《blood of ice》 the collapse of frost --- Scene 1: A World Covered in Ice Snow falls gently upon an endless white expanse. Frozen trees stand like ghosts, and the wind howls, carrying icy mist as if nature itself is holding its breath before the storm. In the midst of this harsh wilderness, the sound of heavy footsteps crunching through deep snow breaks the silence. Scene 2: A Man Running Through the Storm A man clad in a tattered, frost-covered cloak runs, gasping for breath. In his arms, he cradles a small child wrapped in thick blankets. His face is scarred, his eyes a mix of terror and determination. Man (breathing heavily): "I must reach him... or everything will be lost!" Scene 3: A Cry Through the Darkness From the distance, a chilling scream echoes across the sky. Suddenly, the mist parts, revealing a menacing shadow hovering in the air, surrounded by a dark aura that devours the light around it. ??? (deep, cold voice): "Did I not tell you? There is no escape." Scene 4: The Dark Blade Strikes the Ice The man turns swiftly, frozen sweat clinging to his forehead as he sees a dark blade gleaming under the moonlight. In an instant, the sword descends toward him, but with his free hand, he releases a massive blast of ice, freezing the air itself. Man: "I won¡¯t let you take him!" Scene 5: The Child Cries Amidst the Storm Amid the chaos, the child slips from the man¡¯s grasp, landing gently onto the soft snow. His bright blue eyes reflect the moonlight, tears freezing against his cheeks. This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience. ??? (shocked): "That child... the Ice Heir?! Impossible!" Scene 6: The Ice Collapses The man is violently thrown backward, his body crashing into a frozen boulder. Blood trickles from his mouth, yet he smiles despite the pain. Raising his hand, the ground beneath them begins to tremble. Man: "If you want the child¡­ then chase him into the abyss!" Scene 7: Falling into the Void The ground shatters, collapsing into a massive pit of swirling mist and falling ice. The child slides towards the edge, before plummeting into the darkness, surrounded by shards of ice that seem to protect him as he disappears into the void. Scene 8: Silence After the Storm The world stills. The man falls to his knees, smiling as blood drips from his head. The dark figure glares at the abyss before vanishing into the storm. ??? (whispering in anger): "If this is his fate... so be it." Scene 9: Awakening in a Small Village Years later, the sound of light footsteps echoes across a snow-covered floor. A young boy, no older than ten, slowly opens his bright blue eyes, gazing at the cracked wooden ceiling above him. Boy: "That dream again..." Scene 10: The Warmth of the Snow Village Outside the simple hut, a small village blanketed in snow feels like a world of its own. Children run through narrow alleys, while a blacksmith hammers frozen steel. Scene 11: The Wise Old Woman Inside the hut, an elderly woman sits by the fireplace, holding a steaming cup of tea. She smiles as she looks at the boy. Elderly Woman: "Shimuro... did you dream of it again?" Scene 12: A Mysterious Past Shimuro stares at his small hands, then towards the window, where the snowfall never ceases. Shimuro: "I don¡¯t know why, but every time I see him... it feels like I know him." Scene 13: A Strange Voice Calls As he walks through the village streets, a whisper drifts into his mind, as if the wind itself is speaking his name. Voice: "Come... Shimuro... discover your truth..." Scene 14: An Unnatural Storm Suddenly, an unnatural blizzard howls, stronger than ever before. Villagers rush to their homes, but Shimuro feels a strange pull, drawing him toward the frozen forest beyond the village. Scene 15: The Mysterious Pendant Amidst the storm, he finds a mysterious pendant buried in the snow. As he touches it, a strange chill runs through him, and for a brief moment, the image of an unknown man flashes in his mind. Shimuro (shocked): "What... is this?" Scene 16: The Awakening of Ice As he clutches the pendant, a surge of ice pulses outward, and the storm suddenly calms. From afar, villagers watch, their eyes filled with fear and awe. Scene 17: The Beginning of a Journey Shimuro looks at his hands, a thin layer of ice forming over his skin. Power pulses within him¡ªyet he does not understand it. Shimuro: "What is happening to me?" Scene 18: The Stranger Appears A man wearing a long black coat stands at the edge of the forest, his cold gaze fixed on Shimuro. Man: "I¡¯ve finally found you." Scene 19: The Hidden Truth Shimuro stares back, an eerie feeling creeping into his chest¡ªhe knows this man, though he has never seen him before. Man: "It¡¯s time for your true awakening, Ice Heir." Scene 20: The End of the Beginning Snow begins to fall once more, but this time, it carries a different feeling. A feeling that this was only the start of a long tale¡ªone where blood would freeze before it could spill. --- End of Chapter 1 meeting with fate Scene 1: Mysterious Gaze Amidst the Storm Snow continues to fall in silence, and the icy wind howls through the bare trees. Shimuro stands frozen in place, his heart pounding violently as he stares at the man in the black coat. Something inside him screams that this encounter is anything but ordinary. Shimuro (tense): "Who... are you?" --- Scene 2: The Mysterious Man Steps Forward The man takes slow, deliberate steps toward Shimuro. His voice is calm, yet it carries an undeniable weight. Man: "It has been a long time¡­ Heir of Ice." Shimuro¡¯s eyes widen. A cold sensation creeps through his veins, as if his very blood has frozen. --- Scene 3: A Glimpse of the Past A sudden flash¡ªan image flickers in his mind. A man¡¯s face, pale, with the same icy blue eyes Shimuro sees in the mirror every day. A voice reaches him, but the words are incomprehensible. Shimuro (gripping his head): "What... is this...?" --- Scene 4: The Old Woman¡¯s Warning Behind them, an elderly woman rushes forward, her face stricken with fear. Old Woman (shouting): "Shimuro! Stay away from him!" But before he realizes it, Shimuro has already taken a step toward the man. --- Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author. Scene 5: The Storm Responds As he moves closer, an unnatural blizzard erupts around them. Snow swirls violently, as if the world itself reacts to this fateful meeting. Man: "I can feel it¡­ Your power is awakening." --- Scene 6: Fear and Uncertainty Shimuro looks at his hands, where frost begins to spread over his skin once more. A shiver runs through him¡ªnot from the cold, but from fear. Shimuro: "What¡¯s happening to me?!" --- Scene 7: The Man Reveals the Truth The man exhales, as if he expected this reaction. Man: "You are no ordinary boy. You are the heir of a rare lineage¡­ A power possessed by only a chosen few in this world." Shimuro (stunned): "Heir¡­?" --- Scene 8: A Sudden Attack Before the man can say more, an ice arrow shoots toward his head at lethal speed. He swiftly leaps back, his eyes flashing with irritation. Old Woman (raising her hands): "I won¡¯t let you take him!" --- Scene 9: Defense of Ice The man raises his hand, and in an instant, towering walls of ice form around him, blocking the attack effortlessly. Man (calmly): "This changes nothing¡­ Only delays the inevitable." --- Scene 10: Shimuro¡¯s Inner Conflict As he stands between them, Shimuro feels his body moving on its own. Something within calls him to follow this man. But deep down, a sense of danger lingers. --- Scene 11: The Hard Choice The old woman places a firm hand on Shimuro¡¯s shoulder, her voice pleading. Old Woman: "Do not be deceived, Shimuro. The world he speaks of is not meant for you." The man, standing opposite her, extends his hand toward Shimuro. Man: "If you stay here, you will never know the truth." --- Scene 12: An Unexpected Decision Shimuro looks at both of them¡ªthen down at his frost-covered hands. He takes a deep breath and lowers his gaze. Shimuro: "...I¡¯m sorry." He turns his back on the man, walking toward the old woman. --- Scene 13: The Man¡¯s Departure The man remains silent for a moment before a faint smile crosses his lips. It¡¯s as if he anticipated this choice. Man: "No matter¡­ This will not be our last meeting." Then, he vanishes into the storm, leaving behind an eerie stillness in the air. --- Scene 14: Return to the Village Shimuro follows the old woman back to the cottage, but his mind lingers on what just happened. For the first time, he feels like his life in this village is incomplete. Something is missing¡ªsomething he has yet to find. --- Scene 15: A Conversation by the Fire Inside, he sits by the fireplace as the old woman sighs deeply. Shimuro: "Who was that man?" Old Woman: "Someone from your past¡­ and from the past of this world. But it is not yet time for you to know everything." --- Scene 16: Seeds of Doubt Her words leave an imprint on Shimuro¡¯s heart. Though he chose to stay, a seed of doubt has been planted. Is he truly just a boy from a snowy village? Or is there something buried deep within him? --- Scene 17: Years Pass (Time skip ¨C Seven years later¡­) Snow falls gently upon the village, but it is different now. No longer just an isolated settlement, it has become the center of something far greater. --- Scene 18: Shimuro at 17 In the middle of a training ground, a seventeen-year-old stands tall. His physique has grown stronger, his features sharper. His black-blue hair sways in the wind, and his eyes now carry a hint of the intensity that was absent in his childhood. --- Scene 19: A New Power Facing a wooden target, he raises his hand. In an instant, sharp ice crystals materialize around him. Clenching his fist, he sends them flying¡ªshattering the target into fragments. Shimuro (calmly): "I¡¯ve gotten stronger¡­ But there¡¯s still more to uncover." --- Scene 20: A Shadow from the Past Ret urns As he stands there, he feels a gaze from the distance. He turns¡ªbut sees nothing. Yet, deep inside, he knows someone is watching¡­ Someone he has never forgotten. To be continued¡­