After defeating the forest monster, Imperial and Tracey return to the village as heroes. While the villagers celebrate, Tracey asks to join Imperial's journey, revealing his own dream. Meanwhile, a mysterious elder senses a hidden power in one of them…
After they reached the old men house .The old man placed his hands gently on their heads, offering a quiet blessing.
Old Man (softly, yet curious):
"Thank you… But tell me—who among you carries the light?"
Imperial and Ari (glancing at each other, startled):
"Huh?"
Imperial:
"Ari is."
The old man's gaze sharpened, his eyes filled with awe.
Old Man:
"I've never felt light magic like yours before. Do you know healing techniques?"
Ari:
"No, I've never tried…"
Old Man: (nodding)
"Let me show you."
He gestured for Imperial to show his hand, then muttered a spell. Soft, lightning-like light danced over the burn on Imperial's skin, healing it instantly.
Old Man:
"Light magic healing is one of the most powerful abilities. And your magic, young lady, is on another level. Will you help me heal my wife? I'll teach you everything I know."
Ari looked to Imperial for advice.
Imperial:
"I think you should do it. It'll help us on our journey. We'll need a healer."
Ari hesitated, then nodded.
Ari:
"I'll try."
The old man smiled in relief.
Old Man:
"Thank you...
Scene: The Celebration
That evening, the village square lit up with lanterns and music. Bonfires roared, tables overflowed with food, and laughter echoed through the streets. Musicians played flutes and drums, and children ran about waving glowing sticks, their joy lighting up the night even more than the flames.
Village Elder:
"Tonight, we celebrate the fall of the forest terror! Thanks to Imperial and his friends!"
The crowd erupted into cheers. People clapped, danced, and embraced the moment with pure joy. Ari and Imperial stood a little apart, watching the celebration unfold.
Young Girl: (running up and tugging their sleeves)
"Come join us, big brother! Big sis!"
Imperial glanced at Ari, who smiled softly.
Imperial:
"You go ahead. I'll join in a bit."
Ari nodded and walked toward the dancers, soon caught in the rhythm of the music. The firelight danced across her face as she laughed and moved freely with the others.
Imperial stayed where he was, his eyes fixed on the glowing village. A quiet breeze brushed past him, carrying the scent of woodsmoke and roasted food. As he watched the people celebrate something he had handled without a second thought, a thought rose in his mind.
"Something so simple for me… is something they thought was impossible."
He looked at his hand for a moment, then at the stars overhead.
"This world… it's full of mysteries, challenges, and adventure. If something like this exists in a small corner of the forest… then what else is out there waiting to be found?"
He smiled faintly to himself. Tonight was a victory—but it also marked the beginning of something much bigger.
After some hours, the celebration finally came to an end. The music faded, the bonfires dimmed, and the villagers began returning to their homes with tired smiles.
A kind elder approached Imperial and Ari.
Village Elder:
"You've done much for us. Please, stay the night — we've prepared a room for you."
They were guided to a small, cozy home at the edge of the village. Ari yawned, exhausted from the day.
Ari:
"I'm heading to bed… you should too."
Imperial (shaking his head):
"Not yet. I want to train for a bit."
Ari nodded sleepily and went inside, while Imperial turned and walked quietly away from the village, disappearing into the shadows of the trees.
He slipped out of the house and walked into the forest, far from the village lights.
Reaching a clearing, he unsheathed his sword. The moonlight gleamed faintly off the blade.
Imperial (focused):
"Let's try it now."
He tightened his grip, inhaled, and then—swung.
SLASH!
A wave of force burst from the sword, tearing through the air like a silent roar. It struck the ground ahead, ripping a long gash through the earth and splitting several trees cleanly in half.
Chunks of dirt flew into the air. Branches cracked and fell. Even in the darkness, the trail of destruction was clearly visible — a deep, scarred line across the land, as if the forest itself had been slashed open.
Imperial lowered his sword slowly, sweat on his brow.
Imperial (thinking):
"…So this is the result of this power."
He stared at the path carved through the trees.
Imperial (quietly):
"This world is full of mysteries… full of power I haven't touched yet."
He looked down at his sword, eyes burning with quiet determination.
Imperial:
"I have to keep getting stronger."
And with that, he raised his blade again, continuing to train alone beneath the silent night sky so that no one can saw him.
Scene: The Next Morning
As sunlight broke through the trees, Ari stood with Imperial and Tracey near the edge of the village. She prepared to stay behind for her healing training, while the others readied for departure.
Imperial:
"Ari, your training is important. While you're here, Tracey and I will continue searching for the pillar."
Ari:
"But—"
Imperial:
"Don't worry. I already told him everything. He wants to help — and he knows this forest better than anyone. If the pillar isn't nearby, we'll head beyond the forest. It'll save us time."
Ari nodded slowly, still unsure.
Ari:
"Still... how will you know where to start?"
Imperial:
"With your locket."
The she gave her locket to imperial and said don't loss this imperial know that the locket is precious to ari then he aid ye I will not.
Then they start leaving the village and when they are out from the village the locket is exerting a force pointing itself towards south
Imperial:
"Looks like we have our direction."
Tracey summoned two mountable beasts — large, fast, and covered in mossy fur.
Tracey:
"Let's ride. We'll move faster this way."
Imperial:
"Good idea."
Then they both sit on one of the beast and then headed towards south.