The moment the golden doors of the Council Tower fully opened, an intense surge of light swept through the academy. The tower's inner chamber revealed an ancient floating book—thick, worn, bound in celestial runes. Its title shimmered in golden script:
"The Song of the Stars: Chronicle of the Eight"
The Academy Master's expression changed.
> "This book… hasn't shown itself in over a thousand years."
As the Bonded Four stepped in, the book pulsed—and the other four followed instinctively.
Hansol, Yen Yu, Selen, Sheha—each drawn by a glow connecting their aura to the tower.
When all eight stood before it, the book floated open on its own. Pages turned like wind was breathing life into them, until it stopped on a page marked with a golden seal.
A voice, ethereal and old, spoke from the book:
> "From stardust they were born—eight souls split between realms. Four carry blood of royalty, four carry power from ancient bloodlines. Only united can they awaken the forgotten gates and save the realms from the coming veil."
Shane's eyes narrowed.
> "Save from what?"
The book flipped violently—revealing a shadowy sketch of a cracked moon, cursed beasts, and a cloaked figure with no face.
> "He who was sealed now stirs."
Suddenly—BOOM!
The tower shook. An orb of black energy cracked through a pillar.
A masked figure emerged, robes like living shadows. His voice echoed darkly:
> "The prophecy awakens, and so shall I."
Hansol stepped forward, glowing sword unsheathed. Shane moved beside him, cracking her knuckles. Luna trembled—but clenched her charm tightly. Rio shielded her. Selen's icy aura built. Xin stood in front calmly, eyes observing everything. Yen Yu and Sheha stood protectively on the flanks.
The masked enemy raised a hand.
> "You're not ready."
Then vanished in a swirl of black mist.
Silence.
The tower's voice spoke one last time.
> "To find your truth, you must travel to the Four Sacred Lands and awaken your blood. Only then can you stand against what's coming."
The eight stood there—confused, scared, but now fully bound by fate.
To Be Continued…