Episode 32: The demon' s Revelation
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Scene 1: The demon Arrives
The Ice Chamber is dimly lit, remnants of shattered seals still lingering in the air. The ground shakes as the monster, a towering figure draped in shadows, enters the chamber. Its glowing red eyes scan the surroundings.
Demon (growling) "Impossible... No one has ever survived the 18 strikes in the Ice Chamber. Not even the strongest of warriors."
The demon looks at Ryu lying unconscious on a cot nearby, her chest faintly rising and falling. Her body glows faintly with traces of black aura.
Demon: (astonished) "She's alive? How...?"
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Scene 2: Master's Intervention
Tanji steps forward, his face calm yet commanding.
Tanji: (firmly) "She survived because she's stronger than you think. And now, I will ensure that strength doesn't consume her."
Tanji kneels beside Ryu, placing his hands just above her body. The black aura surrounding her flickers violently, as though resisting his to (warningly) "Careful, Master. That black aura is a reflection of deflected energy—it's not something that can be controlled easily."
Tanji: (focused) "I don't need to control it. I just need to neutralize it."
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Scene 3: Absorbing the Black Aura
Tanji closes his eyes, channeling his energy to draw the black aura from Ryu's body. The aura begins to seep into his hands, writhing like dark smoke.
The strain is visible on Tanji's face as the black aura fights back, sending shocks of energy through him.
Zai: (alarmed) "Master, stop! You'll get hurt!"
Tanji: (through gritted teeth) "I can handle it. She doesn't deserve to carry this burden."
The black aura fully transfers into Tanji's hands, forming a dense orb of dark energy. His hands tremble as he seals the orb with his power, locking it away forever.
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Scene 4: Ryu's Awakening
Ryu stirs, her eyes fluttering open. She looks around, confused and weak.
Ryu: (softly) "What... happened?"
Tanji: (smiling faintly) "You're safe now. Just rest."
Monster: (impressed) "You managed to steal the Black Aura? That's no small feat, Master. But even so, its effects may linger."
Tanji: (serious) "I'll deal with them. She's already been through enough."
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Scene 5: The Students' Shock
The news of Ryu's survival spreads through the academy like wildfire. Students gather outside the Ice Chamber, whispering in awe and fear.
Student 1: "She survived the Ice Chamber... How is that possible?"
Student 2: "Did you see her aura? It was pitch black. Is she... dangerous?"
Master Rai steps forward, silencing the murmurs.
Master Rai: (sternly) "Enough! Whatever you've heard, know this: Ryu is a student of this academy, and she will be treated as such."
Despite his words, unease lingers among the students.
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Scene 6: Reflection
Later, Tanji sits alone, gazing at the sealed orb of black energy in his hands. Zai approaches cautiously.
Zai: (hesitantly) "Master... why did you go so far for her?"
Tanji: (without looking up) "Because she deserves a chance. A chance to grow, to learn, and to prove everyone wrong."
Zai: (smiling) "You're not as heart
less as you pretend to be, Master."
Tanji: (smirking) "Don't push it, Zai."
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