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Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: The Truth Beneath the Blood Moon

After that, Zabuza leaves with Saanvi and heads towards his castle. Upon arrival, a small black spider speaks, "So, you finally convinced Saanvi." Zabuza—sorry, the Zombie King—kneels before the spider and pleads, "Please, now revive my family now. I've done everything you asked."

The spider-like creature replies coldly, "There's still more to be done. For now, go marry Saanvi—just as I ordered. And don't forget, I still have revenge to take on those two.

Zabuza then begins telling his story:

I was just a kind boy who cared deeply for everyone around him. My mom and dad loved me deeply, and I loved them just as much. But one day, everything changed. I brought a my best friend to our home but he was orphanage but out of kindness. My family gave him food, shelter—everything. But greed overtook him. He killed my parents and ran away with all our money and supplies.

Heartbroken, I lived with a shattered soul. I went back to ask him why he did it. He told me, 'Only the powerful deserve to survive in this world.' Then he beat me up and threw me out.

Broken by hunger and my parents' death, I wandered until I met that spider-like being. It promised to bring my parents back to life and grant me power—but in return, I had to help it take revenge.

I agreed.

I became someone capable of ruling over all humanity. I went back to that man and tore him in half. But I didn't stop there—I crushed him beneath my feet. Then I began converting humans into zombies, just as the spider told me. I became known as the Zombie King. From then until now, I've served that creature. And now, my wait is finally over."

Scene Shift: Aarav

Meanwhile, Aarav and his sisters continue taking down zombie kings one by one. They now possess multiple crystals—three with Julie, three with Sarah, and three with Aarav. They intentionally didn't give any to Muskan because her powers are too dangerous.

They stop to rest for the night, but as darkness falls, two powerful shadows approach. Aarav senses them and warns,

"Get ready. Some insanely powerful beings are coming our way."

The pressure is so immense that Aarav can't even move—but he forces himself to act for his sisters' safety. Standing before him is the real Zombie King and… Saanvi.

Seeing her, Aarav becomes emotional and asks,

"What are you doing with him?"

Saanvi replies coldly,

"I've married the Zombie King. I am now the Zombie Queen. And I hate you. When I came back to you, you were laughing with other girls. Your friend Julie—I will kill her first."

Saanvi attacks Julie, but before she can strike fatally, Aarav rushes in. The Zombie King blocks him and says,

"Real men don't interfere in fights between women."

Still, Aarav attacks him—but the King is unaffected and strikes back, sending Aarav flying. Sarah jumps in and attacks Saanvi, freezing her momentarily. Taking advantage, she rescues Julie.

A fierce battle begins between Sarah and Saanvi. At first, Sarah gains the upper hand, but Saanvi soon counters and starts beating her down.

Muskan, watching it all, breaks into tears. Hearing her cry, Aarav goes into full rage mode. He punches the Zombie King with such force that he's thrown back. He hits Saanvi too, sending her flying. But the King rises again and brutally beats Aarav.

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