In the middle of a deep sleep... Rogan opens his eyes.
He finds himself in a place he doesn't recognize. A long, enclosed path… lit by blazing torches on both sides.
Rogan: What is this place?! Where am I?!
He walks a little… then hears a man's voice echo through the flames.
Mysterious Man: Congratulations on reaching Cyan, Rogan...
Rogan: Who are you?! Where are you?!
Mysterious Man: That doesn't matter now. Just remember this carefully...
Ten… then: Head, Sword, Head, Claw.
Rogan: Wh-What does that mean…?
Mysterious Man: Just remember it. And never tell anyone...
One… Two… Three…
Suddenly, Rogan and Himari open their eyes at the exact same moment—surrounded by a crowd.
Brozo: You two—and those three over there—we couldn't wake you up! What happened?!
Yuaru: They're awake!!!
Rogan and Himari look at each other silently.
Then Rodog arrives.
Rodog: Are they awake?
Zianai: Yeah.
Rodog glances at Himari and Rogan.
Rodog: So the ones who were asleep were: Himari, Rogan, Kanji, Sumiko, Tomayo… You five—come with me.
The named ones follow him out of the group.
Rodog: Over two years… and this hasn't happened. And now—five at once?!
Rogan: What's going on?!
Rodog: Don't play dumb. I know that voice came to you… and you had the dream.
Himari: But there's only four of us here…
Rodog: What?! Where's Kanji?! He's over there!
Rogan: I'll go bring him.
Rodog: Don't take long.
Rogan walks quickly to Kanji.
Rogan: Why did you leave?! Instructor Rodoge said to follow him.
Kanji: I'm sick of training… and now some instructor who isn't even mine? It's too much.
Rogan: What's wrong with you?! This isn't about training—it's about the dream!
Kanji: Dream? What dream? I didn't dream anything!
Rogan: Then why were you asleep so long? Didn't something happen?
Kanji: No, no. I just sleep heavily.
Rogan starts doubting everything.
Rogan: I have to go. See you.
Kanji: Wait… what dream are you talking about?
Rogan: Forget it. Nothing important. Goodbye.
Kanji: …Bye.
Rogan returns to the group.
Rogan: He says… he didn't dream anything.
Rodog: What?! Then why was he asleep so long?
Rogan: He told me he's just a heavy sleeper.
Rodog: Leave it for now. Let's move on.
They reach a peaceful, breezy place.
Himari: This place is amazing… I love this air!
They all sit beneath a giant tree's shade.
Rodog: I know all about the dream. You're not the only ones—it's happened to others too. Me… Zordo, Saita, Naori, Master Rayodan, fighters from Bairan and Kyolan, even Rodan.
No one knows what it truly is. But we believe there will come a moment… when this mystery is finally revealed.
And of course—you already know. You must not tell anyone what you heard. So remember this rule.
Now—did any of you figure something out? A clue? A part of the mystery?
Rogan: I didn't understand anything…
Himari: Me neither…
Rodog: So none of you. This has haunted us for years. Even Master Rayodan couldn't solve it.
Rogan: So what now?
Rodoge: There's nothing we can do yet. I brought you here just to speak calmly. If any of you discovers something—tell me. Then we'll decide what to do.
All: Understood!!
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What exactly happened to them?!
Is this truly a mystery…? Or something far greater?!
To find out, wait for the next chapter—
Delayed until 28/5/2025 due to exams. Thank you for your patience!