Night – Inside Rudra's Room
Rudra sat cross-legged in silent meditation. The night was still, yet deep within him, spiritual currents surged. His breathing slowed as a wave of realization swept over him.
"My spiritual energy... it's increased. I've reached the peak of the 6th Chakra Gate."
A glint of resolve flickered in his eyes. He rose slowly and slipped out of his room, making his way through the hushed corridors toward the strength training hall.
Training Hall
The dimly lit hall buzzed faintly with energy.
Room Keeper: "Hey! Who are you, kid? What are you doing here in the middle of the night?"
Rudra: (calmly, showing his student badge) "I'm a student of Medicine Hall Academy. I need a training room."
Room Keeper: (eyebrow raised) "Hmph, a fresher, huh? Each room costs 500 Medi Coins."
Without hesitation, Rudra transferred 1000 Medi Coins. The man looked surprised but nodded.
Inside the training room, Rudra began his brutal session. He strapped on 120kg of chest armor, tied 50kg weights to each leg and knee, and bound 70kg to each arm. Then he activated Lightning Steps—but his speed was reduced to barely a walk.
Sweat poured from him. Every muscle screamed in protest, but he refused to yield.
"Again," he muttered, biting his lip.
Again and again, he pushed himself, forcing his body to adapt. His limbs trembled, his vision blurred—but still, he pressed forward.
Two full days passed inside that chamber. When he emerged, his Lightning Steps were sharp and swift, even under full weight.
Exhausted, Rudra returned to his room, took a hot bath, and finally lay down for a moment's rest. But as soon as he closed his eyes to meditate, a new disturbance struck.
Fire Elemental Den
While meditating, Rudra noticed an imbalance—his Lightning element was beginning to dominate his Fire element.
"This can't continue... I need to stabilize both."
He made his way to the Fire Elemental Den.
Rudra: "I need access to a fire den to improve my elemental control."
Den Keeper: "1500 Medi Coins per day."
Rudra frowned. I've already spent 1000 Medi Coins... I only have 2000 left. Can I really do this in one day? I must.
He transferred the amount.
The den door opened, revealing a quiet, glowing space filled with Fire Lilies and thick spiritual fire energy. He stepped onto a central rock and sat down, inhaling deeply.
Flames danced around him.
Suddenly, his Spiritual Granth floated out from his spiritual bracelet, glowing red and gold. Rudra opened his eyes in awe.
Scene Shift: Mist Mountain
Far away, the mysterious girl who had once observed Rudra in the Mist Mountain now stood before a glowing Granth.
Its power was extraordinary.
Hours passed as she meditated and absorbed its presence. The Granth then vanished—and a glowing triangular symbol appeared on her forehead.
Scene Shift: Rudra's Memory
A flash of light.
A portal opened in the middle of the Kak Empire's grand hall. Rudra's body fell out—broken, bloodied, unconscious. A deep wound stretched across his chest to his back. One Granth lay beneath him, pulsing with protective energy.
His mother, Supra Yan, and his father, Gator Yan, rushed to him in horror. Their hearts shattered at the sight.
"Rudra!" Supra cried, unleashing her healing spiritual technique. Light surrounded his broken body.
Naran, a young boy—Rudra's closest friend—stood frozen before bursting into tears.
Panic filled the hall. Elders and knights scrambled for answers. Commander Fan dispatched search parties but returned empty-handed.
Deep within unconsciousness, Rudra stood before a radiant spiritual figure.
Spiritual Man: "I am Gan—the first Beast Knight and a master of both battle and spirit."
He spoke of a forgotten war.
Before the monsters, there were only humans. Knights without elements. But the monsters granted their beasts elemental powers—and humanity nearly fell.
Gan and his comrades fought desperately. After a century of struggle, they sealed the Monster Lord. But the cost was everything.
Gan: "My strength faded, and death neared. So I created two Granths: one of battle experience, and one of spiritual wisdom. The one before you is the spiritual Granth. You may refine its base knowledge... but until the battle Granth is awakened, the full power will remain sealed."
Flash Forward – Rudra Awakens
Three days later, Rudra opened his eyes. His mother gasped and hugged him tightly, tears streaming.
Arie and Naran entered next. Naran ran to him, sobbing with relief.
Gator Yan entered, his stern face breaking into a smile. But the joy was short-lived.
Gator: "Rudra, tell me—what happened to you?"
Rudra trembled. "I... I don't remember."
Gator (furious): "How can you not know?!"
His voice thundered. Rudra shrank, his body shaking in fear.
Commander Fan intervened.
Fan: "Let him be free. Rudra go to your mom's room. ( Rudra lefted that place..)
I went to the northern empire. I found Miss Kairn—the spiritual master we believed dead. She'd hidden herself using formations so powerful, none could detect them. She was the only one who could open portals. If Rudra saw her death, then he's seen something terrible. Don't press him. That place was destroyed beyond recognition."
Present – Fire Den
Rudra returned from his thoughts. The Spiritual Granth pulsed. He refined all its energy, and break though at 7th chakra gate..
heart steady, mind calm.
A light burst forth. A triangle symbol now burned on his forehead.
He clenched his fists.
"I made a promise... I must keep it."
Scene: Mist Mountain
The mysterious girl stood alone, wind brushing through her hair.
Girl (thinking): "The second Granth... it must be with that boy I saw in Mist Mountain."
To Be Continued...