Episode 15
Scene 1 – Morning | Dorm Room
(Ren is putting on his shoes. His mood is serious but composed. Just then, Zeno quietly enters the room, his tone calm and steady.)
Zeno (softly):
"Ren, be careful next time... Emi is important. But staying focused is more important than emotions."
Ren (slightly confused):
"What do you mean?"
Zeno (pausing briefly):
"Just... avoid distractions. Our training matters more."
(Without saying anything further, Zeno walks toward the training hall. Ren watches him leave, a look of quiet curiosity in his eyes.)
Scene 2 – Training Hall
(The training hall is alive with action. Trainees are practicing swords, spells, and various techniques. The energy is intense. Mr. Kael enters with a note in hand.)
Mr. Kael (loudly):
"Zeno and Grake – report to Guildmaster Kaen Voss's office."
(Zeno silently moves out. Grake follows him with a slight smirk. Both leave the hall.)
Scene 3 – Training Hall (Later)
(Vanya and Malric enter the training hall. Vanya carries a calm, commanding presence. Malric is more energetic and approachable.)
Vanya:
"All trainees – today we focus on attack and defense technique. Begin your partnered drills."
(Malric walks up to Ren, speaking in a friendly tone.)
Malric:
"Zeno's in the Guildmaster's office right now. Meanwhile, you can begin your warm-up and exercises."
(Malric walks over to Vanya. Ren, meanwhile, is deep in thought, Zeno's words replaying in his head.)
Ren (thinking):
"Focus... avoid distractions... Emi?"
(Meanwhile, Malric quietly speaks to Vanya.)
Malric:
"You're forgetting something."
Vanya (serious expression):
"You mean the test? Guildmaster told me not to conduct it for now."
Malric:
"Alright then." (He calmly exits the training hall.)
(Vanya looks around the room, observing the trainees. She thinks to herself.)
Vanya (thinking):
"Ren and Zeno train well together… and Grake and his roommate also seem dedicated. Interesting."
(She nods subtly and exits the hall.)
Scene 4 – Guildmaster Kaen Voss's Office
(Kaen Voss is seated behind his desk — calm, but intense. Mr. Kael stands beside him with a pen and page in hand.)
Kaen Voss:
"Name. Age. Training history."
(Zeno and Grake answer one by one. Mr. Kael notes the details silently. A heavy silence builds.)
Kaen Voss (after a pause):
"Alright... one last question. Why did you join the Guild?"
Zeno (with a mysterious look, pauses before answering):
"...I needed control. Over myself. That's all."
(Grake speaks more openly, with a slightly emotional tone.)
Grake:
"I always felt like I didn't fit in anywhere... Phantom Association felt like my last chance — a place where people don't judge me."
(Kaen Voss studies his eyes carefully. Mr. Kael continues writing.)
Kaen Voss (thinking):
"Your face says more than your words. I can recognize a lie, Grake."
(Zeno is quietly debating within.)
Zeno (thinking):
"Should I tell the Guildmaster I'm an assassin...? No. Not yet."
(Meanwhile, Grake's eyes flicker with a hidden agenda.)
Grake (thinking):
"I'll get the documents I came for… and I'll push Zeno away from Ren. I just need a chance to access the guild library."
(Kaen Voss watches both of them closely, reading their energy.)
Kaen Voss (calmly):
"Alright. You both may leave."
(Zeno opens the door silently. As he walks out, Grake glances at him and gives a mysterious smile behind his back.)
Scene fades to black...