Season 2 Of Phantom Ashes
Scene 1 – Cruise Ship Deck | Night | Chill Breeze & Suspense
(The night sky blankets the ocean. A cold breeze flows, and the water reflects the bright lights of the cruise ship. The ship is modern and luxurious, its lights glowing beautifully. Inside, a small crowd moves about, enjoying the evening.)
(A man walks straight, talking on his phone — this is Max.)
Max (sincerely, on phone):"Sir, the task will be completed."
Kaen Voss (stern yet calm, on phone):"Max, I know you will handle this well."
Max:"Yes, sir… I've been informed that Crimson Reigns are on the ship, and someone named Zara, a top member of the Silent Shadow Troupe, will also be arriving."
Kaen Voss:"Alright, Max… Shura Naki is also on board, I sent him to assist you."
Max:"Thank you, sir. I'll end the call now… Some Crimson Reigns members are nearby, they might get suspicious if they hear this."
(Max hangs up and walks further along the deck.)
(Suddenly, he notices two children playing. One slips and is about to fall off the ship.)
Max (quickly catching the child):"Hey! Are you alright?"
(Max scolds slightly)"You should've been more careful… who are your parents, and where are you supposed to be?"
(A young woman, about 24, runs up from behind.)
Miyu:"Thank you! You saved my brother!"
Max (sternly):"You should have been watching him… he could have fallen."
Miyu (apologetic):"I'm sorry."
Max:"No problem… you work in the Security Department, right?"
Miyu:"Yes."
Max (thinking to himself):"My name is Max. I'm a spy, but for now, I'm the Security Officer on this ship."
Max (aloud):"If I'm not mistaken, your name is Miyu, right?"
Miyu:"Yes… but how do you know?"
Max:"My name is Max. I'm your senior."
Miyu:"Oh… Sir, will you forgive my mistake?"
Max:"No problem, but be more careful next time."
(Miyu silently thinks: He's so kind… if it were anyone else, we'd be in trouble by now.)
Max:"Alright, I'm heading to the office. Make sure you handle your duties properly."
Miyu:"Yes, sir!"
(Max walks toward the office.)
Scene 2 – Cruise Ship | Luxury 1st Class Room | Night | Chill & Scenic
(Ren, Zeno, Fynn, Lyra, and Emi enter their first-class room. Sleek, luxurious, with ocean-view windows. Soft lights reflect on the water outside.)
Ren (stretching, relaxed):"Finally… a moment to just chill."
Zeno (calm, gazing at the horizon):"Yeah… but thinking about the Luxaven skyline also excites me."
Fynn (grinning, looking around):"Check out this ship! First-class hall, ocean view… this trip already feels epic."
Lyra (smiling, leaning on the railing):"Let's enjoy a few more hours… training will catch up soon enough."
Emi (laughing, holding a camera):"Let's take some photos! Memories have to be made."
(They all lean over the window, watching the shimmering ocean. The ship horn blows softly in the distance.)
Ren (serious tone):"Yeah… but I feel this journey won't be as simple as it seems."
Scene 3 – Cruise Ship | Upper Deck & Lounge | Night | Tension Build
(The ship sails steadily under the moonlight. Ocean shimmers, lights reflect off the water. Lounge and corridors are quiet, tense.)
(In a shadowy corner stands Grake, quietly observing. Beside him are two Crimson Reigns members — Darius and Selene, whispering.)
Darius (impressed, whispering):"Grake… you really fooled Kaen Voss well."
Selene (alert, serious):"Don't think he's unaware. Stay sharp. Why would he send the juniors to Luxaven so quickly… there's something going on."
Grake (smirking confidently):"Selene, you're overthinking. He's a fool… he doesn't even realize a Crimson Reigns member is within his Guild."
(Grake chuckles softly, calm and collected.)
Darius (urgently):"Just get to the city quickly… then hand the documents and book over to the boss."
Selene (shaking her head):"No. If the boss wanted them, why involve the Silent Shadow Troupe?"
Grake (raising an eyebrow):"What do you mean?"
Selene (gravely):"Zara is coming… for the documents and the book."
Darius (nervously):"Zara…?"
Grake (leaning back, calm):"I only know Renji in the Silent Shadow Troupe… who is this Zara?"
Selene (seriously):"She's extremely dangerous. The entire Silent Shadow Troupe is lethal. Honestly… they are so powerful, even Crimson Reigns can't face them directly."
Darius (reflective, worried):"Yes… I've heard of them. The Lost Island Nyra… no one knew when they arrived, and in the blink of an eye, everyone was gone."
Grake (curious, cautious):"Are they really that dangerous?"
Selene (nods firmly):"Yes… especially the Troupe's leaders — Zara and Arashi. And today, Zara is arriving."
Darius (relieved, trying to shift focus):"Enough talk… let's have dinner before anything else."
(They subtly adjust positions, staying alert while trying to appear casual. Tension lingers — Zara's presence is foreshadowed, danger quietly approaching.)