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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