Narration:
In the territory of one of the highest clans,unknown figures have convened a meeting in response to recent events.Representatives of the nine highest clansare in a state of shock and confusion.
Highest Clan 1 (Bald Elder with a fake curved-line tattoo):"We have no choice but to appoint a new clan…"
Highest Clan 2 (Fat, long-haired elder):"There's no need to rush things."
(Highest Clan 2's representative is an Elderfrom the city nearest to the Luminus Clan.)
Highest Clan 1:"I know you're feeling down right now…"
Highest Clan 3 (Man in his 40s with half-black, half-transparent shades):"After one month, we will have a new member.There are clans capable of this—there are two candidates that stand out,but Nagawo is more fit."
Highest Clan 4 (Handsome man with weird, tall hair, 30s):His tall hair moves as he changes his head position.
Highest Clan 4:"Yeah, the Nagawo Clan has great achievements, and I thinkthere's no more debate about that."
Highest Clan 4:"In terms of manpower, they have a large army—swordsmen, knights, fist-user martial artists.Their power matches our clans."
Highest Clan 1:"We have to move on.We need to find who did this. It shocked our country.For sure, enemy countries already know about this."
(Other hidden-faced clan representatives begin talking.)
Scene Change: Luminus Territory
Unknown Martial Artists (faces hidden):
Martial Artist 1:"The damage here… it's tremendous."
Martial Artist 2:"If we had been closer that night, this wouldn't have happened."
Martial Artist 3:"Boss… control your emotions. You're releasing too much energy."
Boss (teary-eyed):"Zoel… old man…"
Scene: Brief Flashback
A memory resurfaces…
Sage Juzo and Orozoel stand before the Boss, defeated and lying on the ground.Broken. Hopeless. A man who had walked the wrong path.
Despite his crimes, Orozoel steps forward—and offers his hand to the fallen Boss.
Boss (shouts):"Rraaahhhh!!"
A wave of energy scatters.The ground breaks… the wind smashes…
Martial Artist 3:"Hey! Boss…"
Martial Artists 1 & 2:"This will catch attention, right?""It's okay… they know us."
The Boss and the three martial artists reveal their faces.
Group Revealed: Wild Elements
The four faces are revealed.Others remain hidden.
Martial Artist 1: Has chains wrapped around his body (Late 20s)
Martial Artist 2: A girl wielding a short but large axe (Early 20s)
Martial Artist 3: A thin man wearing a tattered T-shirt (Mid 30s)
Boss: Muscular, with a beard (40s)
Narration:Wild Elements…They are the personal guards of the Luminus Territory.
Due to the lack of powerful martial artists within Luminus,the territory hired this group—not as mere mercenaries,but as close comrades.
Each member hails from different small and average-level clans.Yet in the martial world,they are feared for their skills—even by the higher clans.
In Another Location:
Martial artists investigating the territoryare not far from the group…
Martial Artist (Strong figure):"A strong wave of energy?"
"Disciples, stay here. I'll check it out.Continue the investigation."
The martial artist rushes forward…
Back at Wild Elements…
Boss:"Pik, where is Yuma, and what time will he come back?"
Pikoro (Chain Man):"I don't know, Boss. Maybe one hour.The city is quite far from here.And knowing Vice, I think they're eating now.So possibly two hours."
Jerry (tattered shirt):"Boss, let's go to our hideout. We're hungry now.Also, we need to check if the invadershave discovered it."
Boss (thinking):The invasion happened at the same time as a big job request…
A martial artist arrives.
Martial Artist (Strong figure):"You… are…"
Boss:"Hmm…"
Martial Artist:"Sir… from what I know, you just returned from a big mission.But can you help me with the investigation?"
Jerry (tattered shirt):"We need to rest first.We will find who did this to our territory…and we will kill them all."
(Angry gaze, murderous energy released.)
Martial Artist (feels fear):"…"
Girl, Yumi:"Relax, old man. Senior, we will help you.But we need to rest first.We will surely find who did this."
Martial Artist:"Okay. Please update us in the city.You know our clans have been close for a long time.Let's help each other, Seniors.I'll take my leave…"
Scene Change: Cave — Present Time
Kyuen:"I can't imagine what you must be feeling, Senior…"
Raiko:"No. That's all in the past.""Now listen carefully. I'll tell you what I want."
Raiko:"First—you must become a Clan Head.That is one of my wishes."
Kyuen:"Haaah…?!"
Raiko:"My second wish… is for you to inherit my Art—for my own satisfaction.These memories are extremely important to me."
Raiko:"And now I know I lost to that noisy fellow for the position.You must fulfill my will!We were always rivals for the throne."
Kyuen:"Eeh… is that really so important, Senior?!"
Raiko:"You know, I understand you—you're not a martial artist.But we have pride in many ways, not only in being the strongest,but in many aspects of life!"
Kyuen:"I don't have those feelings…maybe in housework, hehe…"
Raiko:"And another thing—even when he lost to me in combat,he never lost the heart to keep fighting.That was our rivalry."
Raiko:"That noisy fool wanted me to become Clan Head—yet he refused to give up the position himself.Weird, right?"
Kyuen:"I can't do that…I don't want to become a Clan Head."
Raiko:"Fine. Then inheriting my Art will be enough."
Kyuen:"Is that okay with you, Senior?"
Raiko:"Brat, the energy inside this silver box isn't unlimited.We've talked long enough.I don't intend to waste it any further."
Kyuen:"Alright… what should I do now?Can we begin the training?"
Raiko:"Based on my calculations, you cannot learn this Art directly or through verbal instruction.The energy will drain completely before I can teach you everything."
Raiko:"You have no real combat experience, and your body isn't yet conditioned like a martial artist's.Your energy and talent are strong… but that alone isn't enough."
Kyuen:"Huh? Then… what should I do?"
Narration (Ending):Raiko's wishes are revealed.What will he do for Kyuen to gain his old Arts…Final details in the next episode.