Scene: City Entrance Gate (Owned by one of the Highest Clans)
Guard 1:"Do you have a work contract? It's strictly prohibited to wander around now."
White-Haired Man:"Yes, we are going to one of the remote villages.A high-profile family requested us for this."
Guard 1:"With all due respect, your group looks suspicious."
Teen Girl (irritated):"You don't know my Grandpa?!"
Guard 2:"What?!… This is a Red-A job request."(Thinking) "This group is strong…Besides, it's a legitimate high-profile family request."
Teen Girl (proudly):"Hehee! See? We are strong!"
Narration:In every large territory, there is a House that employspeople and martial artists, owned by the Territory Clan.There are levels of jobs with contracts:from E, the lowest, which ordinary people can work,to Red-A, S, and Red-S, which are extremely dangerous.
Job Levels:E, D, C, B, Red-B, A, Red-A, S, Red-S
Senior Disciple of the City Clan appears:"I believe you're Master Ho?I heard from the elders that you are in the city."
Senior Disciple:"It's an honor to meet you…Shattered Sky, Master Hobu!"
Guard 1 (thinking quickly):"Is that him?… Still active?!"
Guard 1:"Sorry, Master Ho! If I had known, I would have let you pass immediately.I didn't expect you to still be active."
Teen Girl (irritated):"Eehh!.. You disrespect us…"
Hobu:"Haha, sorry. My hair was cut, so it's understandable that many didn't notice me."
Senior Disciple:"Master, I heard that you retired already,ten years ago. What brought you back to taking jobs?"
Hobu:"Haha! It made my body weak, and I needed to train the new generation.That's why I'm with these strong gentlemen here! Haha!"
Senior Disciple:"Ahh… two swordsmen, a pretty girl, and… white hair as well?"
Hobu:"Haha! Yes, these two are my grandchildren,and these two swordsmen are top new-generationwarriors in our humble clan! Haha!"
Narration:Shattered Sky, Hobu, an old master of an Average Clan.Their clan could have been promoted to a High Clan due to their achievements,but they chose to stay low—they did not want too much attention.
Senior Disciple:"Master, have you heard what happened to the Luminus Clan?"
Hobu:"Yes… it saddened and shocked me.I heard about the deaths of the Clan Head and Elder Juzo.I guess there are new evil cults hiding somewhere now."
Senior Disciple:"It's very alarming, because we are the nearest territory to them,yet we noticed nothing that night."
Senior Disciple:"We have a good relationship with the Luminus Clan,so it's heartbreaking to hear the news."
Hobu:"Our world is full of surprises. Silence does not always mean peace… hmm.""Gentlemen! We'd love to talk more, but we have a job to do!"
Hobu:"Don't wander without proper martial artists and guards.Danger can appear suddenly…"
Scene Change: Kyuen continues healing himself…
Raiko:"You're unexpectedly talented, kid. It's only been two days,but most of your body has recovered already.Your master must be great!"
Kyuen:"Ahhh…" (feels relieved and refreshed)"I don't have a master, Senior. I just followed this bookcreated by Elder Juzo, a martial artist who became a Sage."
Raiko:"Woah… so you're either a fast learner or some kind of genius."
Kyuen:"Yes. Seniors used to compliment me when I worked in the clan."
Raiko:"Worked?"
Kyuen:"I'm a house servant, Senior.From cleaning to cooking—housework. Hehe."
Raiko:"You were not practicing martial arts?"
Kyuen:"Yes… hehe. Didn't I tell you? I think Elder cured my cursed disease.And yesterday, I used my own energy. Hehe."
Raiko:"You have not experienced real combat?"
Kyuen:"Hm… only ordinary sparring. Unlike others with formal training,I focused only on clan work. Hehe."
Raiko:"What disease did you have?"
Kyuen:"A disease where my body couldn't naturally release energy.Though Elder Juzo confirmed three years ago that I had energy,it was an unexplainable condition.
After that, I stopped hoping to become a martial artistand focused on being useful in other ways.The Clan Head gave me hope and a home,so I wanted to live with hope as well."
Raiko:"Hm… it will be a little hard,but I can see that you have great talent.It can be fixed."
Kyuen:"Senior, can you tell me about your era?I'm excited to hear the unknown history of Luminus."
Raiko (flashback scenes appear):"Yeah… I was once a candidate for Clan Headduring the Storm of Luminus,the era of the Third Clan Head."
Kyuen:"Wuhh… so you were a rival of the Fourth Clan Head…the Light Spear Master…"
Raiko:"So… he succeeded…"
Kyuen:"Yes, Senior. He popularized our clan in other countries.What happened to you? Why are you here,in what you call the enemies' graveyard?"
Raiko (flashbacks):"The Fourth was my cousin and my best friend.Two groups within the clan argued and debatedbecause both of us were candidates.
It frustrated us both.He was a genius at energy release, with massive reserves,while I was unmatched in combat within the clan.
I was serious by nature,and he was always smiling.We were both powerful on the battlefield."
Raiko (flashbacks):"But factions poisoned the clan.They created stories about me.You know how it is when you're quiet and a loner…"
Kyuen:"According to history, the Fourth Clan Headwas a serious person."
Raiko (flashbacks):"Nah… he was very noisy.He wanted me to become Clan Head because of my Art creations,and I even taught him my skills.That's who we were—best friends."
Raiko (flashbacks):"But one day, his family's faction accused me of being a traitor.They fabricated stories and gathered fake evidence.
Oroel did not believe them,which only made the situation worse.Their hatred toward me grew stronger."
Raiko (flashbacks):"I knew my situation was getting worse.So I secretly contacted a martial artist from another countryto create this Silver Box containing my will and memories.
At that time, Oroel was forbidden to speak with me.But secretly, he did—thanking me for helping him refine his skills.He promised that once he became Clan Head,he would clear my name."
Kyuen:"Uhmm… the Clan Head is a kind person… a true friend."
Raiko (flashbacks):"Yeah… but the day came.They timed everything perfectly.They accused me of communicating with enemies from other countries—which was not true. It hurt me deeply."
Kyuen (saddened):"I can't imagine your situation, Senior…"
Raiko:"Don't cry, you brat.""I believe someone highly skilled outside the clanwas monitoring my movements.Their plan was flawless.
While Oroel was away on a long mission,they judged me and imposed the Death Penalty."
Kyuen:"What?!…"
Narration:The story of the Old Master is revealed—unexpected and buried deep within Luminus history.A tragic tale of rivals, cousins, and best friends.
More untold history will be revealed in the next episodes…