Page 1: The Lost Ones
Panel 1: Hakiro stands in the vast emptiness where Valtheria once existed. The wind howls through the desolate wasteland.
Panel 2: He clenches his fists, his body still trembling from the battle with the Moderator.
Hakiro (thinking): "They're gone… Saria… Reyn… everyone…"
Panel 3: His Void Aura flickers as rage builds inside him.
Hakiro: "I won't let it end like this."
Panel 4: A voice echoes from the darkness behind him.
???: "Then prove it."
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Page 2: A Mysterious Encounter
Panel 1: Hakiro turns sharply. A hooded figure stands on a floating rock, surrounded by swirling cosmic energy.
Panel 2: The figure removes his hood, revealing a man with silver hair, glowing black eyes, and void-like markings on his arms.
???: "You're not the first to lose everything to the Moderator."
Panel 3: Hakiro narrows his eyes.
Hakiro: "Who are you?"
Panel 4: The stranger smirks.
???: "I am Zain, the Voidwalker. And I can show you how to surpass even the gods."
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Page 3: A Test of Will
Panel 1: Zain raises his hand. The space around them distorts, creating an arena of pure void energy.
Panel 2: Hakiro takes a step forward, his aura flaring.
Hakiro: "If you know a way to defeat the Moderator, tell me now."
Panel 3: Zain shakes his head.
Zain: "Power isn't given. It's taken."
Panel 4: He lunges at Hakiro, striking with blinding speed!
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Page 4: The Battle Begins
Panel 1: Hakiro barely dodges, countering with a Void Slash—but Zain phases through it like mist!
Panel 2: Zain appears behind Hakiro, his hand crackling with raw void energy.
Zain: "You don't control your power… it controls you."
Panel 3: Hakiro turns and blocks, but the impact sends him flying back!
Panel 4: He crashes into a floating rock, coughing up blood.
Hakiro (thinking): "He's… fast!"
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Page 5: Pushing Beyond Limits
Panel 1: Zain stands over him.
Zain: "You're strong, but strength isn't enough. The Moderator is beyond power—he is the concept of balance itself."
Panel 2: Hakiro slowly rises, gritting his teeth.
Hakiro: "Then I'll become something greater than balance."
Panel 3: His Void Aura ignites, his energy shifting—his black flames mix with silver lightning!
Panel 4: Zain raises an eyebrow, impressed.
Zain: "Now you're learning."
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Page 6: Unlocking a New Form
Panel 1: Hakiro dashes forward, his speed tripled!
Panel 2: He lands a punch to Zain's stomach, sending him skidding back!
Zain: "Heh… interesting."
Panel 3: Hakiro's body radiates cosmic energy, his eyes glowing brighter than ever.
Hakiro: "This power… it's different. It's…"
Panel 4: Zain smirks.
Zain: "You're on the verge of awakening Void Ascendant Mode. But you're not there yet."
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Page 7: The Ultimate Choice
Panel 1: Zain crosses his arms, his expression turning serious.
Zain: "I can show you the final step… but there's a cost."
Panel 2: Hakiro breathes heavily.
Hakiro: "What cost?"
Panel 3: Zain's gaze darkens.
Zain: "To reach ultimate power, you must let go of everything. Your attachments. Your past. Even your emotions."
Panel 4: Hakiro's eyes widen as he realizes what that means.
Hakiro (thinking): "If I take this path… will I still be myself?"
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Page 8: Decision Time
Panel 1: The void around them pulses. The weight of the decision presses down on Hakiro.
Panel 2: He clenches his fists, his mind flashing back to his lost friends.
Hakiro (thinking): "If I don't do this… I'll never defeat the Moderator."
Panel 3: He looks up at Zain. His eyes burn with unshakable resolve.
Hakiro: "Teach me."
Panel 4: Zain grins.
Zain: "Then prepare yourself… because the real training begins now."
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Next Chapter Teaser:
Hakiro begins brutal training under Zain, pushing his body and mind beyond mortal limits.
He faces visions of his past, testing his willpower.
He learns the first technique of Void Ascendant Mode—but at a dangerous price.
Meanwhile, the Moderator watches from the void… and begins his next move.
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To be continued.... .