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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
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 34
Miko approached the Blanché guild's hideout. Anna's research had pinpointed this warehouse in the industrial district.The first guard didn't even see him coming. One touch fireball technique – and they dropped silently."Too easy," Miko muttered.Inside, more guards patrolled dimly lit corridors. His circles adapted, one maintaining stealth while the other powered his techniques. Each encounter ended the same way – quick, quiet, efficient."Someone's here!"Finally, an alarm. About time."It's the ash user!""Call reinforcements!""Where's the boss?"Miko moved through them like smoke. These weren't fighters – just thugs with basic magic. His new double circles made them look like they were moving in slow motion."This can't be right," he said, dropping another guard. "Where's the real resistance?""Gone."The voice came from a fallen guard, barely conscious. Blood trickled from his mouth."What do you mean, gone?""Main branch... left for capital..." The guard coughed. "We're just..
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 35
"This is definitely illegal," Anna said, watching Akiya bite into a glowing blue dumpling that made her float six inches off the ground."Only in Lunaris," Akiya grinned, drifting higher. "Capital rules are different. Right, vendor guy?"The old man running the food stall nodded. "Enhancement magic is legal here, long as you got a permit. Try the red ones – they make your voice echo!"They'd been exploring for hours. The capital was a maze of districts, each one specializing in different magical arts. Street performers used combat magic openly, knights patrolled on vehicles that seemed to defy physics, and every shop window displayed items that would have been instantly confiscated back home."Look at this," Liam called from a nearby store. "Training weapons with built-in mana circulation. No wonder capital students are stronger.""Everything's stronger here," Miko noted, watching a knight casually use fourth-circle magic to help a lost child find their parents."Speaking of stronger.
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 36
"How about a quick spar?" Drake's enhancement ring glowed softly. "Educational purposes only, of course.""We should really just—" Anna started."Sure," Miko cut her off. "Educational."Drake moved into the nearest practice area, his movements deliberately casual. "Don't worry, I'll keep it simple. Wouldn't want to overwhelm a second circle—"Fire erupted. Not wild or uncontrolled, but precise. Perfect. Flames curved through the air in patterns that shouldn't have been possible at second circle.Drake's enhancement ring flared as he dodged. "What the—"More fire came. Each burst was hotter than the last. No wasted energy, no flashy displays. Just pure, controlled power that made Drake's enhanced speed look sluggish."Impossible," someone whispered. "Those patterns...""That's not second circle technique," Drake's eyes narrowed. "Those movements...""Oh?" Miko's voice was quiet. "Thought you were teaching me about capital standards?"Drake's casual demeanor cracked. Metal rippled brief
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 37
The next day was the D-day, the massive stadium trembled with anticipation. Twelve teams stood in perfect formation, their uniforms a vibrant display of colors representing magical academies from across the nation. Miko, positioned at the tenth spot, felt the weight of expectation pressing against his shoulders like an invisible cloak."Team Ten, forward!" The official's clipboard rattled with each movement.Drake from Team Three leaned towards Rin, his voice a low, mocking whisper. "Look at that kid. He looks like he wandered into the wRing competition."Rin's muscular frame shook with quiet laughter. "Definitely seems out of his league."Miko remained perfectly still, his eyes locked on the intricate track ahead. Mechanical dummies shifted into position, creating a labyrinth of potential magical destruction. This wasn't just a race—it was a crucible that would forge legends or break spirits.The head referee's magical amplification system crackled to life. "Contestants! You will na
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 38
The celebration for Team Ten was thunderous. Teammates rushed toward Miko, their voices a cacophony of excitement and disbelief."That was incredible!" Elena, the emerald-haired teammate, grabbed Miko's shoulders. "How did you even do that body swap?"Miko simply smiled, a cryptic expression that revealed nothing and everything simultaneously.In a quiet corner of the arena, Aria stood apart from the jubilation. Her ice-blue eyes tracked Miko's every movement."Who is he?" she muttered to her nearby teammate.The teammate, a lanky girl with braided hair, shrugged. "I'll check the team registrations. Something about him doesn't add up."The judges' booth was a different scene entirely. Hushed conversations and pointed fingers suggested Miko had become more than just a competitor—he was now a subject of intense scrutiny."A second-circle mage shouldn't be able to perform at this level," a senior judge commented, reviewing magical sensor data.Another leaned in, adjusting her glasses. "F
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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
