Chapter 92 — The Awakening Storm
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Location: Tokyo Rooftops at Midnight — under a storm-blackened sky
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The night air crackled with electricity, charged by the brewing tempest. Lightning split the sky, illuminating the figure cloaked in shadows perched high above the city like a predator surveying its prey.
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The Silent Watcher
Eyes glowing a fierce crimson, the mysterious figure exhaled slowly, a cruel smile twisting their lips.
> "Yuuto and his cursed band… They think they've won. Fools."
The figure's fingers curled, dark energy pulsating like a heartbeat.
"The true power lies deeper— and soon, it will awaken."
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Yuuto's Unease
Back at their hideout, Yuuto paced restlessly, senses on edge.
> "Something's coming," he murmured, eyes narrowing.
Aika watched him, concern shadowing her delicate features. "How can you be sure?"
"Because this isn't just a curse anymore," Yuuto replied grimly. "It's becoming a war."
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Rei's Training
Rei stood beneath a flickering streetlamp, sweat glistening as she practiced her sword strikes with precision and ferocity.
> "I have to be ready," she whispered. "For whatever's coming."
Each strike echoed like thunder — the promise of battle burning in her veins.
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Mayu's Warning
Mayu sat cross-legged, pouring over ancient scrolls by candlelight.
> "The curse's origin…" she said, voice barely audible. "It's linked to a power older than this city—older than anything we've imagined."
"If that power awakens," she added, eyes wide with fear, "it could consume us all."
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Aika's Resolve
Aika stood by the window, watching the rain lash against the glass.
> "I won't let the curse control me," she vowed softly. "Not now. Not ever."
Yuuto's hand found hers. "We fight it together. Always."
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The Storm Breaks
Outside, thunder rolled like a drumbeat heralding chaos.
Lightning flashed — and in that brief light, the watcher vanished into the storm.
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