Crimson Veil
Episode 24: Tyrant's Roar — Soul Against Soul!
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: In the inner realm — a surreal white void cracked with dark veins. Zareth hovers calmly while Ren is on one knee, blood dripping, panting, bruised. Zareth's dark aura coils like a serpent behind him.
Narration Box:
"Strength was never enough. Not against a King crowned in despair."
[Page 2] – Inner Realm: Zareth's Wrath
Zareth raises his hand — a sphere of compressed oblivion forms. Ren tries to rise, but his body flickers. His soul is on the verge of collapse.
Zareth (cold):
"You fought with heart. Admirable. But pointless."
Ren (gritting teeth):
"I… won't… give… up—"
Zareth:
"You already have."
Zareth unleashes the blast.
[Page 3] – Real World: The Final Blow
Outside, the tower shatters around the two figures. Zareth's real form floats above the broken throne, his dark blade inches from Ren's heart. Ren, unconscious, bleeding heavily, barely standing.
Lira (screaming):
"REN!!!"
[Page 4] – KAEL'S SACRIFICE
Zareth swings the killing blow — but at the last second, Kael appears between them, arms wide. The blade pierces his chest instead, blood exploding in slow motion.
Ren (eyes snapping open):
"...Kael?!"
Kael (smiling weakly):
"Can't… let you die, partner."
Zareth's expression shifts — briefly surprised.
[Page 5] – Emotional Impact
Kael falls into Ren's arms, coughing blood. His armor is cracked. The energy blade burns through his aura.
Kael:
"Make it count, alright… Tyrant?"
Ren (tears in eyes):
"No. No no no. Stay with me. Damn it!"
Zareth (quietly):
"So this… is your strength."
[Page 6] – A Spark Rekindled
As Kael fades, a spark of golden flame ignites in Ren's chest. His soul flares. The Tyrant Crest glows brighter than ever before. His wounds stop bleeding. Something inside him… awakens.
Ren (rising):
"I'll carry him. I'll carry all of them."
[Page 7] – Final Panel
Ren stands, cradling Kael's body. His aura burns with divine fury. Even Zareth pauses, eyes narrowing. The soul realm and real world begin to sync — Ren's spirit is now influencing reality.
Narration Box:
"A Tyrant doesn't just fight… he rises from every fall."
Text:
Next Episode: "Tyrant Ascends — The Flame That Defies Fate!"