In the heart of the Grand Ice Kingdom…
Illyria (shouting in anger):
"What do I mean?! General, I appointed you for this mission to act, not to complain!"
General of War:
"But Your Majesty, how can we fight an enemy whose forces and numbers we know nothing about? If the rumors are true and they are indeed an organized group, then mobilizing the entire army of the kingdom is reckless!"
Illyria (on the verge of losing her temper):
"You talk too much. I don't care about rumors! Whether they are a mere organization or not, the entire army must be prepared!"
Suddenly, the doors swung open as Rin entered.
Rin (calmly):
"What's going on here? I heard shouting."
General:
"Lord Rin, we're currently in a state of emergency due to Zaloria. Her Majesty wants to mobilize the entire army just to face Zaloria alone!"
Rin (shocked):
"What? Illyria, are you serious?"
Illyria:
"What do you mean am I serious? You know very well that Zaloria alone is capable of wiping out an entire nation. What if she comes with her organization? Do you even grasp the magnitude of the threat? I've already sent requests for aid to the neighboring nations—like the Grand Fire Kingdom and the Karojin Empire."
General:
"Your Majesty, how could you ask the Karojin Empire to intervene? You know they're a dominant power on this continent. If they find out we've called them to deal with a single enemy, they might erase our kingdom from existence!"
Illyria:
"Did I have any other choice?"
Rin:
"Alright, Illyria, calm down. Ryo will return soon—I'm certain of it. He'll come back with enough strength to defeat Zaloria and her entire organization. But mobilizing the entire kingdom's army? That's nearly ten million people!"
Illyria (sighs):
"Forget it. I won't change my mind. None of you understand who Zaloria really is! She's not just strong… she's a monster! A devastating demon!"
Rin:
"I know how powerful she is, and I'm not denying that. But calling upon entire nations to fight one enemy? That's madness."
Royal Advisor:
"Your Majesty, Lord Rin speaks with reason. You must reconsider your decision."
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Deep within the Grand Ice Forest…
??? (smiling calmly):
"What a plan, boss. Where did you get that brilliant mind of yours?"
Zaloria:
"You're right, Yamamoto. So… that celestial being—how did you know it arrived here?"
The Leader (standing, ready to leave):
"I have ears everywhere, Zaloria!"
Kagami:
"Then, this meeting is over."
The leader left, leaving Kagami, Yamamoto, Zaloria, and another man—Thanis—behind.
Thanis:
"Finally, that meeting's over. It was so boring. So, Zaloria, have you decided when to attack the Ice Kingdom?"
Zaloria:
"Yes. I will strike tomorrow, at sunset."
Kagami:
"Really? If I'm not mistaken, you draw power from the moon, don't you?"
Yamamoto (confused):
"Huh? The moon? How does that work?"
Zaloria:
"My power comes from one source—the moon. While others draw strength from the earth, fire, or nature, my magic is something else entirely… it's called Moon Magic."
Thanis:
"Moon Magic? Never heard of it. And we're in the same organization! Why keep this a secret from us?"
Zaloria:
"Even if we're allies, that doesn't mean I have to trust you. I only joined this organization because the leader promised to help me claim the throne."
Kagami (sighs):
"You haven't changed, Zaloria. Let me explain it for everyone—Moon Magic is incredibly rare, even rarer than Void Magic. It's the second most powerful magic in existence, just below Sun Magic.
Its abilities include stealth, summoning ancient armies capable of destroying planets, and absolute control over all liquids—even blood. With a glance, you can see the inside of a person's body and manipulate their organs… even kill them without taking a single step."
Yamamoto (whistles, impressed):
"That's terrifying… and beautiful."
Kagami:
"I'm not done yet. One of its core abilities is complete levitation and the power to erase your physical presence—as if you were erased from time itself. It also grants dominion over reality, allowing the user to reshape the world and even create new realms from their imagination.
And the strongest skill? Trapping your enemy inside a moon realm where the moon forever shines. Within that domain, the caster becomes immortal—an absolute ruler who controls even the thoughts of those inside."
Zaloria:
"Exactly. That's why Moon Magic is considered the second most powerful magic in all existence. Also, the longer I stay under moonlight, the more powerful I become. If I were to remain bathed in it for a hundred years, I might be able to destroy an entire galaxy."
Thanis:
"No wonder Illyria is panicking and mobilizing the entire kingdom. She even requested aid from neighboring nations."
Zaloria (surprised):
"What? How do you know that?"
Thanis:
"I have clones all over this planet. I know everything."
Suddenly, a servant entered and knelt before Kagami.
Servant:
"My lady, the leader requests your presence."
Yamamoto:
"It was a pleasure, Kagami."
Kagami:
"Likewise."
And just like that—she vanished.
Thanis (standing):
"Well, I have business to attend to as well. Zaloria, do you want help destroying the Ice Kingdom? I heard the Karojin Empire is getting involved. You might actually die this time."
Zaloria (smirks confidently):
"Don't worry, Thanis. Those insects aren't strong enough to kill me."
Yamamoto:
"Still, you should be careful, Zaloria. You might be facing a force of a hundred million humans this time."
Zaloria:
"Yamamoto. Thanis. I'm stronger than you can ever imagine."
Thanis and Yamamoto exchanged a glance, smiled, and walked out.
Thanis (whispering):
"What do you think, Yamamoto? Will Zaloria win?"
Yamamoto (serious):
"I doubt it. The Karojin Empire is no joke. If the sun rises during the battle, she'll be in real trouble. I'll stay close—if she's cornered, I'll get her out."
Thanis:
"She'll be furious when she finds out. But we must act fast. The Karojin Empire is our true enemy. Their goal is to unite the world… which opposes everything the organization stands for."
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In the Ice Kingdom's Throne Hall…
Illyria paced anxiously, deep in thought.
Yui (trying to calm her):
"Illyria, please calm down! Rin and I are both here with you. We'll fight. Don't worry. And… Ryo will return soon."
Illyria said nothing.
Rin (motioning to Yui from the corner):
"Yui… Illyria's right. You remember, don't you? That dark pressure and terrifying aura that burst out from Zaloria… we can't defeat her alone, let alone an entire organization."
Yui (nervously):
"You're right… but still—we must keep it together. Ryo must return soon! I can't rely on anyone else! A great war is coming, Rin… I can feel it!"
To be continued…
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