Scene: Rainy morning at the Vast Territory of the Luminus ClanGreat damage can be seen everywhere.
Medical Division officers Kai and Grobie are planning to return to the city.
Kai, Medical Division Officer:Senior, we will head back to the city, but tomorrow we'll return.If there are other survivors, just send letters for updates.
Martial Artist 1 (Strong Figure):Thank you for coming, and I'm sorry again for the attitude of those two. They are not old members.
Kai, Medical Division Officer:It's okay. We will bring this survivor as well.He is alive for now, but he needs to fully recover at our main base compound.He is very important — a witness to this disaster.
The survivor's body begins to float vertically, wrapped in a number of energy-formed roses.
Grobie, Medical Division Officer:This survivor was fighting for his life.I can feel it in his energy and body.
Martial Artist 1 (Strong Figure):By the way, can we assist you with our carriage?
Kai, Medical Division Officer:We already have one near the entrance. We have horses and a carriage.
Martial Artist 1 (Strong Figure):Okay, seniors. Keep safe. We will send letters if there are any new survivors.And of course, we have already sent the initial reports to the offices in the city.
Kai, Medical Division Officer:That's great. We will read them all soon. Till next time.
Grobie, Medical Division Officer:Time to go! I want to eat a super delicious soup!! Hahaha
They start walking, the survivor's body floating, wrapped with roses made by Grobie's energy art.
Martial Artist 1 (Strong Figure):"How is the investigation going?"
Martial Artist 2:"Sir… many of the dead were pierced by some kind of spear.We can't identify the weapons because the bodies were completely burned."
Martial Artist 1:"Hmph… it's noticeable that they cleaned up all possible evidence."
Martial Artist 2:"But Sage Juzo's body has a large mark. I suspect a swordsman was involved."
Martial Artist 1:"You're right. The Clan Head's body also shows numerous marks,likely from small blades or other weapons.There's a chance a skill was used to pierce the victims."
Martial Artist 1:"Are there any survivors? This territory is vast… it's possible,since some remote areas haven't been checked."
Martial Artist 3:"We could search, senior, but it would take many days.Around the main compound and nearby houses… no one survived."
Martial Artist 1:"How dare they… Send reports to our clan immediately."
Scene Change: Nearest City (Managed and owned by one of the Highest Clans)
Inside the food house:
Old Man:"Did you hear? The Luminus Territory was attacked… no one survived."
Woman in her 40s:"What!? Seriously?"
Old Man:"Yes… the news has spread already."
Young Adult Man:"I want to go there, but the city has strictly forbidden leaving."
Woman in her 40s (fearful):"..."
Other customers are talking among themselves:
Customer 1:"City guards and martial artists are checking around and outside the city."
Customer 2:"Eh… so it's true. I can't believe it… Luminus is one of the highest clans."
Customer 3:"Fear strikes the city. As far as I know, there are no active evil clans or cults at the moment."
Customer 1:"It surprises us civilians, that's for sure."
At another table, unknown martial artists talk:
White-Haired Man in his 50s:"We'll go there after work, once our contract is done.This… is unbelievable."
Teen Woman:"Grandpa, who could have done this? There's no secret active cult, right?"
White-Haired Man:"No, it wouldn't surprise me if a hidden devilish cult existed.What shocks me is that a major clan was attacked."
Swordsman in his 20s:"The heir of Luminus, Orozell, is my friend.They aren't weak… they shouldn't have been defeated."
Another Swordsman:"The Luminus are good people. I can't even imagine who did this…"
Narration: "Martial artists and guards can be seen within and outside the city. Announcements are everywhere, and fear strikes the city.It's because this city is also a Highest Clan territory, which is the strongest in terms of position.
It shocked a major number of clans. The Highest Clan is considered powerful, yet it was wiped out in a single night."
Scene Change: On the Road, Inside the CarriageKai, Grobie, and another Medical Division Officer are talking.
Kai:I know this survivor. I've seen him in the past, back in the city,when he was active in taking jobs and missions.
Grobie:What? Who is this? I can't recognize him completely.
Kai:You were always in the office back then, compared to me,who was active taking jobs outside the city.
Another officer speaks, a man in his 40s.
Unknown Officer (in his 40s):
He is Gazzu, the supreme flame art user.
But he retired in his early 20s from taking jobs for some
unknown reasons — I think it's personal.
He focused on cooking at their main compound.
Many called this man a wasted talent.
Grobie (shocked face):
Is he him? His art was very popular in history!
That Red Supreme Commander… this man was the successor of his art!
Kai:
Hahaha, when I was a kid, I dreamed of being a warrior like him too.
Unknown Officer (in his 40s):
Whatever the reason, this man needs to fully recover.
Grobie:
Well, still, it's true — the reality is that the world of martial arts
is not for soft-hearted people. You can't blame them for saying negative things.
He carried the art of a supreme being.
Unknown Officer (in his 40s):
Yes, but I also admired him. He was not moved by the words of others and
moved forward on his own path, which is the opposite of us.
Grobie:
Hahaha! It's true, senior. The older generation's mindset is quite difficult.
Unknown Officer (in his 40s):
Different generation, different morality.
You guys are luckier than my generation, hahaha!
Scene Change: Night (Yesterday) – Inside a Cave
Floating Mist Energy:"We share the same blood. I am Luminus as well."
Kyuen:"Wha…? I mean, I'm not a real Luminus.The Clan Head adopted me three years ago…"
Floating Mist Energy:"Eh… by the way, why are you here?This is a graveyard for enemies. Are you aware of that?"
Kyuen:"Honestly, I don't know. Monsters and unknown attackers invaded.Many died. I have no information about the clan right now.When I woke up, I ended up here. I think Elder brought me to save my life."
Floating Mist Energy:"Aah…"
Kyuen:"Hey! You're Luminus, why aren't you affected?"
Floating Mist Energy:"Don't misinterpret, brat. I don't have feelings like a human body.I am only memories and will, controlled by the laws of skills from my time.
If I were alive, perhaps I'd feel rage…I am sensitive when it comes to the clan's safety."
Kyuen:"I can't stop thinking about the art you're using…"
Floating Mist Energy:"Hmm… you haven't traveled much, have you?I'm sure these kinds of skills have improved a lot in this era."
Kyuen:"No… I mostly stay in this territory."
Kyuen:"Old senior… please… help me get revenge and justice."
Floating Mist Energy:"Well… I have no choice, since you accidentally broke my skull.You hit the silver box too hard when you fell into the graveyard."
Kyuen:"Thank you! Please teach me combat skills and Energy Art, Ancient Senior!"
Floating Mist Energy:"Sure. By the way, my name is Raiko Luminus. I was once a candidate to be Head of the Great Luminus Clan."
Kyuen:"Wuhhh!!" (bows respectfully)"Greetings and respect, senior!"
Kyuen:"We also have a candidate to be the next head, my big brother Orozell. But I don't know now what happened to him…"
Raiko:"Uuhh… good to hear the clan has continued until this generation."
Kyuen:"Yes, senior. And he's strong—strongest among all my senior disciples, hehe…"
Raiko:"Hm… I bet I'm stronger than him… hahaha!."
Kyuen:"Hmmm! No, big bro. Orozell is stronger…"
Raiko:"Hahaha… well, we'll continue tomorrow. Don't be afraid of me."
Narration: The talking Mist Energy has revealed himself as a full-blooded Luminus.
Why is he in the enemy graveyard? A once-candidate for Clan Head…
Answers will be revealed in the next episode.