Yano entered a new portal, where passages opened into an intertwined network of luminous aether, each corner glowing with a unique glow. The ground beneath his feet shook, changing as the being he was trying to transform.
"Focus... every step is recorded."
At once, a group of ethereal sensors, half-machines with a soul, made their move with incredible speed. Yano raised his dagger, and the thrust of the battle began, the wave of blue light clashing with the red energy sparks of the Guardians.
Each strike was precisely felt, keeping the bottle between sensation and defense. The digital ghosts attempted to surround Yano from every angle, but they exploited the environment, atop cracked pillars, and thus the energy world was short for the Guardians.
"I won't let them control me!" Yano cried.
Overcoming the obstacles, the sensor sub cleared a path for him toward a larger room, where a mysterious blue stone pulsated with astonishment. Yano placed his hand on the stone, feeling the power flowing through his body, empowering him to face any adversary within reach.
"Now… I'll be able to control the powers of the Smart City."
But before he could relax, he heard a faint, multi-colored voice behind him, and several announcements of a greater danger to be faced.