The Labyrinth –
As the suffocating heat in the place rose, the shadow began to retreat…
The monster took a step back—for the first time since its appearance.
Yui, her hair dancing amid the flames of her swords, stood tall, her heart blazing with rage.
Yui (with suppressed fury):
"I will not forgive you… I will not let you hurt anyone ever again.
Forbidden Spell: Falling Sun Swords."
The flaming swords appeared, their heat unimaginably intense, spinning around her at tremendous speed. Then, in a single moment, they shot toward the monster at a speed beyond visible light.
The monster, sensing danger:
"…I can't evade this!"
Before it could escape, all the swords pierced it at once…
A massive explosion roared through the labyrinth, making the ground quake and pillars of flame surge upward—reaching all the way to Rio.
Above – Where Rio Is Sitting
The sky above Rio suddenly ignited in a fiery red color.
Rio, looking downward:
"That attack… it's powerful….. Who did it?"
The small dragon coiled around Rio's neck, letting out a low roar.
Rio (with a faint smile):
"…It seems humans aren't weak after all, my friend."
The Labyrinth – After the Storm
Yui fell to her knees, exhaustion clearly visible on her face.
Zalarosa began to move slowly, rising while in pain.
Zalarosa:
"…Yui… you did it…"
Yui (with a tired smile):
"And you too…."
They embraced each other—but in the background, amid the rising smoke… another shadow appeared.
In the shadows, the same mysterious person as before
He raised his hand, holding a black mirror, and within it he saw Rio's face, smiling.
The Mysterious Person:
"We will meet soon… Rio Falkrin, or should I say, Your Highness the Prince."
Then he vanished as if he had never existed.
Above, at the top of the tree
Rio closed both of his eyes.
Rio (whispering to himself):
"Hazuki… and the Eye of Eternity… I need to understand everything. I can't allow my powers to devour me."
System:
Update in progress…
Eye of Eternity – Level One: Wrath-Rigan Eye
Description:
This eye allows the user to see everything within their field of vision clearly—from the front, back, all directions, and even the past. It also slows time for five seconds and allows the user to identify the strengths and weaknesses of individuals, as well as see their souls and auras.
Rio:
"…This… is on a completely different level. It's extremely powerful."
He opened his eye and looked at the tree, beginning to see its aura, the paths of power within it, and even its past.
Rio (in a low voice):
"If Hazuki represents gravity… then this eye represents what?"
Then he stood up, descended into the labyrinth, and sat in the final gate chamber of the labyrinth, waiting for someone to arrive.
Rio:
"The time to reveal abilities… begins now."
To be continued…