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Chapter 23 - Small attack, deep impact

King Azur – Silence of a Warrior King

King Azur is still standing on the throne of the court.

His eyes are fixed on Ravik (Drayen) –

as if a lost diamond has suddenly shone in the dust.

> King (in mind):

"He did not take names… twisted the evidence… but the victim was injured where it hurt the most.

Did I not understand my own son for so many years?"

He takes a deep breath. There is shame and suffocation deep inside, but on the surface they remain calm.

> King (softly to the minister):

"Give Drayen special protection.

And also keep an eye on him. Because a mind like this… can either save the kingdom, or burn it."

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🐍 Queen Seraphina – The Silent Serpent

Seraphina is now sitting very still in the court.

No anger, no reaction – just a cold smile.

> Seraphina (in mind):

"So you made a move Ravik… but you forgot…

I am the poison that runs through the veins without being seen."

She did not insult Ravik,

but now he has become her mental prey.

She softly tells her maid:

> Seraphina:

"Let the king keep quiet for some time…

Then, the real game will begin. And next time, I will not break your mind… but your soul, Drayen Azur."

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🕊️ Queen Amona – Fire Behind the Curtain

Amona Azur listened carefully to every word Ravik said in the courtroom.

Her face was calm, but her nails were secretly digging into the chair.

> Amona (in her mind):

"You have gone too far, Ravik…

I thought you would be just a pawn…

But now you are going to become the master of the game."

Amona knows Ravik is no longer weak.

Now she decides:

> Amona (to her commander):

"Keep an eye on him…

And if he goes against my wishes… then wake up the 'worm planted in my heart' again."

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👥 Public and court

Now the public has also been divided into two parts:

1. Some people have started considering Ravik a hero

> "He won the game even while bowing down…"

2. Some still doubt him

> "Maybe all this is also a part of another plan?"

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🧠 Chapter End Monologue – Ravik's Final Thought:

> Ravik (closing his eyes):

"There is a mask on every face… and behind every mask there is another face.

But now… I will remove the mask.

Slowly, quietly… so that even the screamer does not know – when he lost."

- – "The Drama of Death, The Beginning of the Game"

🕯️ Scene 1 – Cultivation and Calm Before the Storm

Ravik is sitting in his room, eyes closed, a blue-black flame smoldering between his palms.

This is Cold Black Fire – which does not burn the body, but cuts the soul into pieces.

> Ravik (smiling softly):

"This power… awakens not from emotions, but from hatred.

And my hatred has now crossed all limits."

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😠 Scene 2 – Amona's Entry and the Attack

Just then the door of the room opens loudly.

Amona Azur enters, her face burning with anger.

> Amona (shouting angrily):

"You… bastard… traitor… what did you think, I don't know what you are doing?"

She recites a mantra –

Heart Insect activates.

Ravik immediately falls to the ground. His chest hurts, he is breathless.

Amona smiles.

> Amona:

"Now do you understand what pain is? A small part of the pain you gave me…"

But then—

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😈 Scene 3 – The Twist

Ravik starts laughing.

Slowly, loudly, then turns into uncontrollable laughter.

> Ravik (standing up):

"Oh mom… I'm sorry… or maybe saying 'mom' is also a crime?

Your insect is no longer inside me."

Amona's eyes widen.

> Amona (panicked):

"No-no… this is impossible! You… how—"

> Ravik (seriously):

"You wanted to give me pain… now it is my turn.

And the name of this pain is – death."

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🩸 Scene 4 – Execution by Hand

Ravik slowly moves forward.

Amona tries to run away, but Ravik catches her neck –

and slowly presses… as if he is extinguishing a breath.

> Ravik (with hatred in his eyes):

"Your sin was the first… so you have to die first."

Amona stops breathing.

Her eyes roll back.

Ravik throws her down.

> Ravik (slowly):

"My first victim…."

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🌀 Scene 5 – The Flashback & Soul Swap Twist

Cut scene — A few hours ago.

Ravik had summoned a Shadow Soul Servant with his new Soul Power.

It was an ancient soul that could enter dead bodies.

> Ravik:

"I need protection for the next few days.

Take care of this body."

> Soul Servant:

"Yes, Master."

Ravik killed the real Amona's soul.

What is visible now — is a fake, controlled body. Ravik had planned it all.

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🎭 Scene 6 – Amona (Fake) Alive

The next morning the news spreads in the court —

"Queen Amona is safe!"

The King and Queen Seraphina are both confused.

But Ravik is standing in a corner — smiling slowly.

> Ravik (in mind):

"Now my pawn is inside the palace…

And the real war will begin now."

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