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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.
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??? (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—yet 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—he 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—one where blood would freeze before it could spill.
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End of Chapter 1
