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Chapter 12 - Episode 12: KEYOKTHAI SHAMMROY: The name that shook the heavens 

 The Discovery Beneath the Earth The petrology team continues their excavation, digging deeper into the earth. As they remove the last layers of dirt, they discover a rock with strange carvings and pictures. They carefully transport it back to their tent for analysis.

Under the dim tent lights, they examine the ancient engravings.

The Arrival of the AssassinInside the lab, tension fills the air. Then—a dark presence enters. A man, cloaked in shadows, steps forward with absolute confidence.

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"I am Raze, from Abyssal Nexus. I am sent by my lord."

The room falls silent.

Zoick, Rakhad, Kwan, Shine, and Lee all look at each other, their expressions filled with shock.

Zoick, his voice sharp:

"What is he talking about?"

Raze's cold eyes scan the room before locking onto his target.

Raze:

"I want him. Just surrender him to me."

Zoick narrows his eyes, stepping forward.

Zoick:

"Why do you want him? And if I don't hand him over, what will you do?"

A slow smirk forms on Raze's face.

Raze:

"Oh! You want me to do something, right?"

In a blink, Raze vanishes—then reappears right in front of Zoick, his hand reaching for his throat.

But before he can strike—

Rakhad's hand slams against Raze's face, gripping his eyes before throwing him across the room!

Zoick staggers, holding his throat in pain.

Rakhad, stepping forward:

"Stay back. Let me handle this."

Raze slowly stands up, dusting himself off.

Raze (grinning):

"Oh? Are you serious? Do you really think you can defeat me?"

Rakhad's fists clench, fire igniting around him.

Rakhad:

"Come on, big guy."

A True Mage Battle BeginsThe battle erupts, shaking the very foundation of the lab.

Unlike Sang's previous battles—this is different. This is a mage battle.

Every attack, every counter, sends waves of magical energy rippling through the air. The sheer force of their clash makes even the spectators struggle to stand.

Zoick and Dr. Kwan, watching in awe:

Zoick:

"This is far more powerful than Sang."

Dr. Kwan:

"I've never seen magic of this level before…"

Meanwhile, back at the excavation site, the petrology members finally uncover the true meaning behind the rock's carvings.

They stare in disbelief.

One of them whispers:

"This picture… shows some kind of battle".

The Master's ArrivalAs the battle intensifies, Raze suddenly stops. His face twists in confusion.

Raze:

"Why are you fighting for him?"

Rakhad's flames flare higher.

Rakhad:

"I am not fighting for him. I just stand back when there is injustice."

Then—a deep, powerful voice echoes through the lab.

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"That's my boy."

Everyone freezes.

From the shadows, an old man steps forward. His presence alone makes the air tremble.

Rakhad, eyes widening in shock:

"Master…?! Why are you out?! This isn't the time, step away!"

Raze, still kneeling from the sheer force of the old man's aura, grits his teeth.

Raze (thinking):

"This aura… does not belong to this planet. Who is he… really?"

Then—the ground shakes violently.

 The Awakening of Sang JaeyDr. Kwan, monitoring Sang Jaey, suddenly notices something alarming.

Dr. Kwan (panicking):

"Sir! Look at him!"

Sang Jaey, who had been unconscious all this time, slowly wakes up.

He stands.

He starts walking.

A dark, heavy energy fills the room. The ground beneath his feet cracks.

Then—he speaks.

Sang Jaey:

"FOOL… I AM DEMON LORD...

 Meanwhile, at the Court of the King

Far away, in an empire filled with celestial power, a king stands frozen in his grand throne room.

His face is pale, his eyes filled with something never seen before—fear.

An elderly figure approaches—the King's Grandfather.

Grandfather:

"Why are you like that?"

The King clenches his fists, his voice shaken.

King:

"We are far more powerful than gods… and yet—"

He exhales sharply, his hands trembling.

King:

"There is a creature on Earth beyond our comprehension. What is that?"

His grandfather closes his eyes. His voice is heavy.

Grandfather:

"If I am not wrong… it's him."

The King's eyes widen in shock.

King:

"Who is he?"

The Final RevelationBack at the lab, Dr. Shine stares at the old man. His voice is filled with realization.

Dr. Shine:

"Hey everyone… he is the old man. The one with the rare blood I discovered in my research."

Raze, still overwhelmed by the sheer power in the air, grits his teeth in fear.

Raze:

"What… this power is beyond my imagination. Everyone was right… this is far more dangerous. Who are you really?!"

The old man, his eyes deep with ancient knowledge, turns to Rakhad.

Old Man:

"See, Rakhad? Do you know why I ask you anything happened in the world, because the stories of human ancestors and our history are becoming true".

Rakhad, breathless:

"Teacher… what are you saying? Who… who is he really?"

Then—the moment everything changes.

Sang Jaey, standing in the darkness, lifts his head. His aura explodes.

At the same time, the old man… the King's Grandfather… and Sang Jaey all speak in unison.

KEYOKTHAI SHAMMROY. A Black Screen. Then—A Title Appear  

 KEYOKTHAI

The Final SceneThe petrology team, still examining the ancient slab, finally pieces it together.

Their eyes widen in terror.

One scientist speaks, his voice trembling.

Scientist:

"This… this isn't just a picture…"

Another scientist, swallowing hard, finishes the sentence.

Scientist 2:

"This is the WAR."

The Last Shot: Keyokthai on His ThroneThe screen fades in.

Keyokthai Shammroy sits upon his throne.

His left eye, glowing with a burning red aura, locks onto the screen.

The title reappears.

"KEYOKTHAI" : THE WAR FOR THE EARTH 

The screen fades to black.

END.

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