Beobeo

A quiet night envelops the lands of the Banu Sarmaad, but Ziyan bin Hazzah's mind is troubled. In his dream, he finds himself standing on the peak of a towering mountain, surrounded by stormy shadows. A massive entity appears before him, the King of the Jinn, Ragheb al-Jahimi, with a deep, commanding voice:

Ragheb: "Your blood is not ordinary, Ziyan. You will have the choice between light and darkness… But I see the darkness is closer to you."

The Lost Shadow War

•	As the battle continues, Ziyan steps forward toward the Phoenix of Flames, raising the Celestial Sword high—not to strike, but as a symbol of negotiation.

•	Ziyan (in a commanding voice): "Stop! We are not here to destroy your realm or take what is not ours. We are trying to save the entire world!"

•	The Phoenix eyes him skeptically, her fiery gaze piercing.

•	Phoenix of Flames: "Save the world? Empty words. Actions speak louder. Why should I trust you?"

•	As Ziyan speaks, the Phoenix touches the Celestial Sword with her flames, creating a spiritual connection.

•	The team is shown glimpses of her past:

•	120 years ago, when the Phoenix was one of the Guardians of the Eye of Fate, she witnessed the war that led to the Eye's fragmentation.

•	She remembers the betrayal of certain kings who broke their oaths, unleashing chaos and forcing her to guard the shard with her life.

•	Phoenix of Flames: "You humans… You were the cause of the chaos from the beginning. Because of you, I lost my kin."

•	As the battle pauses, the team tries to convince the Phoenix.

•	Samer: "If we don't take the shard, Ragheb will remain unstoppable. Don't you want to see those treacherous kings fall?"

•	Liyan: "We've fought not because we are strong, but because we believe this world deserves another chance."

•	The Phoenix remains silent for a moment before saying, "If you truly have the courage to prove your faith, I will not hinder you. But you must face the Trial of Flames."

•	The Phoenix conjures a fiery arena filled with challenges:

•	Flame Guardians: humanoid beings that embody the heroes' weaknesses.

•	Each team member must confront their shadow, which forces them to face their deepest fears.

•	Ziyan's shadow accuses him of fearing failure and being unworthy of the Celestial Sword.

•	Samer's shadow questions his ability to lead, especially after losing his hand.

•	Liyan's shadow claims she is overly reliant on others and will never be strong on her own.

•	After a full day of internal and external battles, the team barely passes the trial.

•	Phoenix of Flames: "You have shown courage and resolve. But the shard is not merely a test of character—it is also a burden. Take it… and wield it wisely."

•	She hands over the second shard of the Eye of Fate but warns them before they leave:

•	"Earth Dragon is stronger than I. He will not yield the third shard so easily."

•	Meanwhile, in Ragheb's camp, rumors of the heroes obtaining the second shard begin to spread.

•	Ragheb gathers his advisors and army leaders, speaking angrily: "We cannot allow them to progress further! If they reach the third shard, everything changes."

•	A mysterious demon king, one of Ragheb's ten supporters, speaks confidently:

•	"Let them reach the dragon. It will become their grave."

•	The team bids farewell to the Phoenix, who offers final words of wisdom:

•	"When you face the dragon, remember that strength is not everything. Sometimes, faith and patience are the true weapons."

•	Ziyan grips the Celestial Sword tightly: "We won't fail you, nor betray this trust."

The Scorching Flame(2)