The throne room in the capital glows with soft sunlight as debates among nobles and generals heat up.
Cyril (in a stern tone):
"The other continent doesn't act without reason. If we don't move now, we'll be at their mercy."
Jin (calmly):
"Moving now would be a mistake. We need to understand their intentions first."
Ryo (smirking):
"And do you think they'll just tell us their plans if we knock on their door?"
Ryo stands in a dimly lit room within the castle, speaking to the system as he attempts to control a new energy.
System:
"Warning: The energy you're trying to harness may destabilize your mind."
Ryo (sighing):
"Are you saying I'm weak?"
System:
"It's not weakness, but a lack of control. Your strength means nothing if you don't know how to wield it."
Ryo focuses on channeling the energy within him, but the scene ends with an explosion that leaves him exhausted. The system reveals a new technique to help him recover.
Jin uncovers secret documents revealing the other continent's movements, including a plan to infiltrate the capital.
Jin (with restrained anger):
"They're playing with fire. I won't let them get close to us."
Lynn (nervously):
"But this means you'll have to face them before you're ready."
Jin pauses for a moment, then responds decisively:
"No one is ever fully ready for war. We become ready when it begins."
The scene shifts to the other continent's camp, where General Karlin speaks with Alethia.
Karlin:
"The first continent is riddled with weakness. We must strike before they regain their footing."
Alethia (with a calm smile):
"Don't underestimate them. Weakness makes people dangerous when they're cornered."
A cold night envelops the capital, with faint moonlight streaming through the windows of the secret council chamber. Generals and nobles gather around a round table made of black stone, with Jin standing at its head, silently observing.
The nobles argue:
• Deputy Eziel (angrily):
"This war is madness! Our resources are limited, and the other continent has an army that outnumbers our capital's population."
• General Aaron (firmly):
"But we have something they don't… the will to survive. The other continent sees itself as powerful, but they've never faced a true alliance before."
Jin listens quietly, his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes tracking every movement and every word.
Jin (in a sharp tone):
"Silence, all of you."
Everyone turns to him, a sense of awe filling the room.
Jin (continuing):
"I know the situation is dire, but shouting and complaining won't win us victory. The other continent is on the move, and it's time we prove we're more than just a scattered collection of kingdoms. We'll fight… and we'll win."
Meanwhile, Ryo sits in a dark room, staring at his reflection in a shattered mirror. The system appears before him as a glowing holographic figure, its tone sharper than usual.
System:
"You're rushing to use your new abilities without understanding them. Do you think sheer power will win this for you?"
Ryo (calmly):
"Power alone isn't enough, but without it, nothing else matters."
System (mockingly):
"Empty wisdom. Do you think that's what will make you different from those who failed before you?"
Ryo takes a deep breath, his eyes burning with determination.
Ryo (responding):
"I am different… because I won't let anything stop me. Not now, not ever."
The system pauses for a moment, then replies in a more serious tone:
"If you're serious, prepare for what's coming. The other continent is not what you think, and time is running out."
In the capital's main square, soldiers stand in orderly ranks, the sound of armor and weapons filling the air. Jin inspects the troops, followed by General Aaron.
Aaron (hesitantly):
"Do you think we're ready? Our forces aren't trained enough to face their army."
Jin (confidently):
"Readiness isn't measured by training but by willpower. And these soldiers are ready to die for their land."
Aaron:
"But Commander Karlin is no ordinary opponent…"
Jin turns to him, his eyes glowing with determination.
Jin:
"And neither am I. If Karlin is a monster, he'll meet another one today."
Ryo stands on a rocky cliff overlooking the eastern border. The wind whips through his hair as he fixes his gaze on the horizon, where the other continent's army moves like a swarm of ants.
Lynn approaches him silently from behind.
Lynn:
"You know this battle will be the hardest one yet, don't you?"
Ryo (calmly):
"I know. But I won't let them take anything from me again."
Lynn (with a trembling voice):
"Just don't die, Ryo… I can't bear the thought of losing you."
Ryo turns to her, his eyes reflecting a mixture of pain and resolve.
Ryo:
"Neither can I. That's why I'll do whatever it takes to end this nightmare."
At dawn, the sound of war horns fills the air as both armies march toward each other. Commander Karlin stands at the front lines, smiling confidently as he observes his troops.
Karlin (in a booming voice):
"Show me your strength! Let them know who rules this world!"
On the other side, Jin and Ryo stand side by side.
Jin (to Ryo):
"If we fail here, it's all over."
Ryo (with a faint smile):
"Then we won't fail."
The battle begins with a massive explosion of energy, as the first wave of soldiers crashes like a tidal wave. Ryo fights fiercely, using his newly gained powers, while Jin showcases his strategic skills in leading the forces.
Ryo (shouting):
"Karlin! Come out and face me!"
Karlin steps out from behind his soldiers, smiling.
Karlin (calmly):
"At last, a challenge worth my interest."
The scene ends with an intense clash between Ryo and Karlin, as the fog of battle engulfs them.