Episode 38 – "The Climb Begins: The Path to Fifteen"
Location: Royal Sky Training Grounds – Hidden Realm
The winds howled like ancient dragons across the sky. Aeron stood atop a floating cliff, surrounded by runic stones that shimmered with ancient power. His aura—once wild and unstable—now flowed with divine discipline.
King (to his guardians):
"His current level is 9… but the strength he shows—it's equal to Level 12. We can't let this go unnoticed any longer."
Guard Captain:
"Should we inform the Elders?"
King:
"No. Let them watch. Aeron's rise… must not be interfered with."
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Scene: Aeron's Mind
Inside his consciousness, Aeron meditated. Az hovered beside him with his usual mischievous grin.
Az (to the readers):
"So, he's still only Level 9, huh? But he's already crushing enemies like he's 12. Imagine what happens when he truly reaches Level 15…"
He twirled his finger in the air and a projection appeared: a staircase made of stars—each step glowing with the number 10, 11, 12...
Az:
"Each level from here on isn't just strength. It's a trial of the soul. Power, yes—but also control, purpose, and clarity."
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Scene: First Trial – Echo Valley (Level 10 Awakening Grounds)
Aeron's first challenge on the road to Level 15 had begun.
He stepped into a valley where the wind whispered in forgotten languages. It wasn't just a place—it was alive. Every whisper carried his thoughts, fears, doubts, and hidden truths.
Suddenly, dozens of shadowy versions of himself emerged, each one with different emotions—anger, pride, sorrow, guilt.
Aeron (clenching his fist):
"If I want to rise… I must face myself."
The battle began—not with fists, but with will. His guardian sword hummed quietly on his back, sensing the emotional storm.
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Meanwhile, in the Academy…
News spread like wildfire.
Aeron had left the palace. The royal family had officially acknowledged his power.
Students, nobles, even foreign spies whispered about his potential.
But one thing was clear—something had changed. The Demon King's aura no longer burned wildly. It was refined. Directed. Controlled.
And it terrified everyone.
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Final Scene: Hidden Chamber of the Elders
Elder 1:
"He's begun… the climb to 15."
Elder 2:
"If he reaches it… the prison will open."
Elder 3 (whispering):
"He doesn't even know… that he's the one who sealed it long ago."
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End Note from Author & Az:
> *"He's still Level 9… but with the might of 12.
The road to 15 is no simple path—it will be filled with fire, truth, and a destiny deeper than blood.
So buckle up, dear readers—this isn't just a power-up arc.
This… is the rebirth of a god."*
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