SWNOVELXO Chapter 27: Chapter 27 – The Flames That Bind Us (Special Chapter)
☀️ A Peaceful Day at Arcane Academy
The sun dipped below the hills of Magicaria, casting a warm golden hue over Arcane Academy. Birds flew across the sky as students rested after the chaos. The campus, though partially damaged, buzzed with life.
Show, Drake, Karen, Raelyn, Lyra, Lina, Cyrus, Akito, Criss, Presto, Teach, Hibiki, and others all sat around a large oak tree near the lake.
Laughter echoed across the calm water.
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🍃 The Memory Talk Begins
> Karen:
"Can you believe it? We fought actual dark mages and won."
> Drake (smirking):
"Heh. Yeah. And somehow… Show didn't burn down the whole academy."
> Show:
"Yet."
> Lina (giggling):
"You two haven't changed at all."
They started remembering:
The first battle—Show vs Akito, with his cocky flame punch.
Drake freezing the battlefield, turning a trial into a spectacle.
Lyra's vines saving the day more than once.
The moment of respect between Criss and Raelyn, after their intense duel.
Karen, shouting at Show for being reckless… then silently worrying about him.
Lina, terrified in her match… but fighting with pure heart.
The first mission in Mistwood, the encounter with Hibris.
And of course… the day the stadium exploded in light—Raelyn vs Show.
> Presto:
"We've really come far, huh?"
> Raelyn (softly):
"And the road's still long."
> Hibiki:
"Except for me, who didn't get a partner and still got hit in the head."
> Everyone:
[laughs]
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🌙 Later That Night – In Show's Room
The moonlight gently filtered in through the windows of Show's quiet dorm room. Everything was still.
He walked over to his shelf, pulling out a small silver box.
Inside was a pendant—slightly worn, shaped like a flame with a soft blue gem in the center.
He held it in his hand, staring silently.
A faint flashback showed a kind old woman smiling.
> Grandma (voice echoing softly):
"This was left for you… by your parents. When you're ready, it'll guide you."
He closed his eyes, held it to his chest.
> Show (smiling faintly):
"I don't know who you are.
I don't know why I was left behind.
But I'll find the truth.
I'll find you.
And no matter what…
I'll protect the people I care about.
I promise."
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🎵 [Insert Anime Intro Song Begins]
As Show stood there with the pendant, behind him on the wall, magically cast like a memory spell—images flashed:
Show laughing with Drake after training.
Karen yelling, then looking away shyly.
Raelyn giving Show a small nod of respect.
Lina healing everyone, smiling with closed eyes.
Lyra tying a vine crown and placing it on Show's head.
Cyrus walking away after a fight, smirking.
Akito pulling cards and winking.
Hibiki chasing a squirrel and falling into the lake.
Show stood alone, flame magic gently flickering from his shoulders…
…yet he felt the warmth of everyone behind him.
The screen panned out from the academy's window… stars glowing in the sky.
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> Narrator (Alden's voice):
"In the pages of destiny, there are those whose names shine brighter than others…
And the boy with fire in his soul is just getting started."
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To Be Continued...
🎬 END OF CHAPTER 27 – SPECIAL CHAPTER
🔥 Arcane Legacy: The Beginning Ends Here... The True Journey Awaits.