Chapter:107
Title: The Black Hole Portals
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The trio of Rajesh, Sakamoto, and Jayesh stood in the ruins of India, their breaths heavy and labored. They had been running for what felt like hours, dodging angry mobs and navigating the shattered remains of the city. Rajesh leaned against a crumbling wall, his chest rising and falling as he tried to catch his breath. "We need to rest," he said, his voice strained.
Jayesh nodded, his face pale and sweaty. "Yes. Just… just a moment."
Sakamoto's eyes narrowed, his frustration boiling over. "Why would they want to mess with us after everything we did for them?" he demanded, his voice sharp with anger.
Rajesh sighed, his expression weary. "Welcome to the cruel human world, Sakamoto. People don't always see the bigger picture. They only see what's in front of them."
As they exchanged tense words, a voice shouted from above. "I've found them!"
The trio looked up to see a man pointing down at them from a partially collapsed building. His cry was met with a deafening roar from the angry mobs below. The sound of hundreds of voices chanting, **"Kill the monster! Kill the monster!"** echoed through the ruins.
Rajesh cursed under his breath. "We need to move. Now."
The trio took off running, their feet pounding against the cracked pavement. But as they stepped out into the open, something extraordinary happened. In the center of the field where Rajesh and Sakamoto had fought Ark Angel Michael, a spark appeared. It was small at first, but it grew rapidly, crackling with energy. **ZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTT!**
The spark expanded, forming a massive black hole that seemed to stretch into the heavens. The air around it shimmered, and the ground trembled as the black hole began to pull everything toward it. Scattered buildings, debris, and even the air itself were sucked into the void. The sky above responded with violent streaks of lightning, the heavens themselves seemingly reacting to the anomaly and then it stopped.
The angry mobs, once focused on Sakamoto, now turned their attention to the black hole. Their chants died down, replaced by gasps of shock and fear. Sakamoto stared at the portal, his eyes wide. "What the hell is going on?"
Rajesh's expression was grim. "I don't fully understand it, but we need to check it out."
The trio jumped onto the remains of a nearby building, their movements swift and precise. From their vantage point, they could see the black hole clearly. It shimmered with an otherworldly light, its surface rippling like water.
Jayesh cursed under his breath. "What the hell is that?"
Rajesh exhaled sharply, his eyes narrowing. "It seems the portal was opened by the negative Shen energy that warlords possess. You see now why they're so dangerous?"
Sakamoto frowned. "Negative Shen energy? What do you mean?"
Rajesh turned to him, his tone serious. "Aside from the Shen and Od energy concepts, there are positive and negative energies. Negative energy can turn things upside down, disrupt the natural order. If I'm correct, the negative energy released by Ark Angel Michael is what triggered this portal."
He paused, his gaze returning to the black hole. "This portal… it might be a travel space to another species. India—no, the world—will need all the help it can get if something comes through that thing."
As they spoke, similar black holes began to appear across the globe. In America, a portal opened in Washington, D.C., its presence immediately drawing the attention of military forces. In Seoul, another black hole emerged, its ominous glow casting an eerie light over the city. In China, a third portal appeared, its surface crackling with energy.
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**Russia – Hunter Association Headquarters**
A hunter burst into Andrei's office, his movements sharp and precise. He saluted, his voice urgent. "Sir, a black hole has appeared outside the city!"
Andrei's eyes widened. He rushed to the window, his gaze locking onto the massive portal in the distance. The sky above it was dark, streaked with lightning. He turned to the news broadcast on his desk, his expression darkening as he saw footage of the first portal in India.
"So, that boy was the cause of this as well?" Andrei muttered, his voice filled with anger. "What's his name again?"
Boris, standing beside him, answered promptly. "Sakamoto, sir."
Andrei's fists clenched. "First, he destroys India. Now, he's given the world these black holes. He's condemning this world to chaos. He shouldn't go unpunished."
He turned to Boris, his tone commanding. "Prepare the military. We need to confront this situation immediately."
Boris saluted sharply, his posture rigid. "Yes, sir!" He turned on his heel and marched out of the room, his movements as precise as a well-oiled machine.
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**Washington, D.C.**
Helicopters and war machines surrounded the black hole, their presence a stark contrast to the eerie calm of the portal. Cecelia, Marcus, and Seymon stood at the forefront, their expressions tense.
Cecelia crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing as she studied the portal. "What the hell is this?" she muttered. "The energy it's giving off… it's weird. Unnatural."
Marcus nodded, his hand resting on the hilt of his blade. "Whatever comes through that thing, we'll be ready."
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**Seoul – Mujin's Office**
Mujin was far from the city when the black hole appeared, but Akebi, acting as president in his absence, wasted no time. She called him immediately, her voice urgent. "Mujin, we have a situation. A black hole has appeared in Seoul. You're needed here now."
Mujin hung up, his expression grim. He turned to the elder statesmen he had been meeting with. "I've got to go. Now."
Without waiting for a response, he muttered, "Tobu," and vanished. He reappeared in his office, his landing less than graceful as he stumbled and hit his desk. He chuckled dryly. "I've got to work on my landings."
Akebi pointed out the window, her voice tense. "Look."
Mujin turned, his eyes widening as he saw the black hole. It pulsed with energy, spikes of lightning arcing from its surface. "Oh boy," he muttered. "That's bad."
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**India – The Black Hole**
Rajesh stepped forward, his voice calm but commanding. He addressed the remaining citizens, his words cutting through the tension. "You can blame us all you want for the destruction that's happened here. But at the end of the day, we saved you. Now, you need to get to safety. We don't know what that portal holds."
The angry mobs, once filled with rage, began to calm. They exchanged uneasy glances before slowly dispersing, their fear of the unknown outweighing their anger.
Jayesh watched them go, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "You're always good with the speeches, Rajesh."
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