Crimson Veil
Episode 3: Demon Bloodlines — Secrets of the Past
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: Ren's transformed arm crackles with red energy as he slams his claw into the flaming demon's chest. The monster roars as it's launched backward into the wall.
Narration Box:
"Crimson blood... inherited from a forbidden union. The truth begins to surface."
[Page 2]
Scene: The classroom is in ruins. Aiko is protecting some students behind a collapsed desk.
Aiko (shocked):
"Ren... you're fighting that thing head-on..."
She flashes back to Ren barely passing P.E. a week ago.
Aiko (thought):
How is he this strong now?
[Page 3]
Scene: The demon slowly stands, laughing despite the damage.
Demon:
"You're just a mutt... but your power... it's real."
Ren:
"You came for me, right? Then stop hurting everyone else."
His crimson aura intensifies.
[Page 4] – Flashback Panel (Demon World)
Scene: The throne room of the Demon King. A portal glows in front of Malgrin.
Malgrin:
"Send the Goretusk. If the half-blood awakens, test his resolve... and draw out the Crimson Pulse."
A hooded figure behind the throne watches silently.
[Page 5]
Scene: Back to the battle. Lira steps in, extending her hand. A wave of black chains wraps around the demon mid-attack, freezing it in place.
Lira:
"That's enough."
Ren (confused):
"You... helped me?"
[Page 6] – Aftermath Scene
Scene: On the school rooftop. Ren, Aiko, and Lira sit, the fight over. The school is quarantined below.
Ren:
"Start talking. Who are you really?"
Lira (calm):
"I'm Lira Vael. Daughter of the Demon King... and your cousin."
Aiko:
"WHAT!?"
[Page 7] – Flashback Panel (Years Ago)
Scene: A human woman—Ren's mother—stands with a tall demon, holding baby Ren. They're in hiding.
Lira (voice-over):
"Your father was the King's brother... a general who fell in love with a human exorcist. Their union was treason."
Ren (whisper):
"They were hunted... because of me."
[Page 8]
Lira:
"The Crimson Pulse only awakens in one who can balance both worlds. My father wants to use you... but I believe you can break the cycle."
Ren (tense):
"Break it how?"
Lira:
"By becoming what no one else could. The Crimson Lord. A being strong enough to reshape both realms."
[Page 9] – Final Panel
Scene: Deep underground, in a dark fortress. The sealed gate to the Demon World pulses violently.