Departure to Luxaven

Episode 33

Scene 1 – Training Hall | Morning | Recognition

(Damien stands silently in front of the new junior trainees, observing each one closely.)

Damien (firm but calm):

"Everyone, stand up."

(All students rise immediately—except Zeno, who remains seated in deep focus.)

(Damien walks toward him, places a hand on Zeno's shoulder. Zeno's eyes flick open and he quickly stands.)

Zeno:

"Sorry, sir…"

Damien (smiling slightly):

"It's alright. This happens. I'm pleased with your progress today."

(Damien turns to Ren, who's still standing nearby.)

Damien:

"And Ren… I'm proud of you too. You managed to focus."

Ren (hesitant):

"But… you placed your hand on my head."

Damien (nodding):

"I did. So you wouldn't strain yourself. But even after help, some students still can't focus—because they don't want to.

But you're not one of them."

(Damien places a hand on Ren's shoulder.)

Damien:

"You did well, Ren."

(Ren smiles softly, encouraged.)

Scene 2 – Training Hall | Arrival of the Guildmaster

(Just then, Guildmaster Kaen Voss enters.)

Kaen Voss (to Ren and Zeno):

"Ren, Zeno… I'm lifting your punishment. Watching today's practice, I'm satisfied with your growth.

But remember — don't repeat your mistakes."

Ren (firmly):

"We won't, Guildmaster. No more mistakes."

Kaen Voss (nodding):

"Good."

(He then turns to all the students.)

Kaen Voss:

"You're dismissed."

(All students begin exiting the hall.)

(Kaen Voss walks over to Damien.)

Damien:

"Sir, the students still have two hours of training left."

Kaen Voss (serious):

"I know. But this can't wait. You need to go to Luxaven City."

Damien (surprised):

"Luxaven City? Why?"

Kaen Voss:

"Because Grake escaped with highly classified documents—documents containing vital guild information.

If they fall into the hands of Silent Shadow Troupe or Crimson Reigns, the consequences could be disastrous.

You'll go there, secure the site, and train the students further at Aether Crucible Arena. You can take trainees with you — they'll advance faster under pressure."

Damien (nodding):

"I understand. I'll prepare them and head out today."

Kaen Voss:

"I'll inform Mr. Rael to test the other nominal trainees who will stay here for the next three months."

(Kaen Voss exits, heading toward his office.)

Scene 3 – Dorm Corridor | Afternoon | The Announcement

(Ren, Zeno, Fynn, Lyra, and Emi are walking in the corridor with other trainees when the guild announcement system crackles to life.)

Announcement – Damien Cross (voice):

"Junior trainees — please pack your essentials. We are leaving today for Luxaven City and the Aether Crucible Arena, where your training will continue.

Each of you will be assigned a tag with your name and ID number. Be ready. We depart at 5:00 P.M. sharp."

Fynn (confused):

"What? That's so sudden. Junior trainee training usually lasts way longer than this… even more than the seniors sometimes!"

Zeno (thoughtfully):

"Must be something serious. Guildmaster Kaen Voss rarely acts without reason."

Ren:

"Yeah. Everyone follows his orders. No questions."

Lyra (smiling):

"No problem! The Aether Crucible Arena is waiting for us. It'll be awesome."

Emi (excited):

"This is going to be amazing!"

(All trainees rush to their rooms to pack.)

Scene 4 – First Floor | 4:00 P.M. | Ready to Depart

(At 4 PM, all students gather on the first floor. Damien and Kaen Voss arrive by lift.)

Kaen Voss:

"You'll travel to Luxaven by ship. Stick to your groups. Maintain discipline."

(All students nod.)

Kaen Voss (to Damien):

"Distribute their ID tags."

(Damien hands out the tags — each trainee receives one with their name and number.)

Kaen Voss:

"Be at the dock by 5:00 P.M. sharp."

(Then, Kaen Voss walks over to Ren and Zeno.)

Kaen Voss (smirking):

"No mischief, alright?"

Ren and Zeno (smiling):

"None at all, sir. We'll make you proud."

(Kaen Voss smiles slightly — a rare sight.)

Damien (thinking):

Ren and Zeno… there's something unique about them.

Kaen Voss never smiles like that… unless he truly sees potential.

Mr. Rael (calling out):

"Time to move, students!"

(Damien leads the students outside.)

Scene 5 – Guild Port | 4:45 P.M. | Final Glimpse

(A convoy of 9 black guild cars drives toward the port. Each car is assigned based on tag numbers.)

(In the front car: Damien, Ren, Zeno, and Fynn.)

Ren (pointing):

"Zeno, look — the port… it's beautiful!"

Zeno (looking out):

"Yeah… it's nothing like what I've seen before."

Damien:

"This port belongs to Guildmaster Kaen Voss. That's why."

Fynn:

"No wonder it's so grand… even the airport here is next-level!"

Damien (to driver):

"Park the cars over there."

(All cars park in perfect alignment. Students step out and gather.)

(Lyra and Emi rush over to Ren, Zeno, and Fynn.)

Emi:

"This place is gorgeous!"

Lyra:

"It really is."

Damien (pointing ahead):

"There's our ship — the modern cruiser you'll be traveling in. Let's go."

(All students head onto the ship.)

Scene 6 – Inside the Ship | 5:00 P.M. | A New Chapter Begins

(Damien gathers the students inside.)

Damien:

"The number on your tag matches your room number.

Your tickets were already reserved — First Class.

Get settled. Your training resumes soon."

(Everyone splits off to their rooms. Ren, Zeno, and Fynn enter theirs — sleek, luxurious, with ocean-view windows.)

Fynn (amazed):

"This is a first-class room?! Incredible!"

Ren:

"Come on — let's check the view."

(Lyra and Emi arrive at the window beside them.)

(All five look out together as the ship horn sounds.)

(The ship slowly pulls away from the island. The shimmering ocean stretches ahead. Behind them, the island grows smaller.)

Ren, Zeno, Fynn, Lyra, and Emi wave toward the island with quiet smiles — a bittersweet goodbye.)

Their eyes reflect the memories they've made. Their hearts beat with excitement for what's to come…

Scene fades with the sound of the ship cutting across the water.

To be continued…