That night—
Arjun stood alone on the training ground.
The city lights flickered in the distance.
He raised his hand.
Shadow energy gathered slowly.
More stable now.
More controlled.
"This place…"
"…is perfect."
He clenched his fist.
The energy disappeared.
His eyes turned sharp.
"I'll rise to the top."
"No matter what it takes."
Far away—
Unseen forces began to move.
Because in this academy—
Power wasn't the only thing growing.
Danger was too.