Episode 7 – Shadows in Lumora
Selene stood on the balcony of the central tower, watching the artificial sunrise sweep across Lumora's glowing skyline. Below, the city was flawless—efficient, peaceful, powerful.
But peace doesn't last long when ghosts rule from the shadows.
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The Assassins of the Obsidian Crown
They moved like wind.
No ID. No origin. No digital trace.
Only a black insignia carved into their left palms—a crown made of thorns.
Their mission:
> "Expose the Ghost. End Selene. Tear down the illusion of Lumora."
They infiltrated Lumora as engineers, medics, traders—biding their time.
But what they didn't know?
> Aarav's system had already marked them on Day 1.
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Selene's Close Call
At midnight, in her personal chamber inside the tower, one of her own bodyguards turned.
A blade made of nanosteel pierced toward her throat—
> [ALERT: Threat Detected]
Before the blade could touch her skin, the assassin's body froze mid-air—caught in a gravity lock field.
The room darkened.
Aarav's voice echoed coldly from the walls:
> "You had one chance.
You wasted it."
In an instant, the attacker disintegrated into ash, erased from existence.
Selene's hands shook—but she stood tall.
> "I want everyone involved found. Tonight."
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The Hidden Rebellion
Meanwhile, deeper inside the city's maintenance sector, something darker stirred.
A group calling themselves "The Truth Flame" was broadcasting illegal messages underground:
> "The Ghost God is not a savior. He is a tyrant in disguise."
"Selene is just a puppet. We want freedom, not perfection."
What's shocking?
Some citizens were listening. Some began questioning the silence and perfection.
One rebel, Cayden, a former energy engineer, had already recruited over 200 followers.
Their plan?
> Disable Lumora's core generators for 30 seconds—enough to create chaos.
But Aarav already knew.
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System Log – Private
> [Threat Detection: Rebel Cluster – Inner Core Sector – 217 Units]
[Counterplan Ready: Silent Neutralization – Non-lethal Mode Active]
[Selene Authorization Pending…]
Selene read the alert.
She had a choice:
1. Let the system wipe them out quietly.
2. Or confront Cayden herself and test his loyalty.
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