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Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: The Story of the End Eye

Scene – Many years ago, year 210, Hidden Land Village.It's night. The village is burning in flames—houses collapsing, fire raging everywhere.People lie dead on the ground—some burned, some covered in deep cuts, some impaled with swords and knives, and some torn apart.Among the chaos, surviving villagers cry in despair, while several armed men are slaughtering the people of Hidden Land Village.

Amid the chaos, a man—one of the villagers—sits on the ground. In his arms lie his wife and his son, both dead.He holds them close, crying bitterly.As he looks around at his burning village and the massacre happening before his eyes, something inside him breaks.

He lets out a deafening roar.The roar shakes the surroundings; the killers freeze in shock, their bodies trembling in fear.

A black and purple aura bursts from the man's body, growing darker and denser every second. His eyes start glowing green, his feet lift from the ground—floating midair. His eyes close for a moment… then suddenly open again.

His eyes have changed—The purple part of his iris now glows light green, with a faint blue shimmer. The red pupils turn brown and black, twisting into an "S" shape.

That eye… would later be called "End Eye" — the second form of the Bustgun Eye.

In mere seconds, every enemy around him dies—just from his gaze. Their bodies explode into pieces.And that's how the man, filled with rage and grief, saved Hidden Land Village and unlocked the End Eye.

Scene – Inside a room.Precious is lying on a bed, listening to Kail, his mental companion.

Kail:So that's the story of how the End Eye was born.

Precious:Hmm… quite interesting.

Kail:Yeah, that man just looked at his enemies and they exploded—amazing, right?

Precious:I'm not talking about that.After hearing your story, I've realized something.The End Eye… isn't just a power—it's a curse.It only awakens when a Bustgun Eye user loses something precious—something worth their entire life.That man lost his family, and what replaced his heart was only hatred.That's how the End Eye unlocked.So, if anyone else wants to awaken it… their heart and mind must be filled with pure hatred.

Kail:Hmm… interesting point. I didn't notice that. You just made a new discovery.

Scene – Inside Hada's house.Hada stands with two others.

Hada:That kid knows about the End Eye.Ino, Dino, go check if the End Eye is still in its place.Also, keep an eye on that kid—we can't let the End Eye leave the village under any circumstance.

Ino:Yes, Lord Hada. We know how dangerous the End Eye is.

Dino:But my lord, how did that kid find out about it?

Hada:That doesn't matter right now.What matters is that he doesn't get the End Eye.

Dino:I see… then should I kill him? No one would even know.

Hada:Good idea, but we can't take that risk.We don't know if that kid is evil or good—and if he learns who knows about the End Eye, he could manipulate them and take it.

Dino:Understood.

Ino:Then what should we do with him?

Hada:I'll handle him myself. For now, leave him alone—but keep watch.

Ino and Dino:Yes, Lord Hada.

(They both leave.)

Scene – Inside Precious's room.Precious is still lying on his bed.

Precious:So, what's the power of the End Eye exactly?

Kail:Hmm… not much is known, but it's said that it can control elements.

Precious:Hah.

Kail:Wait… you don't know what the End Eye does?! And you still came here to get it?! (shocked)

Precious:I know. I know its true power.

Kail:Really? Then tell me.

Precious:Its special ability is Transformation.

Kail:But normal shapeshifters can transform too.

Precious:Yes, but they can't transform weapons.They can only transform their bodies.The End Eye can transform weapons.

It can control three types of elements:1️⃣ Materialization2️⃣ Manipulation3️⃣ Second-Hand Illusion

Kail:Second-Hand Illusion? What's that?

Precious:You don't know? You've lived in this world for years.

Kail:Just explain it.

Precious:It means illusion through drawings or art—paintings that create or channel illusions.

Kail:Ah, I see. So instead of real illusions, illusions created through drawings or art—those are called second-hand illusions.

Precious:Exactly.And apart from that, it also has the basic abilities of a normal Bustgun Eye—like short-range teleportation.

Kail:Nice. Then can we call it the world's No.1 eye?

Precious:Who knows… Daiva's Eye can see what others can't—even my power. So maybe not that simple.

Kail:Oh yeah, that's true. So, how will we get the End Eye?

Precious:We wait… for the right opportunity.

Kail:I see.

(Both suddenly sense something.)

Kail:Someone's watching us… like they're keeping an eye on us.

Scene – Outside the window:Ino and Dino are hiding, secretly observing Precious.

Precious:I know. Hada sent them to keep watch on me.Well, let them do what they want… I'm just resting here for now.

Scene – Inside a different room.A red carpet covers the floor. There's a table, a sofa, and a single chair.On that chair sits a man, visible only as a black shadow.

The door opens. Another person, also a shadow, walks in.

Unknown Person:My lord, everything is ready.

Lord:Nice… (in a calm, smooth tone)Now go—do it.

The man bows and leaves.

The lord's shadow remains.

Lord:Heh… very soon, all Bustgun Eyes will be mine.And then, the End Eye too.Once I have it, I'll rise among the top powers of this planet… hihihi!

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