Episode 17 - A Forbidden Escape to the Human World
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Scene 1: A Sudden Idea
The Heaven Academy Chamber is silent as Ryu paces back and forth, her thoughts consumed by the weight of the recent chaos with the crystal and the Demon Lord.
Kai watches her from a nearby bench, munching on a pear.
Kai: "You'll wear a hole in the floor if you keep that up."
Ryu stops and looks at him with a determined gleam in her eyes.
Ryu: "Let's go to the Human World."
Kai nearly chokes on his pear, staring at her in disbelief.
Kai: "The Human World? Are you serious? We'd get in so much trouble!"
Ryu (smirking): "What's the point of being here if we can't live a little? Don't you miss their food? The streets? The energy? The street dogs?"
Kai grins despite himself, her enthusiasm contagious.
Kai: "Okay, you've convinced me. But you do know we don't have permission, right?"
Ryu: "Since when has that ever stopped you?"
Kai laughs and shakes his head.
Kai: "Touché. Let's go before I change my mind."
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Scene 2: Sneaking Out
Using Ryu's meticulous planning and Kai's knack for distraction, they evade the academy guards and descend to the Human World.
The vibrant city streets greet them with warm lights, enticing smells, and the lively hum of life.
Ryu spins around, taking it all in.
Ryu: "I forgot how alive this place feels! Look at all the stalls! The people! The food!"
Kai wastes no time heading to a dumpling stand, where he orders a plate piled high with steaming dumplings.
Kai: "This is what heaven should taste like."
Ryu joins him, savoring the flavors and letting herself relax for the first time in days.
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Scene 3: A Mysterious Encounter
As they wander through the bustling streets, Ryu's attention is caught by a tall man with shiny black hair and piercing eyes. He exudes an aura of authority and mystery, his ring glinting under the streetlights.
Beside him stands another man, adorned with a golden snake-shaped necklace that seems almost alive.
Ryu freezes, her gaze locked on the tall man.
Ryu (to herself): "Who is he? Why do I feel... something familiar?"
The tall man notices her staring and turns, his sharp eyes meeting hers.
Lord: "Curiosity can be dangerous, you know."
Ryu takes a step back, her heart racing, but she can't break her gaze.
Kai grabs her arm, snapping her out of her trance.
Kai: "What are you doing? We can't talk to anyone! Let's go!"
As they leave, the man with the snake necklace leans closer to the tall man.
Snake Jewelry Man: "Lord, she's quite intriguing, isn't she?"
The tall man's lips curve into a faint smirk.
Lord: "Indeed. Keep an eye on her."
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Scene 4: Back to the Academy
Ryu and Kai return to the academy just before dawn, their hearts still racing from the encounter.
They barely make it to their dorms when Master Ju intercepts them, his eyes narrowing.
Master Ju: "And where have you two been?"
Ryu: "Just by the forest, Master. We needed some air."
Master Ju's gaze sharpens, but he doesn't press further.
Master Ju: "Consider this your only warning. Break the rules again, and there will be consequences."
Ryu and Kai exchange nervous glances as Master Ju walks away.
Kai (whispering): "That was close."
Ryu doesn't respond, her mind still replaying the encounter with the mysterious Lord.
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Scene 5: In the Demon Realm
In the Demon Realm, Mo Tianzhi sits on his throne, his snake companion draped around his shoulders.
Snake Jewelry Man: "Lord, she noticed you."
Mo Tianzhi: "As expected. She'll be important in time. Let her curiosity grow."
The snake lets out a soft hiss, slithering down and disappearing into the shadows.
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Scene 6: Ryu's Restless Thoughts
Back in her room, Ryu stares at the moonlit sky, the encounter replaying in her mind.
Ryu (to herself): "Who was he? And why do I feel like I've seen him before?"
Her thoughts drift to the crystal, now s
ealed and glowing faintly in the distance. The unanswered questions keep her awake long into the night.
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End of Episode 17