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Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 61
Morning arrived with the antiseptic smell of the medical ward and the soft beeping of monitoring equipment. Miko woke with a jolt, momentarily disoriented before remembering where he was. Across the room, Liam snored softly, one arm flung dramatically across his face. Akiya sat cross-legged on her bed, already awake and flipping through a data tablet. Anna was nowhere to be seen."Morning, sunshine," Akiya said without looking up. "Anna's already been cleared. She's getting us breakfast."Miko stretched, wincing at the stiffness in his muscles. "Any updates on the incident?""Nothing official. But the ward's been buzzing with rumors." She finally looked up, her expression serious. "Apparently, what we faced wasn't an isolated incident. There were two other breaches reported last night—different sectors, same pattern.""Searching," Miko murmured."That's what they're saying."The door slid open, and Anna entered carrying a tray of food. Her usual quiet demeanor seemed intensified, like
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 62
Miko stood at attention alongside his teammates, all of them freshly released from medical observation."Your readings have been cleared," Hayes said without preamble, scanning the medical report on his tablet. "Though I'm told there were some... anomalies." His gaze lingered on Miko for a moment before moving on. "Fortunately for you, we don't have the luxury of extended recovery periods."He activated the display on the wall. A three-dimensional map of an Abyssal region materialized, rotating slowly to reveal unusual topography."Three days ago, our deep scanners detected anomalous energy readings from a previously unmapped section of the Abyss. Sector 17-B." He expanded a portion of the map. "The energy signature doesn't match any documented Abyssal entity or phenomenon.""Why tell us?" Akiya asked, arms crossed. "This sounds like a job for the research division.""Because, Cadet Ren, the research team we sent hasn't reported back." Hayes's expression remained neutral, but the impl
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 63
The AAU portal chamber hummed with energy, technicians making final adjustments to the coordinates for Sector 17-B. Miko checked his equipment one last time—standard-issue combat gear, emergency supplies, and communication devices designed to function in the distorted reality of the Abyss."Final checks complete," the portal operator announced. "Establishing connection now."The massive arch before them shimmered, air rippling as reality itself was folded and punctured. Unlike the chaotic tears that occurred during incursions, this was a controlled opening—a calculated risk that allowed AAU teams to venture into the Abyss on their terms.Or so they hoped."Readings stable," the operator continued. "Portal integrity at 98%. You're cleared for transit."Coordinator Hayes approached, his expression grim. "Standard protocol: maintain hourly check-ins. If we don't hear from you for three consecutive hours, we'll assume compromise and seal the entry point.""Understood," Miko acknowledged.
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 64
The ancient codex slammed shut with a thunderous boom, nearly taking Miko's fingers with it."Well, that was dramatic," Liam observed, eyebrow raised. "Did it just reject you, or is this some weird Sovereign courtship ritual?"Miko stepped back, shaking his stinging hand. "I don't think it wants to be read just yet.""A book with attitude," Akiya muttered. "That's a new one."The Keeper's featureless face somehow managed to convey disappointment. "The Codex requires proper preparation. The battery must be awakened fully before its secrets can be revealed.""Could've mentioned that before I nearly lost my fingertips," Miko grumbled.“And why does he keep calling you a battery?” Liam asked quietly.Anna was already scanning the chamber with her instruments. "This entire structure is saturated with unusual energy patterns. Nothing like standard Abyssal corruption." She looked up, excitement breaking through her usual reserve. "This could completely rewrite our understanding of the Abyss.
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 1
Woosh!" A bag flew through the air, its strap flailing as it spun toward the end of the hallway.“Hey, Miko! Fetch your precious bag!” a boy jeered, his tone thick with mockery.Miko sprinted after it, sweat dripping down his face. “Give it back!” he shouted, voice cracking.The bullies laughed. One of them, tall and sharp-faced, intercepted the bag mid-air and tossed it to another.“Come on, Miko. Crawl for it!” the tall boy sneered.“I’m not crawling,” Miko replied, trying to keep his voice steady despite the tremble.“Oh, look at him! Acting all tough now.” The boy stepped forward, shoving Miko’s shoulder hard.“Crawl!” another chimed in, punting the bag further down the hallway.Miko clenched his fists, his heart thudding. He stepped forward, refusing to back down.“Not moving, huh? Fine—take this instead!”A fist struck his stomach. He doubled over as laughter erupted around him. Blows rained down, but he stayed silent, gritting his teeth against the pain.“Pathetic,” one sneered
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 2
Miko waited until the last student exited the room, hesitating only a moment before grabbing his battered bag and slinging it over his shoulder. The hallway outside was alive with movement, filled with the buzz of students heading eagerly toward the training grounds. He kept his head down, hoping to blend into the crowd and avoid drawing any attention. A cluster of voices rose above the noise, catching his attention despite himself. At the center of the approaching group was Elena, her silver hair shimmering under the hallway lights, her graceful stride and effortless presence commanding the space around her. Miko’s chest tightened as he recognized her and her entourage. “Well, look who it is—the pride of Clan Dusk,” a boy sneered, his voice loud enough to echo over the chatter. “Careful,” a girl chimed in mockingly, a smirk tugging at her lips. “Stay too close, and you might catch whatever it is that keeps him at the bottom.” Laughter followed, sharp and biting. Miko’s grip on
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 3
The night was quiet, but Miko’s mind wasn’t. He wandered aimlessly around the academy grounds, the pendant his father had left him clutched tightly in his hand. It felt heavier than usual, like it carried some hidden weight he couldn’t explain.He found himself at the training fields, now empty and eerie under the moonlight. His gaze fell on an old, cracked mirror leaning against one of the walls. It looked out of place, the glass warped and dull, but something about it pulled him closer.As he stood in front of the mirror, he noticed his reflection seemed… wrong. The longer he stared, the more it looked like the surface was moving, rippling like water.“What’s going on?” Miko whispered, taking a hesitant step back.That’s when he saw it—thin streams of smoke curling out from the edges of the mirror. At first, it was faint, but then it grew, twisting and swirling until it was thick and dark.“Smoke? From a mirror?” Miko muttered, his voice shaky. Suddenly, a memory came rushing back—h
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 4
Miko stood in the middle of the red wasteland, his chest heaving as the monstrous creatures closed in. His legs were trembling, his hands clammy as he gripped the pendant around his neck like a lifeline. His thoughts were a mess, swirling in chaos. “What do I do? What should I do? Think, Miko, think!” he muttered under his breath, taking shaky steps backward. His eyes darted around, searching for an escape, but the creatures were everywhere. The guttural growls grew louder, closer, each sound cutting into his nerves like a blade. Miko’s pendant grew hotter on his neck, almost burning. “This thing… what are you supposed to do?!” he hissed as he took it off, holding it up and glaring at it like it would answer him. The creatures lunged. “No!” Miko shouted, shutting his eyes. A blinding blue light exploded from the pendant, so intense that it forced his eyes open again. The light shot outward like a wave, slamming into the creatures with a deafening roar. The creatures were obli
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The ancient codex slammed shut with a thunderous boom, nearly taking Miko's fingers with it."Well, that was dramatic," Liam observed, eyebrow raised. "Did it just reject you, or is this some weird Sovereign courtship ritual?"Miko stepped back, shaking his stinging hand. "I don't think it wants to be read just yet.""A book with attitude," Akiya muttered. "That's a new one."The Keeper's featureless face somehow managed to convey disappointment. "The Codex requires proper preparation. The battery must be awakened fully before its secrets can be revealed.""Could've mentioned that before I nearly lost my fingertips," Miko grumbled.“And why does he keep calling you a battery?” Liam asked quietly.Anna was already scanning the chamber with her instruments. "This entire structure is saturated with unusual energy patterns. Nothing like standard Abyssal corruption." She looked up, excitement breaking through her usual reserve. "This could completely rewrite our understanding of the Abyss.
Chapter 63
The AAU portal chamber hummed with energy, technicians making final adjustments to the coordinates for Sector 17-B. Miko checked his equipment one last time—standard-issue combat gear, emergency supplies, and communication devices designed to function in the distorted reality of the Abyss."Final checks complete," the portal operator announced. "Establishing connection now."The massive arch before them shimmered, air rippling as reality itself was folded and punctured. Unlike the chaotic tears that occurred during incursions, this was a controlled opening—a calculated risk that allowed AAU teams to venture into the Abyss on their terms.Or so they hoped."Readings stable," the operator continued. "Portal integrity at 98%. You're cleared for transit."Coordinator Hayes approached, his expression grim. "Standard protocol: maintain hourly check-ins. If we don't hear from you for three consecutive hours, we'll assume compromise and seal the entry point.""Understood," Miko acknowledged.
Chapter 62
Miko stood at attention alongside his teammates, all of them freshly released from medical observation."Your readings have been cleared," Hayes said without preamble, scanning the medical report on his tablet. "Though I'm told there were some... anomalies." His gaze lingered on Miko for a moment before moving on. "Fortunately for you, we don't have the luxury of extended recovery periods."He activated the display on the wall. A three-dimensional map of an Abyssal region materialized, rotating slowly to reveal unusual topography."Three days ago, our deep scanners detected anomalous energy readings from a previously unmapped section of the Abyss. Sector 17-B." He expanded a portion of the map. "The energy signature doesn't match any documented Abyssal entity or phenomenon.""Why tell us?" Akiya asked, arms crossed. "This sounds like a job for the research division.""Because, Cadet Ren, the research team we sent hasn't reported back." Hayes's expression remained neutral, but the impl
Chapter 61
Morning arrived with the antiseptic smell of the medical ward and the soft beeping of monitoring equipment. Miko woke with a jolt, momentarily disoriented before remembering where he was. Across the room, Liam snored softly, one arm flung dramatically across his face. Akiya sat cross-legged on her bed, already awake and flipping through a data tablet. Anna was nowhere to be seen."Morning, sunshine," Akiya said without looking up. "Anna's already been cleared. She's getting us breakfast."Miko stretched, wincing at the stiffness in his muscles. "Any updates on the incident?""Nothing official. But the ward's been buzzing with rumors." She finally looked up, her expression serious. "Apparently, what we faced wasn't an isolated incident. There were two other breaches reported last night—different sectors, same pattern.""Searching," Miko murmured."That's what they're saying."The door slid open, and Anna entered carrying a tray of food. Her usual quiet demeanor seemed intensified, like
Chapter 60
Miko sprinted through the evacuated streets, his lungs burning with each breath. The air tasted wrong—metallic and sharp with that unmistakable hint of Ash. He rounded the corner and froze.Three figures stood against impossible odds, holding back what should have been an overwhelming incursion. Liam's wind cut precise paths through the air, each gust a deadly blade. Akiya's flames painted complex barriers of fire, forcing back entities that shouldn't exist in this world. And at the center, Anna's light pulsed in intricate patterns, somehow maintaining order in the midst of chaos.An AAU tactical unit had finally arrived, officers deploying containment protocols with practiced efficiency. But their expressions betrayed their shock. This wasn't supposed to be possible—three students holding an incursion at bay."Miko?" Liam called out when he spotted Miko, somehow maintaining that insufferable grin despite everything."What happened?" Miko demanded, rushing to join their formation."Ro
Chapter 59
Liam had claimed a corner table—the one with the slightly wobbly leg that he insisted gave the space "character." A half-eaten slice of cheesecake sat before him, more decoration than actual dessert. A spoon balanced precariously on the bridge of his nose, defying gravity with the same casual ease that he seemed to approach most of life."I'm telling you," he announced to his teammates, the spoon wobbling with each word, "this is a legitimate stress-management technique."Akiya rolled her eyes, flames dancing between her fingers—a nervous habit she'd never quite managed to control. "Balancing cutlery is your idea of stress management?""Some people meditate," Liam replied, not breaking his concentration. "I balance spoons."Across the table, Anna hunched over a stack of research papers, her dark hair falling forward to create a curtain between her and the world. Mumbled calculations escaped her lips—something about artifact resonance and magical frequency patterns."Did you say someth
Chapter 58
A group of four approached quickly, their expressions filled with irritation. Their leader, a tall, broad-shouldered man with sharp features, was the first to speak.“What the hell happened to you lot?” His tone was demanding, accusatory. “We were supposed to stick together, but your team disappeared. You abandoned the plan.”Anna, still nursing a bruise on her temple, raised a hand as if to calm him. “We didn’t—”“Don’t.” The man cut her off, his voice low but firm. “We found a clue. A direct lead to the relic. And instead of following procedure, your team vanished into thin air. We spent hours trying to figure out where you went.”“We had a lead of our own,” Anna tried again, her voice even. “We had no choice but to follow—”A sharp whistle cut through the tension.Hayes,The senior officer stood near the entrance of the makeshift command post, arms crossed, his face unreadable. But there was an unmistakable weight behind his stare as he looked directly at Miko and Keisha.“Is that
Chapter 57
Time seemed to slow as Miko faced his impossible choice. The wraith loomed over him, obsidian face mere inches away, reflecting his own distorted image back at him."Your decision time has expired," the wraith said, its voice laced with cruel amusement. "The relic. Now."Miko didn't move."Very well," the wraith's form seemed to expand, darkening the tunnel further. "Then you leave me no choice but to demonstrate the consequences of defiance." It gestured toward Akiya who was still struggling to her feet. "Perhaps I'll start with the fire girl. Her flames were... delicious.""No!" Anna tried to throw up another barrier, but her magic fizzled weakly, her reserves nearly depleted."How touching," the wraith mocked. "Such loyalty. Such devotion. Completely wasted, of course." It turned back to Miko. "Final opportunity, boy. Surrender the relic, or watch your friends suffer before they die."The tension in the tunnel was suffocating. Keisha clutched the relic container to her chest, her k
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"Wise advice from the Stormweaver," the wraith conceded. "But unnecessary. I don't need to create division when the truth will do it for me." It drifted closer. "Why do you think you were assigned to this mission, ash-wielder? Why you specifically?""Enough talking," Miko's fire burned brighter. "We're leaving.""Are you?" Another artifact in the wraith's shoulder began glowing, and suddenly the tunnel behind them collapsed, cutting off their retreat. "I think not.""Anna!" Miko called.She understood immediately, throwing up her strongest barrier between them and the wraith. But instead of attacking, the creature simply placed one elongated hand against the magical shield. The barrier didn't break—it dissolved, the magic seemingly absorbed into one of the artifacts embedded in the wraith's palm."Magic nullification," Anna gasped, stumbling backward. "That's not possible.""All things are possible with the right tools," the wraith replied. "Your human magic is just crude manipulation
