**

Kael looks sideways at him.

**KAEL:**

"I'm not fidgeting."

**PELL:**

"You're pulling your sleeves."

---

**PANEL 08 — CLOSE-UP**

Kael looks down at his hand.

He releases the sleeve.

Then notices Pell trembling.

**KAEL:**

"You're shaking."

---

**PANEL 09 — CLOSE-UP — PELL**

Pell's face is completely serious.

**PELL:**

"That's different."

Beat.

**PELL:**

"That's medical."

---

**PANEL 10 — SMALL**

Kael almost smiles.

For the first time, the oppressive atmosphere around him breaks.

---

**PANEL 11 — TWO-SHOT**

**PELL:**

"What do you think you'll get?"

**KAEL:**

"Iron."

Beat.

**KAEL:**

"Maybe Bronze if I'm lucky."

---

**PANEL 12 — CLOSE-UP — PELL**

Pell looks horrified.

**PELL:**

"I just don't want Farmer."

---

**PANEL 13**

Kael looks at him completely deadpan.

**KAEL:**

"You could pull turnips very well."

---

**PANEL 14 — PELL**

**PELL:**

"Shut up."

---

### SEQUENCE 03 — THE NOBLES

**PANEL 15 — WIDE**

The noble section.

Velvet rope.

Two Silver-rank guards.

Silk.

Jewelry.

Perfect posture.

The children stand like they've rehearsed this moment their entire lives.

---

**PANEL 16 — CLOSE-UP**

A noble boy's polished boots.

Another's jeweled bracelet.

A third's expensive System-enhancement necklace.

---

**PANEL 17 — MEDIUM**

Kael watches them from the commoner section.

**CAPTION:**

*They had been preparing for this day since birth.*

---

**PANEL 18 — MEDIUM**

Elara Wenthis.

Tall.

Blonde.

Immaculate.

She stands at the front of the noble section.

Her posture is perfect.

Her expression calm.

---

**PANEL 19 — CLOSE-UP — ELARA**

Her eyes remain fixed on the Pillar.

Completely confident.

---

**PANEL 20 — KAEL**

Kael looks at her.

No envy.

No hatred.

Just distance.

**CAPTION:**

*They lived in different worlds.*

**CAPTION:**

*The Pillar was about to make that difference official.*

---

### SEQUENCE 04 — THE PRIESTESS

**PANEL 21 — FULL-WIDTH**

A bell rings.

**SFX:**

**KOOOOONG**

The entire plaza falls silent.

---

**PANEL 22 — UPWARD ANGLE**

The balcony of the Royal Palace.

High Priestess Seraphina steps forward.

White hair cascades over her shoulders.

She appears no older than thirty-five.

Her eyes are milky white.

Blind.

Perhaps.

---

**PANEL 23 — CLOSE-UP**

Seraphina's pale eyes.

Despite being blind, they seem to look directly through the entire crowd.

---

**PANEL 24 — WIDE**

Her Saint-rank aura spreads across the plaza.

No visible attack.

No violence.

Just overwhelming presence.

The crowd instinctively straightens.

---

**CAPTION:**

*The Church was present.*

*The System was watching.*

---

**PANEL 25 — CLOSE-UP**

Seraphina raises one hand.

---

**PANEL 26 — SPLASH PANEL**

The Divine Pillar suddenly erupts with light.

**SFX:**

**WHOOOOOM**

System energy races through its crystal interior.

---

### SEQUENCE 05 — THE SYSTEM

**PANEL 27 — FULL-PAGE SYSTEM OVERLAY**

A translucent System notification appears before everyone.

**SYSTEM NOTICE**

> **DIVINE SYSTEM NOTICE**
>
> **THE AWAKENING CEREMONY**
>
> **YEAR 4247**
>
> *All eligible candidates shall approach the Divine Pillar in designated order.*
>
> *The System will assign Rank, Class, and Purpose.*

---

**PANEL 28 — WIDE**

The notification disappears.

The crowd begins to move.

---

**PANEL 29 — MEDIUM**

A noble boy approaches.

Confident.

---

**PANEL 30 — CLOSE-UP**

His hand touches the Pillar.

**SFX:**

**WHUM**

Golden light surrounds him.

---

**PANEL 31 — SYSTEM PANEL**

> **CANDIDATE: ALDIS MERROW**
>
> **RANK: SILVER**
>
> **CLASS: KNIGHT**
>
> **AUTHORITY: STANDARD**

---

**PANEL 32 — CROWD**

Polite applause.

His family smiles.

---

### SEQUENCE 06 — THE AWAKENINGS

**MONTAGE**

**PANEL 33**

> **IRON — FARMER**

A boy looks disappointed.

---

**PANEL 34**

> **BRONZE — MERCHANT**

A girl bursts into tears.

Her family embraces her.

---

**PANEL 35**

> **IRON — LABORER**

Silence.

---

**PANEL 36**

A Silver awakening.

The crowd cheers.

---

**PANEL 37 — KAEL**

Kael watches.

The morning sun has climbed higher.

Sweat gathers beneath his borrowed clothes.

His hand returns to his sleeve.

---

**CAPTION:**

*Iron.*

*Bronze.*

*Silver.*

*Everyone received something.*

---

### SEQUENCE 07 — PELL HARTEN

**PANEL 38 — SYSTEM**

> **PELL HARTEN**

---

**PANEL 39 — CLOSE-UP — PELL**

His face goes white.

**PELL:**

"...No."

---

**PANEL 40**

He walks toward the Pillar.

His legs visibly shake.

---

**PANEL 41 — CLOSE-UP**

Pell places his hand against the crystal.

---

**PANEL 42**

A faint iron-grey glow.

---

**PANEL 43 — SYSTEM**

> **CANDIDATE: PELL HARTEN**
>
> **RANK: IRON**
>
> **CLASS: MERCHANT**
>
> **AUTHORITY: STANDARD**

---

**PANEL 44 — CLOSE-UP**

Pell stares.

Then his eyes fill with tears.

---

**PANEL 45**

His father screams from the crowd.

**PELL'S FATHER:**

"MERCHANT!"

---

**PANEL 46**

Pell laughs through his tears.

He turns toward Kael.

Raises both thumbs.

---

**PANEL 47 — KAEL**

Kael smiles.

A tiny nod.

---

### SEQUENCE 08 — ELARA

**PANEL 48 — WIDE**

The System calls the next name.

**SYSTEM:**

> **ELARA WENTHIS**

---

**PANEL 49 — FULL-BODY**

Elara walks toward the Pillar.

Her movements are controlled.

Elegant.

Almost ceremonial.

---

**PANEL 50 — CLOSE-UP**

Her hand touches the crystal.

---

**PANEL 51 — SPLASH**

The Pillar erupts in brilliant silver-blue light.

**SFX:**

**VRAAAAAAM**

---

**PANEL 52 — SYSTEM**

> **CANDIDATE: ELARA WENTHIS**
>
> **RANK: SILVER**
>
> **CLASS: BATTLE MAGE**
>
> **AUTHORITY: STANDARD**

---

**PANEL 53 — NOBLE SECTION**

Her family nods.

Satisfied.

Not surprised.

---

**PANEL 54 — KAEL**

Kael watches.

His expression changes.

A cold realization settles over him.

**CAPTION:**

*The Pillar had decided Elara's path before she was born.*

---

**PANEL 55**

Kael looks toward Pell.

Then toward the nobles.

**CAPTION:**

*The System was supposed to be fair.*

---

**PANEL 56 — CLOSE-UP**

Kael's eyes.

**CAPTION:**

*Everyone said it was.*

---

### SEQUENCE 09 — KAEL VEYRON

**PANEL 57 — FULL-WIDTH**

The plaza has grown hotter.

The crowd has thinned slightly.

The list is almost finished.

---

**PANEL 58 — SYSTEM**

> **KAEL VEYRON**

---

**PANEL 59 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

Kael's pupil contracts.

---

**PANEL 60**

His breathing becomes visible.

**SFX:**

**THUMP**

---

**PANEL 61**

His fingers curl.

**SFX:**

**THUMP**

---

**PANEL 62**

He steps forward.

---

**PANEL 63 — LONG SHOT**

Kael walks alone toward the marble stairs.

The enormous Pillar waits above him.

The crowd surrounds him.

But visually, Kael appears completely isolated.

---

**CAPTION:**

*One step.*

---

**PANEL 64**

His foot touches the first marble stair.

**CAPTION:**

*Two.*

---

**PANEL 65**

His hand trembles.

He forces it still.

---

**PANEL 66 — EXTREME WIDE**

Kael reaches the top.

The Divine Pillar towers above him.

---

### SEQUENCE 10 — THE TOUCH

**PANEL 67 — POV**

Kael looks at the crystal.

System energy moves inside it like blood through veins.

---

**PANEL 68 — CLOSE-UP**

His fingertips approach the surface.

One centimeter.

---

**PANEL 69**

Touch.

---

**PANEL 70 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

Kael's eyes widen.

The System enters him.

**SFX:**

**MMMMMMMM**

---

**PANEL 71 — ABSTRACT**

System energy races through his body.

His veins appear illuminated.

A lattice of information surrounds his consciousness.

**CAPTION:**

*Sorting.*

*Measuring.*

*Evaluating.*

---

**PANEL 72 — BLACK TRANSITION**

The hum stops.

---

**PANEL 73 — FULL-WIDTH**

The Divine Pillar goes completely black.

Not dark blue.

Not dim.

**BLACK.**

The sunlight around it appears swallowed.

---

**PANEL 74 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

Kael's hand remains against the black crystal.

His eyes reflect nothing.

---

**PANEL 75 — WIDE**

The entire plaza freezes.

No one moves.

---

**PANEL 76**

A child in the crowd stares.

His mother instinctively pulls him closer.

---

**PANEL 77**

A priest slowly rises.

---

**PANEL 78**

Seraphina's expression changes for the first time.

Her eyes widen.

---

**PANEL 79 — KAEL**

Nothing.

No System warmth.

No hum.

No response.

---

**PANEL 80 — SILENT PANEL**

Five seconds.

---

**PANEL 81**

Ten.

---

### SEQUENCE 11 — NULL

**PANEL 82 — FULL-PAGE SYSTEM**

A System notification appears.

But unlike the previous notifications—

**there is no color.**

No gold.

No silver.

No blue.

Only black text inside a stark white frame.

> **CANDIDATE: KAEL**
>
> **FAMILY: VEYRON**
>
> **AGE: 17**
>
> **RANK: NULL**
>
> **CLASS: NULL**
>
> **AUTHORITY: RESTRICTED**
>
> **STATUS: SEALED**

---

**PANEL 83 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

Kael's face.

He reads it.

Again.

And again.

---

**PANEL 84 — SINGLE WORD**

> **NULL**

---

**PANEL 85 — SILENCE**

No dialogue.

---

**PANEL 86 — CROWD**

A parent takes a step backward.

---

**PANEL 87**

Another pulls their child behind them.

---

**PANEL 88**

Nobles whisper behind gloved hands.

---

**PANEL 89**

Priests lean toward each other.

Their faces are no longer calm.

They are afraid.

---

**PANEL 90 — CLOSE-UP**

Someone in the crowd screams:

**VOICE:**

"DEFECTIVE!"

---

**PANEL 91 — CHAOS**

The word spreads.

**VOICES:**

"Defective!"

"Anomaly!"

"Broken!"

"NULL!"

---

**PANEL 92 — KAEL**

Kael stands completely motionless.

The noise becomes visually distorted around him.

---

**CAPTION:**

*Not Iron.*

*Not Bronze.*

*Not Silver.*

*Nothing.*

---

### SEQUENCE 12 — THE MESSAGE

**PANEL 93 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

Kael's hand against the black Pillar.

Something appears beneath his palm.

Ancient symbols.

---

**PANEL 94 — POV**

Ancient writing burns across the black crystal.

No System interface.

No notification.

Something older.

---

**PANEL 95 — CLOSE-UP — KAEL**

His expression changes.

Confusion.

Recognition.

---

**PANEL 96 — BLACK BACKGROUND**

The ancient words appear.

> **RETURN TO THE FORGE, FIRST SOVEREIGN.**

---

**PANEL 97**

Kael stares.

---

**PANEL 98**

The inscription disappears.

---

**PANEL 99 — KAEL**

**KAEL:**

"...What?"

---

### SEQUENCE 13 — CAPTURE

**PANEL 100**

Two priests seize Kael by the arms.

---

**PANEL 101 — CLOSE-UP**

Their faces.

Not disgust.

Not anger.

Fear disguised as professional composure.

---

**PRIEST:**

"Come with us."

---

**PANEL 102**

Kael looks toward the crowd.

---

**PANEL 103 — PELL**

Pell stands frozen.

His Merchant classification forgotten.

His face has gone pale.

---

**PANEL 104 — KAEL**

Kael looks at him.

---

**PANEL 105 — PELL**

Pell looks back.

Neither says anything.

---

**PANEL 106 — WIDE**

The priests drag Kael down the marble stairs.

The black Pillar remains behind him.

Still dead.

Still black.

---

### SEQUENCE 14 — BENEATH THE PALACE

**PANEL 107 — VERTICAL**

Stone stairs descend.

Kael is led deeper beneath the Royal Palace.

The bright plaza disappears above.

---

**PANEL 108**

White marble becomes grey stone.

---

**PANEL 109**

Grey stone becomes ancient masonry.

---

**PANEL 110**

The light disappears.

---

**PANEL 111 — WIDE**

A small stone room.

One bench.

One candle.

One iron door.

No windows.

---

**PANEL 112**

Kael is pushed inside.

---

**PANEL 113**

The iron door closes.

**SFX:**

**CLANG**

---

**PANEL 114 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

The lock turns.

**SFX:**

**CLICK**

---

**PANEL 115 — LARGE SILENT PANEL**

Kael sits alone on the bench.

Head lowered.

The candle flickers.

---

### SEQUENCE 15 — NOBODY

**PANEL 116**

Kael closes his eyes.

---

**PANEL 117**

He attempts to summon his System interface.

Nothing.

---

**PANEL 118**

Again.

Nothing.

---

**PANEL 119 — ABSTRACT**

Where there should be a System interface—

there is only black.

---

**CAPTION:**

*No rank.*

*No class.*

*No stats.*

*No skills.*

*No credits.*

*No connection.*

---

**PANEL 120 — KAEL**

His eyes open.

---

**CAPTION:**

*He was invisible to the System.*

---

**PANEL 121 — LARGE PANEL**

Kael sits alone in the candlelit room.

**CAPTION:**

*He was Nobody.*

---

### SEQUENCE 16 — THE GLOBAL NOTICE

**PANEL 122**

The door opens.

A young priest enters.

He is visibly trembling.

---

**PANEL 123**

The priest holds a glowing System tablet.

---

**PRIEST:**

"The System has issued a notice."

---

**PANEL 124**

Kael looks up.

---

**PRIEST:**

"A global notice."

---

**PANEL 125**

The priest turns the tablet around.

---

**PANEL 126 — FULL-PAGE SYSTEM PANEL**

> ⚠ **SYSTEM ALERT** ⚠
>
> **ILLEGAL EXISTENCE DETECTED**
>
> **SUBJECT:** KAEL VEYRON
>
> **CLASSIFICATION:** NULL
>
> **STATUS:** ANOMALY
>
> **EXECUTION AUTHORIZED**
>
> **ALL CITIZENS ARE ORDERED TO REPORT SIGHTINGS**
>
> **REWARD FOR CAPTURE:**
>
> **500,000 SYSTEM CREDITS**
>
> **+ RANK PROMOTION**

---

**PANEL 127 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP**

Kael's eye.

The reflection of the words **EXECUTION AUTHORIZED** burns across his pupil.

---

**PANEL 128**

The priest backs toward the door.

---

**PRIEST:**

"I'm sorry."

---

**PANEL 129**

His hand grips the door.

**PRIEST:**

"I'm so sorry."

---

**PANEL 130**

He looks at Kael.

Terror.

**PRIEST:**

"They are coming."

---

**PANEL 131**

The door closes.

---

**PANEL 132 — BLACK**

Silence.

---

**PANEL 133 — FINAL PANEL**

Above Kael, muffled through layers of stone—

**SFX:**

**BOOM**

Then—

**SCREAMING.**

Then—

**CLANG.**

Then another explosion.

Kael slowly raises his head.

---

**CAPTION:**

*They were already here.*

# END OF CHAPTER 1
Shen Lang recognized them almost at a glance.They were several core actors from the Legend of Xiang Fei crew.

"Miaohan, I was planning to invite you to have a party together, but I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

Chu Gongze walked to Su Miaohan with a face of surprise.

"Mr.Su."

"Hello, Mr.Su."

Several other actors greeted Su Miaohan, a beautiful investor, with great respect.

"Hello everyone, are you here for a dinner party?"

Su Miaohan nodded coldly.

"Yes, the weather has been hot recently and everyone has been having a hard time filming, so I specially invite you all to come here for a little get-together."

While Chu Gongze was talking, his eyes glanced at Shen Lang from time to time.

"Miaohan, it looks like you don't have anything to eat either.Why don't you share a meal?There are so many people and it's so lively."

Before Su Miaohan could reply, Li Xiangling walked up to Shen Lang in surprise, "Shen Lang, you are here too."

Although Shen Lang did not participate in the drama "The Legend of Xiang Fei", the two still often chatted about the drama on WeChat during this period.Li Xiangling also got a lot of inspiration from Shen Lang, and the characters were enhanced a lot.

"Sister Xiangling." Shen Lang smiled back.

Li Xiangling looked at the others and introduced: "Let me introduce to you, his name is Shen Lang.He almost played the role of Yongquan, but unfortunately he couldn't perform due to an accident.But despite his young age, his acting skills are definitely top-notch.”

Shen Lang couldn't help but smile bitterly, Sister Xiangling praised herself too much.

It's just that he can see that other people are dismissive of him, so he doesn't rush to show his warm face to others' cold buttocks.

"Shen Lang, I see your food hasn't been served yet.Let's have some.I happen to have something I want to talk to you about."

Li Xiangling extended an invitation to Shen Lang very affectionately.

Su Miaohan frowned slightly.Of course Li Xiangling knew that the famous heroine in the entertainment industry was not only beautiful, but also single all the time.I don't know how many people coveted her beauty.

She couldn't figure out how such a big-name star could have a relationship with Shen Lang, and Li Xiangling's attitude towards Shen Lang was a little too affectionate.

This made her feel very uncomfortable.

"this."

Shen Lang was a little embarrassed, "Your crew is gathering for dinner and bonding.It would be inappropriate for us to participate."

"Everything here is in the same circle.If you don't see it when you look up, you won't see it when you look down."

Li Xiangling said happily: "Are you not going to give me this face?"

Shen Lang smiled bitterly, consulted Gu Wanxia's opinion, and had no choice but to agree.After all, Li Xiangling was really good to him.

He later heard Liu Jia say that after his role was removed, Li Xiangling had a fight with Director Hu Chunjiang over him.

A group of people came to a luxurious private room.

When taking her seat, Su Miaohan sat in a position on the left.On her left was Chen Meng, and on her right was Liu Yuanyuan, the second female lead in the drama "The Legend of Xiang Fei".

This resulted in Chu Gongze, her real boyfriend, being unable to sit next to her.

"Chu Gongze, please sit here with me."

Liu Yuanyuan reacted immediately, stood up with a smile and said: "It's all my fault for being ignorant.I originally wanted to get close to Mr.Su, but I forgot that you are Mr.Su's boyfriend.Hehe, don't be offended."

"Where, it's just a place."

Chu Gongze was very satisfied with her attitude and sat down on the seat next to Su Miaohan without hesitation.

No one else had any reaction.

Now the crew has spread the news that Chu Gongze is in love with Su Miaohan.Even the drama "The Legend of Xiang Fei" was specially created for Chu Gongze, which shows how much Su Miaohan cares about her boyfriend.

Shen Lang didn't respond, he lowered his head and played with his phone silently.

But Su Miaohan immediately looked over at Shen Lang to see his reaction.Seeing his calm expression, as if the matter had nothing to do with her, she felt a little irritated for no reason.

"Mr.Su, what do you mean?"

Gu Wanxia suddenly stood up, her face covered with frost.

She was simply stunned.

As Shen Lang's wife, Su Miaohan actually has a boyfriend, and she doesn't shy away from Shen Lang at all?

This simply trampled Shen Lang's dignity into the dirt!

Is there anyone who bullies people like this?

At this moment, she felt heartbroken.No wonder Shen Lang had been unwilling to mention his fiancée.It turned out that she was the kind of woman who could do anything with her husband!

This sudden accusation made everyone's eyes focus on her in shock.

Gu Wanxia stared at Su Miaohan with stern eyes, "You are Shen Lang's wife, and you are so blatantly looking for a wild man outside, can you be worthy of him!"

"What do you think of him?Do you have any sense of shame in hooking up with wild men outside in front of him?"

As soon as these words came out, the scene exploded instantly.

What!

Su Miaohan actually got married?

Married and looking for a man outside?

And in front of my husband?

Do women from rich families spend so much time having fun?

Suddenly, everyone looked at Su Miaohan strangely.

Su Miaohan looked like the kind of cold, iceberg-type woman who was hard to get in touch with, but she didn't expect that she actually had a fiery heart.

Shen Lang raised his head in shock, first glanced at Su Miaohan, who was frowning, and then immediately said: "Sister Wan Xia, please stop talking."

He really didn't expect that Gu Wanxia would stand up for him, and he was touched and anxious at the same time.

Because he didn't want everyone to know about the contract marriage.This was what he had agreed with Su Miaohan when they signed the contract.

Gu Wanxia looked at him with a look of pity, "Shen Lang, I know you are kind-hearted, but I can't watch you being bullied like this."

"Mr.Su, I know that your family is rich, and Shen Lang is just an orphan with no money and no power, but as a woman, since she is married, she must adhere to her feminine ways.Can you tolerate your conscience when you play with his feelings like this?"

"Since you have no feelings for him, you can divorce him.With your looks and wealth, Mr.Su, you can find any man you want.Why do you bully a kind man like this!"

"I need you to give me an explanation!"

You can hear the needle drop on site.

After all, this involved Su Miaohan, the investor.They couldn't say anything, but they also despised Su Miaohan in their hearts.With a husband at home, you just go out to play and bring the man to your husband.This is outrageous.

"Miss, you have misunderstood Miaohan."

Chu Gongze's expression was not very good.Seeing that Su Miaohan's face showed no intention of speaking, he couldn't help but stand up.

This matter is not only related to Su Miaohan's reputation, but also to his own reputation.

If word spreads, I'm afraid the Internet will explode tomorrow.

He even thought about what the headlines would be tomorrow.

"Shock!Chu Gongze is actually a mistress who interferes in other people's marriages?"

"The beautiful president of the Su Group cheated on the famous actor Chu Gongze during marriage!"

"It's outrageous!The beautiful CEO actually brought a popular young man to his original wife to show off his affection!"

Once this news explodes on the Internet, it will not be blocked, but it will definitely be a devastating blow to his career!
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Jeang Fong found himself transported to the enchanting realm of Pokemon where he was bestowed with the divine selection system. To his astonishment, the initial trio of Pokémon presented to him comprised the legendary Hoen deities Rayquaza, Grouden, and Kyogre. Please, host, make your choice of your initial Pokémon. Option one, select the green orb to acquire the sky dragon, Rayquaza. Option two, opt for the blue orb to gain the ocean god, Kyogre. Option three, choose the red orb to obtain the earth

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god Grouden. Faced with this momentous decision, Jeanfong resolutely opted for the sky god, Rayquaza. Thus began the prologue to an exhilarating adventure, one that would see him ascend to the pinnacle of prowess as he gazed upon the myriad legendary Pokémon in his possession and mused how lonely it is to be invincible. This Rayquaza was obtained after clinching the Hoen League Championship whose rookie trainer uses Rayquaza to challenge gyms. Question Chinley. The media incessantly claims that the strongest trainer in Hoen is

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Jeang Fong. He ought to take this championship, remarked Makoli that I only love digging for stones. If you seek a battle, Jeang Fong is your man, for I can never defeat him, declared Daigo. Jean Fong, let's have another battle. This time, I will not lose. Challenge Dash Jeang Fong. The matter of you bullying me previously has yet to be settled, warned Cynthia. Chapter one. My starter Pokemon are the Hoen deities in the Pokemon world. Hoen League, Old Town, a town that can be described as untouched by any hue. It is also the

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birthplace of the protagonist from various versions of the Pokémon games, including Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and subsequent titles such as Pokémon Dark. Yet for Jean Fong, this was an entirely novel adventure. As a native of Earth and a fervent admirer of the Pokemon series, having immersed himself in its anime, games, and comics, just days prior, he had been diligently striving to complete Pokemon Emerald. Little did he know that upon finally conquering the game, he would unexpectedly find himself

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transported to the Pokémon world as an orphan in Oldale Town. Well, since he was here, he might as well make the best of it. Gazing into the mirror, he saw his 18-year-old self still in the prime of youth, which filled him with joy. Before his transmigration, he had already been a 30-something adult, burdened by the woes of adulthood and the frailties of life. Now, thanks to this extraordinary turn of events, he was restored to the vigor of 18, brimming with vitality and energy, an opportunity too precious to squander.

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Moreover, he had entered the realm of his beloved Pokémon. With optimal health and a renewed lifespan, Jeanfong found himself utterly content. However, now that he had crossed over, Jeanfong was eager to encounter the Pokemon he cherished to embark on a journey as a Pokemon trainer to challenge gyms and to ascend to the title of the strongest trainer just like Ash. Yet, there was one pressing issue. Jeang phone lacked a starter Pokémon. Though, Professor Burch also resided in Old Town tasked with

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distributing the initial trio of Hoen starters, Trio, Torchic, and Mudkip. Jeangfong being an orphan without financial means had not embarked on a journey by the age of 18. He had remained in the town helping its residents in exchange for necessities or a bit of pocket change for survival. Had it not been for the kindness of Oldale's inhabitants who had looked after him, he would not have survived to this age. Furthermore, the other trainers had already claimed their initial Pokémon. And even if Jeang Fong yearned to

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travel, it was likely that Professor Burge had no more starters left to offer. Ah, what a predicament. Jeang Fong sighed, casting a glance at his modest dwelling. This situation could only be described as destitute. Without a starter Pokémon and devoid of funds, he found himself unable to leave Oldale Town for other loc. The reason was simple. Without a Pokémon companion, encountering wild Pokémon in the wilderness would spell disaster for a mere human. That a moment's carelessness could lead to his demise at the hands of

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a wild creature. Did he truly believe that he could best wild Pokémon solely with his physical prowess? as if he were the strongest rookie from Pallet Town. In such circumstances, Jeanfong feared he might not survive the attempt to leave Oldale Town. Thus, how could he even entertain the notion of becoming the world's strongest trainer? Alas, it seemed his travel plans were destined to be cut short. Just as these thoughts plague him, a melodious voice suddenly resonated in his mind, detecting

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transmigrator Jeang foam binding system. Ding! Congratulations, host. You have acquired the divine selection system. It has been noted that you are concerned about your initial Pokémon and travel funds, hence a beginner's gift pack is hereby issued. Would you like to open the beginner's gift pack immediately? Upon hearing the voice, Jeang Phone was momentarily takenback, followed by an overwhelming surge of joy, his face lighting up with excitement, a system, a trans migrator. This seemed to be the

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hallmark of a protagonist. Truly, one receives what one lacks. And thus, Jeang phone promptly addressed the system. Divine selection system. Please open the beginner's gift pack at once. Ding. Host has opened the beginner's gift pack. The divine selection system is now officially bound to you. Jeang foam. Unique and unchangeable. Ding. The beginner's gift pack contains the following three options. Option one. Select the green orb to acquire the sky dragon rayquaza and receive 1 million

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poke dollars for travel expenses one master ball and five luxury balls. Option two, choose the blue orb to gain the ocean god Kyogre along with 800,000 poke dollars for travel, one master ball, and five ultra balls. Option three, opt for the red orb to obtain the earth god grouden with 700,000 poke dollars for travel, one master ball, and five regular poke balls. At this moment, as Jeang Fong beheld the gleaming options before him, he stood frozen in astonishment. Whose benevolence granted such legendary Pokémon as starters?

00:05:59 - 00:06:54
Typically, trainers in the Hoen region would receive their initial Pokemon from Professor Burch, which would be Trio, Torchic, or Mudkip, each evolving into formidable and popular final forms. To acquire such illustrious starters would ordinarily require one to be a direct member of the Pokémon League or a trainer favored by the professors. Of course, if one hailed from a prestigious family, there would be no need for concern over initial Pokémon, perhaps even acquiring something superior to the

00:06:26 - 00:07:26
typical starters. Take for instance the former Hoen champion Zineodigo whose initial Pokémon was a dazzling semi-define shiny Beldum. Yet for someone like Jeang Fong, an orphan, the norm would be to lead a life akin to that of a bug catching boy leading a mundane existence as a backdrop to the true champions. Originally, Jean Fong had intended to capture a caterer pie or something similar, leveraging the rapid evolution of bugtype Pokémon as a transitional phase toward becoming a Pokémon master. However, with the

00:06:56 - 00:07:52
arrival of the divine selection system, Jeangfang's fate had undergone a remarkable transformation. At the very least, he would no longer need to gamble his life to acquire his first ordinary Pokémon. From this point forward, as a possessor of legendary Pokémon, Jeanfong would undoubtedly rise to join the ranks of the elite, even if he currently possessed only a single legendary creature. After exhaling a deep breath to dispel his anxiety, Jeang began to contemplate the implications. The Hoen

00:07:24 - 00:08:27
deities held immense fame among Pokemon enthusiasts. Grouden, also known as the god of the earth, is often referred to as the one who cannot fly. It possesses the formidable ability to ren the land of sunder and recreate continents, embodying the essence of both fire and ground type legendary Pokémon. Kyogre, the antithesis of Grouden, is colloquially known as the flying great whale, the watertype deity. It engages in perpetual life and death battles with Groudon, reigning as the god of the ocean. Rayquaza, a legendary Pokémon of

00:07:56 - 00:08:58
both dragon and flying types, is revered as the god of the sky, wielding immense authority. Each time Grouden and Kyogre clash, it is Rayquaza who descends to quell their strife. In its natural habitat, Rayquaza resides within the ozone layer, and should cosmic entities threaten, it emerges to defend the Earth. Its remarkable prowess allows it to confront both opponents simultaneously, effortlessly restoring peace between the two. In terms of base stats, both Grouden and Kyogre possess slightly lower values than Rayquaza,

00:08:26 - 00:09:24
totaling 670 points, while Rayquaza boasts a total of 680 points. Moreover, we must consider certain portrayals in the anime, particularly that of the shiny Mega Rayquaza, which showcase the extraordinary strength to single-handedly combat six legendary Pokémon. Thus, when Jean Foam encountered this choice, he had already formed a resolution in his heart that of course the level of poke balls and the amount of poke dollars, the exclusive currency of the Pokémon world seemed trivial in the presence of legendary
00:00:00 - 00:01:02
Jeang Fong found himself transported to the enchanting realm of Pokemon where he was bestowed with the divine selection system. To his astonishment, the initial trio of Pokémon presented to him comprised the legendary Hoen deities Rayquaza, Grouden, and Kyogre. Please, host, make your choice of your initial Pokémon. Option one, select the green orb to acquire the sky dragon, Rayquaza. Option two, opt for the blue orb to gain the ocean god, Kyogre. Option three, choose the red orb to obtain the earth

00:00:32 - 00:01:37
god Grouden. Faced with this momentous decision, Jeanfong resolutely opted for the sky god, Rayquaza. Thus began the prologue to an exhilarating adventure, one that would see him ascend to the pinnacle of prowess as he gazed upon the myriad legendary Pokémon in his possession and mused how lonely it is to be invincible. This Rayquaza was obtained after clinching the Hoen League Championship whose rookie trainer uses Rayquaza to challenge gyms. Question Chinley. The media incessantly claims that the strongest trainer in Hoen is

00:01:04 - 00:02:10
Jeang Fong. He ought to take this championship, remarked Makoli that I only love digging for stones. If you seek a battle, Jeang Fong is your man, for I can never defeat him, declared Daigo. Jean Fong, let's have another battle. This time, I will not lose. Challenge Dash Jeang Fong. The matter of you bullying me previously has yet to be settled, warned Cynthia. Chapter one. My starter Pokemon are the Hoen deities in the Pokemon world. Hoen League, Old Town, a town that can be described as untouched by any hue. It is also the

00:01:37 - 00:02:32
birthplace of the protagonist from various versions of the Pokémon games, including Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and subsequent titles such as Pokémon Dark. Yet for Jean Fong, this was an entirely novel adventure. As a native of Earth and a fervent admirer of the Pokemon series, having immersed himself in its anime, games, and comics, just days prior, he had been diligently striving to complete Pokemon Emerald. Little did he know that upon finally conquering the game, he would unexpectedly find himself

00:02:04 - 00:03:06
transported to the Pokémon world as an orphan in Oldale Town. Well, since he was here, he might as well make the best of it. Gazing into the mirror, he saw his 18-year-old self still in the prime of youth, which filled him with joy. Before his transmigration, he had already been a 30-something adult, burdened by the woes of adulthood and the frailties of life. Now, thanks to this extraordinary turn of events, he was restored to the vigor of 18, brimming with vitality and energy, an opportunity too precious to squander.

00:02:35 - 00:03:32
Moreover, he had entered the realm of his beloved Pokémon. With optimal health and a renewed lifespan, Jeanfong found himself utterly content. However, now that he had crossed over, Jeanfong was eager to encounter the Pokemon he cherished to embark on a journey as a Pokemon trainer to challenge gyms and to ascend to the title of the strongest trainer just like Ash. Yet, there was one pressing issue. Jeang phone lacked a starter Pokémon. Though, Professor Burch also resided in Old Town tasked with

00:03:04 - 00:04:00
distributing the initial trio of Hoen starters, Trio, Torchic, and Mudkip. Jeangfong being an orphan without financial means had not embarked on a journey by the age of 18. He had remained in the town helping its residents in exchange for necessities or a bit of pocket change for survival. Had it not been for the kindness of Oldale's inhabitants who had looked after him, he would not have survived to this age. Furthermore, the other trainers had already claimed their initial Pokémon. And even if Jeang Fong yearned to

00:03:32 - 00:04:30
travel, it was likely that Professor Burge had no more starters left to offer. Ah, what a predicament. Jeang Fong sighed, casting a glance at his modest dwelling. This situation could only be described as destitute. Without a starter Pokémon and devoid of funds, he found himself unable to leave Oldale Town for other loc. The reason was simple. Without a Pokémon companion, encountering wild Pokémon in the wilderness would spell disaster for a mere human. That a moment's carelessness could lead to his demise at the hands of

00:04:01 - 00:04:56
a wild creature. Did he truly believe that he could best wild Pokémon solely with his physical prowess? as if he were the strongest rookie from Pallet Town. In such circumstances, Jeanfong feared he might not survive the attempt to leave Oldale Town. Thus, how could he even entertain the notion of becoming the world's strongest trainer? Alas, it seemed his travel plans were destined to be cut short. Just as these thoughts plague him, a melodious voice suddenly resonated in his mind, detecting

00:04:28 - 00:05:25
transmigrator Jeang foam binding system. Ding! Congratulations, host. You have acquired the divine selection system. It has been noted that you are concerned about your initial Pokémon and travel funds, hence a beginner's gift pack is hereby issued. Would you like to open the beginner's gift pack immediately? Upon hearing the voice, Jeang Phone was momentarily takenback, followed by an overwhelming surge of joy, his face lighting up with excitement, a system, a trans migrator. This seemed to be the

00:04:56 - 00:05:56
hallmark of a protagonist. Truly, one receives what one lacks. And thus, Jeang phone promptly addressed the system. Divine selection system. Please open the beginner's gift pack at once. Ding. Host has opened the beginner's gift pack. The divine selection system is now officially bound to you. Jeang foam. Unique and unchangeable. Ding. The beginner's gift pack contains the following three options. Option one. Select the green orb to acquire the sky dragon rayquaza and receive 1 million

00:05:26 - 00:06:30
poke dollars for travel expenses one master ball and five luxury balls. Option two, choose the blue orb to gain the ocean god Kyogre along with 800,000 poke dollars for travel, one master ball, and five ultra balls. Option three, opt for the red orb to obtain the earth god grouden with 700,000 poke dollars for travel, one master ball, and five regular poke balls. At this moment, as Jeang Fong beheld the gleaming options before him, he stood frozen in astonishment. Whose benevolence granted such legendary Pokémon as starters?

00:05:59 - 00:06:54
Typically, trainers in the Hoen region would receive their initial Pokemon from Professor Burch, which would be Trio, Torchic, or Mudkip, each evolving into formidable and popular final forms. To acquire such illustrious starters would ordinarily require one to be a direct member of the Pokémon League or a trainer favored by the professors. Of course, if one hailed from a prestigious family, there would be no need for concern over initial Pokémon, perhaps even acquiring something superior to the

00:06:26 - 00:07:26
typical starters. Take for instance the former Hoen champion Zineodigo whose initial Pokémon was a dazzling semi-define shiny Beldum. Yet for someone like Jeang Fong, an orphan, the norm would be to lead a life akin to that of a bug catching boy leading a mundane existence as a backdrop to the true champions. Originally, Jean Fong had intended to capture a caterer pie or something similar, leveraging the rapid evolution of bugtype Pokémon as a transitional phase toward becoming a Pokémon master. However, with the

00:06:56 - 00:07:52
arrival of the divine selection system, Jeangfang's fate had undergone a remarkable transformation. At the very least, he would no longer need to gamble his life to acquire his first ordinary Pokémon. From this point forward, as a possessor of legendary Pokémon, Jeanfong would undoubtedly rise to join the ranks of the elite, even if he currently possessed only a single legendary creature. After exhaling a deep breath to dispel his anxiety, Jeang began to contemplate the implications. The Hoen

00:07:24 - 00:08:27
deities held immense fame among Pokemon enthusiasts. Grouden, also known as the god of the earth, is often referred to as the one who cannot fly. It possesses the formidable ability to ren the land of sunder and recreate continents, embodying the essence of both fire and ground type legendary Pokémon. Kyogre, the antithesis of Grouden, is colloquially known as the flying great whale, the watertype deity. It engages in perpetual life and death battles with Groudon, reigning as the god of the ocean. Rayquaza, a legendary Pokémon of

00:07:56 - 00:08:58
both dragon and flying types, is revered as the god of the sky, wielding immense authority. Each time Grouden and Kyogre clash, it is Rayquaza who descends to quell their strife. In its natural habitat, Rayquaza resides within the ozone layer, and should cosmic entities threaten, it emerges to defend the Earth. Its remarkable prowess allows it to confront both opponents simultaneously, effortlessly restoring peace between the two. In terms of base stats, both Grouden and Kyogre possess slightly lower values than Rayquaza,

00:08:26 - 00:09:24
totaling 670 points, while Rayquaza boasts a total of 680 points. Moreover, we must consider certain portrayals in the anime, particularly that of the shiny Mega Rayquaza, which showcase the extraordinary strength to single-handedly combat six legendary Pokémon. Thus, when Jean Foam encountered this choice, he had already formed a resolution in his heart that of course the level of poke balls and the amount of poke dollars, the exclusive currency of the Pokémon world seemed trivial in the presence of legendary
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beings. Regardless, these funds would suffice for Jeang Fong to lead a comfortable life for quite some time. Well then, system I choose. Chapter 2. Choosing Rayquaza, the system space system, I choose the green orb. Rayquaza selection confirmed. Once Jean Foong had made up his mind, his choice was unequivocally established. That choice was none other than the sky god Rayquaza. With the formidable power of the sky god as Jeangfangs initial Pokémon, his journey as a trainer would undoubtedly transform into an invincible

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path. This was truly a legendary creature, one that even champions and elite trainers would find insurmountable. Moreover, in terms of resources and pokeballs, this choice surpassed that of Grouden and Kyogre, as 1 million Pokémon coins would suffice for Jeang Foam to procure ample training supplies. In this world of Pokémon, an affiliated trainer of the Alliance is one who can obtain initial Pokémon from various professors and acquire a Pokédex. During their travels, they are entitled to complimentary food, lodging,

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and the medical treatment of their Pokémon at Pokémon centers across the regions. However, without a Pokedex or a starter Pokemon from the regional trio, one falls into the category of non-affiliated or wild trainers who must bear their own expenses. Lodging meals and medical care at a Pokémon center would typically cost around 1,000 Pokémon coins per night, while a standard Pokeball is priced at 200 coins. Though these prices are not exorbitant, the daily expenses of staying at a Pokémon center for healing

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after battles can accumulate significantly. Thus, it becomes evident how challenging it is for an ordinary individual to alter their destiny. Only those hailing from affluent families can afford to wholeheartedly embark on the path of a trainer for their descendants. Upon Jangfangs selection of Rayquaza, he once again heard the systems notification chime. Ding. Congratulations, host. You have chosen the green orb, obtained the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, and received a reward of 1 million Pokémon coins as travel

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funds, one master ball, and five luxury balls. Ding. The system space has been activated. The host can store all items, resources, including Pokémon, within the system space. This system space can simulate the most suitable living environment for the host's Pokémon, allowing for superior growth and even enabling simulated battles within the system space. Rayquaza is already within the system space. The host can access it at any time. Ding. The host's current attribute panel is as follows. Host

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Jeanfong age 18. Funds 1 million Pokemon coins. Pokemon Rayquaza attributes can be viewed. Items five luxury balls attached system space. Upon hearing these announcements from the system, Jangfong could not help but feel overwhelming joy. The divine selection system actually came with a system space, which meant that all the legendary Pokémon he would capture in the future could remain by his side, and summoning them would merely be a thought away. Even Rayquaza would not need to remain confined within a Pokeball. With

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Rayquaza's protection, Jeang Fong would be virtually invincible in this Pokemon world, ensuring the safety of his life and possessions. He would face any nefarious organizations, be it Team Rocket, Team Aqua, or Team Magma, without a trace of fear. A single luxury ball in the Pokémon League store cost a staggering 20,000 Pokémon coins, 100 times the price of a standard Pokeball. Now, having received five for free, he could indeed begin to assemble his first team. Although luxury balls are expensive, their advantages are immense.

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They significantly enhance the bond between trainer and Pokémon and provide a considerably better living condition for Pokémon within their confines. However, with the existence of the system space, it seems that their only advantage remains the increase in intimacy. After all, how could a Pokeball space compare to the entirety of the system space? Perhaps Ash's Pacu's reluctance to return to its Pokeball stems from the mundane environment of a standard Pokeball. At this moment, holding the master ball

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designated for Rayquaza, Jean Fong opened Rayquaza's attribute panel. Ding. Rayquaza's current attributes are as follows. Pokemon Rayquaza, divine role, sky god. Level 100. Ability: Airlock. Type: Dragon flying. Qualification. Color. Qualifications range from white, green, blue, purple, gold, red to color in ascending order. Bond evolution unlocked. Mega evolution. Mega Rayquaza skills. Dragon Ascent, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Breath, Outrage, Intimacy, 255. Experience: Guardian of the World's

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Skies, now devoted solely to protecting its trainer under the guidance of mysterious powers. Hobby enjoys battle. At this moment, gazing at Rayquaza's extraordinarily lavish attributes, Jeang found himself entranced. Upon seeing Rayquaza's divine role, his heart swelled with joy. It is well known that in the Pokemon world, the disparity in strength between divine beasts with roles and those without is vast. For instance, take Articunino, a secondary divine Pokémon. Possessing a divine role

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allows it to contend with even Lugia at certain moments. The three divine birds with divine roles can easily overpower Lugia, whereas the weaker Articuno could be defeated by Ash's Charizard. This is the reality of that gap. A divine Pokemon with a divine role will only face defeat against another divine Pokemon of superior strength. However, more often than not, the outcome is a stalemate, akin to the rivalry between Kyogre and Grouden. Jeangfangs Rayquaza had already reached the pinnacle level

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of 100, requiring no further training as it was already a fully realized entity. The qualification was also of the highest caliber being color. In this world, Pokemon qualifications are categorized into seven tiers: white, green, blue, purple, gold, red, and color. As the sky god, Rayquaza exists at the zenith of qualification, and the potential of divine Pokémon is undoubtedly formidable. Continuing to scrutinize further, the intimacy was a perfect 255, ensuring that Rayquaza would heed its trainer's commands

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without hesitation. Furthermore, Rayquaza possessed the capability for mega evolution, transforming into the formidable mega Rayquaza. However, the bond evolution remained in an unlocked state, which puzzled Jong Fo. Wasn't this form of evolution exclusive to Ash and his Greninja? Could it be that Rayquaza also has its own bond evolution form? With a sense of confusion and curiosity, Jeang inquired of the system system. What does it mean that bond evolution is unlocked? Following Jeangfangs inquiry, the system

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responded, returning to the host. Any Pokemon belonging to the host can achieve bond evolution through maximum intimacy, provided there is a mutual understanding between trainer and Pokémon, facilitated by the system to become stronger. However, as the intimacy between the host and Rayquaza has not yet reached its maximum, once the host and Rayquaza achieve mutual understanding, it will naturally be unlocked. Additionally, all Pokémon possess a state of Mega Evolution, but current human research on Pokémon is not

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exhaustive, resulting in only a few discovered Mega Evolution forms. As long as the host acquires their Mega Evolution stones, they too can undergo mega evolution. Upon hearing the systems clarification, Jeang Fong understood, "All Pokémon possess a mega evolution state, but bond evolution can only be attained through the power of the system. As for which evolutionary method is superior, that is a matter of personal perspective. This indicates that regardless of what Pokemon Jongfong captures in the future, he will have the

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potential to unlock their powers as long as one acquires their mega evolution stone or achieves maximum friendship, the two evolution methods, mega evolution and bond evolution, can be unlocked. Regarding his fondness for battle, Jean Foong expressed that in the future, during worthy confrontations, he would certainly summon his Rayquaza to fight. With this understanding, Jehong commanded, "System, I wish to enter the system space." At that moment, Rayquaza resided within Zongfangs system space.

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Since the system indicated that his bond with Rayquaza was not yet at maximum, it was imperative to cultivate their synergy. Similarly, Jean Fong was eager to witness the true form of Rayquaza. Previously, he had merely been an observer watching anime and playing games. Nothing could compare to the exhilaration of witnessing it firsthand. In the next instant, as the system responded, Jeang Fong felt a flash before his eyes. Subsequently, he found himself within the system space. Upon opening his eyes, he beheld a vast

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expanse filled with prairies, oceans, lakes, mountains, volcanoes, and forests, an unbounded realm that felt entirely new. However, this new world appeared remarkably desolate. Just as Jeang Fo marveled at the system space, a resounding roar echoed through time and space. Turning towards the source of the sound, he was met with the sight of a massive green and gold three-clawed dragon soaring through the sky. P S. The qualifications range from low to high as follows: white, green, blue, purple,

اسوار
martial god asura-1
تلميذ البلاط الخارجي
الفصل 1 – تلميذ البلاط الخارجي
*بززز*
ليلًا. كان القمر المستدير معلقًا عاليًا وملأت النجوم السماء.
ومع ذلك, وسط نهر النجوم, وجدت تسعة أنوار ملونة واقفين بينهم وكانوا متلألئين على نحو استثنائي.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
“تظهر علامات غير طبيعية في السماء, مما يعني أن جسد إلهي سوف يظهر”
 “أوي، ما هذا السلوك؟ هل تعرف من أنا؟” سيدة كانت ترتدي ملابس رائعة كان معها صبي وأشارت وصاحت بصوت عال في شاب صغير.
على قمة المدينة الإمبراطورية في المقاطعات التسعة. وقف رجل عجوز مرتديا ملابس ذهبية, يده وراء ظهره وكان ينظر في السماء, ليلًا.
“نحن في حاجة إلى اتباع قواعد المدرسة”، قال تشو فنغ مع ابتسامة رائعة.
كان وراءه عشرات الآلاف من خبراء المدينة الإمبراطورية, كان جميعهم نصف راكعين كما لو كانوا ينتظرون أن يؤمروا.
صدت الاستجابات مثل الرعد في الأفق وتوجه عشرات آلاف الخبراء من المدينة الإمبراطورية تجاه مقاطعة أزور. وأقسموا أن يبحثوا عن الجسد الإلهي وإعطائه إلى البلاط الإمبراطوري لاستخدامه.
*بززز*
“تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
فجأة, تكثفت الأنوار وكونت برقًا ذو تسعة ألوان. جاءت صاعقةً من فوق نهر النجوم.
ابتسم تشو فنغ فقط وتجاهله. ثم قال لتشو يو، “تشو يو، سوف اشارك في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام.”
في تلك اللحظة, أصبح الليل الأسود نهارا أبيض. حتى من قبل صعقة البرق, كانت الأرض تصدر صريرًا و ترتجف بشدة.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
لكن هذا البرق ذو الألوان التسعة. لحظة تصادمه مع الأرض, لم يحدث أي ضرر مرعب. بدلا من ذلك, اختفى تمامًا.
“عندما أقول أني أعطيها لك، يجب عليك أن تأخذها. أنت أخي الصغير بعد كل شيء.” كانت تشو يو منزعجة قليلا.
في نفس الوقت, غطى الليل العالم من جديد. سماء الليل المشرقة أظلمت قليلًا, كما لو تمت إزالة جوهر ما منها, وعادت الأيام إلى ما كانت عليه.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
كانت عينا الرجل العجوز مشرقة بشكل غير طبيعي وجسده متحمس ويرتجف. وأشار نحو الموقع الذي سقط فيه البرق. “ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور، أحضروا كل الأطفال الذين ولدوا الليلة إلى المدينة الإمبراطورية”
 “يجب عليك أن ترتب لنا مكانًا للإقامة، وإلا سوف أذهب لأجد شيوخك للتفاوض.” كانت السيدة لا تستمع له ولا تهتم. حتى أنها أمسكت ملابس تشو فنغ.
“نعم سيدي!”
“تشو تشن، نحن عائلة. لماذا أنت دائما بحاجة لجعل الأمور صعبة على تشو فنغ؟” نظرت تشو يو إلى تشو تشن بانزعاج.
صدت الاستجابات مثل الرعد في الأفق وتوجه عشرات آلاف الخبراء من المدينة الإمبراطورية تجاه مقاطعة أزور. وأقسموا أن يبحثوا عن الجسد الإلهي وإعطائه إلى البلاط الإمبراطوري لاستخدامه.
 لكنها لم تتردد على الإطلاق. وسحبت الصبي وغادرت بسرعة، ومن أثار الذعر تعثرت، الذي جعلها تبدو في وضع صعب للغاية.
مر الوقت. خمس سنوات مضت في لحظة وعلى الرغم من أن الناس مازالوا يتذكرون المشهد المخيف في تلك السنة، لم يكن أحد يعرف أعمال البلاط الإمبراطوري.
عند النظر إلى تشو فنغ وهو يتصرف هكذا، تألم قلب تشو يو، “تشو فنغ، ألن تشارك مجددًا في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام؟ ام انك لا تزال لم تصل بعد إلى المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح؟”
ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور في المقاطعات التسعة. بين المدارس التي لا تعد و لا تحصى، كانت مدرسة التنين اللاذوردي واحدة منهم.
“تشو يو. هذا ثمين جدا، وأنا لا يمكن أن أخذها.”تشو فنغ أعادها على عجل مرة أخرى إلى تشو يو.
اليوم، مجددًا، كان التقديم السنوي من التلاميذ لمدرسة التنين اللازوردي. وكانت هناك محيطات من الناس خارج المدرسة.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
في كل مرة، كان أكثر الناس انشغالًا هم تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. وقد دفعت كل مسؤوليات القبول للمدرسة على رؤوسهم.
 ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور في المقاطعات التسعة. بين المدارس التي لا تعد و لا تحصى، كانت مدرسة التنين اللاذوردي واحدة منهم.
تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. هم الذين ينفذوا المهام الصعبة التي لا يشكر عليها. ليس فقط كان وضعهم هو الأدنى في المدرسة، كانوا حتى محط ازدراء من قبل الغرباء.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
والسبب بسيط جدا. لو كانوا تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي، فهذا يعني أن قدراتهم كانت فظيعة وفي حياتهم كلها، سيكون من الصعب للغاية بالنسبة لهم أن يكون لهم أي إنجازات كبيرة، ولذلك بطبيعة الحال. كان يتم احتقارهم.
والسبب بسيط جدا. لو كانوا تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي، فهذا يعني أن قدراتهم كانت فظيعة وفي حياتهم كلها، سيكون من الصعب للغاية بالنسبة لهم أن يكون لهم أي إنجازات كبيرة، ولذلك بطبيعة الحال. كان يتم احتقارهم.
“أوي، ما هذا السلوك؟ هل تعرف من أنا؟” سيدة كانت ترتدي ملابس رائعة كان معها صبي وأشارت وصاحت بصوت عال في شاب صغير.
ليلًا. كان القمر المستدير معلقًا عاليًا وملأت النجوم السماء.
“أنا آسف جدا. إن الوقت متأخر الآن، وسوف تغلق المدرسة قريبا. رجاء عودوا غدا.” كان وجه الشاب الصغير رقيقا، ولكن بين حاجبيه، كان يوجد القليل من الروح البطولية.
“تشو فنغ، هل صادفتك مشكلة ما؟” ولكن فقط في ذلك الوقت, سمع صوت عذب.
كان يدعى تشو فنغ. وكان واحدًا من عشرات الآلاف من تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي في مدرسة التنين اللازوردي.
عشبة روح القديس. كانت مثل الدواء الشافي للتدريب القتالي، وكانت ثمينة للغاية. وكانت فائدتها لا نهاية لها لأولئك الذين دخلوا عالم الروح.
على الرغم من أنه كان تلميذا في البلاط الخارجي، كان تشو فنغ مختلفًا عن كل الآخرين. لم يكن يشعر أنّه أدنى من الآخرين، ولم يقلل من نفسه. ولم يشعر بالخوف أو بالفزع عندما كان يعامل الآخرين، وكان هادئا جدا.
ومع ذلك، أتمت تشو يو بالفعل امتحان التلميذ الداخلي منذ ثلاث سنوات، وأصبحت تلميذة داخلية. وهي الآن في المستوى الرابع من عالم الروح.
“العودة غدا… هل تعتقد أنني حمقاء؟ نحن في الجبال! أين تريدنا أن ننام؟”
“تشو فنغ، هل صادفتك مشكلة ما؟” ولكن فقط في ذلك الوقت, سمع صوت عذب.
“يجب عليك أن ترتب لنا مكانًا للإقامة، وإلا سوف أذهب لأجد شيوخك للتفاوض.” كانت السيدة لا تستمع له ولا تهتم. حتى أنها أمسكت ملابس تشو فنغ.
بعد أن قال ذلك، قام تشو فنغ بإغلاق عينيه، أغلق على عشبة روح القديس بكلتا كفيه وقام بفعل ختم غريب.
“تشو فنغ، هل صادفتك مشكلة ما؟” ولكن فقط في ذلك الوقت, سمع صوت عذب.
كانت تشو يو منحت واحدة من قبل العائلة, لكنها لم تستخدمها وأعطتها لتشو فنغ. إنها حقًا أثرت في تشو فنغ, لذلك لم يستطع أن يقبلها.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
“لكن تشو فنغ لم يكثف الطاقة الروحية بعد, لذلك عشبة روح القديس هذه أكثر أهمية له.” وضعت تشو يو عشبة روح القديس بقوة في أيدي تشو فنغ.
حين شاهدت الشابة، لون وجه السيدة تغير على الفور وظهرت ملامح توحي بالخوف.
 في نفس الوقت, غطى الليل العالم من جديد. سماء الليل المشرقة أظلمت قليلًا, كما لو تمت إزالة جوهر ما منها, وعادت الأيام إلى ما كانت عليه.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
 لكنها لم تتردد على الإطلاق. وسحبت الصبي وغادرت بسرعة، ومن أثار الذعر تعثرت، الذي جعلها تبدو في وضع صعب للغاية.
لعنت السيدة سرًا. كانت تظن أنها يمكن أن تستخدم مكانتها لجعل الأمور صعبة على الشاب.
حين شاهدت الشابة، لون وجه السيدة تغير على الفور وظهرت ملامح توحي بالخوف.
من كان يظن أن الشاب العادي أمامها كان له دعم تلميذ داخلي؟ كان البلاط الداخلي كيان لا يمكن أن يسيء له.
“لا شيء لا شيء، كنت أستفسر عن بعض الأشياء منه.” أوضحت السيدة وهي تبتسم.
“تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
حدقت الشابة في وجهها وقالت كلمة واحدة فقط، “انصرفي.”
اليوم، مجددًا، كان التقديم السنوي من التلاميذ لمدرسة التنين اللازوردي. وكانت هناك محيطات من الناس خارج المدرسة.
في تلك اللحظة، جسم السيدة كان لا يسعه إلا أن يرتعش وأصبح وجهها رماديًا.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
لكنها لم تتردد على الإطلاق. وسحبت الصبي وغادرت بسرعة، ومن أثار الذعر تعثرت، الذي جعلها تبدو في وضع صعب للغاية.
على الرغم من أنه كان تلميذا في البلاط الخارجي، كان تشو فنغ مختلفًا عن كل الآخرين. لم يكن يشعر أنّه أدنى من الآخرين، ولم يقلل من نفسه. ولم يشعر بالخوف أو بالفزع عندما كان يعامل الآخرين، وكان هادئا جدا.
في رؤية ذلك، تشو فنغ هز بلا حول ولا قوة رأسه وقال بأدب إلى الأنثى الشابة القادمة له: “شكرا جزيلا تشو يو.”
من ناحية أخرى، ابتسم تشو تشن. كان حقا سعيدة. على الرغم من أنه لم يحصل على عشبة روح القديس الخاصة بتشو يو، كان يعلم أن هذا العام، عشبة روح القديس الخاص بتشو فنغ ستكون بالتأكيد له.
“لا حاجة لان تكون مهذبا للغاية هكذا، ألسنا عائلة؟” كانت تشو يو مستاءةً قليلا.
 “يجب عليك أن ترتب لنا مكانًا للإقامة، وإلا سوف أذهب لأجد شيوخك للتفاوض.” كانت السيدة لا تستمع له ولا تهتم. حتى أنها أمسكت ملابس تشو فنغ.
كانت محقة. انهم في الواقع عائلة. جاءوا من عائلة واحدة، عائلة تشو.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
كانت تشو يو بنت عم تشو فنغ، من خط دم شقيق والد تشو فنغ وكانت أكبر من تشو فنغ بسنة واحدة.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
ومع ذلك، أتمت تشو يو بالفعل امتحان التلميذ الداخلي منذ ثلاث سنوات، وأصبحت تلميذة داخلية. وهي الآن في المستوى الرابع من عالم الروح.
 فتح تشو فنغ الحقيبة وعلى الفور، ,انبعثت طاقة روحية قوية منها. كانت بداخلها عشبة روح القديس كانت مشرقة ومتلألئة وشفافة.
“نحن في حاجة إلى اتباع قواعد المدرسة”، قال تشو فنغ مع ابتسامة رائعة.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
عند النظر إلى تشو فنغ وهو يتصرف هكذا، تألم قلب تشو يو، “تشو فنغ، ألن تشارك مجددًا في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام؟ ام انك لا تزال لم تصل بعد إلى المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح؟”
كانت عينا الرجل العجوز مشرقة بشكل غير طبيعي وجسده متحمس ويرتجف. وأشار نحو الموقع الذي سقط فيه البرق. “ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور، أحضروا كل الأطفال الذين ولدوا الليلة إلى المدينة الإمبراطورية”
لم يقم تشو فنغ بالرد وظلت ابتسامة باهتة معلقة على وجهه. لا أحد يعرف ما الذي كان يفكر فيه.
لكن هذا البرق ذو الألوان التسعة. لحظة تصادمه مع الأرض, لم يحدث أي ضرر مرعب. بدلا من ذلك, اختفى تمامًا.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
“العودة غدا… هل تعتقد أنني حمقاء؟ نحن في الجبال! أين تريدنا أن ننام؟”
فتح تشو فنغ الحقيبة وعلى الفور، ,انبعثت طاقة روحية قوية منها. كانت بداخلها عشبة روح القديس كانت مشرقة ومتلألئة وشفافة.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
“تشو يو. هذا ثمين جدا، وأنا لا يمكن أن أخذها.”تشو فنغ أعادها على عجل مرة أخرى إلى تشو يو.
 مم، حسنا.” عند رؤية أن تشو فنغ قبلها، كانت تشو يو بالفعل سعيدة، لذلك أجابت فقط عشوائيا ولم تهتم ما إذا كان تشو فنغ سيعيدها مرة أخرى أم لا.
عشبة روح القديس. كانت مثل الدواء الشافي للتدريب القتالي، وكانت ثمينة للغاية. وكانت فائدتها لا نهاية لها لأولئك الذين دخلوا عالم الروح.
حدقت الشابة في وجهها وقالت كلمة واحدة فقط، “انصرفي.”
لزيادة سرعة التدريب، تقوم أسرة تشو بمنح عشبة روح القديس واحدة لأفراد أسرة تشو كل عام.
من كان يظن أن الشاب العادي أمامها كان له دعم تلميذ داخلي؟ كان البلاط الداخلي كيان لا يمكن أن يسيء له.
كانت تشو يو منحت واحدة من قبل العائلة, لكنها لم تستخدمها وأعطتها لتشو فنغ. إنها حقًا أثرت في تشو فنغ, لذلك لم يستطع أن يقبلها.
“همف، أنت؟ إذا كنت تستطيع اجتياز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي، سأعطيك عشبة روح القديس خاصتي لهذا العام لك. “نظر تشو تشن إلى تشو فنغ بازدراء.
“عندما أقول أني أعطيها لك، يجب عليك أن تأخذها. أنت أخي الصغير بعد كل شيء.” كانت تشو يو منزعجة قليلا.
“لا شيء لا شيء، كنت أستفسر عن بعض الأشياء منه.” أوضحت السيدة وهي تبتسم.
“أوه؟ متى كنتِ سخية هكذا حتى أنك بدأت تعطي عشبة روح القديس إلى الناس؟”
“عائلة؟ تشو يو، يجب أن تعرفي أن تشو فنغ هذا ليس جزءا من عائلة تشو.”
“انظري، أنا أخوك الصغير كذلك، ومن قبيل الصدفة، سوف أكون قريبًا في المستوى الرابع من عالم الروح. ماذا عن تعطي عشبة روح القديس لي؟”
تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
ظهر شاب في نفس سن تشو فنغ وكان يرتدي أيضًا ملابس تلاميذ البلاط الداخلي.
في تلك اللحظة, أصبح الليل الأسود نهارا أبيض. حتى من قبل صعقة البرق, كانت الأرض تصدر صريرًا و ترتجف بشدة.
“نعم سيدي!”
وكان يدعى تشو تشن وكان أيضا من عائلة تشو. قبل خمس سنوات،قام بدخول مدرسة التنين اللازوردي في نفس الوقت مثل تشو فنغ. مع ذلك، أصبح تلميذًا داخليًا منذ سنتين.
في عائلة تشو برمتها، من يحبه؟ أنت فقط تعامليه بشكل جيد حتى أنك تعطيه عشبة روح القديس خاصتك له لكي يستخدمها.” تشو تشن لم يفهم حقًا.
“تشو تشن، لقد عبرت بالفعل المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح وكثفت الطاقة الروحية بنجاح. حتى لو لم يكن لديك عشبة روح القديس يمكنك الترقي بسرعة.”
من ناحية أخرى، ابتسم تشو تشن. كان حقا سعيدة. على الرغم من أنه لم يحصل على عشبة روح القديس الخاصة بتشو يو، كان يعلم أن هذا العام، عشبة روح القديس الخاص بتشو فنغ ستكون بالتأكيد له.
“لكن تشو فنغ لم يكثف الطاقة الروحية بعد, لذلك عشبة روح القديس هذه أكثر أهمية له.” وضعت تشو يو عشبة روح القديس بقوة في أيدي تشو فنغ.
كانت محقة. انهم في الواقع عائلة. جاءوا من عائلة واحدة، عائلة تشو.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
من قال أني لا أريدها؟ “ولكن بعد ذلك، تشو فنغ ابتسم بخفة وضع عشبة روح القديس في جيبه قبل أن يقول،” تشو يو، سوف أقترض عشبة روح القديس هذه.وسوف أعيدها مرة أخرى اثنتين في وقت لاحق.”
“همف، أنت؟ إذا كنت تستطيع اجتياز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي، سأعطيك عشبة روح القديس خاصتي لهذا العام لك. “نظر تشو تشن إلى تشو فنغ بازدراء.
“مم، حسنا.” عند رؤية أن تشو فنغ قبلها، كانت تشو يو بالفعل سعيدة، لذلك أجابت فقط عشوائيا ولم تهتم ما إذا كان تشو فنغ سيعيدها مرة أخرى أم لا.
صدت الاستجابات مثل الرعد في الأفق وتوجه عشرات آلاف الخبراء من المدينة الإمبراطورية تجاه مقاطعة أزور. وأقسموا أن يبحثوا عن الجسد الإلهي وإعطائه إلى البلاط الإمبراطوري لاستخدامه.
“إذا كنت ستأخذها فلماذا اعدتها في المقام الاول؟ إن اعطائك عشبة روح القديس هذه لتستخدمها هو اهدار.” كان على وجه تشو تشن نظرة قبيحة جدًا.
“أنا آسف جدا. إن الوقت متأخر الآن، وسوف تغلق المدرسة قريبا. رجاء عودوا غدا.” كان وجه الشاب الصغير رقيقا، ولكن بين حاجبيه، كان يوجد القليل من الروح البطولية.
ابتسم تشو فنغ فقط وتجاهله. ثم قال لتشو يو، “تشو يو، سوف اشارك في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام.”
“أنت غبي حقا.” كانت تشو يو غاضبة قليلا وبعد التحديق في وجهه لحظة واحدة، سارت بعيدا.
“همف، أنت؟ إذا كنت تستطيع اجتياز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي، سأعطيك عشبة روح القديس خاصتي لهذا العام لك. “نظر تشو تشن إلى تشو فنغ بازدراء.
“هل هذا صحيح؟” لم يصدق تشو فنغ ذلك.
 ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور في المقاطعات التسعة. بين المدارس التي لا تعد و لا تحصى، كانت مدرسة التنين اللاذوردي واحدة منهم.
“تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
بعد أن قال ذلك، قام تشو فنغ بإغلاق عينيه، أغلق على عشبة روح القديس بكلتا كفيه وقام بفعل ختم غريب.
“إذا عشبة روح القديس التي سأحصل عليها هذا العام سوف تكون ملكا لك.” تاركًا تلك الجملة وراءه، واصل تشو فنغ رمي نفسه في أعمال تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي.
حدقت الشابة في وجهها وقالت كلمة واحدة فقط، “انصرفي.”
“تشو تشن، نحن عائلة. لماذا أنت دائما بحاجة لجعل الأمور صعبة على تشو فنغ؟” نظرت تشو يو إلى تشو تشن بانزعاج.
عند النظر إلى تشو فنغ وهو يتصرف هكذا، تألم قلب تشو يو، “تشو فنغ، ألن تشارك مجددًا في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام؟ ام انك لا تزال لم تصل بعد إلى المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح؟”
“عائلة؟ تشو يو، يجب أن تعرفي أن تشو فنغ هذا ليس جزءا من عائلة تشو.”
في تلك اللحظة، جسم السيدة كان لا يسعه إلا أن يرتعش وأصبح وجهها رماديًا.
“بعد دخول المدرسة لمدة خمس سنوات، لا يزال لم يجتز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي. هو عار على عائلة تشو.”
على قمة المدينة الإمبراطورية في المقاطعات التسعة. وقف رجل عجوز مرتديا ملابس ذهبية, يده وراء ظهره وكان ينظر في السماء, ليلًا.
“في عائلة تشو برمتها، من يحبه؟ أنت فقط تعامليه بشكل جيد حتى أنك تعطيه عشبة روح القديس خاصتك له لكي يستخدمها.” تشو تشن لم يفهم حقًا.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
“أنت غبي حقا.” كانت تشو يو غاضبة قليلا وبعد التحديق في وجهه لحظة واحدة، سارت بعيدا.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
من ناحية أخرى، ابتسم تشو تشن. كان حقا سعيدة. على الرغم من أنه لم يحصل على عشبة روح القديس الخاصة بتشو يو، كان يعلم أن هذا العام، عشبة روح القديس الخاص بتشو فنغ ستكون بالتأكيد له.
كانت عينا الرجل العجوز مشرقة بشكل غير طبيعي وجسده متحمس ويرتجف. وأشار نحو الموقع الذي سقط فيه البرق. “ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور، أحضروا كل الأطفال الذين ولدوا الليلة إلى المدينة الإمبراطورية”
في الليل، في منطقة الراحة الخاصة بتلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. كان الظلام دامسًا.
بعد كونهم مشغولين طوال اليوم، كان الجميع متعبين جدا وناموا في وقت مبكر جدا. فقط غرفة تشو فنغ لا تزال مضيئة.
من قال أني لا أريدها؟ “ولكن بعد ذلك، تشو فنغ ابتسم بخفة وضع عشبة روح القديس في جيبه قبل أن يقول،” تشو يو، سوف أقترض عشبة روح القديس هذه.وسوف أعيدها مرة أخرى اثنتين في وقت لاحق.”
كان يجلس في الجزء الأمامي من السرير، وأخرج عشبة روح القديس الذي أعطتها له تشو يو وتمتم: “آمل أن تكون عشبة روح القديس هذه قادرة على أن تجعلكي كاملة.”
وكان يدعى تشو تشن وكان أيضا من عائلة تشو. قبل خمس سنوات،قام بدخول مدرسة التنين اللازوردي في نفس الوقت مثل تشو فنغ. مع ذلك، أصبح تلميذًا داخليًا منذ سنتين.
بعد أن قال ذلك، قام تشو فنغ بإغلاق عينيه، أغلق على عشبة روح القديس بكلتا كفيه وقام بفعل ختم غريب.
“نحن في حاجة إلى اتباع قواعد المدرسة”، قال تشو فنغ مع ابتسامة رائعة.
في تلك اللحظة، بدأت الطاقة الروحية داخل عشبة روح القديس بدخول جسم تشو فنغ من خلال كفه وتركزت في مركز قوته.
في كل مرة، كان أكثر الناس انشغالًا هم تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. وقد دفعت كل مسؤوليات القبول للمدرسة على رؤوسهم.
في نفس الوقت، جاءت أصوات مضغ من مركز قوة تشو فنغ كما لو أن شيئا كان يأكل وجبة.
لعنت السيدة سرًا. كانت تظن أنها يمكن أن تستخدم مكانتها لجعل الأمور صعبة على الشاب.
إذا تطلعت من خلال جلده، سوف تكتشف أن في الجزء العميق من مركز طاقة تشو فنغ، توجد كتلة من البرق هناك.
في كل مرة، كان أكثر الناس انشغالًا هم تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. وقد دفعت كل مسؤوليات القبول للمدرسة على رؤوسهم.
كتلة البرق تلك كان لها تسع ألوان وكان كل لون مثل وحش عملاق من البرق. وأصدرت هالة مرعبة من الطاقة لا تنتمي لهذا العالم.
لزيادة سرعة التدريب، تقوم أسرة تشو بمنح عشبة روح القديس واحدة لأفراد أسرة تشو كل عام.
“إذا عشبة روح القديس التي سأحصل عليها هذا العام سوف تكون ملكا لك.” تاركًا تلك الجملة وراءه، واصل تشو فنغ رمي نفسه في أعمال تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي.
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“أوي، ما هذا السلوك؟ هل تعرف من أنا؟” سيدة كانت ترتدي ملابس رائعة كان معها صبي وأشارت وصاحت بصوت عال في شاب صغير.

“العودة غدا… هل تعتقد أنني حمقاء؟ نحن في الجبال! أين تريدنا أن ننام؟”
“أوه؟ متى كنتِ سخية هكذا حتى أنك بدأت تعطي عشبة روح القديس إلى الناس؟”
Photo 4 lily bell and harley is like you to meet your old sister Bella photo 2 lily bell standing looking shocked photo 3 harley Bell still angry but think she would like a upgrade and get skin to photo 1 saying hello sisters I am Bella and I have a owner my owner is quite nice smiling
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Photo 1 panicked Saying Am I goin to be a vampire now!!! Crying saying no I can’t be a vampire 
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Photo 2 laughing slapping her knee saying no that’s not quite how vampire are made photo 1 saying thank goodness.. I’m a mess I need to get back to the castle can you accompany me back to the carriage we can take the horse 
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photo 2 smiling big yes sure I’ll eyes glowing yellow 
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Photo 2 picking photo 1 up into her arms smiling I’ll fly you to your carriage just direct me
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Photo 1 step onto the stage as photo 2 with her eyes closed is standing saying hero are you ready photo 1 saying yes as he steps into the cycle of light 

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photo 1 Name Kevin level??? Class Dragon-knight has the ability to subjugate all dragons with the exception of God level being SSS+ MP 15,000 HP 11,990 photo 2 nearly opening her eyes to see photo 1 his stats are quite impressive 

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Photo 2 with her eyes closed saying I’ll accompany you to see the king standing next to photo 1

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Photo 1 walking through the castle along side photo 2 with her eyes closed photo 1 asking photo 2 how does she navigate the castle with out opening her eyes photo 2 saying with her eyes closed photo 2 saying I have the ability to see the energy all living things gives off even with my eyes closed I can still see the bright energy (as photo 2&1 reach the hall of the king) 
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Photo 3 sitting in his castle throne as photo 4 is standing beside him smiling with a hand on the throne photo 3 is sitting in photo 2 saying hello my king this is these are the heroes that was summoned photo 3 saying hello heroes I’m typhoon
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photo 1 system glowing red with a dragon emblem as his eyes glow fire red Name Kevin level??? Class Dragon-knight has the ability to subjugate all dragons with the exception of God level being SSS+ MP 15,000 HP 11,990 photo 2 nearly opening her eyes to see photo 1 his stats are quite impressive
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Photo 2 with her eyes closed saying I'll accompany you to see the king standing next to photo 1
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Photo 1 walking through the castle along side photo 2 with her eyes closed photo 1 asking photo 2 how does she navigate the castle with out opening her eyes photo 2 saying with her eyes closed photo 2 saying I have the ability to see the energy all living things gives off even with my eyes closed I can still see the bright energy (as photo 2&1 reach the hall of the king)

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Photo 3 sitting in his castle throne as photo 4 is standing beside him smiling with a hand on the throne photo 3 is sitting in photo 2 saying hello my king this is these are the heroes that was summoned photo 3 saying hello heroes
I'm typhoon
It’s 12:40 a.m at night, it is quite on the college campus with just a few students walking.

Photo 1 ( wearing black leather gloves)is standing out of a modern apartment building on the college campus. He is leaning against the building in the alley smoking a cigarette.

Photo 1 then looks at a photo that someone sent him of photo 3 wearing the outfit in photo 4 dancing in a nightclub and being happy on his iPhone 16.

Photo 1 then thinks “Time to move into position I guess”. He then signs and says “ What a pain.” 
Photo 1 then outs his cigarette.

Photo 1 then walks into the apartment building, then walks down the hallway and goes on the elevator. 

Photo 1 then walks up to a double black door to a luxury apartment. 

Photo 1 the enters and take his shoes off.

Photo 1 then stands in the center of the room looking at photo 2 staring out the window down at the city lights.

Photo 2 is standing in the living room of a luxury apartment that has black furniture and is surrounded by windows showing the city lights below. 

Photo 2 is standing by the windows looking down at the city lights with his hands in his pockets. 

Photo 2 is wearing a black turtle neck with the arms sleeves rolled up on both sleeves, black pants, and black socks. 

Photo 1 then says to photo 2 with a straight face and his hands behind his back.“ She’s at the night club over on Misoba.”

Photo 2 responds with out looking away from the window “How long has she been there?” 

Photo 1 to respond to photo 2 “from around 9.”

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Photo 2 then smirks while looking out the window “ so she likes to party huh?”