Chapter 57: "The Sealing Protocol"
Season 2 – Demon War Arc (Part 5)
Featuring: Shen Karguro vs. Varkhal (First Direct Duel)
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Scene 1: Recovery Chamber – Drifter Base Alpha
Shen lies on a med-bed, unconscious. Bandages cover his arms. A glow pulses in his chest—his magic core strained from the last battle.
Eliz, bruised but stable, watches over him.
Kenya (to Ryulga):
"He's pushing himself too far. He can't awaken Dark Mage Form 3 yet—but he's acting like he can handle Varkhal alone."
Ryulga:
"He's not wrong to try. Varkhal's true goal isn't just destruction... he's after Shen."
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Scene 2: Varkhal's March
Location: Eastern Ruins, Earth
Varkhal walks across desolated towns, mocking Earth's defenders.
He raises his arm— and dozens of demon gates open in the sky. Armies begin to pour out.
> But suddenly—BOOM—a massive black beam crashes down from the clouds.
Shen appears, standing in Varkhal's path.
Shen (quietly):
"Keep your hands off my world."
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Scene 3: Shen Karguro vs. Varkhal
Location: Ruined Plains
Shen activates:
🌑 Dark Mage Form 2: Black Surge Core Mode 🌑
(His blades are coated in pure flowing magic. His movement is shadow-quick.)
The battle begins.
Shen slashes through Varkhal's flame defenses using his Twin Eclipse Blades.
Varkhal counters with Ember God Firestorm, sending a tornado of magma and dark heat.
Shen warps behind him— slashes Varkhal's back cleanly.
Varkhal (grinning):
"That tickled."
Varkhal retaliates:
🔥 Hellbrand Meteor Punch! 🔥
He punches the earth, sending a fire shockwave that launches Shen skyward. Shen crashes, coughing blood.
Shen (thinking):
I can't use Form 3… not yet… but I have one shot left.
He lifts both blades, fusing them:
🌓 Forbidden Skill: Night Fang Divide 🌓
—A focused slash of black-purple energy launches directly at Varkhal.
It cuts through Varkhal's shoulder, leaving a deep scar. His smile fades for the first time.
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Scene 4: Shen Breaks Through
Shen drops to one knee.
Shen:
"You said I was weak... but I scarred you."
Varkhal's eyes glow with fury.
Varkhal:
"You. Are. Not. Ready."
He fires a full-power Infernal King Beam.
The world turns red.
Shen barely survives by blocking with everything he has—his armor shattered, energy core fading.
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Scene 5: Reinforcements Arrive
Just as Varkhal steps forward to finish Shen—
Kenya, Eliz, and Ruke arrive in full power.
Kenya: Fire Demon Evolution Mode
Eliz: Angel Ring Power - Defense Halo Active
Ruke: Dragon Thunder Surge Unleashed
They launch a united combo attack on Varkhal, buying Shen time to escape.
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Scene 6: Aftermath
Shen lies in the fortress healing again.
Ryulga (to Shen):
"Next time... it has to be Dark Mage Form 3. Or you won't survive."
Shen (quietly):
"I'll get there. I promise."
He looks out at the burning horizon.
Shen (thinking):
Varkhal… I'm not done with you.
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End of Chapter 57: "The Sealing Protocol"