Episode 23
Scene 1 – Ren and Zeno's Room | Morning
(Sunlight filters softly through the curtains. Ren and Zeno are asleep on their beds.)
(Ren's eyes open slowly… then suddenly, he sits up fast.)
Ren (confused):
"Zeno… wake up, now."
(Ren shakes Zeno. Zeno rises, still sleepy.)
Zeno (stretching):
"Huh… what's going on?"
Ren (looking around):
"How are we here? Last night, we were in the Guild corridor…"
(The door opens. Emi walks in.)
Emi (calm):
"I'll explain."
(Ren and Zeno look at her.)
Emi (serious):
"Last night… Grake stole some important documents from the Guild… and a book."
Ren (shocked):
"A book and documents?"
Zeno:
"What was in them that was so valuable?"
Emi (lowering her gaze):
"No one knows… only the Guildmaster and his inner circle."
Ren:
"Then how did Grake find out?"
Zeno (thinking aloud):
"Maybe… Renji told him."
Emi (surprised):
"Renji? Who's that?"
Zeno (hesitant):
"My brother… he's a member of the Silent Shadow Troupe."
(Emi's expression stiffens. She takes a step back.)
Emi (quietly):
"I've heard of the Silent Shadow Troupe… they're dangerous."
(She goes silent for a moment, looking shaken.)
Ren (gently):
"Emi… why do you look so scared hearing that name?"
(Emi looks at them with distant eyes.)
Emi:
"Have you two ever heard of The Lost Island of Nyra?"
Ren:
"No…"
Zeno:
"I've never heard of it either… but we want to know, Emi."
Emi (softly):
"Nyra was a peaceful island… untouched by war. Every corner of it was protected by a perfect energy balance."
Ren (curious):
"You said 'was'… what happened?"
Emi (looking down):
"The island is now under Silent Shadow Troupe's control. And no one lives there anymore…"
(Ren and Zeno stare in disbelief.)
Emi:
"They wanted the Nyrox Stone. It was protected by the island's chief."
(She pauses. Her voice trembles.)
Emi:
"One night… the Troupe came without warning. No one even noticed… and they killed everyone in a single night."
(A tear falls from her eye.)
Emi (softly):
"My mother and I tried to escape… she was injured and didn't survive."
(A heavy silence falls.)
Emi:
"I survived. And from that night… I vowed to take revenge."
Ren (serious):
"So that's why you joined the Guild?"
Emi (nodding):
"Yes."
Ren (with a smile):
"Then we're with you, Emi."
Zeno:
"Yeah. Don't worry—you're not alone."
(Emi smiles faintly.)
Ren (thinking out loud, scratching his head):
"Documents, assassins, a lost island, secret brother… and I just woke up looking for toothpaste."
Zeno (deadpan):
"Priorities, Ren. For you, morning routine > world-ending secrets."
Emi (soft chuckle):
"Well, that toothpaste must've refreshed your brain too."
Ren (grinning):
"Refreshed? I feel like I might be some lost prince from a royal family now!"
Zeno (sarcastic):
"Yeah right. Prince Laziness of the Snore Kingdom."
(All three laugh. The heavy mood lightens for a moment.)
Scene 2 – Guild Training Grounds
(Vanya stands before all the trainees with a clipboard in hand.)
Vanya (commanding):
"Listen carefully. Tomorrow is your test. Those who pass will officially become Junior Trainees."
(Pause.)
Vanya:
"Remember—only a few usually pass."
(Ren, thinking to himself.)
Ren (inner thought):
"Last night… electricity was crackling from Emi's hands. And Grake had that strange red glow… maybe it's part of the training…"
(Zeno, silently watching the sky.)
Zeno (inner thought):
"Maybe Renji's the one who made Grake stronger…"
(Malric steps forward.)
Malric:
"Today, you'll train with full effort. Be ready for tomorrow."
(Vanya and Malric walk away. Trainees begin training in the background.)
Scene 3 – Guildmaster's Office
(The room is dimly lit. Guild Hunters stand in formation. Mr. Ryden speaks to Kaen Voss.)
Mr. Ryden:
"There was a young woman… and a masked man. They laid a trap. We're sure they've headed to Lyscaria City."
Mr. Ryden:
"But why have you summoned us?"
Kaen Voss (grave):
"Last night… one of our students, Grake—Renji's former partner—stole documents and a book from the Guild Library."
Ame (in disbelief):
"He stole the book too?!"
(Kaen Voss nods solemnly.)
Kaen Voss:
"We need to stop him—urgently."
Mr. Ryden:
"Renji… the one who killed Shin?"
Kaen Voss:
"Yes."
Mr. Ryden:
"Then he must also be in Lyscaria."
Kaito:
"Then we should head to Lyscaria immediately."
Kaen Voss:
"Before you leave—make sure Renji's soldiers are locked in the Guild prison."
Mr. Ryden:
"Understood."
(The Guild Hunters turn and walk out. Their footsteps echo as the door closes behind them.)
Scene fades to black.
To be continued…