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Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 26
The magic tower stood apart from the rest of the academy, its pale stone walls stretching toward the clouds. Miko stared up at it, wondering how many students actually bothered to come here.The entrance hall was empty except for a bored-looking clerk who barely glanced up from his book."Science section's on the third floor," he mumbled. "Try not to break anything."The stairs wound upward in a tight spiral. Each floor he passed had different magical formulas floating in the air, glowing softly in the dim light. The third floor was darker than the others, lit only by the glow of magical diagrams."Hello?" Miko called out.No answer. Just rows of dusty books and floating diagrams. He was about to leave when he heard scratching sounds coming from behind a bookshelf.A girl sat cross-legged on the floor, surrounded by open books and floating circles of light. Her dark hair was tied back messily, and she was muttering to herself as she scribbled in a notebook.mn"Wrong... that's wrong to
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 27
"Focus on the flow," Sara said, sitting cross-legged across from Miko in the tower's study room. "Magic isn't just power - it's a current running through you."Three days had passed since their first meeting. Books and diagrams surrounded them, some floating, others scattered across the floor."I am focusing," Miko muttered, eyes closed."No, you're trying to force it. Magic circles aren't formed through strength." She adjusted her position. "Think of it like your ash element. How does that feel when it flows?"Miko concentrated on the familiar sensation. "Like smoke curling through air.""Good. Now imagine that flow taking shape. Not just dispersing, but following a pattern."He'd been skeptical at first about meditation, but Sara's excitement about every tiny discovery made it hard not to get invested. Yesterday, she'd practically jumped with joy when he described how his magic felt different from standard fire users."Your acceleration technique," she said suddenly. "Show me again
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 28
Sara paced the tower room, her notes scattered across three different tables. Morning light streamed through the high windows, catching dust motes in its beams."Try it again," she said, pencil poised over her notebook. "But this time, focus on the outer edge of the circle."Miko closed his eyes, letting his magic flow naturally. The circle appeared around him, stronger than yesterday, its edges rippling like smoke in wind."Now the acceleration technique."He vanished. The books on the nearest table fluttered as he reappeared across the room."Sweet mother of magic..." Sara's pencil dropped. "That was... you just... the speed...""Was it faster?""Faster? Miko, you moved so fast I couldn't track the displacement pattern!" She scrambled to pick up her pencil. "Your circle isn't just channeling the magic more efficiently - it's actively adapting to each technique!"She rushed to one of her diagrams. "Normal circles are static. They help channel magic but the pattern stays fixed. Yours.
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 29
"You've been disappearing a lot lately," Akiya said, lounging on the dorm's common room couch. "Secret training?""Something like that." Miko stretched, his muscles sore from hours of practice with Sara."Well, I'm bored." She sat up suddenly. "Let's go get some of those spiced dumplings from the lower ring.""The ones with enhancement magic mixed in the sauce?" Liam perked up from his usual corner."Those are illegal," Anna reminded them softly."Which is why they're so good." Akiya grinned. "Come on, Miko. You've been cooped up in that tower for days."Miko considered it. He had been pushing himself hard with the circle training..."Fine. But just for food."The lower ring was different at night. Magic lights flickered irregularly, creating shadows that seemed to move on their own. Street vendors called out their wares in hushed voices, offering everything from enhanced snacks to questionable potions."There!" Akiya pointed to a small cart wreathed in fragrant steam. "Old Man Chen's
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 30
Ice shards flew through the air like deadly stars. Miko's circle pulsed as he moved, his new speed making him almost invisible to the crowd."Better," the Cat said, sounding pleased. "Much better than before."Another barrage of ice, but this time Miko didn't just dodge. His flames adapted, smoke-like patterns shifting as he countered with his own attack. Fire swirled, meeting the ice head-on.The crowd roared."Look at those flames!""Never seen one move like that!""The ash user's gotten stronger!"The Cat stepped back, head tilting. "You've learned to utilize your natural flow. Smart. Most mages try to force traditional patterns.""Had a good teacher.""Indeed." Ice crystals began forming in the air. "But theory can only take you so far. Show me what else you've learned."The temperature plummeted as the Cat launched their next attack. Walls of ice erupted from the ground, trying to trap Miko in a deadly maze.But Miko's flames flared brighter. He accelerated through gaps that shou
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 31
Frost crept across the arena floor as the Cat masked man raised their power. The temperature dropped so low that water vapor in the air began crystallizing, creating a glittering mist around them."Twenty percent," the Cat said softly. "Let's see how well you've grown."Their first attack came without warning. Ice erupted in a wave that would have frozen a lesser mage solid. Miko's circle flared as he accelerated away, but the cold still bit at his heels."Better reaction time," the Cat noted. "But still too slow."They appeared behind Miko, ice forming mid-strike. He barely managed to throw up a barrier of ash and fire, but the force still sent him skidding back."That circle of yours..." The Cat gestured, creating spears of ice. "It adapts well. But can it keep up?"The ice spears shot forward. Miko's circle pulsed, its patterns shifting as he wove between them. Each dodge was precise, calculated - just as Sara had taught him about efficient movement."Good." Another wave of attacks
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 32
The Cat moved with that impossible speed, appearing directly in front of Miko. Their ice magic flared, stronger than before, cold enough to make him pulse in warning."Careful with those accusations," they said softly. "Some mysteries are better left unsolved.""Brother." The voice from above had an edge of warning now. "We're leaving."Brother?The Cat stepped back, their mask catching what little light remained through the gas. "You've grown stronger,“"Truth about what?"More canisters hit the ground, filling the arena with fresh waves of gas. Through the thickening smoke, Miko saw a figure drop down beside the Cat - another masked person, but wearing black instead of white."Always so dramatic," the newcomer sighed. "Let's go.""Remember this feeling," the Cat said to Miko. "Remember what twenty percent of real power feels like. You'll need that memory in the capital.""How do you know about—"But they were already moving. The Cat's ice magic flared one last time, creating a beaut
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 33
The next day, the training ground erupted in flames as another body swap attempt went wrong. Miko hit the ground rolling, patting out the fire on his sleeve."Damn it," he muttered. Creating the rain of fireballs was easy enough. Swapping places with one of them? That was proving more difficult. Each attempt left him singed and frustrated.He tried again. Fire rained from above, dozens of burning projectiles. He picked one, tried to merge his consciousness with it—And promptly crashed into a wall."Interesting approach to redecorating."Miko looked up to see the Principal standing there, hands clasped behind his back. A sleek car was parked nearby – he must have just arrived."Sir, I was just—""Trying to master that body swap thing?" The Principal smiled. "An advanced technique. Most mages don't attempt it until 5th circle at least."Miko stood, brushing ash off his clothes. "I can do it. I just... can't figure out what I'm missing.""Hmm." The Principal walked closer. "Tell me, wh
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Chapter 99
At the main briefing hall of AAU headquarters, every seat was filled, with additional operatives standing along the walls. Rumors had been circulating all day and the core mission team would finally be announced, and everyone wanted to hear firsthand who made the cut.Miko sat between Liam and Akiya in the third row, trying to ignore the hollow feeling in his stomach. "You look like you're about to throw up," Liam whispered, nudging him with an elbow. "Relax. We're definitely in. After everything we've seen?""It's not that," Miko replied quietly."Then what? You've been weird since yesterday."Before Miko could answer, the room fell silent as Coordinator Hayes strode to the front, accompanied by several senior officers Miko recognized from Command. Hayes looked as impeccable as ever in his pressed uniform, but the dark circles under his eyes betrayed the pressure he was under."Thank you all for your prompt attendance," Hayes began, his voice carrying easily through the hall. "As yo
Chapter 98
The next day, the morning sunlight filtered through stained glass windows, casting colorful patterns across the polished stone floor of the Sanctum's eastern wing. Anna walked beside Sister Elaine, trying not to stare at the healing procedures taking place in rooms they passed. Three days at the Church facility had shown her marvels she'd never imagined possible—and raised questions she couldn't ignore."Your progress is remarkable," Sister Elaine commented, her white hair gleaming in a shaft of blue light. "Most visitors take weeks to grasp even the basics of our purification techniques.""I've always been a quick study," Anna replied, careful to keep her tone humble despite the pride she felt. The cellular regeneration method she'd mastered yesterday had taken most Church healers months to perfect.Sister Elaine's pale eyes studied her with that now-familiar intensity. "Perhaps too quick."Anna's heart skipped, but she kept her expression neutral. "Is there such a thing when it com
Chapter 97
Before either could object further, Miko slipped out of the training room and hurried down the corridor. The hollow feeling had expanded into something like panic. His teammates had reached third circle while he was still struggling.“Even though I might be stronger, it’s just tricks, if I were to be one on one with one of them I might not win. I’m really nothing without my anti magic Void technique and it comes at the cost of my life force,” Miko said as he walked.He found himself in one of the rarely used observation decks overlooking the training level. The large window gave him a panoramic view of the preparation activities below—dozens of AAU operatives honing their skills, testing equipment, working together with practiced efficiency."Feeling inadequate?"Miko spun around to find Larok sitting casually in one of the deck's chairs, as if he'd been there all along."How did you—" Miko began, then shook his head. "Never mind. I should be used to you appearing out of nowhere by no
Chapter 96
Anna rose and moved around the chamber, examining the plants growing from the walls. Many she recognized as healing herbs, but others were unfamiliar, with strange iridescent leaves or unusual growth patterns.A partially open cabinet caught her eye. Inside, she glimpsed scrolls marked with symbols similar to those she'd seen on the doors of the restricted treatment rooms. Curiosity overcame caution, and she carefully slid one out just far enough to read its title.The sound of footsteps in the corridor sent her quickly back to the pool, the strange title filed away in her memory alongside other oddities—the whispered conversation about chambers being ready by the full moon, the "special patient" Matthias had been called away to attend, the restricted areas throughout the facility.Sister Elaine returned carrying what looked like an ancient book bound in pale leather. "My apologies for the interruption. Now, I believe you were going to show me more about your cellular stimulation tech
Chapter 95
The Church transport glided through the Cathedral District's pristine streets, Anna watched through the tinted windows as ordinary citizens paused to bow slightly when they recognized the Church insignia on the vehicle's doors. Respect or fear? Maybe both."First time in the Cathedral District?" asked the driver, a young man in the simple gray uniform of Church support staff."That obvious, huh?" Anna replied, trying not to press her face against the glass like an excited child."You've got that look. Everyone does their first time." He smiled briefly in the rearview mirror. "The healing center is impressive—you won't be disappointed."The transport turned onto a wide avenue lined with ancient oak trees, their branches creating a natural canopy. At the end stood a structure that made Anna's breath catch—a gleaming white building that seemed to float above its surroundings, connected to three smaller domes by graceful glass walkways."That's the Sanctum of Renewal," the driver announce
Chapter 94
Anna stared at the letter in her hands, the heavy cream paper embossed with the Church's gold seal. She read it a third time, still not quite believing what it said."This has to be a mistake," she muttered, running her finger over the ornate calligraphy.The common room door swung open as Akiya walked in, a mug of coffee in one hand. "What's got you looking so confused this early?"Anna held up the letter. "I just got a formal invitation from the Church. They want me to visit their healing facilities and 'exchange methodologies.'"Akiya nearly choked on her coffee. "The Church? Since when do they invite AAU personnel for friendly visits?""That's what I was wondering." Anna handed over the letter.Akiya scanned it quickly, her eyes narrowing. "This is weird timing. Right after Miko gets back from the church ? Not a coincidence.""I thought the same thing," Anna admitted. "But it's also an opportunity.""An opportunity to get yourself into trouble," Akiya said, tossing the letter back
Chapter 93
"Move!" Larok grabbed Miko's arm, yanking him backward with surprising strength. "Now!"The blue water in the pool churned violently, splashing over the edges. What had been peaceful moments ago now pulsed with chaotic energy, sending waves of force through the cave."What's happening?" Miko stumbled as Larok dragged him toward the entrance."It's activating," Larok said through gritted teeth. "And we are definitely not prepared for what comes next."The walls of the cave—those strange organic-looking surfaces—began to ripple like muscle tissue. The symbols etched into them glowed with the same blue light as the pool, pulsing in rhythmic patterns that made Miko's head spin."Look!" Miko pointed at the pool as the pool boiled hot."I see it," Larok hissed. "That's why we're leaving."They scrambled through the narrow passage, the rock walls scraping against their shoulders. Behind them, a low, rumbling sound grew in intensity—half mechanical drone, half living growl."What is that thin
Chapter 92
Miko's body ached from the battle. He had a few cuts and bruises, nothing serious, but the memory of how easily Larok had dispatched the creature kept replaying in his mind."Something on your mind?" Larok asked, glancing sideways at him."Yeah." Miko stepped over a fallen log. "A lot of things, actually.""Such as?"Miko hesitated, then decided to just ask directly. "How many Awakened Wraiths have you fought?"Larok laughed, the sound echoing through the trees. "That's what you're wondering about?""Among other things," Miko admitted. "I've barely survived encounters with them, and yet you seem... unbothered by the whole situation."Larok was quiet for a moment, like he was deciding something. Then he stopped walking and turned to face Miko."Let me tell you a secret," he said, his usual amused expression turning serious. "The president and I already know about the rankings of the strongest Awakened Wraiths."Miko stared at him. "Rankings? Like the knights have? Or you mean the 5 top
Chapter 91
"Come on then," Miko said, settling into the stance Kiera had taught him at the Knight Academy.The bear charged with surprising speed for its size. Instead of dodging, Miko stepped to meet it, his blade tracing a dark arc through the air.Metal met corrupted flesh with a sound like thunder. The beast howled as the shadow-infused blade cut a shallow wound across its shoulder."Good!" Larok called from his resting spot. "The integration works. Physical damage enhanced by elemental energy."The beast backed away, blood oozing from the wound. It circled Miko warily, those purple eyes tracking his every movement."It's learning," Miko called back, keeping his sword pointed at the creature. "Adapting to my attacks.""Most higher corruptions do," Larok replied casually. "Makes them so much more interesting than standard monsters."The bear-wolf lunged again, this time feinting to one side before snapping at Miko's sword arm. Miko barely twisted away in time, the beast's jaws closing on empt
