Crimson Veil
Episode 8: Arrival — The Tyrant Breaks a Seal!
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: Deep beneath the earth, chains crack and flames rise from a massive stone coffin. A single eye opens — burning like a sun gone mad.
Narration Box:
"In the darkest pit of the demon realm... something stirs. Something ancient. Something hungry."
[Page 2] – Scene: After the Battle, Ruins of the Temple
Ren and Lira stand over Ashren's unconscious body. Cracks spider across the floor. The very air seems to shiver.
Lira (alarmed):
"This tremor... it's not the temple. It's the seal."
Ren (confused):
"The seal? Of what?"
[Page 3] – Cut to: Demon Realm, Forbidden Cavern of Fire
A massive obsidian gate with seven burning chains. One chain is melting, the heat warping space around it. Demons watching from a distance begin to panic.
Demon 1:
"It's happening... the First Chain is breaking!"
Demon 2:
"Call the High Circle! If the Tyrant awakens—"
A fiery roar cuts them off. Their shadows are burned into the ground.
[Page 4] – Scene: Human World, Sky Turns Red
Back in the city, people stare as the sky changes color. Birds flee. Clouds twist into a spiral above.
Civilians (various):
"What's happening?"
"Is it a solar storm?"
"No... this feels wrong."
[Page 5] – Back to Ren & Lira
Ashren jolts awake, gasping. He looks at Ren, not with hatred—but with fear.
Ashren:
"You triggered it. By awakening here... the Tyrant felt your blood."
Ren (serious):
"Who is he?! What is he?!"
Lira (grim):
"The Flamebound Tyrant. A god-slayer. Sealed by the first Crimson Lord himself... and now, one chain is gone."
[Page 6] – Cut to: Demon King's Throne Room
Malgrin, the Demon King, looks into a flame mirror. He sees the awakening of the Tyrant. His expression is unreadable.
Malgrin (murmuring):
"Let him rise... The Crimson Boy will either awaken fully... or be consumed."
A hooded figure steps beside him. Their face unseen.
???:
"Shall I prepare the other six seals for collapse?"
Malgrin:
"Not yet. Let him feel the weight of destiny first."
[Page 7] – Scene: Ren's Mind
Ren sees images: himself standing in a burning world, holding a weapon made of light and blood. A voice calls to him — deep, ancient, and cruel.
The Tyrant (echo):
"Crimson Heir... you are my key. Open the gate. Burn the false gods."
[Page 8] – Snap Back to Reality
Ren stumbles, panting. Blood drips from his nose. Lira steadies him.
Ren (weakly):
"He spoke to me... He's coming."
Ashren (staring at the sky):
"Then we have little time. I'll return to the Demon Realm. If the King truly wants this... then maybe... I backed the wrong side."
[Page 9] – Final Panel
Scene: A distant mountain explodes in flame. From the crater, a silhouette of a massive horned figure wrapped in molten chains rises, one arm free.
Narration Box:
"One chain broken. Six remain. The Tyrant breathes once more."
Text:
Next Episode: "The Hunt Begins — The First Tyrant Fragment