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Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 105
Anna's return to AAU headquarters was anything but subtle. The security checkpoint erupted in chaos when she arrived with Darin, both of them still bearing evidence of their narrow escape, Anna pale and exhausted, Darin's uniform torn and bloodstained despite his miraculously restored hand. "We need to see Coordinator Hayes immediately," Anna insisted as security personnel surrounded them. "It's about the core mission." Their urgency, combined with Anna's AAU credentials, got them through the initial barriers. Word spread quickly. Anna had returned from the Church with a Knight in tow and information that couldn't wait. Hayes met them in a secure briefing room, his expression shifting from irritation to concern when he saw Anna's condition. "Medical team is on the way," he said, helping her into a chair. "What happened?" "The Church is planning to use Miko as the next battery," Anna said without preamble, her voice weak but determined. "They've been selecting people for centuries
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 106
Moonlight spilled through Miko's window, painting silver patterns across his sparse quarters. Sleep eluded him. In less than eight hours, they would enter the Abyss facing dangers that had claimed countless lives before them. He sat on the edge of his bed, staring at his packed gear, when a soft knock broke the silence.Three gentle taps, barely audible. Miko reached for his sword instinctively before recognizing the person’s energy.He opened the door to find the older man standing calmly in the empty corridor, hands clasped behind his back."A bit late for a social call," Miko said, stepping aside to let him enter."There's rarely a convenient time for important conversations." Larok moved into the room with his usual fluid grace. "Especially on the eve of such a journey."Miko closed the door. "I thought you said your part in this was finished.""Nearly." Larok's eyes scanned the room, taking in the packed gear and weapon preparations. "I see you're ready.""As I'll ever be." Miko
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 107
Dawn broke over the AAU headquarters, bathing the massive hangar in golden light as the Falcon Unit gathered for final preparations. The Peregrine dominated the space, its hull gleaming with fresh barrier sigils and reinforcement patterns.Miko arrived to find the hangar already bustling with activity. Technicians swarmed around the vehicle, running last-minute diagnostics and loading supplies. More surprising was the presence of three unfamiliar figures in senior AAU uniforms standing near Hayes, reviewing data on a shared display."There you are," Liam called, waving Miko over to where he stood with Akiya. "Been looking everywhere for you.""Had trouble sleeping," Miko admitted, joining them. "Who are they?" He nodded toward the three senior operatives.Akiya's expression darkened. "Gregor's team. Apparently we're getting babysitters for this mission.""Senior support," Liam corrected hastily. "Hayes says they've got experience with deep Abyssal incursions.""I know what Hayes said,
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 108
The transition hit like a physical blow. Reality stretched, compressed, and twisted around the Peregrine as it penetrated the writhing portal. Inside the vehicle, warning lights flashed as barrier systems strained against forces they weren't designed to withstand."Stabilizers failing!" Tanner shouted over the screaming alarms. "Hull integrity at seventy percent and dropping!"Miko gripped his harness, stomach lurching as gravity itself seemed to hiccup and stutter. Around him, the team fared no better—Liam had gone deathly pale, while Akiya maintained her composure through clenched teeth and white knuckles."Normal transition effects," Gregor called from the forward section, sounding almost bored. "Maintain barrier focus. Three seconds to emergence."The darkness outside the viewports suddenly fractured, replaced by a kaleidoscope of impossible colors that human eyes were never meant to process. For one terrible moment, the entire vessel seemed to exist in multiple places simultaneou
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 109
"That's one way to put it," Akiya muttered.The remaining ants, recognizing the threat level, attempted to retreat. Gregor wasn't having it. He charged forward, flames streaming from both hands as he cut off their escape route."Gregor, sufficient demonstration," Lyra called, sounding mildly exasperated. "Let the stragglers go.""Incomplete extermination invites reinforcements," Gregor replied, though his enthusiastic tone suggested other motivations. "Containment protocol requires—"He never finished the sentence. From behind a massive tree root, a new entity emerged—similar to the soldier ants but three times larger, with specialized crushing mandibles and armored carapace that seemed to absorb light."Queen!" Damien shouted in warning.The queen ant moved with shocking speed for its size, covering the distance to Gregor in seconds. He pivoted to face it, unleashing a concentrated fire blast that would have incinerated the soldiers instantly.The queen barely slowed, the flames wash
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 110
"Movement detected at two o'clock," Damien reported, his earth sense picking up vibrations through the massive tree root they were traversing. After the ant encounter, Gregor had decided higher ground would provide tactical advantage.The team moved in trained formation along the root system, which stretched like highways through the bizarre forest. Corruption pulsed through the vegetation around them, ambient energy that made Elena's protective barriers flicker periodically.Lyra suddenly stopped, her head tilting upward. Her wind element enhanced her senses beyond normal human range, allowing her to detect air currents and movement patterns invisible to others."Hold," she commanded, raising one hand. The entire group froze instantly."What is it?" Gregor asked, fire ready at his fingertips.Lyra continued scanning the canopy above, her expression growing increasingly alarmed. Without warning, she screamed, "ABOVE!"Everyone looked up simultaneously. The underside of a massive branc
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 111
They sprinted upward, Akiya taking point with her fire element creating a protective barrier ahead of them. As they neared the battle, Miko could see Gregor unleashing torrents of flame against the swarming insects while Damien created earth barriers to protect the less combat-oriented team members. Anna crouched behind one such barrier, her healing element active around Darin, who appeared to have taken a stinger hit to his shoulder."Incoming friendlies!" Miko shouted to prevent friendly fire as they approached. "Eastern ascent!"Gregor spared them a split-second glance before returning his attention to the swarm. "About time! We need to clear an exit path!"The combined teams formed a defensive circle, elements blazing as they fought to create an opening through the angry swarm. Liam's wind cut swathes through the air, disrupting the bees' flight patterns enough to make them vulnerable to Gregor and Akiya's coordinated fire attacks."The opening!" Elena pointed to a gap in the hive
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 112
Twilight cast long shadows through the massive forest as Miko and Akiya sat on the edge of a giant leaf, dangling their legs over a drop that would have been fatal back in the normal world. The rest of their small group, Liam and the two remaining junior cadets—had fallen into an exhausted sleep after their narrow escape from the bee hive.Gregor's team hadn't yet caught up, leaving the younger members to recover while watching for signs of more corrupted creatures."You think they'll find a safer path forward?" Akiya asked, gesturing vaguely toward the direction Gregor and his team had disappeared an hour earlier."I think 'safer' is relative in the Abyss," Miko replied, rotating his shoulder to work out the stiffness from their earlier flight. "But maybe one with fewer giant insects."Akiya snorted, then grew quiet, her gaze fixed on the bizarre landscape stretching below them. Massive fruits glowed with bioluminescence as darkness gathered, creating constellation-like patterns thro
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Twilight cast long shadows through the massive forest as Miko and Akiya sat on the edge of a giant leaf, dangling their legs over a drop that would have been fatal back in the normal world. The rest of their small group, Liam and the two remaining junior cadets—had fallen into an exhausted sleep after their narrow escape from the bee hive.Gregor's team hadn't yet caught up, leaving the younger members to recover while watching for signs of more corrupted creatures."You think they'll find a safer path forward?" Akiya asked, gesturing vaguely toward the direction Gregor and his team had disappeared an hour earlier."I think 'safer' is relative in the Abyss," Miko replied, rotating his shoulder to work out the stiffness from their earlier flight. "But maybe one with fewer giant insects."Akiya snorted, then grew quiet, her gaze fixed on the bizarre landscape stretching below them. Massive fruits glowed with bioluminescence as darkness gathered, creating constellation-like patterns thro
Chapter 111
They sprinted upward, Akiya taking point with her fire element creating a protective barrier ahead of them. As they neared the battle, Miko could see Gregor unleashing torrents of flame against the swarming insects while Damien created earth barriers to protect the less combat-oriented team members. Anna crouched behind one such barrier, her healing element active around Darin, who appeared to have taken a stinger hit to his shoulder."Incoming friendlies!" Miko shouted to prevent friendly fire as they approached. "Eastern ascent!"Gregor spared them a split-second glance before returning his attention to the swarm. "About time! We need to clear an exit path!"The combined teams formed a defensive circle, elements blazing as they fought to create an opening through the angry swarm. Liam's wind cut swathes through the air, disrupting the bees' flight patterns enough to make them vulnerable to Gregor and Akiya's coordinated fire attacks."The opening!" Elena pointed to a gap in the hive
Chapter 110
"Movement detected at two o'clock," Damien reported, his earth sense picking up vibrations through the massive tree root they were traversing. After the ant encounter, Gregor had decided higher ground would provide tactical advantage.The team moved in trained formation along the root system, which stretched like highways through the bizarre forest. Corruption pulsed through the vegetation around them, ambient energy that made Elena's protective barriers flicker periodically.Lyra suddenly stopped, her head tilting upward. Her wind element enhanced her senses beyond normal human range, allowing her to detect air currents and movement patterns invisible to others."Hold," she commanded, raising one hand. The entire group froze instantly."What is it?" Gregor asked, fire ready at his fingertips.Lyra continued scanning the canopy above, her expression growing increasingly alarmed. Without warning, she screamed, "ABOVE!"Everyone looked up simultaneously. The underside of a massive branc
Chapter 109
"That's one way to put it," Akiya muttered.The remaining ants, recognizing the threat level, attempted to retreat. Gregor wasn't having it. He charged forward, flames streaming from both hands as he cut off their escape route."Gregor, sufficient demonstration," Lyra called, sounding mildly exasperated. "Let the stragglers go.""Incomplete extermination invites reinforcements," Gregor replied, though his enthusiastic tone suggested other motivations. "Containment protocol requires—"He never finished the sentence. From behind a massive tree root, a new entity emerged—similar to the soldier ants but three times larger, with specialized crushing mandibles and armored carapace that seemed to absorb light."Queen!" Damien shouted in warning.The queen ant moved with shocking speed for its size, covering the distance to Gregor in seconds. He pivoted to face it, unleashing a concentrated fire blast that would have incinerated the soldiers instantly.The queen barely slowed, the flames wash
Chapter 108
The transition hit like a physical blow. Reality stretched, compressed, and twisted around the Peregrine as it penetrated the writhing portal. Inside the vehicle, warning lights flashed as barrier systems strained against forces they weren't designed to withstand."Stabilizers failing!" Tanner shouted over the screaming alarms. "Hull integrity at seventy percent and dropping!"Miko gripped his harness, stomach lurching as gravity itself seemed to hiccup and stutter. Around him, the team fared no better—Liam had gone deathly pale, while Akiya maintained her composure through clenched teeth and white knuckles."Normal transition effects," Gregor called from the forward section, sounding almost bored. "Maintain barrier focus. Three seconds to emergence."The darkness outside the viewports suddenly fractured, replaced by a kaleidoscope of impossible colors that human eyes were never meant to process. For one terrible moment, the entire vessel seemed to exist in multiple places simultaneou
Chapter 107
Dawn broke over the AAU headquarters, bathing the massive hangar in golden light as the Falcon Unit gathered for final preparations. The Peregrine dominated the space, its hull gleaming with fresh barrier sigils and reinforcement patterns.Miko arrived to find the hangar already bustling with activity. Technicians swarmed around the vehicle, running last-minute diagnostics and loading supplies. More surprising was the presence of three unfamiliar figures in senior AAU uniforms standing near Hayes, reviewing data on a shared display."There you are," Liam called, waving Miko over to where he stood with Akiya. "Been looking everywhere for you.""Had trouble sleeping," Miko admitted, joining them. "Who are they?" He nodded toward the three senior operatives.Akiya's expression darkened. "Gregor's team. Apparently we're getting babysitters for this mission.""Senior support," Liam corrected hastily. "Hayes says they've got experience with deep Abyssal incursions.""I know what Hayes said,
Chapter 106
Moonlight spilled through Miko's window, painting silver patterns across his sparse quarters. Sleep eluded him. In less than eight hours, they would enter the Abyss facing dangers that had claimed countless lives before them. He sat on the edge of his bed, staring at his packed gear, when a soft knock broke the silence.Three gentle taps, barely audible. Miko reached for his sword instinctively before recognizing the person’s energy.He opened the door to find the older man standing calmly in the empty corridor, hands clasped behind his back."A bit late for a social call," Miko said, stepping aside to let him enter."There's rarely a convenient time for important conversations." Larok moved into the room with his usual fluid grace. "Especially on the eve of such a journey."Miko closed the door. "I thought you said your part in this was finished.""Nearly." Larok's eyes scanned the room, taking in the packed gear and weapon preparations. "I see you're ready.""As I'll ever be." Miko
Chapter 105
Anna's return to AAU headquarters was anything but subtle. The security checkpoint erupted in chaos when she arrived with Darin, both of them still bearing evidence of their narrow escape, Anna pale and exhausted, Darin's uniform torn and bloodstained despite his miraculously restored hand. "We need to see Coordinator Hayes immediately," Anna insisted as security personnel surrounded them. "It's about the core mission." Their urgency, combined with Anna's AAU credentials, got them through the initial barriers. Word spread quickly. Anna had returned from the Church with a Knight in tow and information that couldn't wait. Hayes met them in a secure briefing room, his expression shifting from irritation to concern when he saw Anna's condition. "Medical team is on the way," he said, helping her into a chair. "What happened?" "The Church is planning to use Miko as the next battery," Anna said without preamble, her voice weak but determined. "They've been selecting people for centuries
Chapter 104
Back in AAU Hq. Miko focused on a new target at the far end of the room. This time, he attempted something subtler a controlled flame that would burn but not destroy. The black fire that emerged was still devastatingly powerful, but contained, wrapping around the target instead of obliterating it. "Better," he sighed, wiping sweat from his forehead. "Still too much, though." The door to the training room slid open, and Liam poked his head in. "Dude, what are you doing in here? It's 3 AM." His eyes widened as he took in the scorched walls and destroyed equipment. "Whoa. Did a bomb go off or something?" "Just training," Miko replied, trying to sound casual. Liam stepped fully into the room, whistling softly as he surveyed the damage. "This doesn't look like just training. This looks like someone set loose a baby Wraith." Miko couldn't help but smile at the comparison. "Had some energy to burn off before the mission." "Energy?" Liam raised an eyebrow, pointing at a section of wa
