Crimson Veil
Episode 11: Beneath the Ruins — Eyes of the Forgotten God!
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: The Abyssal Ruins loom like broken ribs piercing the sky. A narrow bridge made of black stone leads into a pit of swirling fog and floating debris.
Narration Box:
"Once a temple to the old gods, the Abyssal Ruins now serve as a prison for echoes of something far worse..."
[Page 2] – Scene: Descent Begins
Ren, Lira, and Kael cross the bridge cautiously. Their reflections warp in the fog beneath them. A whisper calls Ren's name faintly.
Lira (concerned):
"You hear that too, don't you?"
Ren (nodding):
"It's the same voice from the fragment... but this time, it's clearer."
[Page 3] – Scene: Inner Chamber of the Ruins
Massive statues line the walls, each one missing a face. They pass by cracked murals showing a god chained and stabbed by six demon spears.
Kael:
"These murals... they show a being sealed by the demons. Not a god, not a tyrant. Something... older."
[Page 4] – Scene: Sudden Collapse
The ground shatters. Ren and the others fall into a lower level filled with glowing blue fog. Lira protects them mid-fall with a wind shield.
They land before an enormous, ancient door. At its center — a glowing eye made of crystal.
Ren (stepping forward):
"It's watching us."
[Page 5] – The Eye Speaks
A deep, layered voice echoes in their minds.
The Eye:
"Second Fragment... incomplete. Awaiting bearer of Tyrant's Mark."
The eye opens wider — Ren's back glows, reacting. The crystal door shatters.
[Page 6] – The Second Fragment Appears
A floating, armored beast with a massive core embedded in its chest emerges. Tentacles of molten metal drift behind it. Unlike the last one, this fragment speaks clearly.
Fragment:
"Bearer of Rage... do you seek strength? Or revenge?"
Ren (summoning spear):
"I seek the truth. And if I must fight for it... then so be it."
[Page 7] – Battle Begins
Ren clashes with the fragment — it's faster than the last, more sentient. Kael snipes from afar. Lira creates wind blades to trap it. Still, the fragment is learning.
Kael (gritting teeth):
"It's adapting to our moves!"
[Page 8] – Nyzael Arrives
A shadow leaks from the ceiling. Nyzael, the Shadow Queen, lands softly, eyes glowing with cruel amusement.
Nyzael:
"How lovely. A boy who plays god... and his little knights. Mind if I break you?"
[Page 9] – Final Panel
As Ren pierces the fragment's core, it releases a shockwave — the mark on his back expands. Nyzael watches with rising interest.
Nyzael (smiling):
"The second seal is open. The Tyrant stirs... and so does he."
Narration Box:
"Deep in the void... the Forgotten God shifts."
Text:
Next Episode: "Nyzael's Shadows — Trial of the Abyss!"