⚡ Episode 8 –
Page 1 – Standoff
Karan and Ranveer circle each other near the fire. The tension is thick. Manish stands frozen, while Ananya's eyes dart between them.
Ranveer (mocking):
"You think a stick will save you?"
Karan (gritting teeth):
"I don't need to prove anything… but I won't let you look down on us. Not in front of her." (glances at Ananya)
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Page 2 – First Strike
Ranveer lunges forward, swinging his bone-club with terrifying force. Karan blocks with his spear. The impact sends shockwaves through the ground.
Manish (terrified):
"He'll kill him!"
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Page 3 – The Overpowering Force
Ranveer pushes Karan back with raw strength, laughing as he forces the spear down.
Ranveer (smirking):
"This is power. Learn it well."
Ananya shouts desperately:
"Karan—don't!"
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Page 4 – Karan's Hidden Spark
Close-up: Karan's eyes glow faintly blue — the same energy that cracked his stone skin during awakening. The ground beneath his feet trembles slightly.
Karan (thinking):
"…No. I can't lose. Not when she's watching me."
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Page 5 – Counterattack
Karan suddenly surges forward with unnatural strength. His spear clashes against Ranveer's club — but this time, Ranveer's arm shudders. Sparks fly. The force pushes Ranveer back a step.
Ranveer (wide-eyed):
"…What?!"
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Page 6 – Protecting Ananya
Ranveer, angry, charges again — this time aiming past Karan, toward Ananya. But Karan intercepts, roaring, his spear glowing faintly with raw energy.
Karan (furious):
"Don't you dare touch her!!"
He thrusts the spear, creating a shockwave that cracks the earth slightly under Ranveer's feet.
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Page 7 – The Aftermath
Ranveer stumbles back, shocked, his club splintered. Silence falls. Ananya runs to Karan, holding his arm as he breathes heavily, drained.
Ranveer (grinning despite defeat):
"…Heh. So the cub has fangs after all."
Karan (panting, eyes dimming back to normal):
"I don't care about being the strongest… I just won't let anyone threaten my tribe."
Ananya looks at him with quiet admiration, touched by his words.
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Final Panel – Foreshadowing
Ranveer walks away, laughing.
Ranveer:
"Fine. You've earned my respect… for now. But remember, Singh — in this world, strength decides everything. Next time, I won't hold back."
📢 Narration (bottom text):
"A flame was lit tonight — not just of power, but of bonds. And for Karan, a promise was made."
⚡ TO BE CONTINUED… ⚡