Chapter 14: "A Bond in the Making — Friendship or Fate?"
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Scene 1: Avalon Royal Academy – Advanced Combat Grounds
(Late Afternoon)
Golden sunlight bathes the training ground. Hayashi and Reinhardt stand in full combat gear — a crowd of students surrounds them, cheering with excitement.
Professor Valeria:
"Today's sparring match — Leonhart vs Draconis!"
The duel begins. Reinhardt's sword glows with a blazing red aura. Hayashi steps in without a weapon, assuming a calm defensive stance.
Hayashi (smirking calmly):
"Let's see if brute strength can overpower refined skill."
Reinhardt (grinning):
"I'm going to burn your chessboard down."
Their moves clash — Reinhardt attacks aggressively, Hayashi counters with precise strategy.
Suddenly, Hayashi's Appraisal Vision activates:
> [Status: Reinhardt Draconis]
Class: Dragonborn Knight
Alignment: Unknown (Dissonance Detected)
Potential: Shifting…
Hayashi (puzzled):
"'Dissonance'…? What does that mean—?"
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Scene 2: Academy Library – Restricted Archives
(Same Night)
Reinhardt sits alone, reading an ancient scroll titled:
"Demon Chronicle – Lost Truths"
As he reads, shocking revelations surface:
Humans enslaved demon tribes for centuries.
Demon Azareth was a peace-seeking leader… betrayed by mankind.
Avalon's founders rewrote all of history to hide the truth.
Reinhardt (whispering in rage):
"So we weren't heroes… we were the villains?"
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Scene 3: Hayashi's Room – Midnight
Hayashi opens his status screen.
Suddenly, his system glitches.
> [System Notification]
WARNING: Fate Conflict Detected
Predicted Divergence: Reinhardt Draconis
Action: Observe Closely
Confused, Hayashi stares blankly at the screen.
But a deep, instinctive fear creeps into his mind.
Hayashi (quietly):
"Reinhardt… what are you hiding from me?"
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Scene 4: Royal Garden – Bonfire Night
The entire squad enjoys a bonfire party. Students are dancing, laughing, and celebrating.
Hayashi, Iris, Avelis, Victoria, and Marianne share a peaceful evening.
Away from the crowd, Hayashi and Reinhardt sit under the starlit sky.
Reinhardt (gazing at the stars):
"You know… some paths are destined to separate, whether we want it or not."
Hayashi:
"As long as you're my brother, I'll never turn away from you."
Reinhardt (smiling with pain):
"You'll understand too late… I'm staying away only to protect you."
(The background fades to soft piano music.)
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Final Scene: Academy Rooftop – Deep Night
Reinhardt stands on the rooftop, scroll still in hand.
Storm clouds gather above.
Suddenly — a shadowy demon figure appears at the edge of the jungle — tall, armored, with glowing red eyes.
Reinhardt stares at it.
Demon (telepathically):
"You've seen the truth, child of dragonblood. Come... and claim your real legacy."
Reinhardt (whispers):
"To bring peace… I must embrace the darkness."
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Episode Ends
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Written by: Vishnu (ashx07)
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