🏰 Invitation Arrives
The morning after their big victory, Kael receives a royal letter:
"By order of King Veyron,Prince Kael and his companions are cordially invited to a Royal Banquet to honor your success."
Zara reads it first.
"Sounds fake. So fake."
Selene: "A trap."
Aeris: "Let's go."
Kael: grins "Obviously."
🌃 Banquet Night — Dressed to Kill
The harem girls arrive stunning:
Zara: Wearing a shimmering midnight-blue dress with frost detailing. Hair up, eyes sharp.
Aeris: Red battle-gown with flame-lined silk. Casual and confident.
Selene: Black lace and shadowy mist around her shoulders. Dagger hidden in her thigh garter.
Mirai: Appears quietly beside Kael in a sleeveless silver-white gown, violet eyes unreadable.
Kael (internally): "I'm walking in with literal goddesses."
🏛️ The Banquet Begins
Golden chandeliers. Walls enchanted to reflect constellations. Courtiers and nobles eye Kael like he's a ticking bomb.
A toast is raised:
"To the boy with no power… who somehow beat a dragon."
Laughter. Insults cloaked as compliments. But Kael only smiles.
💥 The Real Reason
During a slow dance with Zara (who's way too stiff), Kael overhears whispers between nobles:
"He's too dangerous.""They say he carries a cursed sword.""Maybe we poison him tonight."
🍷 Mid-Banquet Poison Attempt
A servant offers Kael a special wine. Aeris casually backhands the tray.
"Oops."
Zara freezes the cup instantly.
Mirai leans in close to Kael's ear.
"Second poison attempt tonight. Third will be enchanted."
Kael: "How do you know?"
Mirai (smiling): "Because I wrote the spell."
🎭 Meanwhile — Selene's Side Story
Selene sneaks out to the balcony. She finds a cloaked figure watching the banquet from the shadows.
"You're not welcome here, assassin."
The figure replies:
"I was sent by the heavens. The Fallen One walks among mortals. We're here to end him."
Selene draws her dagger.
"Over my dead body."
They vanish into the shadows, clashing silently above the ballroom.
🌌 Kael's Big Moment
The king calls Kael forward, feigning praise.
"Prince Kael, you've shocked us all. Do you have anything to say?"
Kael walks to the center of the ballroom. The room hushes.
He looks at everyone—nobles, lords, enemies.
"You all judged me without knowing me.You wrote me off, laughed, whispered.But now, you'll watch as I rise higher than any of you dreamed."
He places his hand on Dawnbreaker. A wave of ancient divine energy flickers—just for a second.
Everyone gasps.
Zara looks stunned. Aeris steps forward, ready to fight. Mirai smirks knowingly.
"Let this be your first warning," Kael says."The prince you abandoned will become the god you fear."
🌑 End Scene: Celestial Assassins Awaken
In the divine realm, seven celestial blades are drawn.The gods whisper:
"The Fallen One regains his strength.""Send the first assassin."
Lightning cracks the skies.