Crimson Veil
Episode 22: Oblivion Crown — Rise of the Demon King!
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: The black tower now pulses like a living organism. The sky above it splits open — red lightning and howling wind swirl like a vortex. On the horizon, NOVA charges forward, cloaked in energy.
Narration Box:
"At the edge of the world, where fate breaks and gods fall… a new king is born."
[Page 2] – The Tower's Throne
Inside the highest chamber, Zareth stands before a dark throne made of broken masks, bones, and mirror fragments. Black veins of energy race up his arms. His body is fully merged with Oblivion's power.
Oblivion (within his mind):
"They're coming."
Zareth (cold):
"They're too late."
[Page 3] – NOVA's Descent
NOVA breaks through the storm barrier using FLX and BLZ's coordinated thrust. Gravity bends around them. The crew grips tightly. Lightning hits the shields.
GRD (AI voice):
"Hull integrity holding at 87%. No breach."
Kael (gritting teeth):
"Punch through. We only get one shot."
[Page 4] – Groundfall: Warzone
The land around the tower is now crawling with Oblivionspawn — twisted demons shaped like fears. NOVA lands and releases a defense field. The heroes charge out.
Ren (shouting):
"Form the triangle! Kael, flank left — Lira, cover the skies!"
Lira (activating wind sigil):
"You better keep up!"
[Page 5] – Mid-Battle Flash
As they fight through monsters, flashbacks of Zareth's past play: he was once a peacekeeper, trying to unite humans and demons. But betrayal twisted him.
Zareth (voice-over):
"You called me a traitor. But I was your mirror. You just didn't like what you saw."
[Page 6] – The Tower Entrance
Ren breaks through the final wave and reaches the tower's gate. A seal appears—an old sigil written in forbidden script.
Kael (panting):
"This is it…"
Ren:
"No more running."
Ren's hand ignites with golden flame. He burns the seal — the gate groans open with a scream.
[Page 7] – Final Panel
Scene: At the top, Zareth sits on the throne, now wearing the Oblivion Crown — a dark crown of living metal, horns and flame. His eye glows like a dying star.
Zareth (smiling):
"Welcome, Tyrant. Come take your crown… if you can."
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Next Episode: "Ashen Throne — Tyrant vs. King!"