Chapter 20: “None Like You… Never Was, Never Will Be”

Chapter 20: "None Like You… Never Was, Never Will Be"

Genre: Emotional Flashback | Character Unlock | War Prelude

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[Scene 1 | Avalon Academy – Infirmary]

Hayashi, Sylvia, and the others return from their jungle mission.

Marianne is injured but stable.

Reinhardt stays distant, as always. He informs the team:

Reinhardt (flat tone):

"The demons used an ancient technique…

It can distort memories."

Later, in the Academy's central plaza, Victoria makes a public announcement:

Victoria (serious tone):

"This mission wasn't just a test…

It was a warning.

The demons are prepared.

And we are their target."

Sylvia watches silently, her eyes clouded with doubt.

She glances at Hayashi — something inside her stirs.

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[Scene 2 | Sylvia's Classroom – The Next Day]

Sylvia seems distracted in class.

She finds a note on her desk:

> "Meet me on the terrace tonight.

There's something you need to know. – Hayashi"

Scene Cut: Nighttime

Sylvia reaches the terrace.

Hayashi is already there, standing under the moonlight — pure anime protagonist energy.

Hayashi:

"Sylvia… I know you're strong.

But there's something inside you…

Something even you've forgotten."

Sylvia (shocked):

"What… are you talking about?"

Hayashi steps closer.

Hayashi:

"I want you on my team.

And… maybe, in my life too."

Sylvia (blushing):

"This… is some kind of joke, right?"

Instead of answering, Hayashi places his hand near her forehead.

He activates his Language System and Memory Unlock Skill.

A wave of light passes through Sylvia — and suddenly, her mind cracks open.

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[Flashback – Sylvia's Lost Memories]

A young girl — Sylvia — running through a burning village.

Demons chase behind her.

Her little brother holds her hand.

Little Brother:

"Sis… you have to run! I'll hold them off!"

He pushes her away — and gets struck by a demon's claw.

Sylvia screams — her world collapses — and then…

Darkness.

A memory wipe spell takes over.

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[Back to Present]

Sylvia falls to her knees, tears flowing uncontrollably.

Hayashi catches her hand.

Sylvia (breaking down):

"I… I forgot…

I forgot why I even survived…"

Hayashi (gently):

"From now on… I'll help you remember.

You're not alone anymore."

Narration (Hayashi's inner voice):

"One more queen enters the board.

This game is about to get dangerous."

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[End Scene | Demon Realm – Zarek's Laboratory]

Inside a twisted lab — glowing blood tubes, demonic sigils, and fused mana cores.

Zarek stands before a glass tank containing a human-demon hybrid, still forming.

Zarek (smirking):

"I won't need to search for Top #1 anymore…

I'll create him."

From the shadows, a horned demon with burning eyes emerges.

??? (growling):

"Zarek… the time has come.

Let's begin the war."

Zarek turns.

Zarek:

"Reinhardt…

You're ready, right?"

Reinhardt (expressionless):

nods once, coldly.

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TO BE CONTINUED…

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