With the warmth of confession still glowing between them, Void ling and Seraphina walked side by side through the quiet kingdom streets, heading back towards the Crimson Kingdom. Their pace was slow, the cold breeze brushing gently against their cloaks, the world at peace around them. Seraphina glaced at Void ling.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Gently and soft voice)
"...What made you finally say it tonight?...You've faced gods and collapsed realities...but love?"
Void ling:
(Smiled, hands tucked behind him)
"...Maybe it took watching everything else fracture before I realized what I didn't want to lose."
Seraphina's blush returned, subtle and warm. Her footsteps matched his, their energy no longer battle--forged but gently entwined. But their peace was interrupted by the sound of shouts--Ahead, near the corner of closed shop, a gang of five figures stood towering over a child barely ten. Ragged, trembling, the boy clutched a pouch of stolen coins. The thieves laughed, blocking his escape.
Gang leader:
(Mocking and laughing at Void and Nyx)
"You think you can steal from us and run off, brat? This kingdom sleeps, but we don't. We're the night."
Void ling slowed. His eyes narrowed. Seraphina beside him went rigid, her gaze fixed on the scene. And then she spoke with sternly voice.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Worried, but calm)
"...They're hurting him..."
Void ling:
(Stepped foward, and addressing the gang)
"...Five of you. One child. That's what you've become?... I suggest you walk away now, or you will face the consequences."
The gang turned, scoffing--until they saw who had spokeb. One Stepped back instinctively, but the leader held firm. The quiet night broke under the tension of confrontation. Void ling and Seraphina stood before the gang--five cloaked figures cornering a trembling child. Most smirked with arrogance, but one.. one backed away slowly.
Gang Member#3:
(Snorting)
"Haru? What's wrong with you? You look like you saw a ghost."
Haru:
(Whispering, eyes locked on Void ling)
"No...worse. that man... Do you know who he is?"
The gang leader laughed--loud, dismissive. He stepped forward with bravado, sizing up Void ling with a sneer.
Gang Leader:
(Mocking)
"That guy? Come on, Haru. He's just a quiet little wandered in a black coat. What could a mere boy like him possibly do to us?"
Void ling didn't flinch. His eyes remained steady, timeless, terrifying in their stillness... His voice dropped like a gravity into the air.
Void ling:
(Quietly)
"You speak boldly. But ignorance often hides behind loud words. One more step toward that child...and you won't remember what fear felt like before in your entire generation."
Haru:
(Shaken)
"That's Void--ling!,He's one of the most powerful being in the entire Universe almost like the entire Multiverse, his aura energy alone was able to collapse the battlefield. And when Empress Asuna stood at her limits... it was him who never blinked."
Silence fell. The words pierced deeper than any sword. One by one, the gange members started to falter, and lose interest bullying the little kid.
Gang Member#2:
(Voice cracking)
"...Wait...that's him?"
Gang Member#4:
(Stepping back)
"...I heard he made gods kneel."
Gang Member#5:
(Wide-eyed)
"...We...we messed up boss..."
Gang leader:
(Sweating)
"Ah...Silence everyone, let me think."
Seraphina Nyx:
(Coldly and stepped forward)
"You're lucky he spoke at all. If I had stepped forward first...you wouldn't be standing."
Gang Leader:
(Stumbling and sweat pouring down)
"...W--We didnt know...Look, we didn't mean---"
Void ling:
(Quietly)
"Then consider this your only mercy. Leave. Forget this night. Or I'll make sure it forgets you."
Without another word, the gang scattered--panicked, tripping over themselves, vanishing into the darkness. Haru lingered just long enough to bow his head in silent gratitude before disappearing into the alley. The cold breeze carried their footsteps quietly across the stone paths, stars glimmering overhead like silent witness. Void snd Seraphina walked side by side.
Seraphina Nyx:
(Softly, glancing up at him)
"...You know, you still haven't told me what you felt when I kissed you at the cheek the first time, you told me about your past life, as a kid."
Void ling:
(Blushing and clearing his throat)
"...Well... you know, i felt it...but i just didnt felt like speaking--you know--..."
Seraphina smiled warmly, her fingers brushing close to his as they approached the towering gates of the Crimson Kingdom. Inside, the hall glowed with golden firelight. Long tables overflowed with rich meals--heartly brother roasted meats, spiced vegetables. Everyone was already seated when the duo arrived.
Blaze Vortex:
(Smirked and lean back)
"Well, well. Look who decided to show up glowing like starlight. Enjoy your romantic detour?"
Void ling:
(Deadpan)
"...We didnt detour. We refused a gang and fell in love. Standard patrol."
Kaia:
(Teasing)
"Void ling getting sentimental? Someone mark the calendar."
Takashi:
(Gruff but amused)
"Never thought I'd see the day. Good. It's about time."
Ryuu:
(Calm and arms crossed)
"Looks like the two lovebirds are back, have a sit both of you, there is plenty of food you can choose to eat, if you wish to eat more, ask the chef, they would gladly offer you another one."
Void ling:
(Smirked)
"Thanks Ryuu, I appreciate it."
Void ling and Seraphina sat down beside each other. Across from them, Celestina leaned forward with a playful smirk, and started teasing Seraphina.
Celestina:
(Smiling at Seraphina)
"So...is Void ling your boyfriend now?"
Seraphina Nyx:
(Blushing, laughing nervously)
"...I-uh--well...we are just best friends. Nothing more, we just love to be around each other that's all."
Void ling:
(Causally)
"...Sera is absolutely right..."
Kai:
(Laughing at them)
"...Best friends huh?...then tell me Void, why do you call her Sera?"
The room burst into laughter with lighthearted teasing, but before anyone else could pull on--King Ryder interrupt with a calming voice.
Ryder:
(Blooming voice)
"Alright everyone settle down...before Takashi turns into ice from hunger."
Dinner continued with warmth and laughter, and once the plates were cleared, goodnight were exchanged across the hall. Flames dimmed, corridors fell quiet. All of the crew said goodnight to each other.
Kai:
(Smiling and soft)
"Well goodnight Trio's see you in the morning."
Kaia:
(She smiled)
"...Especially Void ling and Seraphina, the two lovebirds."
Void ling, Blaze and Seraphina all went to bedroom. They all layel peacefully, the silence filled not with tension--but with ease. The king that only comes when you're exactly where you're meant to be.
Blaze Vortex:
(Half--asleep)
"...if we get ambushed tonight, I'm blaming love."
Seraphina Nyx:
(Smiling, nestle close to Void ling)
"...We'll be fine. Not even shadows dare interrupt this."
Void ling:
(Quietly)
"...I would like to see them try."
Dawn broke over the Crimson Kingdom, panting the obsidian walls in soft gold. The wind was crisp, the skies clear--the kind of morning that felt the renewal. Void ling, Blaze, and Seraphina walked casually down in the hallway, refreshed from the previous night's peace. Footsteps echoed against the polish stone as they exchanged light banter.
Ryuu:
(Grinning as he spotted them)
"Good morning, y'all! How was sleep? No dragons in your dreams, I hope."
Seraphina Nyx:
(Smiling warmly)
"It was great, actually. Peaceful. And...surprisingly warm.",
Celestina:
(Excitement, and enthusiastic)
"Seraphina! Let's head to the market. There's a festival forming and whispers of rare celestial fabrics and floating herbs--it's alive with magic!"
Seraphina Nyx:
(With a playful grin)
"I'm not passing that up."
With a shimmer of light, the two vanished--teleporting to the kingdom's bustling marketplace where laughter and glowing stalls greeted them. Back in the hallway, Void ling cracked his neck, his energy simmering beneath a composed surface. Blaze twirled a small flame between his fingers, the smirk on his face.
Void ling:
(Calmly, but firm)
"I need to start training for upcoming wars. Blaze wanna fight, Me and you."
Blaze Vortex:
(Smirked, and his eyes in fire red flames)
"Alright, I need to train to, I have gotten a little soft, since eight month's has passed by."
Ryder overheard and walked in with a raised brow, clearly amused but also concerned. And then he spoke.
Ryder:
(Wryly)
"Just don't pulverize the Kingdom while you're at it. We cannot allow you guys to destroy the entire landscape with just a single fist clash."
Ryuu:
(To Ryder, Quietly)
"Lord Ryder... Pardon my interruption, but I have an idea. What if they hold their duel in the Ember Valley, just outside our walls? It's reinforced with obsidian layers and cosmic tethering stones--safe for high--impact combat and dimensional pressure. Both of them can stretch their power without tearing a hole in the courtyard."
Ryder;
(Calm)
"I see...Alright then Ryuu, the choice is yours."
THE SPARKS ARE READY. AND THE BATTLEFIELD WAITS.
NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING