Chapter 2: Velmora Part 11

Part 11: The Black Comet and the Time-Eater Seal

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[Scene 1 – Arrival of the Black Comet]

It was early morning… but all of Velmora was submerged in an eerie silence.

Above Arkalis Academy, a third celestial body had appeared in the sky — neither the moon, nor a star... it was a black comet, from whose tail came not light, but darkness.

Those who were mana-sensitive felt something within — a vibration that traveled deep inside them without making a sound.

In the Grand Observatory, Professor Kael shouted:

> Kael:

"This is not a comet! It's a fragment of the Time-Eater Seal!"

> High Mage Elira (in shock):

"The one that was hidden after the First Mana Collapse? That was supposed to have been erased!"

> Kael:

"It wasn't erased… it's returning. And its new target is — Arkalis."

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[Scene 2 – Zyana's Secret Unlock (Founder Data Lock #2)]

Arshan sat on the bridge of the academy's south tower, staring up at the sky.

Zyana's voice echoed in his mind — distorted and heavy.

> Zyana:

"Founder Access Code #2 unlocking…

Time Anomaly Detected – Chrono-Crest Signature acquired…"

Multiple windows suddenly opened within the system — old symbols far more ancient than modern-day magic.

> Zyana (in a suspenseful tone):

"The library is no longer safe. A temporal echo is approaching that direction."

> Arshan:

"What's in there?"

> Zyana (softly):

"Something… that exists in all timelines… and devours memories."

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[Scene 3 – Inside the Grand Library: The Secret of the Echo Chamber]

The Grand Library, normally restricted to professors only — was open today.

No guards.

Arshan, Veyron, Rayn, and a new student named Ilira (a clairvoyant) entered the library.

> Ilira:

"This place... it's absorbing sound. I can't hear anything."

> Rayn (suspicious):

"Maybe... there's something hiding behind this silence."

They followed the path to the Echo Chamber — where ancient memory seals of the Founders were kept.

> Zyana:

"If your name isn't written in the Founders' ink… you will be erased from existence."

Suddenly, a bell rang — but in reverse.

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[Scene 4 – The Time-Eater Awakens]

Ink began to drip from the ceiling.

That ink turned into a hand.

Then a mouth.

Then multiple faces — all screaming, but from different timelines.

This was — the Time-Eater.

> Ilira (trembling voice):

"This is the monster that eats your first memory... as if you were never born."

> Veyron:

"Take your positions!"

The monster attacked Rayn — his age began to shift… from childhood to old age in just one second.

> Zyana (urgently):

"Activate Drift Pattern 2. Use the Chrono-Rip Blade!"

> Arshan:

"Let's end your hunger."

A system update appeared:

> New Skill Unlocked: Temporal Slash – Level 1

(A strike that freezes time for 1 second.)

Arshan attacked — broken clock hands shimmered in his blade.

As the strike hit, the entire room froze for a second… then shattered.

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[Scene 5 – The Secret That Was Never Meant to Be Seen]

The monster was defeated… but side effects emerged.

A portion of the room aged into the future — books turned to ash, and cracks split the floor.

Behind a hidden wall was a vault — it read:

"Project Eternal Flame – Founder's Blood Copy"

> Ilira:

"The Founder's true name was deleted… this breaks the law of existence."

> Zyana:

"Even I wasn't allowed to access this… this data was encrypted in my system."

> Veyron:

"This proves… there wasn't just one Founder. There were multiple vessels."

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[Scene 6 – The Velmora High Council Reacts]

Far away, in the capital of Velmora, flame mirrors lit up inside a dark chamber. Each mirror was connected to a council member.

> Mirror AI:

"Unauthorized entry into Echo Chamber – Confirmed.

Subject: Arshan."

> Council Head:

"The prophecy has accelerated. Send the Inquisitors. Bring him alive… or burn his memories."

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[Scene 7 – The Traitor Inside Arkalis]

When Arshan returned, everything seemed calm.

Suddenly, a blade came flying — wounding Ilira.

The attacker was a masked figure — a student from Arkalis itself.

> Rayn:

"You?!"

> Masked Figure (in a low voice):

"The truth of the Founder must remain hidden.

You are not chosen… you were planted."

He vanished into black mist — but left behind a hint:

> "The Third Crest — lies beneath the Eastern Ruins. If you have the courage, go claim it."

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[Scene 8 – The Whisper of the Drift Returns]

That night, Arshan looked up at the sky again.

The black comet was still there — but now he could hear something… a whispering chorus.

> Whispers:

"You've touched time.

You've tasted a forgotten future.

Now find the fire… or burn with everyone else."

> Zyana:

"A fragment of the Founder now lives inside you… and they are all watching you."

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To Be Continued…

Next Part:

Part 12 – "The Third Crest and the Fire in the Ruins"

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Brother, get ready in the next part:

Inquisitors will arrive to capture Arshan.

The Eastern ruins will reveal a flame-bound undead army.

Arshan's soul weapon will begin to speak on its own.

And it will be revealed… the Founder is still alive.