The skies above the academy glowed with a heavy twilight. Clouds gathered like watchful eyes, swirling with mana. The Seal War was near. Every student in Sunlight Rage Academy felt it — the hush before a storm, the calm before legends rise.
Inside the training grounds, the divine-ranked team stood in silence. Jin, arm still bandaged from the last attack, gazed toward the horizon. His eyes weren't just looking — they were remembering.
Yooha stepped forward, her steps steady, though her heart trembled. "We only have days left. Once the seal shatters, everything changes."
Bo muttered, unusually quiet, "And we'll either be legends… or names on a wall."
Suddenly, energy cracked from the training circle. Xie Luang had entered Sage Mode.
Han let out a low whistle. "You weren't kidding about going all out."
Xie nodded. "If we want to survive, we must surpass gods.
Scene Break: Training Begins
Lightning, fire, shadows, and radiant beams clashed in the training yard. Jin's blade, Laughing Blade, glowed with ancient runes. Yooha danced like flame, her Silent Veil cutting even through illusions.
They were no longer students.
They were warriors chosen by fate.
But between sword strikes and spell flashes, eyes met — Jin and Yooha.
Silent. Longing. Unspoken promises.
Bo grinned, sweat running down his temple. "Stop eye-flirting, lovebirds, before I hurl.
Scene Break: Nightfall
After training, the team gathered near the academy shrine. Candles flickered. Jin placed a hand on Yooha's shoulder.
"Whatever happens… I'll protect you."
Yooha's voice was soft but fierce. "I'll protect you too. Don't ever vanish again."
They leaned in — not for a kiss, but a shared breath. A promise of survival.
From the shadows, a messenger arrived, trembling.
"The seal… it's weakening faster than expected. The war starts in three days."
Everyone froze.
Jin clenched his fist. "Then let's write the ending our way."
> To be continued…