Episode 24 – "The Chosen Sword"
Scene 1: The Weapon Ceremony
The Grand Arena was filled with excitement. Students from all houses had gathered for the annual Weapon Ceremony—an ancient tradition in the academy where first-year students receive their weapon through a magical portal opened by a stone called the Elemental Core.
One by one, students stepped forward. A glowing portal appeared before each, pulling out a weapon based on their aura and guardian compatibility. For most, the weapons fused instantly with their guardian beasts, forming unique forms of armament.
Instructor:
"Step forward, Aeron."
Aeron walked to the altar, calm but curious.
Az (serious, then whispering to readers):
"Okay, this is it. Moment of destiny. Please don't pull out a frying pan or a spoon…"
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Scene 2: The Shock of the Sword
The Elemental Core glowed black and gold, the portal pulsing violently. Then suddenly—
BOOM!
A massive shockwave blasted out. Students were knocked back. Teachers rushed to stabilize the barrier. From the portal, a sword slowly emerged—floating mid-air, radiating a divine yet chilling presence.
The blade was unlike anything seen before—jet black with silver runes, glowing veins pulsing like it was alive, a faint aura swirling around it like whispers from another world.
Instructor (shocked):
"That… that sword isn't registered. This… this isn't supposed to exist!"
Aeron (quietly):
"It's calling me…"
He reached out.
The sword instantly fused with his aura, burning a new sigil into his arm. But something was off—it didn't merge with his guardian.
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Scene 3: The Academy Shakes
The ground trembled. The clouds above twisted unnaturally. Even the protective barrier of the academy shimmered in distress. Statues cracked. The sky darkened for a moment.
Everyone in the academy stopped—staff, students, even secret guards disguised in human form.
Random Teacher (terrified):
"That sword... it carries the mark of forbidden creation. Whose aura awakened this?!"
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Scene 4: Hidden Eyes Watching
In a distant hidden room, a man in robes watched the scene through a crystal mirror.
Unknown Voice:
"The Sword of the Lost Flame… has returned."
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Scene 5: Az Reacts
Az (to Aeron, then breaking the 4th wall):
"Okay, first of all... that was so cool.
Second—WHAT. THE. HELL. IS THAT SWORD?!
And third—sorry readers, I officially have no idea what's happening now. Aeron just unlocked DLC content we didn't install!"
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Scene 6: Principal & King's Order
The Principal sent an encrypted magical message to the King immediately.
> "Your son has drawn the sword. Not merged. Not chosen. The sword chose him."
The King stared at the message and said to his guard: "Activate Phase 2. No one touches him. Not even the gods."
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