The Maze –
As the suffocating heat rose, the shadows began to retreat…
For the first time since it appeared, the monster stepped back.
Yui, her hair flowing like fire from the spinning swords, stood tall, her heart burning with rage.
Yui (quietly furious):
"I won't forgive you... I won't let you hurt anyone ever again.
Forbidden Spell: Falling Swords of the Sun."
The fiery swords spun around her at an unbelievable heat and speed,
then in an instant, they shot toward the monster—faster than visible light.
The monster, sensing danger:
"...I can't dodge this!"
Before it could flee, all the swords pierced it at once.
An immense explosion thundered through the maze, shaking the earth.
Flames rose high into the sky—reaching all the way to Ryo.
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Above – where Ryo sat
The sky above Ryo suddenly ignited with a burning red glow.
Ryo, watching from above:
"That attack… It's powerful… who could've done that?"
The little dragon coiled gently around Ryo's neck and let out a soft roar.
Ryo (with a faint smile):
"…Looks like humans aren't so weak after all, my friend."
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The Maze – After the Storm
Yui collapsed to her knees, exhaustion heavy on her face.
Zalarosa stirred, slowly rising with pain in her movements.
Zalarosa:
"…Yui… You did it…"
Yui (with a tired smile):
"And so did you…"
They hugged—relief filling the air.
But behind them, through the smoke…
A new shadow appeared.
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In the shadows, the same mysterious figure from before watched from afar...
????? (in an inaudible whisper):
"...…"
He lifted a black mirror in his hand—
and in its reflection, the smiling face of Ryo appeared.
Mysterious Figure:
"We'll meet soon… Ryo Valkyrien, or should I say… Your Highness."
And then, he vanished—like he was never there.
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Above, atop the great tree
Ryo closed both of his eyes.
Ryo (to himself, softly):
"Hazuki… and the Eye of Eternity… I need to understand everything.
I won't let my powers consume me."
> System:
Update in progress…
Eternal Eye – Level One: Reigan, Eye of the Soul
Description:
This eye allows the user to see all things in the world and the past.
It can accelerate and slow time, identify strengths and weaknesses in others, and perceive their spirit and aura.
Ryo:
"…This… this is a whole new level. It's incredibly powerful."
He opened his eye and looked at the massive tree.
He could now see its aura, the energy pathways within it… even its entire past.
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Ryo (quietly):
"If Hazuki represents gravity… then this eye must represent…"
He stood up and descended into the maze,
walking into the final gate chamber, and sat in silence—waiting.
Ryo:
"The time to reveal true power… starts now."
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To be continued...