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Chapter 3: Crimson Petals in the Dungeon
[Scene 1: Recap – Inside the collapsing dungeon]
As the gate core shatters, tremors rip through the forest arena. The simulation becomes unstable.
Teacher (shouting through comms):
"Warning! Dungeon collapse imminent. Emergency exit protocols activating—stand by!"
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[Scene 2: Deep in the dungeon – a girl trapped under rubble]
A female student with crimson hair and glowing pink gauntlets struggles to breathe. Monsters stalk closer.
Female Lead (thinking):
"Is this how I die? Just like the rumors said… gates do devour the weak."
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[Scene 3: Monster leaps toward her—SFX: Slash!]
Aman appears in a blur, cutting down the beast with a flick of his blade.
Female Lead (shocked):
"…You? But… why…"
Aman (stoic):
"You're not dying here."
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[Scene 4: Aman lifts the rubble off her shoulder and picks her up gently.]
Female Lead (blushing, whispering):
"…You're warm… and reckless."
Aman (half-smile):
"I'll take that as thanks."
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[Scene 5: Portal opens nearby – emergency escape gate]
Aman carries her through while more monsters collapse around them.
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[Scene 6: Outside the gate – medical team rushes in]
Female Lead (still holding Aman's sleeve):
"…Wait—what's your name?"
Aman (quietly):
"…Aman."
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[Scene 7: Later that evening – school infirmary]
Female Lead sits on her bed, cheeks red, eyes dreamy.
Female Lead (to herself):
"Aman… The cold-eyed lone wolf… saved me. And that smile…"
[Scene 8: Cut to Aman on rooftop, staring at the moon.]
Narration:
He saved her like it was nothing. But to her—it meant everything.
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[End Note:]
Her name? Serin Arha.
Her role? The girl who will stand beside Aman through betrayal, battle… and love.
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TO BE CONTINUED…
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