Episode 30:Punishment in the Ice Chamber
Scene 1: Complaint to the Master
The Shambhuli students gather before Master Rai, their faces filled with dissatisfaction.
Student Leader: "Master, do you even encourage such behavior? We've been tirelessly working on the task, yet Ryu and Kai are just sitting by the lake, wasting time!"
Master Rai's face darkens as he listens.
Master Rai: "Such insolence... Call them to me immediately. This behavior will not go unpunished."
The students nod and head toward the lake, determined to bring Ryu and Kai back.
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Scene 2: Confrontation at the Lake
Ryu and Kai are still joking and laughing by the lake when the Shambhuli students arrive.
Student Leader: "Ryu! Kai! The Master demands your presence. Your behavior is unacceptable!"
Ryu: "Relax, we were just taking a break. Is that a crime now?"
Kai: "Yeah, maybe you should loosen up too."
The situation escalates into an argument, voices rising as accusations and insults are exchanged. Suddenly, Ryu's expression changes. Her face turns pale, then dark, and her aura begins to shift.
Ryu: (her voice trembling) "Stop... stop pushing me!"
Her black aura flares, and the redness of her eyes begins to glow faintly. Everyone steps back in shock.
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Scene 3: Master Rai's Judgment
Ryu and Kai are brought before Master Rai, who observes Ryu's trembling form and blackened aura with a cold gaze.
Master Rai: "You've already crossed many lines without my permission. Now you bring chaos to my academy? You've left me no choice, Ryu. Eighteen strikes in the Ice Chamber. Maybe that will teach you discipline."
Ryu's eyes widen in fear, and Kai steps forward in desperation.
Kai: "Master, no! That's too harsh! She's already weak. She could die!"
Several kind-hearted students plead alongside Kai.
Student A: "Please, Master! She didn't mean harm. Spare her this punishment."
Student B: "I'll take her place, Master. Please, don't do this to her."
Master Rai raises his hand to silence them all, his voice firm and unyielding.
Master Rai: "Enough! My decision is final. Take her to the Ice Chamber."
Kai struggles to intervene, but Master Rai uses a spell to restrain him.
Kai: (yelling) "Ryu! RYU!"
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Scene 4: The Ice Chamber
Ryu is brought to the Ice Chamber, where the punishment begins. Each strike of icy magic drains her strength, her body growing weaker with every blow.
Outside the chamber, Kai is on his knees, sobbing uncontrollably.
Kai: (crying) "It's all my fault... I should've stopped her. I should've protected her."
Meanwhile, Zai and Tanji observe from a distance.
Zai: "Master, we have to help her! She doesn't deserve this."
Tanji: "This isn't our concern, Zai. We're here for a different reason. Stay focused."
Zai clenches his fists, frustrated and helpless.
Inside the chamber, Ryu struggles to endure the punishment. Her breathing becomes shallow, her vision blurs, but she fights to stay conscious.
Ryu: (whispering to herself) "I won't give up... I can't let this break me..."
The episode end
s with her fainting, her body trembling as the final strike is delivered.
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