Under the Moonlit Fields of Vakerio
The night was painted silver by the full moon as Shammroy, Querion, and Ferin walked through the quiet fields. The silence was heavy until Querion let out a sigh, his voice dull with frustration.
Querion,
"Haaa…! Why bring us here? We could've crushed them all!"
Shammroy turned his calm eyes toward him, his tone steady, carrying both wisdom and weight.
Shammroy,
"Querion… I know we can. But that is not my path. By defeating a beast does not make you stronger, nor does it make your feel enemy weaker. What it gives you is experience—a foundation of confidence. Never grow arrogant in you like them. Always believe your opponent is strong… that belief will make you stronger, slowly. Think of who you were before… the one who wants to prove himself , because of that spirit,I get you in my team , but who you are now. "
Querion blinked, guilt flickering in his eyes.
Querion,
"Leader, I'm sorry for earlier. I am consumed by my own arrogance , I will never be like this again. Then tell me… what do you mean by 'different from your path'?"
A small smile curved on Shammroy's lips.
Shammroy,
"I will tell you… when all—"
Before he could finish, Querion cut in with a knowing sigh.
Querion,
"All of our team has gathered, right?"
Shammroy nodded silently. Ferin frowned, curiosity sharp in his gaze.
Ferin,
"All of our team? That means… there are more members?"
Querion's eyes lit up with excitement.
Querion,
"Yep! We got more members and we will be a family."
Ferin,
" Family!?"
Querion,
" Yes! That's what our leader said."
Ferin gives a smile which says that he is getting more comfortable and feels blessed being with shammroy. But then,
Ferin muttered, half disappointed, half intrigued, by seeing his wounded hand and says,
Ferin,
"Tch… If her father hadn't shown up, I would've finished her myself. Anyways… we're here to take another member?"
Shammroy placed a firm hand on Ferin's shoulder, with Querion listening closely.
Shammroy,
"No. Listen, you two. We are going to face a Cosmic Beast. That's why I don't want you wasting strength on the small fights."
Both Ferin and Querion froze at his words.
Ferin,
"Cosmic… beast? Are you serious, captain?"
Querion shaken,
"C-C-C-Cosmic… beast?! What?!"
Shammroy smirked, raising a brow.
Shammroy,
"Where has your spirit gone?"
The two stood stunned, still processing his words. Shammroy only smiled faintly, turning his gaze toward the horizon—until the sound of distant clashes broke the calm. He parted a bush and spotted an academy far off. Two figures were in the courtyard: one kneeling, the other raising a sword with deadly intent.
Without hesitation, Shammroy dashed toward the academy.
Playback – Shadows of Episode 30
Inside the academy, a younger Kaizer knelt in defeat, sweat dripping as his weapon lay fallen behind him. Before him, a corrupt professor grinned wickedly, sword raised high.
Professor mocking,
"So this is you? Fighting for others? There's no one here. If I end you now, no one will question me."
He swung his blade downward—
—but before it could strike, a spark cut through the air. The professor collapsed unconscious, lifeless, his grin wiped away forever.
Young Kaizer's eyes widened in terror, breath sharp, as he looked up. His trembling gaze found a shadowed figure, hair and cloak dancing in the night wind.
It was Shammroy.
Shammroy ,commanding, resolute,
"BAAKA! You followed a path like this one. Though you're a beginner, you still fight for others. I like your spirit… and your motive."
Before Kaizer could speak, Shammroy vanished into the dark.
Back to the Fields
Ferin and Querion shook themselves awake from their daze, realizing their captain had disappeared. Just as they prepared to search, Shammroy landed silently before them.
Ferin,
"Captain… where did you go?"
Shammroy with a casual tone,
"Just a small matter."
Querion,
"Then what about the whereabouts of the Cosmic Beast?"
Shammroy,
"Yes. But before that… we go to the academy here."
Ferin,
"Why?"
Shammroy,
"To have a conversation with someone."
Querion,
"With who?"
Shammroy calmly, yet firm,
"I cannot reveal that. It's a personal matter."
The Present – Vakerio Academy
The camera shifts to the present timeline. Kaizer, Ziron, and Rohdan's group approached the towering academy.
Kaizer's voice carried pride and nostalgia.
Kaizer,
"Here it is… my academy."
Kaein in awe,
"This place… it's massive."
As they entered, a professor recognized Kaizer immediately and hurried forward, bowing slightly.
Professor,
"Kaizer! You've returned… what brings you back here?"
Kaizer,
"I came to show them the arena. And while at it… to show my academy as well."
The professor's eyes narrowed with a smirk.
Professor,
"The arena? You mean the one reserved for the ritual of the Demon Lord and the Monster Lord? Hmph. Don't lie to me, Kaizer. You came to reveal his brother's face… to warn them."
Arkhar, puzzled, leaned closer.
Arkhar,
"Brother? Who are you talking about?"
The professor straightened with pride, his voice echoing across the hall.
Professor grandly,
"The very one whose story you've been following. The one who studied here and shook the academy with his authority at such a young age. So feared, so revered, that even the highest authorities bowed before him… Titled as—
'The Great Sensor of All the Realms… SEYOKTHAI!'"
The words boomed, leaving the group frozen in awe and tension.