Chapter 3: "Mystery Looming on the Horizon"
(A deadly silence reigns over the place. The sound of wind howling through the destruction left behind by the attack. The rooftop is shattered, and the moans from inside fade under the heavy footsteps of Saito. He stands atop the roof, carrying the unconscious Ryoma on his shoulder. His face shows no fear or worry. His eyes are frozen, as if piercing through the darkness.)
(He glances at the little sister, quietly crying in the corner of the roof, trembling with terror.)
Saito (in a cold voice, but carrying a hint of gentleness):
"Come here."
(She lifts her head toward him, wiping her small tears, stepping toward him hesitantly.)
Little Sister (in a shaky voice):
"B-big brother… Mommy..."
(Saito kneels on one knee, gently placing Ryoma beside him, then stretches his arms toward her.)
Saito (softly):
"I'll take you to him. Hold on to me."
(But as he reaches for her to carry her, suddenly one of the enemies dashes forward with insane speed, screaming with hatred.)
Enemy (shouting):
"Who do you think you are?!!"
(But before he can even touch Saito, in a flash, a ripping sound echoes through the night — the enemy's head is severed from his body, falling to the ground, eyes still wide open in shock.)
Other enemies (watching from afar, terrified):
"W-What…?! How…?!"
(Saito rises quietly, turning his cold gaze toward them.)
Saito (in an icy tone):
"Didn't I tell you... not to take a single step further?"
(A heavy silence fills the air. The little sister looks at him with tearful eyes, but feels safer near him. Suddenly, slow clapping breaks the silence.)
Strange voice (mocking):
"Oh... that was impressive, as always, Saito."
(Ryder emerges from the shadows, clapping slowly, a wide smirk on his face, though hatred hides behind it. His muscles are thick, scars run across his body, and his eyes gleam with malice.)
Ryder (mocking):
"Since when do you care about kids? Aren't you tired of playing hero?"
(Saito says nothing, staring at him sharply, as if his gaze alone could bring down mountains.)
Ryder (stepping closer, smirking):
"Leave them to me. I'll take good care of them... my way."
(Saito stands up, picks up the little sister, placing Ryoma gently beside her, then turns slowly toward Ryder.)
Saito (sharp as a blade):
"Ryder… I didn't think you'd still be alive."
Ryder (chuckling):
"And you? Still arrogant, like you own the world."
(Saito narrows his eyes.)
Saito (coldly):
"Today... you won't walk away."
(Suddenly, Ryder charges, throwing a punch straight at Saito's face. At the last second, Saito calmly raises his hand — as if not even trying — and catches the punch, breaking Ryder's bones on impact.)
Ryder (shocked, stepping back):
"Impossible…!"
(Saito smirks slightly, but cold as ice.)
Saito (mocking):
"Did you forget my strength?"
(Before Ryder can react, Saito appears instantly in front of him, punching him hard in the chest, cracking bones. Ryder is sent flying into a broken wall.)
(Ryder gets up, coughing blood but laughing madly.)
Ryder (laughing):
"That's the Saito I wanna fight!!"
(They both launch at each other with tremendous speed, fists clashing, creating violent shockwaves that shatter what remains of the rooftop.)
(Ryder surprises Saito with a fast move, circling behind him to choke him, but the moment his hand touches Saito's neck, his bones begin to crack — shattered by an invisible barrier around Saito.)
Ryder (screaming in pain):
"What is this power?!"
Saito (calmly):
"This is the difference between us."
(Saito kicks him hard on the side, making him crash to the ground.)
(Saito walks toward Ryder, standing over him, eyes burning with controlled fury.)
Saito (low but full of hate):
"You know… you're the reason that woman died… Do you realize the pain you brought upon that boy?"
(Ryder, coughing blood, smirks bitterly.)
Ryder (smiling weakly):
"Do you even know… why she died? Did they tell you… who she really was?"
(Saito narrows his eyes, a flicker of confusion crossing his face.)
(Suddenly, a mysterious man appears behind Ryder, slowly clapping, his voice deep and filled with darkness.)
Mysterious Man (coldly):
"Saito… it's far more complicated than you think. Who are you fighting for? When you don't even know the truth?"
(Saito quickly turns toward him, sharp gaze like a blade.)
Saito (whispering):
"Who are you?"
(The camera focuses on the mysterious man's face, a faint smile curving his lips.)
Mysterious Man (calmly):
"I am the one who knows the truth… the truth that will change everything."
(Meanwhile, Ryoma, still unconscious, starts to tremble slightly... a dark energy begins to form around him, as if something terrifying is about to awaken...)
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End of Chapter 3