Crimson Veil
Episode 4: The Sealed One Awakens — Flames of Rebellion
[Page 1] – Splash Page
Scene: Deep beneath the Demon World's crust, magma bubbles around ancient chains. A monstrous figure with fiery hair and molten eyes stares at the gate of his prison.
Narration Box:
"Buried under ten thousand seals... the Flamebound Tyrant stirs."
[Page 2] – Scene Shift: School Rooftop (Daytime)
Ren sits on the ledge, looking out over the city, headphones hanging around his neck. Lira stands behind him, arms crossed.
Ren:
"So... this Crimson Lord thing... I didn't ask for any of it."
Lira:
"You think any of us did? But blood calls, Ren. And they'll keep coming."
[Page 3]
Scene: Aiko walks up, holding drinks. She gives one to Ren with a forced smile.
Aiko:
"So... cousin from hell, huh?"
Lira (smirks):
"Not hell. Just... slightly beneath it."
Aiko:
"Great. Totally comforting."
[Page 4] – Demon World: Malgrin's Throne Room
Scene: The Demon King sits, glaring at a projection of Ren fighting Goretusk.
Malgrin:
"He's developing faster than expected."
A shadow kneels before him — Ashren, a half-demon assassin with void-black wings.
Ashren:
"Shall I retrieve him, my King?"
Malgrin:
"No. Not yet. Let him think he's in control... while he awakens."
[Page 5] – Sealed Prison (Cut Scene)
Scene: The sealed tyrant's bindings tremble. Flames erupt in cracks around the chains.
Sealed One (grinning):
"The Crimson Pulse sings again. That boy... he'll lead me out."
A single seal crumbles.
SFX:CRRRKKK
[Page 6] – Human World: School Night Scene
Scene: Ren is alone in the hallway, lights flickering. Suddenly, a cold wind sweeps through.
A dark figure materializes — a pale demon child with a stitched mouth and dozens of shadow arms: Noro, a messenger of the Sealed One.
Noro:
"Ren Arashi. He wants you... to watch."
He touches Ren's forehead. Images flood in.
[Page 7] – Vision Panel
Scene: A battlefield. Cities in ruin. Fire raining from the sky. A massive demon stands over an army, laughing — the Sealed One, unchained.
Ren (screaming):
"WHO IS THAT!?"
Noro (whispers):
"Your future... unless you choose wisely."
[Page 8]
Scene: Vision ends. Ren falls to his knees, panting. Lira rushes in, grabbing his shoulders.
Lira:
"What happened!? Your aura—! It's spiking!"
Ren (gasping):
"He's waking up... Something terrible is coming."
[Page 9] – Final Panel
Scene: A small burning sigil appears in the sky. Lira looks up, her face pale for the first time.
Lira:
"No... that's his mark... the Flamebound Tyrant is breaking free."
Text:
Next Episode: "Ashren Strikes — Assassin from the Veil!"