(Soft rays of sunlight spill across the peaceful city of Erythiel. The morning hums with warmth birds echo faintly in the crystal air. Streets glisten, hearts flutter, yet… an unspoken tension lingers beneath every smile.)
Today isn't just another sunrise.
It's the last one before the trial begins.
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Alicia: stretching, cheerful tone Ho Ho~ where is our worry boi? ☀️
Ixia: grinning, brushing hair back Hehe, he's coming~
Hidori: half-yawn, half-tease Is he awake yet… or still rolling like a lazy potato? 😴
Fruxiya: playful smile, tone teasing but soft Ho Ho, don't worry~ he's coming soon.
Vantres: crosses arms, gaze sharp but calm Hahhh… the last day, huh. You ready to see what they're truly made of?
White: serious, faint smile tugging his lips Yeah. I just want to see how far they can push themselves before breaking.
(Wind whistles. The entire place feels alive with quiet anticipation.)
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Suddenly
a loud voice BOOMS through the open courtyard like an explosion.
Zygord: yelling dramatically OIIIIIIII!!! WHY THE HELL IS EVERYONE IN THIS CHAPTER SPEAKING ONLY TWO LINES EACH!?!? 😤💥
White & Vantres: deadpan sync …Don't know.
Zygord: fists clenched, shouting at the sky Screw that!! I'M BREAKING THIS STUPID TREND!! 😤🔥
White: facepalms Bruh… what difference does that even make?
Zygord: smirking proudly None. But it makes me feel cool. 😎
(Everyone goes silent for three seconds… then sighs in unison.)
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(Footsteps echo. A gentle red shimmer cuts through the light.)
Alicia: eyes lighting up, soft gasp Ohh… our worry boi finally arrives~
Ixia: playful grin OHHH~ you look too happy today~ 😏
(Flux steps into view ruby eyes glinting with life, energy radiating from his every move. His aura flickers like sunlight through crystal dust.)
Flux: grinning wide, voice overflowing with excitement Of course I'm happy!
Today… I finally get to see my best friend again and my mom.
(He looks directly at both Alicia and Ixia as he says "mom.")
Alicia (thought, breath hitching): Did… did he just smile at me when saying "mom"? 😢💞
Ixia (thought, heart racing): He finally accepted it… 🤭🤭
(A warm light swirls around the three of them almost like Erythiel itself was smiling.)
Flux: raises fist high, shouting with raw fire LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Alicia: biting back tears, trembling smile O'ok… l-let's go. 💖
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(Hidori watches from a distance, smirk curling at the edge of his mouth.)
Hidori: mock serious, snickering Bruh… he really looks kinda trashy today. 😏
Fruxiya: pouts instantly, hands on hips Hey! Don't say that! He looks happy!
(Her tone softens, eyes glowing faintly with affection.)
Fruxiya: You… you look happier than usual today. 🤭💗
Mike: clenches his hand, a calm smile breaking through his face Of course.
I've been waiting for this day… the day I finally see my best friend.
(Two different hearts, two different paths both beating for the same reunion.)
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(Wind shifts again, carrying laughter and chaos.)
Zygord: throws both hands to the sky LET'S GO, BITCHESSSS!!! ⚡⚡⚡
White & Vantres: in perfect sync, irritated sigh Shut up, JACKASS. 😑
(Everyone bursts into laughter. Even the castle walls seem to shake with life.)
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Meanwhile...
(A void-like dimension hums with Electriclly static. The air is heavy, alive machinery whirring in the background.)
Servant: kneeling, voice trembling L-lord… you look like you've gotten exactly what you wanted?
Unknown Figure: distorted electronic chuckle, voice metallic Of course I have… heheheh… the game finally begins. ⚙️
Servant: Should I send word?
UNK: slow, low voice dripping with menace No need. Just wait…
Soon… everything will fall into place.
(The sound fades replaced by a distant heartbeat echoing through the void… then silence.)