The fortress trembled—not from invasion, but from reverence.
All across the island, followers of sin and virtue alike knelt as divine energy erupted from the central chamber, where a child with silver eyes floated midair.
Jiwoon's small frame pulsed with golden light, ancient runes spiraling around him.
Kravein watched, arms crossed, annoyed.
"Tch. I told you to take a nap, not ascend."
Vera rushed forward. "He's… changing again. But he's still just a kid."
Kaelya stood with her spear drawn—just in case.
"Not for long."
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[System Override: Divine Surge Triggered]
Temporary Unlock: Heavenbrand Seal – Fragment I
Warning: Subject's consciousness remains juvenile.
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The divine pulse from Jiwoon reached the heavens. Clouds split. A mirage of celestial gates flickered above.
Then came the sound. Not thunder—but a whisper from the gods.
"Return… our heir."
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In that moment, Jiwoon opened his eyes.
The innocence was still there.
But so was the wrath.
"I don't know who I am right now…"
His body glowed brighter, wings of light forming from his back.
"…But no one touches them."
He raised a hand—and the sky bent.
Mountains in the distance cracked. The sea churned in a spiral.
Even Qilin stepped back.
"Divine child my ass… He's a walking apocalypse."
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📎 Next up: Someone from Jiwoon's past returns—but they no longer remember him.