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.