Amber of its cruelity

Chapter 23: tragic past



Victor (watching Kon sleep):

> "I'll always stay by his side — even if it costs my life."

The room is quiet — Kon sleeps on the grand bed, the black cat curled at his feet.

Victor glances at Fuko, who stands by the shadows, arms folded.

Victor (softly):

> "Does he ever truly rest, Fuko?"

Fuko (smiles faintly):

> "He does… when he trusts who stands guard. He trusts you, Victor. That's why he chose you too."

Victor glances at him — curious, a little uncertain.

Fuko's eyes drift to Kon. He lets out a small breath, then says quietly:

Fuko:

> "You know how he saved me, right? Back then I was nothing. Just a worthless, wandering swordsman — killing because I could. My wife poisoned my two children. Both gone. I was ready to die. The world didn't care if I lived or not."

Victor listens — he's heard fragments, but never all of it.

Fuko:

> "And then he came to me. A shining figure in the dark. Kon. He held out his hand — told me, 'They took everything from you. They fear you — that's why they broke you. Give me your soul. I'll give you a body no poison can touch. I'll give you a place where you matter.'"

Fuko's lips curl into a small, almost sad smile.

Fuko:

> "I asked him — 'What's my body now? Am I still myself?' He said, 'You're mine, for now.' And he hugged me like no one ever did. In that moment, I could hear it — his heart. Good and evil don't matter in there. There's something bright buried in all that darkness. He doesn't even know himself — but I saw it."

Victor bows his head — respectful, almost loyal to Fuko too now.

Fuko:

> "Since that day, my lord's wish is everything to me. I don't care if the world burns — as long as I'm his."

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And the scene ends cuts to black and the scenes becomes it's white

Kon, Victor, Fuko, Remji — they're in an abandoned place, facing an illusion master named Jazo. Kon sees through it, controls Fuko with his mind-speak, exposes the trick, uses blood manipulation, then explains why he couldn't use his sword because the illusions block it.

Your raw events are solid — but the dialogue is tangled.

Let me show you how this same scene would hit harder — same meaning, same vibe, but cleaned up for max impact:

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🔥 Rewritten Version — Kon vs Jazo, "The Illusion Prison"

[Scene: An abandoned, rotting ruin — broken pillars, cold wind. Kon stands by a cracked window. Victor approaches quietly.]

Victor (softly):

"My lord… should you really be out here tonight?"

Kon (still staring out):

"You know what tomorrow is, Victor. Let them think they're safe. Tonight… they'll learn fear."

[Scene shift — same ruin but deeper inside. Fuko stands beside Kon as they enter a vast, shadowed hall. A massive figure appears — Jazo, taller than the old pillars.]

Jazo (voice booming):

"Die."

[Jazo swings — Fuko darts in, slashing — nothing. His blade goes through. Illusion. Jazo hits back — Fuko reels, bleeding.]

Fuko (gasping):

"He's not real! Lord Kon, it's an illusion—"

Kon (mind-speak, calm, echoing inside Fuko's skull):

"Stop. Stay right where you are."

[Fuko freezes. More warriors rush Kon — illusions — Kon rides through on a spectral horse, ignoring them, eyes locked on the real threat.]

Kon (to himself, smiling):

"Found you."

[He materializes behind Jazo — real Jazo — hidden among the false ones. Kon's dagger sinks into Jazo's side. Jazo coughs blood, shocked.]

Jazo:

"You… found me—!"

[He flickers and vanishes. More enemies appear — fake shadows.]

Fuko (whispers):

"Master… why didn't the illusion affect you?"

Kon (appearing beside him, calm smile):

"Because I wanted to see it for what it is."

[Kon gently pinches Fuko's neck — blood runs. Fuko sees shadows twist above him — the real trap revealed.]

Kon:

"Look up. See the dark mouth above your head — the true void."

[Kon takes his knife — slices his own palm open. Blood drips, swirling unnaturally.]

Kon (low voice):

"Blood Manipulation: Souls Inside the Void."

[The void opens — Jazo is dragged in, screaming. Other illusions break. Warriors come at Kon — but Fuko steps in, lifts his blade.]

Fuko (cold):

"Blade Cutter: 58th Destruction."

[One clean swing — heads fly. Only Jazo remains, half-swallowed by the void.]

[Victor appears, pulling Kon back with a blink-step. Kon watches Jazo dissolve.]

Victor (urgent):

"My lord — your sword, why didn't you—"

Kon (smirks, raises his hand, bloodied blade):

"Didn't you see it? This place is rigged. My sword is sealed by the illusion's wall. Only a wound — only my blood — can break it."

[He tries to stab with the sword — an invisible barrier cracks it aside. He chuckles softly.]

Kon:

"Now you know. Sometimes, to cut lies — you bleed first."

🌙 Scene: The Illusion Master — Kon Collapses

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Kon (presses his finger to Jazo's forehead):

"So… where is your master? His name — say it."

Jazo (breathing ragged):

"Kill me. I don't care. You'll all be hunted anyway."

Fuko (steps forward, tense):

"My lord, allow me—"

Kon ✋ (stops him with a calm gesture):

"Stay, Fuko. I'll pull it myself."

(Kon's eyes narrow. A faint glow runs down his fingertip into Jazo's skull. Jazo's eyes widen, trembling.)

Kon (cold whisper):

"Show me."

Jazo (voice cracks):

"Lalo… his name is Lalo. He sent me… west… Beware his sister— she'll… hunt y—"

(Jazo's head jolts back — half his skull bursts open from within. Silence. Kon drops his hand, breathes out.)

Kon (low):

"…West. That's where he hides."

Victor (steps up):

"Then we strike first. I'll gather the blades—"

[Kon stands, swaying, blood dripping from his palm.]

Kon (weak smile): West… one. Sister… too…

[Kon's eyes roll back — his knees buckle. He collapses forward.]

Fuko (catching him, arms under Kon's shoulders): Lord Kon?! What's happening—?!

[Kon's head rests heavy against Fuko's chest. His arms hang limp.]

Victor (steps closer, tense): He forced too much blood… This place restrains him… he's spent.

Fuko (holding Kon tighter): I've got you, my Lord. Rest here. I won't drop you.

Victor (steady voice): Fuko — keep him safe. He's not to wake until we secure him.

Fuko (nods, clutching Kon's back): I swear it. No one touches him but me.

Victor (glances at Remji): Remji — find Lalo's trail. Now.

Remji (grins): On it. Won't run far.

Fuko (looks down at Kon's calm face): Sleep well, my Lord Kon… We'll hunt for you.


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