Crimson Veil
Episode 18: Tyrant Reborn — Ren vs. The Bone Halo Queen!
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: The bone spear collides with Ren — but instead of piercing him, it shatters midair. Flames erupt around him, spiraling into golden fire shaped like wings.
Narration Box:
"Fate bends before fire. And fire bows to no one."
[Page 2] – Ren's Awakening
Ren floats slightly above the ground. His eyes burn gold-red, hair fluttering in divine wind. The Fifth Fragment ignites inside him, taking form around his heart.
Kael (staggered):
"He's… fusing with the Fragment?"
Lira (grinning):
"About damn time."
[Page 3] – Bone Halo Queen Reacts
The Queen smiles, lowering her bone halo like a shield.
Bone Halo Queen:
"Ah… so the Tyrant stirs. Let me test your rage."
She splits into six illusions — each wielding a different weapon: scythe, whip, spear, bow, claws, and sword.
[Page 4] – The Dance Begins
Ren vanishes and reappears behind one illusion, slamming a flaming fist into its chest — it explodes into bone shards. The others attack from all directions, but Ren spins midair, creating a firestorm around himself.
Ren:
"You think I fear what I could become? I am what I choose to be!"
[Page 5] – Kael and Lira Join
Kael erects a gravity field to contain the Queen's real body. Lira moves through the clones with the wind, slicing through their necks with pinpoint precision.
Lira (while moving):
"Keep her busy! Ren's charging something!"
[Page 6] – The Tyrant Form
Ren's body becomes cloaked in flame-armor, a long blazing blade forming from his palm. He roars — not in rage, but in pure clarity. The Fifth Fragment rotates like a sun behind him.
Bone Halo Queen (startled):
"No… that's not the Tyrant. That's—"
Ren:
"Hope."
[Page 7] – Final Clash
Ren dashes forward, striking the Queen. She blocks with her six arms, but Ren's blade burns through all of them. Kael traps her with a time-freeze grenade, and Lira pierces her spine with a wind lance.
Ren delivers the final slash — his blade cleaving through her halo and body.
[Page 8] – Aftermath
The Queen's body fades into ash. The Fifth Fragment flies into Ren's chest, but unlike before, it calms — merging perfectly.
Kael:
"You held it together. That fire… it's different now."
Ren (smiling faintly):
"I think I finally know who I am."
[Page 9] – Final Panel
Far above, in a realm of mirrors, Zareth watches silently. Behind him, a massive gate begins to open — and something ancient begins to move.
Zareth (smirking):
"The last gate. The final demon. Shall we begin the end?"
Text:
Next Episode: "Gate of Mirrors — Rise of the Forgotten King!"