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**RETURNING TO THE KINGDOM OF ELYRIA CASTLE THRONE "
We delve back into the Kingdom of Elyria, where darkness reigns...
As the group steps out of the throne room:
Hana, Nao, Akira, and Yui are each escorted by a female attendant down a lavish corridor to the left...
Ryan, Kai, and Chris are each escorted by a male attendant down a similar hallway to the right...
Their attendants stop in front of a door, bowing slightly.
"Your guest chamber, honored guests."
Mark is led away by a sole male attendant down a narrower, less ornate hallway...
Ryan turns to Kai and whispers, "Hey, why is Mark being separated from us?"
Kai's expression remains neutral, but his voice hints at subtle annoyance,
"He was introduced as a... commoner. I suppose his accommodations reflect that."
Kai pushes open the door, revealing a moderately sized room with a single window...
His gaze sweeps the space, expression tightening – clearly unimpressed.
Ryan notices Kai's displeasure and asks, "Is everything okay?"
Chris speaks up, "Actually, could someone guide me to the castle gardens now? I need some fresh air."
An attendant nods and escorts Chris away, leaving:
Only Ryan and Kai standing in the room...
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Kai's frustration boils over, and he kicks one of the chairs violently...
The chair scrapes against the floor, loud in the sudden silence...
The two female attendants, who were about to leave after Chris departed, spin back around:
One attendant's face turns stern, her eyes narrowing at Kai's behavior:
"Sir, please refrain from damaging castle property!" she says firmly.
Kai glares back at her, his expression arrogant and unyielding...
He takes a step forward, voice dripping with disdain:
"Huh?"
As if daring her to repeat herself, or questioning her audacity to correct him.
The attendant's grip on her skirt tightens, her jaw clenched – she doesn't back down...
Both Kai and the attendant lock eyes, engaged in a fierce staring contest...
The other attendant watches uncomfortably, sensing the air thickening with tension...
Kai's hand tightens around the attendant's uniform sleeve, pulling her closer...
His other hand rises, palm flat, ready to deliver a slap...
Ryan grabs Kai's wrist just in time, his voice low and urgent:
"If you don't adjust your strength, you might kill her."
Kai's eyes blaze with fury, but he slowly lowers his hand...
However, his other hand still grasps the attendant's sleeve, pulling her closer...
Then, in a shocking twist, Kai's face dips down...
His lips crash onto the attendant's, a fierce, passionate kiss...
The attendant's eyes widen in utter shock, her body freezing in stunned silence...
For a moment, time hangs suspended –
Ryan's eyes had narrowed, anticipating Kai's next move...
Then the attendant pushes Kai away, her voice barely out:
"Do you..."
But before she can say "dare", Kai's hand flashes across her face...
A controlled yet brutal slap – Ryan sees Kai's fingers tighten at the last moment to adjust strength, yet...
Ryan's eyes widen as Kai's hand connects with the attendant's face...
The force of the slap sends her crashing to the floor...
She lies there motionless, her head twisted at an awkward angle...
The other attendant, who had tried to flee, is now trapped as Ryan closes the door behind her...
She collapses to the floor as well, screaming hysterically:
"NOOOO! GUARDS! GUARDS!"
But her voice is muffled as Ryan leans against the door, blocking her escape...
The other attendant, still screaming mutedly, witnesses horror:
Kai kicks the injured girl and steps on her face, his voice cold:
"Don't ruin my day."
Kai then unzips his lower garment, his gaze locking onto the other attendant...
His intention unclear, yet sinister – she takes a step back, trembling.
Her terrified eyes dart to Ryan, pleading for help or explanation...
Ryan's face contorts in anguish, his voice low and urgent:
"If you don't...go to him, he'll hurt her worse... and maybe you too."
His words imply devastating consequences if she doesn't comply.
Girl closes to Kai and he grabbed her head pointing to he's..
The girl's tears fall uncontrollably as Kai's grip on her head tightens, his voice menacing:
"Do it"
She trembles violently, her body frozen in fear.
The girl's pleading eyes lock onto Ryan's face, searching for mercy...
But instead of help, she sees a chilling smile spread across his lips...
Her body trembles violently as she realizes Ryan won't intervene – he's aligned with Kai.
Kai's menacing voice whispers again, "Do it
The girl's eyes are closes, her body rigid with fear and distress as she's forced into a submissive pose.
Her face contorts in anguish, tears streaming down silently.
The other girl - the one Kai had kicked earlier - slowly starts to stir...
coughing up blood as she regains consciousness.
Her swollen eyes flutter open, locking onto the horrific scene...
Her gaze widens in utter shock and terror, mouth agape in a silent scream...
Before she can utter a sound, Ryan swiftly moves beside her, his hands grasping her head firmly...
His grip controls her movement, silencing her impending cry of horror...
Kai's eyes gleam with intensity, watching Ryan's swift intervention with approval.
The injured girl's eyes widen in absolute terror as she's forced into a similar helpless position.
Her mind races with shock, fear, and desperation as she realizes she's trapped.
Ryan's grip on her head is unyielding, his eyes locked intensely on Kai, seeming to follow his lead.
Kai's voice is low and menacing, his words hanging in the air like a dark threat:
"They will learn obedience."
The first girl, still shaken, looks at her friend with tears streaming down her face, conveying silent horror and helplessness.
The girls continue their distressing actions, their eyes frozen in fear and submission.
Kai's voice remains casual, unaffected by the horrific scene:
"This room... is barely fitting for heroes like ourselves. The decor is outdated, the furniture inferior."
Ryan nods in agreement, his eyes gleaming with entitlement:
"Yes, the castle's grandeur is wasted on the current ruler. I envision something... more majestic, with us at its center."
Kai smiles, his gaze roaming around the room with possession:
"The throne room will look perfect with my crest hanging above it...
The girls' fearful gazes flicker up at him, before returning to their distressing actions.
Kai's voice drops to a low, menacing tone:
"We have to visit the King."
Moment later....
Kai and Ryan exchange a satisfied glance with each other, their faces relaxed and content.
Moments before, they had received disturbing "tributes" from the two girls.
They calmly walk out of the room, leaving the traumatized girls behind.
The door closes with a soft creak, and they proceed down the castle corridor as if nothing unusual had occurred.
Their footsteps echo off the stone walls as they make their way to the throne room.