The Battle at the Mall:
Serina and Evelyn are in the thick of it. The Level 3 Demon is a "Void-Stalker"—fast, blurry, and hard to hit.
Serina: She's using her shadow-step, trying to mimic the way Alex moves. "He makes it look so easy... why is my shadow so heavy?!" she grunts, barely dodging a claw.
Evelyn: She's providing cover, her light arrows illuminating the dark corners of the mall. "Focus, Serina! They're watching us... I can feel it. We can't look pathetic in front of them!"
The Secret Sanctuary (Family Heads):
Cut to a high-tech, underground chamber filled with ancient relics. Lord Kaelen Leonhart and Lady Elara Rosendel are staring at a massive screen showing the energy readings from the previous night.
Elara: (Touching her throat where Alex's shadow whispered) "He... he called the Sanctuary 'dust.' Kaelen, the boys aren't just 'talented.' They speak as if the world is their toy box."
Kaelen: (Pacing frantically) "If they truly are the Primordials, our 'Control' over the secret society is a lie. We've been ruling in the name of Gods who are currently... checking satellite feed... wait, are they seriously playing Rock-Paper-Scissors in front of a vending machine?"
The Executioners: Behind them, a row of hooded figures—the "Silent Blades"—await orders. Kaelen hesitates. "Send a scout. Do not engage. If those boys are who they claim to be, an attack is just a fancy way of committing suicide."
Back at the Vending Machine:
Alex and Allen are standing in front of a glowing machine.
Alex: "Rock!"
Allen: "Paper."
Alex: "Wait! You cheated! You used 'Probability Manipulation' again!"
Allen: (Casually grabbing the grape soda as it drops) "I didn't cheat. I simply made the reality where I lose impossible. It's basic logic, Alex."
Alex: (Pouting) "You're the God of Light! You're supposed to be the 'fair' one! Give me a sip."
The Cliffhanger:
Back at the mall, Serina and Evelyn manage to land a combined blow, but as the Level 3 Demon dies, it lets out a frequency—a signal. From the shadows of the mall, three figures in "Silent Blade" uniforms appear.
Evelyn: (Gasps, out of breath) "The Family Executioners? Why are they here?!"
Lead Executioner: "We aren't here for the demon. We're here to bring the 'Descendants' back for 're-education.' By order of the Higher Council."
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