Night falls over Elystria Prime, neon lights reflecting off rain-soaked streets. Mitsui and Kiyoto leave the training area, unaware that they are being followed.
From the shadows, three Abyss Order operatives silently close in. Their goal: capture Mitsui before her Soulflux grows uncontrollable.
Mitsui notices a subtle shift in the atmosphere—a chill, a whisper of danger.
> "Kiyoto… someone's behind us," she warns, her instincts sharp.
Kiyoto smirks, unphased:
> "Relax. Let's make this interesting."
Before the operatives can strike, Kiyoto activates a minor Pulse Mode Ascendant aura, invisible to normal eyes. Mitsui watches, wide-eyed, as he effortlessly deflects a coordinated attack using time loops and energy barriers.
> "This… is insane!" Mitsui gasps.
Seeing her fear, Kiyoto reassures her:
> "Don't just stand there—feel it. Your Soulflux can do the same. Trust yourself."
Mitsui focuses, sending a shockwave of raw Soulflux energy toward one of the operatives. The street trembles, forcing them to retreat.
> Twist/Cliffhanger: While victorious, Kiyoto senses a much stronger presence approaching—the Abyss Order Master, aware of Mitsui's awakening and ready to intervene directly.
The chapter ends with Mitsui trembling from adrenaline and awe, realizing that her life—and the balance of power in Elystria Prime—is about to change forever.
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