Episode 28 – "The Locked Blade: Form One Awakened"
Aeron stood in the training ground behind the dorms, his hand gripping the hilt of his mysterious sword. Students watched from behind the barriers, curious about the boy who had cleared all five emotional floors of the tower.
He had tried countless times to draw the blade, but it wouldn't budge from its sheath.
Aeron (frustrated):
"Why won't you come out?"
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A sudden pulse of light
The sheath vibrated. A ring of ancient symbols glowed across the blade. The sky briefly darkened, and an invisible pressure pressed down on the academy.
Then… click.
SWOOSH!
The sword unleashed itself—finally.
The blade shimmered, radiating a gentle, holy glow.
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Form One: Light Form – "Radiant Will"
As Aeron held it up, the entire field was bathed in golden light. Injured plants began to heal. The cracks in the stone under his feet slowly closed.
The sword had awakened… its First Form: Light.
Az (materializing in the air):
"WOOHOO! I knew this would happen today!
Ladies, gentlemen, and confused beasts watching from other realms—welcome to Form One: Radiant Will.
This is your basic starter pack for divine destruction and holy smiting.
You're welcome."
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Inside Aeron's Mind
A faint voice echoed:
"You must master all five primary forms: Light, Dark, Abyss, Space, and Atomic.
Beyond that… are hidden forms only those of true fate may unlock."
Az turned to the readers again:
"Yep. Hidden forms. Like Black Hole Form… and three more the author hasn't named yet. Because he's dramatic like that."
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Aeron's Shock
Aeron:
"What kind of weapon is this?"
Az (grinning):
"One chosen by destiny. And maybe gifted by a slightly bored author with a god complex."
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Back in the King's Court…
The king receives a secret report.
The message says only two words:
"Form Awakened."
The king closes his eyes.
"The time is near."