Scene: Talron is walking inside a palace. Around him are snake-like humanoids—some have snake-like upper bodies, some have snake-like lower bodies.
The guard who brought Talron stops in front of a door and talks to another guard.
Door Guard: Who is he?
Talron's Guard: He is a human who wants to meet "ADHIPATI VRTRA."
(Note: ADHIPATI is a title like Demon Lord or True Dragon, and Vrtra is his name.)
Door Guard: Hm… Adhipati Vrtra is not in the hall right now. Wait inside, I'll inform you when he arrives.
Talron's Guard: Okay.
Scene: The guard returns to Talron.
Talron: What did he say?
Guard: He said Lord Adhipati Vrtra is not here. We can wait inside.
Talron (in his mind): I don't have time… but I can't do anything. Fine.
Talron: Okay, let's go then.
Scene: Both of them go inside. There are six chairs, and in front of them, a large throne placed slightly higher. A few more chairs are placed at some distance from the throne.
Guard: Go and sit on those chairs.
Talron: …
Scene: Talron sits on the side chairs. The underground kingdom is not very modern—small houses and shops. Talron is currently in the meeting hall.
After some time, a few people enter. Their bodies are human-like, but their eyes, ears, and tongues are sharp like snakes.
Talron (in his mind): …Those people are the First Prince Shak, Second Prince Shun, First Princess Sui, General Hatsu, Commander Hatori, and Wise Commander Hari.
Scene: The guard at the door loudly announces—
Guard: Adhipati Vrtra, ruler of every serpent, is coming~~
Scene: Vrtra enters. His body is human-like, about 1 meter tall, with a muscular build. His hair is black with dark blue shades, long and shadowy. His eyes are red and golden, and his aura feels divine.
Talron: So he is Vrtra…
Scene: Talron stands up and rushes toward Vrtra, trying to punch him.
Vrtra: !!
Scene: Vrtra barely dodges with a jump. The impact of Talron's punch breaks the wall in front of him due to the air pressure.
Everyone: !!
Scene: Vrtra's guards surround Talron.
Vrtra: Who are you?! How dare a human enter my clan!
Talron: I am Talron, and I am here because I want you to join me. Join my group!
Vrtra: And what is your group? Why should I join?
Talron: Our group was recently formed. Its name is KALSAVO. There are many powerful humans in it, including me. Join us! You want to kill humans and destroy them for what they did to you. We want the same. So join me, Vrtra!
Vrtra: …Humans destroyed my race on the surface 1000 years ago. The survivors came underground with me. Since then, I have wanted revenge. But not only against humans—elves, dragons, dwarves, and everyone else too!
But why should I join you? You are also human!
Talron: Ha! No, no, no… I hate humans! I hate every being that exists! They are brutal, they have no hearts! They killed my family!!
Vrtra: So… we have one thing in common, I see.
Talron: So join me and make this clan and this place our HQ!
Vrtra: Hmph… (smiles)
Scene: Vrtra signals his guards to lower their weapons and walks toward Talron.
Vrtra: Okay… meet her.
Scene: A Naga girl steps forward.
Vrtra: She is my wife, Titanoboa.
Titanoboa: Nice to meet you.
Talron: Yeah, okay. Now let's discuss this matter.
Vrtra: Let's go to my meeting room.
Scene Change: Land of Ashram – Zuo
Scene: Zuo is standing on the beach of the Land of Ashram.
Zuo: So that kid is coming here, I see—
Scene: Suddenly, a punch hits him, but Zuo blocks it with his hand and gets pushed toward the ocean, standing on the water far from the land.
Zuo sees that the attacker is a long-haired boy named Ravana.
Zuo: Who are you?!
Scene: Ravana jumps into the sky.
Ravana: You blocked my first punch. Good. (calm tone)
Scene: Ravana lands with a kick on Zuo, causing the water to spread violently. Small water beasts start fleeing. The ocean was close to land, so there are no big dangerous beasts here. Zuo blocks the kick with both hands.
Zuo (in his mind): Who is he?! Why did he attack me?! He is not a normal human either! He is powerful!
Ravana: Show me what you can do. (calm tone)
Zuo: Crushing Mountain Fist!
Scene: Zuo punches Ravana. An air pressure wave forms, lowering the water level. Some beasts die and float to the surface. But Ravana is completely unaffected.
Zuo: !!?
Zuo (in his mind): My punch damages even the organs of strong enemies. But he took no damage?! Who is this guy?!
Scene: Zuo jumps back to create distance.
Zuo: Who are you? What do you want?!
Ravana: Nobody.
Zuo: ?
Ravana: I am nobody… (calm)
Zuo: What do you want from me?
Ravana: I saw you capture the King Lion.
Zuo: So you're here because of that!
Ravana: No. I heard your conversation, and I want to join your group.
Zuo: !? How can I trust you?!
Ravana: If I didn't want to join, I would have destroyed the villager and the entire village that saw you capturing the King Lion.
Zuo (in his mind): !! Someone saw us?! And I didn't even notice! Tch… pathetic!
Zuo: But you attacked me.
Ravana: I wanted to see if the group I'm joining is worthy of me or not.
Zuo: So what did you decide?
Ravana: You are capable, but not capable of being my boss.
Zuo: Hmph! In this group, there is no boss, only members.
Ravana: Then I am joining KALSAVO.
Zuo: But why should I accept you? You didn't give me your real name.
Ravana: You can call me Ravana.
Zuo: Ravana, huh? I think I've heard that name somewhere, but whatever. Show me how capable you are.
Scene: Zuo points his finger, and disappears. A straight line appears on the water as he moves at high speed. Ravana follows and catches up.
In a few seconds, they reach the center of the ocean and stop.
Zuo: Now.
Scene: Zuo kicks the water, causing vibration. A giant beast emerges from the ocean—shark and octopus-like, about 40 meters in size.
The beast attacks with a tentacle. Zuo dodges, but Ravana flips and takes it head-on. He takes no damage.
Scene: Ravana raises one finger and swipes it from left to right.
The beast is cut into two halves instantly and dies.
Zuo: I think you are capable.
Ravana: Can I ask why you are in the Beast Kingdom?
Zuo: Yeah. I thought about recruiting the new Beast King, but there's no need now.
Ravana: …Okay. So what now?
Zuo: One of my members contacted me. He found a base underground where Nagas live. Now they are also part of our group. We'll go there and plan what to do next.
Ravana: Then let's go.
Scene: Both vanish. The air impact lowers the ocean water level. Next second, they are flying high in the sky at extreme speed.