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The rain continues to fall. Kyuen crawls using the left side of his body. Near the grave are small caves that are inhabitable. Thanks to his fast recovery, although the damage is severe and still needs curing—broken bones, internal injuries, and large scars caused by Baorra's energy slashes.
Kyuen(thinking):
"I don't know what will happen tomorrow, but the Elder saved me…"Eehh… (his body aching)
Kyuen turns his gaze toward the sky near the cave.He feels a book of Art that Elder Juzo inserted into his clothes.
Kyuen:"What's this? A book?"
Healing & Decaying Art by Juzo Luminus
This book was placed by Elder Juzo before he threw Kyuen into this forgotten graveyard…
Kyuen(thinking):
"This is such an important book… Did the Elder give this to me? As far as I know, it's forbidden for ordinary clan members to possess a Book of Art like this."(Thinking) "I guess it doesn't matter anymore… and my disease is cured."
High level energy arts are strictly not taught to anyone. It's one of the ways to prevent a wicked hand from learning important arts.
Other clans also practice this attitude, and it's like a natural law in the world of martial arts.
Kyuen concludes that Elder Juzo used a secret ultimate ability to cure his disease.
Kyuen(thinking):
"Thank you, Elder, for healing my cursed disease. I'll wholeheartedly accept and study this, and make sure to use it for revenge and judgment in the name of our great Clan."
After a few minutes, Kyuen opens the book.
Kyuen (reading):
"Basic… controlling… foundation… energy channeling…First, you need to know the basics of controlling your energy…For the right harmony of energy may—"
After several hours, he closes his eyes and starts basic controlling.(Thinking) "It's like a musical instrument—harmony and blending together."
He tries to use healing but fails and gets hurt a little.
Kyuen:
"Ouch..! What went wrong…?"(Reading again..)
He tries again and again at a slow pace. Parts of the left side of his body begin to heal slowly. He doesn't realize it, but he falls asleep while continuing to read and practice basic healing.
Kyuen (awakening):
"It's already night… so fast, I didn't even notice."
He finds insects and worms inside the small cave—the same kinds that are naturally eaten in the clan.
Kyuen:
"Eehhrr… it would be better if these were cooked, but seniors always eat these raw, eehhrr.."
Hours passed, and he didn't notice that he had fallen asleep.
In the middle of the night, while he is sleeping, he feels something strange—an energy touching his head, whispering…
Floating Mist Energy: "Kiid… Kid…"
Kyuen (smiling):"Hey Ren, brothers… don't disturb my dream…"
Floating Mist Energy:"Kiid… Kid…"
Kyuen:"Hey… who's—"(Unable to move due to fear)
Kyuen:"A ghost!!"(Serious face)
Scene Change: In an unknown territory, a hideout, twelve martial artists talking.
Hooded man, Vice Head of an unknown group, the one that stabbed
Elder Juzo in the back, talks.
Hooded man, Vice Head:
My lord, the first step of our revenge has been successful.
Luminus was erased from this world!
Head/Leader (sitting on a throne-like chair):
So great, you always do a great job, Ahadamo.
The hooded man, named Ahadamo, starts to remove his hood, revealing his face.
A man with red eyes, with a sharp and tactical facial expression.
Vice Ahadamo:
As for my latest report, the Nagawo Clan seems like
they don't want to have a connection with us anymore.
A blue-haired hooded man with six floating candles around him
starts to speak and interrupts, his face hidden beneath the hood.
Hooded Candle Man (interrupting, laughing in a low tone):
Hahaha... he's not reliable in creating allies...
What if we change our position?
Then a man suddenly points his chainsaw-like sword at the right side
of the Hooded Candle Man's neck. A long-haired man with an X mark
on his right cheek.
Long-Haired X-Mark Man:
Don't be rude, you're just a newbie here. We can kill you right now.
Hooded Candle Man (smiling):
You think you can kill me with your level? Only three people here can match me.
The rest of you are weak...
Vice Ahadamo (interrupting):
Stop that, Okolo. He is right.
My recruiting ability is not enough as of now.
Hooded Candle Man (laughing in a low tone):
Hahaha... at least I consider our Vice as one of those who can match me.
So don't be sad, hahaha.
Another man appears in front of the blue-haired guy,
a muscular man with a hidden face.
Muscular Man / Hidden Face (laughing in a low tone):
Hey, you said only three? How about we fight now?
You're quite interesting to me, hahaha.
Hooded Candle Man (smiling):
I don't want to kill and defeat a man past his prime.
The muscular man releases his energy; waves start to smash around.
After that, the leader releases a dark-type energy, burning the energy
around the area. It's like it's slowly melting in the air, every energy.
Head/Leader (sitting on a throne-like chair):
That's enough. Let the Nagawo Clan do what they want.
As long as they're not our enemies.
Hooded Candle Man (smiling):
Hmm.. then for our partnership, I'll handle the connection to that clan.
How's that, Leader? Is it good for you, right?
Head/Leader (sitting on a throne-like chair):
If you can, then thank you...
Okolo's face shows a greatly angry expression.
Then suddenly, a man knocks at their big door outside.
Man at the door:
Let me in... I want to talk to the Leader.
Two hooded servants/guards open the big door.A hooded man, face hidden, with a scythe on his back.
Hooded Scytheman:My lord, I want the position. I want to be appointed.
Scene Change: Back inside the cave.
Floating Mist Energy: "I'm not a ghost, brat…"
Kyuen:"What are you?!.."
He's thinking of running, but his body is damaged, so he cannot move freely.
Floating Mist Energy:
"I'm just a remaining will and past memories that speak using energy art. My soul departed hundreds of years ago.
Kyuen:"Aahh… what do you want…?"
He feels aches throughout his body.
Floating Mist Energy:
"You know, my bones are piled outside. You accidentally fell hard onto them…my skull was completely shattered when you landed on me."
Kyuen:"S-sosorrry…!"
Floating Mist Energy:
"It's fine. There's a small silver metal box near my bones. It's a device that holds my energy, memories, and will combined.I don't know for sure, but I think this art is still used in this era."
Kyuen: "What should I do? Destroy that box?"
Floating Mist Energy:
"No, no… I'm already dead. My soul left long ago. What's speaking to you now is only my will and memories, using an old art through that box. I'm talking to you because you might be the one I've been waiting for…"
Kyuen:
"I heard from my seniors that demons have the abilityto enter a human body…You… could you be a demon…?"
Floating Mist Energy:
"Hahaha! What's your name, kid? Anyway, I don't have much time. The energy in that box is limited. I made this request long ago—even if I die, my will should be inherited by the next generation. What's your name, kid? And what clan are you from? Are clans still active in this era?"
Kyuen:"I… I am Kyu— Kyuen from Luminus Clan…"
Floating Mist Energy:
"Hahaha! Finally…My entire existence can now fulfill my old wish…"
Narration(Ending):
An old-generation man who used a skill that combined memories, will, and energy has appeared…What is the story of this man, and what is his will?
Answers will be revealed in the next episode…