Chapter 130: The Intern's New Responsibility
⚖️ Act I: A Quiet Morning
Ne Job was reviewing scrolls when Twinkle buzzed softly.
The Hall of Forgotten Judges was calm, its scales steady, its gavels glowing faintly.
Ao Bing stretched. "Feels peaceful for once."
Taiyi Zhenren muttered, "Unprofessional, but welcome."
Glimmer giggled, chasing echoes.
Lord Xian appeared, smiling faintly.
> "Intern Ne Job, you have defended the Courts, the Library, and the Hall. It is time for new responsibility."
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🧠 Act II: The Bureau's Decision
The Bureau gathered in solemn assembly.
Scrolls glowed, tomes whispered, and judges nodded kindly.
Their decision: elevate Ne Job from intern to custodian of miracles.
His role: safeguard scrolls, guide judges, and defend against chaos.
Ao Bing clapped. "You're moving up!"
Taiyi Zhenren footnoted the announcement.
Ne Job whispered, "I will serve faithfully."
Twinkle pulsed brightly.
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🎭 Act III: The Mask's Shadow
Even in celebration, shadows lingered.
The Mask of Misrule whispered faintly, plotting his return.
- Chaos accused of truth.
- Law accused of tyranny.
- Fairness accused of weakness.
Ao Bing clenched his fists. "He's not gone."
Taiyi Zhenren annotated the warning.
Ne Job whispered, "We must remain vigilant."
Twinkle hummed softly.
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🧵 Act IV: The Ceremony
The Bureau held a ceremony in the Grand Hall.
Scales glowed, gavels rang, and scrolls pulsed with light.
Lord Xian spoke:
> "Intern Ne Job, you are now Custodian of Miracles. Guard them well."
Ao Bing tossed confetti.
Taiyi Zhenren footnoted the oath.
Glimmer hugged Ne Job.
Twinkle hummed triumphantly.
Ne Job bowed.
He whispered, "I will guard miracles with courage and fairness."
The Hall glowed.
The Library pulsed.
The Courts steadied.
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🌈 Act V: The Resolution
The Bureau rejoiced.
Judges smiled.
Scrolls whispered kindly.
Mortals cheered faintly.
Ao Bing laughed.
Taiyi Zhenren footnoted truth.
Glimmer giggled joyfully.
Ne Job whispered, "Miracles are harmony."
Twinkle hummed brightly.
The Bureau glowed.
The Mask lingered in shadow — but the interns were ready.
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📜 Epilogue: A New Registry Entry
The next morning, a new entry appeared in the Miracle Registry:
> Miracle #600-R: The Intern's New Responsibility
> Status: Affirmed, celebrated, unresolved.
> Effect: Teaches that responsibility is growth. Activated through courage and fairness.
Ne Job added a note:
> "Some miracles are threatened by chaos. But responsibility always restores harmony."
Twinkle hummed.
And somewhere in the shadows, the Mask shimmered — but the Custodian was ready.
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