Episode 36 – "The Cosmic Warden's Warning"
> Location: Outer Gates of the Holy Domain – Sky Realm Border
Aeron, the King, Ryden, and select members of the royal family arrive at the Trial Summit of the Holy Domain after receiving the divine summons. The atmosphere is intense—power crackles in the sky, and the air itself feels heavy.
The Rizect Council, beings of immense celestial power who guard the Holy Domain, await their arrival.
Rizect Leader:
> "You've brought the boy? Good. He will now face—"
Suddenly, Aeron's body glows, his sword pulsing with a heartbeat of its own.
The Rizect Leader walks toward Aeron and raises his hand—intending to forcefully bind him.
But then—space shatters.
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Scene 2: Az's Appearance
From the broken fragments of space, Az steps out, his second form glowing with cosmic runes and gravity-bending energy.
Az (smiling coldly):
> "Touch him… and I'll erase your existence before your soul finishes blinking."
The entire Rizect council freezes—even the sky dims. One elder stumbles backward, eyes wide with disbelief.
Rizect Elder:
> "I-Impossible… That symbol on his robe…
Is he… the Warden of the Cosmic Chains?!
He's only spoken of in ancient myth!"
Another whispers:
> "They say even Time bends to avoid him…"
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Scene 3: Forced Trial Becomes a Meeting
The Rizect instantly back down. What was meant to be a trial, they now politely turn into a "meeting of understanding."
Rizect Leader (bowing):
> "We… apologize. We didn't know the boy was under his protection."
Az (leaning on his sword):
> "He's under my protection, not yours.
So how about you sit down… and let's talk instead."
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Scene 4: King, Ryden, and the Rizect Speak
The King and Ryden sit with the Rizect members under tense celestial light.
King:
> "Now you understand… why I kept his identity hidden."
Rizect Elder:
> "This… child… is more than what the world can comprehend."
Ryden:
> "And if the world tries to force its weight on him again…
the world might break."
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Scene 5: Az to Readers
Az (to readers, arms crossed):
> "Mythical? Legendary?
Nah… I'm just a bored cosmic guy with some promises to keep.
And one of those is to make sure no celestial brat messes with Aeron."
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Scene 6: Whisper in the Shadows
As the meeting ends and the Royal team prepares to return, a dark figure watches from the edge of the Divine Sky Realm.
Unknown Voice (from shadows):
> "The Warden walks again…
Then the ancient war… is truly not over."
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End of Episode 36 – "The Cosmic Warden's Warning"