The sky cracks like shattered glass.
A barren wasteland stretches endlessly, the ground trembling as if it wants to collapse into itself. Every vibration echoes like a heartbeat from the world itself. Jagged craters glow faintly red with molten veins. The air feels heavy, suffocating—like the battlefield itself is rejecting life.
A hulking monster, taller than mountains, staggers forward. Its skin is scorched, its chest slashed open. Its breathing is a thunderclap, each exhale spraying clouds of blackened mist.
Opposite it stands a girl drenched in blood. Her clothes are torn, her knees trembling—but her eyes… her eyes burn with a silver flame. Her long hair, golden yellow like a divine light, is clotted with blood, yet still glimmers beneath the fractured sky.
Her chest heaves. Huff… huff… huff… Each breath sounds like it's tearing her lungs apart. She stares up at the monster that's still refusing to fall, her voice hoarse but filled with unyielding pride.
Girl: "J'just… remember… who I am… the one who shredded you like this!"
The monster roars back, shaking the battlefield. The sound pierces ears like a sonic blade.
But the girl plants her foot forward, her voice cracking yet roaring louder than the beast.
Girl: "Remember my name—"
Her hands glow, a scarlet light bursting from her wounds as if her very blood is burning into power.
Girl: "IT'S—ARIE FRUXIYA!!!"
BOOOOOOOOOM! ⚡
The ground fractures outward, a shockwave splitting the earth in all directions. The monster's body jerks violently, collapsing onto its knees, half of its chest blown apart from the sheer force of her final strike.
Her silhouette stands tall against the burning sky, trembling but unbroken.
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[Scene 1 – Vivi, Silvana, and Xixi's Discussion]
Meanwhile, far from the battlefield—within the marble halls of White's holy citadel—three servants walk hurriedly. Their sandals echo against the glowing floor.
Vivi: "Hey, Silvana…"
Silvana: "Hm? What now?"
Vivi: "Why is it that even Miss Alicia and Lord White always ask Ixia what's happening in the tower? I mean—aren't they strong enough to check for themselves?"
Silvana chuckles softly, brushing back her silvery hair.
Silvana: "You're not wrong. They could check if they wanted to. But here's the truth—when Ixia completed the Craptle Tower, she didn't just clear it. She did something… that shook everyone. Angels. Legends. Even gods."
Xixi: "W-what? How's that possible?"
Silvana smirks.
Silvana: "Because she didn't just climb it. She dominated it. Lord White was so stunned that, out of pure gratitude, he granted Ixia full control over the Craptle Tower."
Vivi & Xixi (in sync): "FULL control?!" 😳
Silvana nods proudly.
Silvana: "Yeah. She can change the difficulty, summon any boss, even pull monsters outside the tower. Oh, and she can move the whole tower if she wants."
Vivi & Xixi: "MOVE the tower?!" 🤯
Silvana laughs, remembering something.
Silvana: "Once, for fun, I told her I wanted to feel powerful. You know what she did? She told me: 'Stretch your arms out, like you're holding the sky.' So I did… and then she literally floated the ENTIRE tower onto my palms—just for a joke."
Xixi: "You—you held the tower?!"
Vivi: "How are we even alive?!"
Silvana grins mischievously.
Silvana: "Don't know. But hey—I'm glad she's my best friend."
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[Scene 2 – Ixia and Silvana's Reunion]
Suddenly, a familiar warmth spreads behind them.
Vivi (whispering): "Uh, Silvana… look behind you…"
Silvana: "What do you mean?"
Before she can turn—soft hands cover her eyes.
Ixia (teasing): "Hehe~ Guess who?"
Silvana freezes. That voice…
Silvana: "Th-this sweet voice… No way… Ixia?!"
She spins around—and there she is. Ixia, smiling brightly, her aura calm yet overwhelming.
Ixia (pouting): "Ugh, you really guessed that fast. I wanted to surprise—"
But before she can finish, Silvana leaps forward, hugging her tightly.
Silvana (teary-eyed): "Y-you're really back, bestie!"
Ixia (softly, hugging back): "Hehe… yeah. I missed you too."
Nearby, Flux tilts his head in confusion.
Flux: "M-mom… who's this woman? Why does it feel like they haven't seen each other in ages, but you never mentioned her before?"
Alicia pats his head with a knowing smile.
Alicia: "Patience, Flux. You'll learn when the time comes. It's tied to the story of Sectorism."
Flux: "Sectorism?"
Alicia: "Mmhm. Just wait."
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[Scene 3 – Food Court]
Later, in the grand food court of the White Castle—
Ixia: "Miss Alicia, can you order for Flux? He's starving."
Alicia: "Of course."
She approaches the counter where Natalia is stationed.
Alicia: "Hey, Natalia."
Natalia (bowing): "Ah! My greetings, Miss Alicia. What can I get you?"
Alicia: "One fried rice, one Energy Ernest, and three Hunger Minimizers."
Natalia: "Understood. One moment."
Flux's stomach growls audibly.
Flux (blushing): "S-sorry…"
Ixia (teasing): "Hehe, don't worry. You were unconscious for two whole weeks, after all."
Flux (shocked): "TWO weeks?!" 😱
Ixia: "Yep~ so eat up."
The food arrives quickly. The rice steams with fragrant aroma. The Energy Ernest glows faintly blue, swirling with energy. The Hunger Minimizers look like small crystalline pills.
Flux (curious): "I get the rice… but what are these two?"
Alicia: "Well, this castle is filled with angels and beings who don't need food. So, these were made. The Ernest restores stamina, and the Minimizer absorbs hunger."
Flux: "Cool!"
They dig in, laughter softening the tense air.
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[Scene 4 – Calyth Gathering]
Time passes. The sky outside glows crimson—Calyth hour (our 5 PM).
Everyone gathers: White, Ixia, Alicia, Flux, Hidori, Zygord, Mike, and Vantres.
The air feels charged, like a storm waiting to break.
But before White can speak—
BANG! A huge crash shakes the nearby chamber. Screams echo.
Unknown Voice (through the door): "GOOOOO! BAAAM! Just kill him, just kill Rachel! GO, GO, GO!!!"
Everyone stares at the trembling door.
Zygord: "What the hell is that?"
Vantres: "Only one way to find out."
Zygord & Vantres (in sync): "One… two… three—BREAK!"
CRAAAAASH! 💥
The door explodes inward—and they all freeze.
Inside, sitting cross-legged, is White himself… flipping through a glowing manhwa panel.
White (excited, shouting): "LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!"
Everyone: "…"
White blinks, realizing he's been caught.
White (awkwardly): "Uh… what are you all doing here?"
They all peer closer. The cover of the manhwa reads: Tower of God.
Flux & Mike: 🤦♂ "Seriously?"
Alicia: 🤦♀ "Unbelievable."
Zygord & Vantres: 🤦 "We broke the door for THIS?"
Hidori: 🤦 "Lord, really?"
Ixia (bursting into laughter): "Pfft—HAHAHAHAHA!!"
Her laughter echoes through the chamber as everyone facepalms in unison.