Episode 21 – "The Academy of Trials"
Scene 1: The Academy Gates
The sun rose over the grand gates of the Imperial Aura Academy, where only the most talented warriors of the realms were trained. Students wore cloaks of varying colors—denoting their aura level—and the air buzzed with pride, power, and politics.
But today, a new student entered quietly. His name on the register:
Aeron Ryden—a "distant relative" of General Ryden.
None knew the truth.
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Scene 2: Behind the Scenes
Earlier that week, the King had personally met the Academy Principal, a calm yet fierce woman with eyes like fire.
King (coldly):
"He must remain unknown. No one should suspect who he is. But if anyone does more than just suspect... if they even think of harming him—"
He handed her a crystal sealed with the Hidden Clan's crest and his Royal Crest fused together.
King: "Use this authority. You are to act without hesitation."
The Principal bowed deeply.
Principal: "Understood, My King."
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Scene 3: Secret Forces in the Academy
Unbeknownst to the students, elite warriors had already entered the academy grounds.
Some posed as teachers.
Others blended in as students.
A few more slipped into support staff roles.
Each of them had one mission: protect Aeron—even if he didn't know it.
Among them were warriors from the Hidden Clan, whose power could rival even the Royal Guards.
Az (to Aeron, whispering):
"Surprise! You're not as alone as you think. There's a whole cast of secret protectors here, playing Ninja babysitters. Royalty really knows how to be dramatic."
Az (to readers, winking):
"Don't worry, folks. If anyone tries to touch our boy, it won't be pretty. You'll need popcorn for the massacre."
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Scene 4: The Dormitory
Aeron was shown to a quiet corner dorm, with a good view and distance from the main hub. Ryden had personally selected it.
While unpacking, Aeron asked:
Aeron: "Az… do you feel like… we're being watched?"
Az (grinning):
"Oh, you are. But not the creepy kind. The 'touch-my-boy-and-you-die' kind."
Aeron rolled his eyes.
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Scene 5: The Principal's Office
That evening, a silent figure in a grey cloak appeared in front of the Principal.
Cloaked Guard:
"We've confirmed 12 possible threats already. Two among students, five teachers, the rest… suspicious outsiders trying to buy information."
Principal (coldly):
"Mark them all. If they blink wrong, erase them."
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Scene 6: Ending Note
Az (breaking 4th wall):
"You thought school would be all class and lunch breaks? Nah! Welcome to the Academy of Trials—where power is everything, and secrets run deeper than the abyss."
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End of Episode 21