Act I: The Silent Ninja[SCENE START]EXT. SLUM DISTRICT - NIGHTA corrupt Imperial officer drops a heavy bag of stolen coin, laughing with his thugs. Suddenly, the temperature plummets. Breath turns to mist.A figure drops silently from the rooftop. He wears a sleek, midnight-dark purple suit that completely covers his body and hides his face. He functions like a silent ninja, moving without a single sound. This is Hiria, completely transformed.THUG:Who's there—?!Before the thug can finish, Hiria slides forward. He drives an ice-infused palm into the man's chest, instantly freezing his heart from the inside out. The thug shatters into frozen shards. The officer draws his sword, but Hiria steps inside his guard, snapping his wrist and using the cold blade to slit his throat in one fluid motion.Hiria stands over the bodies, his eyes cold and hollow behind his mask.HIRIA:(Thinking)Brutality. Blood. It's the only way I can cope anymore. When father tore us apart, he took away the only light I had left. If I'm a monster, then I'll hunt the people who are worse than me. They call me the silent killer of the night. Good. Let them fear the dark.From the alley entrance, three shadows step forward. Yurto, Zora, and Asher watch in stunned silence.YURTO:(Softly)Hiria...? It's really you.Hiria snaps his head toward them, his ice flaring, but stops when he recognizes his brothers. He slowly pulls down his mask, his gloomy expression unchanged, but his jaw tightening.HIRIA:You shouldn't have tracked me. I'm not the brother you remember.ZORA:(Grinning his sharp Alastor smirk, adjusting his leather jacket)Oh, please. You're still dramatic as ever, big bro. We're putting the circus back together.[SCENE END]Act II: The Invitation to Rebel[SCENE START]INT. GRAND MANSION - DAYThe 4 bros sit inside a massive, elegant estate. Standing before them is PHILIP, their father Arthur's wealthy cousin (resembling the setting where Rudeus teaches Eris in Mushoku Tensei). He pours them drinks, looking grave.PHILIP:I pulled strings to bring you all here. Your father thought separating you would make you soldiers for the Empire, but I have a different plan. I want you to lead a rebellion.ASHER:A rebellion? Against the Imperial Heroes?PHILIP:Worse. Against the underworld syndicates that feed the corruption. They are all answering to a secret, faceless evil—a mysterious figure known only as the QUEEN NOIRE. No one has ever seen her face, but she controls every criminal, every slave ring, and every corrupt politician from the shadows.Yurto slams his fist on the table, his golden cross armor briefly flashing on his knuckles.YURTO:Then we tear her network down. Piece by piece.[SCENE END]Act III: The Fiery Bodyguard[SCENE START]INT. MANSION COURTYARD - LATERThe heavy oak doors of the courtyard slam open. Walking in with a fierce, stomping stride is a young woman with a wild temperament, carrying a massive broadsword. It is Lyra, Yurto's old friend from the woods. She is now a serious, incredibly hot-headed elite warrior and significantly stronger than before.She is flanking a young, elegantly dressed girl—the Duchess of the province.LYRA:(Yelling at the servants)Clear the path! The Duchess is inspecting the perimeter! Anyone slacking gets a taste of my steel!Yurto blinks, recognizing her instantly.YURTO:Lyra?! You're... the Duchess's primary bodyguard?Lyra freezes. She turns her head, her fiery eyes locking onto Yurto. Her cheeks instantly flush bright red, but she stomps right up to him, grabbing him by his collar and lifting him slightly off his feet.LYRA:(Screaming, embarrassed and angry)Yurto?! You idiot! Where have you been for four years?! I had to get strong enough to protect high royalty while you were playing in the jungle! Don't you dare look at me like I'm still that weak girl from the woods!YURTO:(Stammering, blushing)I-I'm glad to see you too, Lyra! You look... amazing!LYRA:(Shutting her eyes, swinging her fist near his head)Shut up! Don't say embarrassing things!Zora bursts into a loud, theatrical chuckle in the background, nudging Asher.ZORA:(Laughing)Oh, the holy boy is back in the lion's den! This is absolutely delectable!Hiria stands in the corner, pulling his dark purple mask back over his face, his eyes narrowing as he looks toward the horizon.HIRIA:(Thinking)Arthur's cousin, a secret queen in the shadows, and a hot-headed warrior. The board is set. Queen Noire... whoever you are, I'm coming for your throat.[SCENE END]
