Ren Shiken, a spirited and energetic teen, wakes up to a life-changing day—his departure to the mysterious Phantom Guild. Though young and carefree, Ren carries the legacy of his father and grandfather, legendary fighters who once trained there. As he bids an emotional farewell to his mother and grandmother, his journey toward strength, honor, and destiny begins. With hope in his eyes and determination in his heart, Ren takes flight—unaware of the trials waiting ahead.

(A quiet night. The room is lit softly by moonlight. Ren stands near the window. Zeno is calmly seated on a chair. Fynn is on his cot, curious.)


"So… why did you guys join the guild?"


"My grandpa and dad were both fighters in the guild. I want to follow in their footsteps."


"I want better control over myself… and I also want to become a guild hunter."


"Oh! You both want to become guild hunters? Same here!"


"Well then, starting tomorrow, let's go beat up monsters together… or maybe we start with you, Fynn?"


(They all burst into laughter. A light warmth fills the scene.)


"Do you ever take anything seriously, Ren?"


"I do. Just… in a more entertaining way."


(Laughter continues. Camera zooms out through the window into the peaceful night.)


(A silent jungle lake. Guild Hunters stand alert.)


"Renji has created a shield barrier to keep himself hidden."


"Shura, you're good at breaking shields, right?"


"Yes… but my aura bursts when I do. It could hurt everyone."


"What if we move away from you when you break it?"


"It won't help. My aura will sweep through this whole jungle… even the guild could be at risk."


"Don't forget… Grake is still in this jungle. He works for Renji. Which means—Renji has to return to disable the shield himself!"


"And when that shield breaks, the sound will reveal both Grake and Renji. They won't escape this time."


"I don't think the shield will make any sound."


"I can also create shields. The ones I craft in secret don't make noise when broken."


"Then we'll need to hide near the shield… and wait for them to show up."


(The team silently heads deeper into the jungle toward Renji's shield.)


(Grake stands alone by Renji's barrier. He raises his hand and a red light blasts into the sky. After a few moments, it fades.)


*(Suddenly, footsteps echo behind him. Grake turns swiftly.)


(His eyes glow red. He closes them and concentrates.)


"Six people… approaching the shield."


(He places his palm on the ground. Red energy pulses through the soil and fades.)


*(He slips into the darkness of the jungle.)


(Moments later, the Guild Hunters arrive.)


"I saw the red flare coming from here."


"Yeah… that had to be Grake. Probably a signal to Renji."


"Which means Renji is on his way. We need to hide."


(The Guild Hunters vanish into the shadows, waiting.)


(Back in the dorm room. Fynn and Zeno are fast asleep. Ren stands quietly by the window, looking up.)


*(He watches a beautiful meteor shower streak across the sky.)


I'll become someone like Grandpa and Dad…


(He walks to his bed, lies down, and closes his eyes. The meteor shower continues above, peaceful and silent.)


(Scene fades out with the night sky glowing.)


Chapter 27 - "Beneath the Nightfall"