Early Dawn – Unit 9 Military Grounds
The air is crisp. All six recruits of Unit 9 are summoned to the briefing room by Commander Varik.
> Commander Varik: "Last night's alarm wasn't just a test. Someone broke the seal boundary around this base."
Everyone's eyes widen.
> Teaha (serious): "An outsider?"
> Varik (gruffly): "Or someone... inside."
A hologram flares to life, showing a cloaked figure planting jade shards in the west wall.
Later – Private Training Room
Nisa is summoned alone. Inside, an elder wearing a deep blue robe—a secret advisor to the council—waits.
> Advisor: "You've drawn attention, child of silence. That jade you wear—it belonged to the first War Priestess."
> Nisa: "I'm just a trainee. I didn't ask for this."
> Advisor: "Destinies don't wait for permission."
She leaves more confused than ever.
Meanwhile – In the Forest
Bihoo sneaks into the restricted zone, tracking the origin of the jade signal. Suddenly, a second jade activates in his pocket—one that he thought lost years ago.
It glows... reacting to Nisa's presence again.
> Bihoo (muttering): "Why does everything pull me toward her…"
Flashbacks rush in—his mother's last words, her bloodied hand shoving the jade into his palm.
> "Find the girl with light in her silence. Protect her… or lose everything."
Back at the Dorm
Kevin and Mira argue about the identity of the intruder—while Lara and Teaha share a quiet moment.
> Lara: "If Unit 9 is truly cursed… do you regret coming here?"
> Teaha: "Not with you beside me."
Soft blush. Then Mira barges in with snacks, yelling, "LOVE LATER—JADE CURSE FIRST!"
– Nightfall
As Nisa walks through the corridor, her jade glows again—and this time, Bihoo is already waiting for her.
He grabs her wrist gently.
> Bihoo: "You're in danger."
> Nisa: "I know."
> Bihoo: "Then let me protect you, even if you never forgive me."
The light between their jades pulses—a silent promise forms.
To be continued…