Scene 1 – The Night Call
Location: Cruise Ship – Observation Deck (Night)
The moon glows faintly over the dark sea. Waves crash softly against the ship's hull. Max stands alone near the railing, phone in hand. The screen lights up with an incoming call.
[Phone Vibrates – Incoming Call: "Kaen Voss"]
Max (steady voice):
"Yes, Sir Kaen?"
Kaen Voss (calm, authoritative):
"Max, I've received your latest report. Are you certain of what you saw?"
Max:
"Yes, sir. It's not only the Crimson Reigns—there's also a Silent Shadow Troupe member aboard. Just like you said, I saw the Shadow Sigil on his hand."
Kaen Voss:
"Good work. Is Shura Naki still with you?"
Max:
"Yes, sir. Shura Naki is right here."
Kaen Voss:
"Tell Shura Naki that the remaining Guild Hunters have reached Luxaven City. They'll all regroup at the Aether Crucible Arena."
Max:
"Understood, sir. I'll inform him."
Kaen Voss (firmly):
"Excellent. And, Max—do not expose your identity to anyone. If you're recognized, it could be disastrous."
Max:
"Yes, sir."
The call ends with a quiet beep. Moonlight flickers across Max's eyes as he exhales slowly.
Scene 2 – The Silent Agreement
Location: Same Deck – Moments Later
Shura Naki leans against the railing, arms crossed, watching the dark horizon. Max walks over.
Max:
"Shura Naki, Kaen Voss said the other Guild Hunters will gather at Aether Crucible Arena in Luxaven City."
Shura Naki (nodding slightly):
"I knew the Guildmaster wouldn't sit still. He always has a plan moving somewhere."
Max (half-smile):
"Yeah… you never know what orders he'll throw at us next."
They share a brief glance of mutual understanding. The ocean wind whistles softly, carrying their unspoken resolve.
Camera pans upward — the ship's lights glow beneath the endless sky.
Scene 3 – Dinner & Distant Stars
Location: Cruise Ship – Dining Hall (Same Night)
The hall buzzes with chatter and clinking dishes. Warm lights and laughter fill the space. Ren and his friends sit together at a long table.
Zeno (grinning):
"Ren, looks like we'll reach Luxaven City by tomorrow evening."
Ren (surprised):
"Seriously? Already?"
Emi (smiling):
"Time's flown by without us noticing."
Lyra:
"Yeah, it really has."
Fynn:
"Hey, there's supposed to be another Night Sky Show tonight."
Zeno (shrugs):
"I doubt it."
Fynn (confident):
"I asked the Security In-Charge, Max, to talk to the manager. And you know Max—he never says no. If he said it'll happen, it will."
Ren (excited):
"Another night sky show? Nice!"
Lyra (lifting her camera):
"Then I'm getting the best shots tonight."
Emi (playful tone):
"Zeno, don't wander off this time, okay? Stay with us."
Zeno (laughing):
"Come on, Emi, I'm not going anywhere."
Everyone laughs together. The camera drifts upward through the glass dome ceiling — stars shimmer above the calm ocean.
[With laughter… To Be Continued]