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Scene 1: Hidden Realm – The Council of the Lost Clan
A giant tree glows with golden veins deep inside a floating island hidden in the folds of reality. Elders of the Hidden Clan of Flameborne, known for their ancient bloodline abilities, gather beneath it.
> Clan Elder:
"There's no doubt now. The symbols have awakened, the boy wears her ring, and the ancestral flames responded to him."
A younger member steps forward—the same one who had seen the ring earlier.
> Younger Brother:
"I wanted to approach him… but there was a man with him. His aura alone warned me not to come near. He wasn't from this realm… I felt like he could erase my soul with a thought."
The elders murmur.
> Elder:
"Send him the sign. The one only she would recognize. If he truly carries her blood… he'll respond."
They place their palms on the tree. Flames rise… shaping into a glowing mark of three intertwined spirals—the Crest of the Hidden Flame Clan.
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Scene 2: Aeron's Room – Midnight
Aeron tosses and turns in his bed. The Crest of the Hidden Flame appears in his dream—floating in fire, surrounded by whispers of a woman's voice.
> "Come home, my child. Our flame still burns…"
Aeron wakes with a jolt, his hand on the ring. It's glowing.
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Scene 3: Secret Training Grounds – Early Morning
Aeron rushes to train, eyes wide with fire.
> Aeron:
"Why does it feel like... someone is calling me?"
Azrakel appears floating upside down, chomping on a sparkling energy popsicle.
> Azrakel:
"Oh! So now you finally notice the flaming dreams, huh? Took you long enough."
(grinning at the readers)
"Dear readers, don't worry—I'll keep babysitting your slow-burn protagonist until he gets it together. You're welcome."
> Aeron:
"What was that symbol in the dream?"
> Azrakel (suddenly serious):
"That... was the Crest of the Flameborne Clan. Only their blood can see it. And you? You just saw it—because it's part of you."
> Aeron freezes.
> Azrakel:
"Time to accept it, flame boy. You're her son. And those dreams? They're calling you home."
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Scene 4: Royal Palace – King's Strategy Room
The King reads a second message delivered via flame scroll:
> Message:
"Your son has been marked by the ancient flame. The Hidden Clan knows he lives."
The King stares at the firelight.
> King (thinking):
"So… they're watching him too. That boy… you were born to burn brighter than us all."
Behind him, an official quietly watches from a distance, curiosity growing.
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Scene 5: The Hidden Council Begins to Move
A message is sent back through the flames.
> Clan Elder (commanding):
"Send the Seer. Let her guide him from afar. If he's truly hers… we will bring him back, no matter the cost."
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Scene 6: Aeron Trains Harder
The flames around Aeron respond to his emotion—burning hotter than ever. He begins to hover slightly, fire dancing across his body, no longer harming him.
> Azrakel:
"Whoa! Did you just… ignite yourself like a mythical marshmallow? Impressive!"
> (to the readers)
"Power Level 4, folks. One more level and yours truly gets a body! Finally, I'll be able to slap this kid when he doubts himself again."
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Final Scene: Far Away in the Shadow Realm
A man watches from a dark realm—a rogue member of the royal family, whose eyes gleam with jealousy.
> Shadowy Man:
"So… he lives. That boy… the King's hidden heir. If he's revealed, our plans are finished."
He vanishes into the shadows.
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End of Episode 12