The Cult In the shadows

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CHAPTER 3: “The Cult in the Shadows”

Scene: Nightfall — the boy’s house, torchlight flickering.

[Narration]

The day fades, but Eron’s questions grow darker. Why was he sent to the past? Who is watching him? And why… does the system obey someone else's command?

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[Panel: Eron sits alone, shirtless, staring at the strange glowing mark on his chest.]

Eron (thinking):

The mark wasn’t there before… it activated when the system saved me. A symbol of control, or a gift?

[Panel: A faint whisper echoes inside his mind.]

[MYSTERIOUS VOICE]:

> “You are the key… The God-Killer must not awaken too soon.”

Eron (whispers):

“…Who are you?”

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[Panel: Outside, the sister sharpens her sword. The boy sleeps nearby.]

Sister (thinking):

That guy… he’s dangerous. I don’t care how pretty he looks. He radiates war.

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[Scene: A shadowy shrine — deep in the forest. Hooded figures kneel before a glowing orb.]

Cult Priestess:

“The prophecy speaks. A light fallen from the stars, bearing the mark of the end.”

Cult Disciple:

“Is he… the Destroyer of Gods?”

Cult Priestess:

“Perhaps. If so, we must act now.”

[Panel: A hooded assassin steps forward, bowing.]

Assassin:

“Allow me. I will strike before he regains full power.”

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[Scene: Back at the house — midnight. Eron lies awake.]

[SYSTEM]:

> Surveillance detected. Unknown hostile presence approaching.

[Panel: Eron’s eyes snap open.]

Eron (low voice):

“…They sent someone already. Brave.”

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[Scene: Rooftop — the assassin watches Eron’s window with cold precision.]

Assassin (thinking):

Target identified. No aura shield. Kill quickly. No witnesses.

[Panel: The assassin leaps silently, blade aimed at Eron’s throat.]

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[Suddenly — a flicker of golden light. Time slows.]

[SYSTEM]:

> Emergency Defense Mode: Active

Engaging Countermeasure: Soul Thread Lock

[Panel: Eron’s hand moves like lightning, catching the blade mid-air.]

Eron (calmly):

“You missed.”

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[Panel: A burst of golden threads erupt from his fingers, wrapping the assassin’s limbs, locking them mid-air.]

Assassin (shocked):

“What—?! I can’t move!”

Eron (standing):

“You should’ve waited until I was weaker. Too late now.”

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[Panel: The sister kicks open the door, sword drawn.]

Sister:

“What the hell is going on—?!”

[Panel: She sees Eron holding the assassin mid-air with glowing threads.]

Sister (thinking):

He’s… not human.

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[Panel: Eron looks to her, eyes glowing gently.]

Eron:

“Don’t worry. He was sent for me. Not you.”

Sister (tense):

“…Who are you, Eron?”

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[Panel: Eron releases the threads. The assassin falls, unconscious but alive.]

Eron:

“A shadow of what I once was. But don’t worry… I’m getting stronger.”

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[Scene: Morning — the cult shrine.]

Cult Priestess (angrily):

“He survived?! Impossible!”

Cult Disciple:

“Shall we send the Deathbound Twins?”

Cult Priestess:

“No. We wait. Let him awaken fully… then we’ll strike where it hurts most.”

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[Final Panel: Eron walks toward the mountains at dawn, cloak fluttering.]

Eron (thinking):

If gods created this world... then it’s time someone challenged their silence. I will rise again — not as a king… but as something they’ll fear.

[TO BE CONTINUED…]

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