Scene: Raining afternoon, Vast Territory of the Luminus ClanGreat damage can be seen everywhere.
Martial Artist 1 (Strong Figure):"How is the investigation going?"
Martial Artist 2:"Sir… many of the dead were pierced by some kind of spear.We can't identify the weapons because the bodies were completely burned."
Martial Artist 1:"Hmph… it's noticeable that they cleaned up all possible evidence."
Martial Artist 2:"But Sage Juzo's body has a large mark. I suspect a swordsman was involved."
Martial Artist 1:"You're right. The Clan Head's body also shows numerous marks,likely from small blades or other weapons.There's a chance a skill was used to pierce the victims."
Martial Artist 1:"Are there any survivors? This territory is vast… it's possible,since some remote areas haven't been checked."
Martial Artist 3:"We could search, senior, but it would take many days.Around the main compound and nearby houses… no one survived."
Martial Artist 1:"How dare they… Send reports to our clan immediately."
Scene: Nearest City (Managed and owned by one of the Highest Clans)
Inside the food house:
Old Man:"Did you hear? The Luminus Territory was attacked… no one survived."
Woman in her 40s:"What!? Seriously?"
Old Man:"Yes… the news has spread already."
Young Adult Man:"I want to go there, but the city has strictly forbidden leaving."
Woman in her 40s (fearful):"..."
Other customers are talking among themselves:
Customer 1:"City guards and martial artists are checking around and outside the city."
Customer 2:"Eh… so it's true. I can't believe it… Luminus is one of the highest clans."
Customer 3:"Fear strikes the city. As far as I know,there are no active evil clans or cults at the moment."
Customer 1:"It surprises us civilians, that's for sure."
At another table, unknown martial artists talk:
White-Haired Man in his 50s:"We'll go there after work, once our contract is done.This… is unbelievable."
Teen Woman:"Grandpa, who could have done this? There's no secret active cult, right?"
White-Haired Man:"No, it wouldn't surprise me if a hidden devilish cult existed.What shocks me is that a major clan was attacked."
Swordsman in his 20s:"The heir of Luminus, Orozell, is my friend.They aren't weak… they shouldn't have been defeated."
Another Swordsman:"The Luminus are good people. I can't even imagine who did this…"
Narration:"Martial artists and guards can be seen within and outside the city.Announcements are everywhere, and fear strikes the city.It's because this city is also a Highest Clan territory,which is the strongest in terms of position.
It shocked a major number of clans.The Highest Clan is considered powerful,yet it was wiped out in a single night."
Scene Change: Inside a Cave
Floating Mist Energy:"We share the same blood. I am Luminus as well."
Kyuen:"Wha…? I mean, I'm not a real Luminus.The Clan Head adopted me three years ago…"
Floating Mist Energy:"Eh… by the way, why are you here?This is a graveyard for enemies. Are you aware of that?"
Kyuen:"Honestly, I don't know. Monsters and unknown attackers invaded.Many died. I have no information about the clan right now.When I woke up, I ended up here. I think Elder brought me to save my life."
Floating Mist Energy:"Aah…"
Kyuen:"Hey! You're Luminus, why aren't you affected?"
Floating Mist Energy:"Don't misinterpret, brat. I don't have feelings like a human body.I am only memories and will, controlled by the laws of skills from my time.
If I were alive, perhaps I'd feel rage…I am sensitive when it comes to the clan's safety."
Kyuen:"I can't stop thinking about the art you're using…"
Floating Mist Energy:"Hmm… you haven't traveled much, have you?I'm sure these kinds of skills have improved a lot in this era."
Kyuen:"No… I mostly stay in this territory."
Kyuen:"Old senior… please… help me get revenge and justice."
Floating Mist Energy:"Well… I have no choice, since you accidentally broke my skull.You hit the silver box too hard when you fell into the graveyard."
Kyuen:"Thank you! Please teach me combat skills and Energy Art, Ancient Senior!"
Floating Mist Energy:"Sure. By the way, my name is Raiko Luminus. I was once a candidate to be Head of the Great Luminus Clan."
Kyuen:"Wuhhh!!" (bows respectfully)"Greetings and respect, senior!"
Kyuen:"We also have a candidate to be the next head, my big brother Orozell. But I don't know now what happened to him…"
Raiko:"Uuhh… good to hear the clan has continued until this generation."
Kyuen:"Yes, senior. And he's strong—strongest among all my senior disciples, hehe…"
Raiko:"Hm… I bet I'm stronger than him… hahaha!."
Kyuen:"Hmmm! No, big bro. Orozell is stronger…"
Raiko:"Hahaha… well, we'll continue tomorrow. Don't be afraid of me."
Narration: The talking Mist Energy has revealed himself as a full-blooded Luminus.
Why is he in the enemy graveyard? A once-candidate for Clan Head…
Answers will be revealed in the next episode.