🎬 SCENE 1 – Draft Arena · Hero City · 8:30 AM The sun shone brightly over Hero City. The colossal arena was lit up with spotlights, floating banners, and drones silently hovering above. In the center, the event's emblem gleamed in gold:
1st GRAND HERO DRAFT
The stands trembled with excitement. Thousands applauded enthusiastically. The loudspeakers boomed with the voice of the official announcer:
— "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the very first Hero Draft! Today, we witness the rise of the pillars of the future!"
Among the spectators, Ray Stormbreak walked to his place of honor, carrying little Inavy, just five years old. At his side, the legendary Rayden Stormbreak — first president of the Hero Association — watched with proud, gleaming eyes.
— "The new era..." Rayden murmured. "...begins now."
⚡ PARTICIPANT INTRODUCTIONS On the field, platforms opened. One by one, the young candidates appeared before the cameras, stating their name, power, and purpose.
📸 Lorien Valtier – Blonde hair, blue eyes radiating confidence. 🗨️ "This Draft already has a winner. Name's Lorien Valtier, nice to meet you."
📸 Kai Hayashi – Messy red hair, carefree smile. 🗨️ "Let's just show them how we shine, bro."
📸 Diana Flamesoul – Proud, firm posture, eyes of restrained fire. 🗨️ "Glory doesn't belong to those who talk... but to those who fight."
📸 Rudius Eldara – The marine prodigy. 🗨️ "Get ready... today, the arena becomes an ocean." 🌊 As he raised his hand, water around the arena vibrated in response.
📸 Leon Ferros – Burly, arms crossed, strongest punch of the Draft. 🗨️ "Nothing resists my fist. Not even you." 💥 He lowered his hand, and cracks formed on the ground.
📸 Hayate Nami – Wind Swordsman. 🗨️ "My slash lands before your thought does." 🌪️ His blade rang. The wind obeyed.
📸 Trent Jayson – The Crimson Reflection, piercing red eyes. 🗨️ "Look at me closely... the Crimson Reflection shows no mercy."
📷 From the stands, little Darius, just five years old, shouted beside Rayden: — "Go big bro! Show them who's boss!"
Lorien looked up and raised his fist, smiling. Destiny awaited.
🎤 SCENE 2 – Official Opening Ray walked to the center of the arena. His blue and silver cloak fluttered in the wind. At his side, Rayden stood tall.
— "Heroes aren't born just with powers. But with courage." Ray's voice echoed across the stadium. — "Today... prove what you're made of."
He raised his spear. The ground lit up with a golden magic circle.
— "LET THE DRAFT BEGIN!"
Lights. Applause. History in the making.
🥊 SCENE 3 – 1st Trial: Physical Strength (No Aura) In the center of the arena, metallic structures over ten tons waited to be moved. The rule was clear: no aura allowed.
Lorien leaned his shoulders on the bar and pushed.
— "Okay... brute strength is not my thing..." he muttered, barely moving it.
📷 Leon cracked his neck and, with just one arm, shoved the structure like paper. — "Is that all?" he teased, smirking.
📷 Kai and Diana used technique and balance to move the structure with smart effort. 📷 Trent, with a subtle smile, touched it with a finger... and pushed. A trick using reflection and illusion helped him — but no one noticed.
⚡ SCENE 4 – 2nd Trial: Speed A glowing blue track was activated. Sensors would capture the first to break the sound barrier.
📷 Hayate took a deep breath, then dashed forward in a blur: — "Cutting Wind!" — and vanished from human sight.
📷 Lorien and Kai exchanged looks. — "This will be tough..." said Lorien. — "But not impossible." Kai added.
They both ran, with Kai gaining an early lead. At the finish line, sensors marked a tie between the two — 2nd place. Hayate was in a league of his own.
🧠 SCENE 5 – 3rd Trial: Battle IQ The arena transformed into a holographic simulation with hostages, hidden traps, and illusionary enemies.
📷 Diana analyzed the field like a born strategist. — "Priority target... eliminated." she murmured, destroying a central control point.
📷 Kai used logic and environmental reading: — "If I use the pillar for cover and launch a distraction..." — and efficiently won the round.
📷 Lorien triggered a trap and activated three enemies at once. — "Plan A failed... time to improvise Lorien-style!"
He survived — barely — but made the crowd laugh with his spontaneous antics.
📢 SCENE 6 – Announcement of 1v1 Matches The giant screen lit up, revealing the official duels:
Lorien Valtier vs Leon Ferros Kai Hayashi vs Hayate Nami Diana Flamesoul vs Rudius Eldara Trent Jayson vs other elite candidates
Ray returned to center stage. — "These battles will decide the top." — "Get ready."
The young warriors faced each other. Sparks of energy trembled in the air. The crowd went wild.
📷 The camera rose, revealing the sky above Hero City.
— "And so..." the narrator said, voice firm. — "...the story of the Radiants began."
🔚 Teaser for Chapter 4 – Clashes of Titans
The next chapter will feature:
Lorien vs Leon – strategy versus brute strength. Diana vs Rudius – ocean versus flame, reason versus fury. Kai vs Hayate – speed versus refined technique.