Scene: Dark, Cloudy Day, a road near Luminus Territory.
Two carriages owned by unknown slave traders are traveling.
Voices are quite loud, with angry tones.
Slave Trader Boss (angry voice):
I thought that child was special?
After two years, it seems there is nothing from him!
Slave Trader Assistant:
I'm sure, boss. The color of his hair—he's not common in this
territory, and in many territories around here.
Slave Trader Boss (angry voice):
Shut up!! We spent a lot of money, time, and food!
He has no potential, not even a small hint! You fool!
The kid at the back of the carriage is listening,
and he's crying from what he's hearing.
Slave Trader Boss (angry voice):
And you know what headache is added to that?
After two years in our hands, his eyes are slowly getting blind!
Slave Trader Assistant:
Boss, what if we bring him to a famous healer martial artist?
Slave Trader Boss (angry voice):
You want to get fired? Give him another year!
And he will be totally blind!
Besides, do we have the money for the healing treatment?
Slave Trader Assistant:
No, boss…
Slave Trader Boss (angry voice):
Then shut up! Even if we heal his eyes, he has no potential
to become a martial artist or even a guard. You realize this too!
He has a disease. He can't use energy, not even a slight hint!
Slave Trader Assistant:
What should we do, boss?
Slave Trader Boss:
Throw him! He will stay alive as long as someone gives him food
on this road. I heard Luminus people are soft-hearted.
So throw him now!! Or you'll get kicked today!
Naration: Rain fell heavily on the road. A child was thrown there by an unknown slave traders. The kid feels hopeless when he is thrown; he realizes and thinks about many things about him.
The Reason..
He had no natural energy-emitting ability—a rare condition in humans.
On top of that, his eyes were nearly blind. Ordinary humans could use energy,
but martial arts was a profession:
A swordsman hones his blade,
A knight practices combat,
A fighter masters the art of fists.
Energy release was like fashion—you needed to master it to use it in battle.
Slave Trader:
"I'm sorry, kid. You'll survive if you beg for food. I have no money to raise you."
The kid was crying, but he did not force himself.All he felt was pain inside as the cold atmosphereand the rain from the sky fell on him.
Not far away, Orozoelrode with his disciples in one of the carriages. From a distance, he noticed the scene.
Orozoel: "Stop the carriage."
Orozoel (thinking): A yellow-haired kid…
Orozoel (speaking, concerned): "Kid… are you okay?"
Kid: "Mister… I'm sorry. I can't see your face clearly. I… have a problem with my eyes."
Orozoel (thinking): In his condition… he will die. Those men are scum.
Orozoel: "Perhaps this meeting is heaven's will. Do you want a home?"
Kid:" Mister… I have nothing to offer. I can't learn martial arts because of my rare disease. My eyes are almost blind. And look at my body… I'm so thin I can barely walk."
Orozoel:"I have expert healers. Do not worry. You will work for me. From today, you are family." What's your name, Kid?
Kid: Kyu.. kyu..en..
Kyuen cried like he never had before.
The disciples laughed softly. They felt happy for the child.
Scene: Practice Room
Three years later — Kyuen (10), Bill(14), Moro(13), and Ren(13)
Bill: "We're best friends in the Luminus playground. In a few years, we'll become young disciples like that fool Baku. And I'll be your leader. Cheers!"
Ren: "Bill, we'll get punished again if the Clan Head finds out!"
Moro: "The seniors say girls suffer from mouth disease."
Kyuen & Bill: They suppress their laughter… then burst out laughing.
Bill: "Seriously, my best friends. Someday, I'll become the Clan Head. We'll make Luminus the strongest again."
Suddenly, footsteps echo outside.
Kyuen:"Bill… Baku is coming."
They panic. Quickly, they hide the alcohol.
Baku (entering, immediately sniffing): "Hah… I can smell it! What are you brats doing?"
Baku glares at them.
Bill (brightly, changing the topic):"Anyway, who do you think is the strongest leader? The First Clan Leader!!
Present Time..
Scene: Luminus Mountain – A Few Minutes Later
Four hooded figures moved in different directions across a vast area of the Luminus mountains.
Leader of the hooded men (signal):
"You must activate at the same time. Fast and clean."
Four hooded figures (in different directions): "Yes, Vice Leader."
Black-Faced Man with Red Eyes:
"****** Beast Trees… summon.Next…
the special one: Thousand-Year Black Beast… summon."
Maskman with Long Sword (with tears in his eyes): "This will be a lonely night for me."
Four hooded figures (shouting together):
"Art of Silencing, 'Silent Field' release!
Art of Illusion, 'Illusion Prison Field' release!"
Scene change: In the forest near the main compound base of the Luminus Clan.
Four guards/martial artists are patrolling the area.
Then, in an instant, roots from an unknown monster attack two of the guards.
Guards talking, noticing the monster:
- What's that?
- The other two receive hits: Aahh!! Wh…aatt…!!
- Hey!! Who are you!? Show yourselves!!
Beast trees reveal themselves at the beginning of the night.
Guards talking, rushing:
- Monsters!!
- Hey! Run to the base! Alert them and look for backup!
I'll try to protect here—quick!
- Okay! be careful!!
After he runs, a large number of Tree Beasts show up around the guard.
Guard:What!! So many of them? Where did they come from?!!
Then a number of roots stab him. He is hit and bloodied all over his body.
Guard (bloodied mouth, in an instant): Aa… ahh…
The three guards who were wounded and stayed in the area died
from the attacks of the Beast Trees.
Scene change: In a house inside the Luminus Clan compound.
A strong old man sitting and relaxing suddenly becomes alert.
Old Man (strong figure):
What is this? Unknown hundreds of energy signatures are showing!?
These are not human energies! No… monsters and humans!!
He comes out of the house and alerts the martial artists.
Old Man (strong figure):
Seniors!! Prepare for battle!!
Martial artists get alerted, talking:
- Seniors!! Alert as Elder Juzo ordered! Move fast!!
- What's happening?
- Silence! Get ready as ordered!
Luminus martial artists are preparing, getting their weapons.
Some are putting on armor, and some are spreading out to alert other houses.
Narration / Action:
Four massive lights appeared in different directions, shocking the Luminus Clan as the fields suddenly covered the mountains. Instincts raised questions…
Next Episode: The storm of chaos will happen.