The air in the hidden underground world was filled with the scent of magical energy and damp wood. Riyu stood atop the elemental tree, staring at the endless darkness, huge trees scattered across the vast cavern, their silhouettes faintly illuminated by the colorful ores embedded in the cavern walls. A massive mythical dragon flew by, sending powerful gusts of wind that made the elemental tree''s leaves tremble.


    423 years… that''s how long I''ve been trapped in this so-called ''world,'' Riyu thought, clenching his hands.


    But Zue Shogun… she escaped, I know she did.


    A rustle behind him broke his thoughts.


    "Your thinking about her again, aren''t you?" Rei Shogun''s voice was smooth and clear. She crossed her arms, her black hair shining through the glowing ores. "We need to move now as we have already been marked as suspect''s by the other leagues if you stay the-"


    "Wait, I''m thinking", Riyu interrupted, lost in thought. A few seconds passed, and his eyes snapped open. "Let''s change location–"


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    Suddenly, a noise broke through –footsteps, the rustle of bodies in motion. A group of followers from the leagues appeared, their black clothing covering every inch of them, their eyes the only things visible.


    "You two are coming with us. This is an order-"


    Before the figure could finish, Riyu vanished, appearing behind one of the followers. With a quick movement, he struck the back of the man''s head with sheer force, knocking him out. The other followers froze in place, trapped by a magic Rei had cast, dark tendrils of energy curling around their feet, holding them still.


    Riyu continued his assault, knocking out the remaining members, one by one, with brutal strength.


    "Let''s go, we don''t need to waste more time", Riyu said calmly. Rei and Riyu flew invisibly, their movements masked by Rei''s magic, going past other members that are hunting them down.


    "There? That''s Ray right?", Riyu whispered while floating mid air with Rei


    Ray waved from atop The Great Syra, a towering structure that seemed to touch the very sky. Below, mythical dragons soared, their roars echoing through the wind-swept heights.


    They silently floated above, using Rei''s magic to stay hidden. As they neared their destination, they descended swiftly, landing on the Great Syra''s highest tower.


    Rei and Riyu landed on top ,As Ray signals them to follow her, leading them to a room that is invisible created by a magic Barrier that blocks other uninvited outsiders ,the room is transparent from the inside but not from the outside, a table filled with papers of planning, and they discussed their plans.


    As they discussed their plans, Riyu''s mind wandered. It had been 238 years since Zue''s disappearance.


    Did she uncover the secrets of this world? Did she escape, or was she lost forever? His thoughts spir


    aled. Why had she gone alone?