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Miko turned."If what you're saying is true, why have you been avoiding me? Why not warn me earlier?"Aria's composure finally cracked. "I was scared," she admitted. "Larok has ways of knowing things. Of watching people. I couldn't risk him discovering what I knew until we were assigned to the mission.""And how did you know we would be?" Miko pressed."Because he always positions his pieces carefully," she said softly. "Nothing about your training, your assignments, even your Academy placement has been random. He's been guiding your path for years."Hayes cleared his throat. "I think you both have much to discuss. And Cadet Asterion, you have some decisions to make before tomorrow night."Miko looked up sharply. "What do you mean?"**Back in the Capital’s Church, The archives smelled of dust and secrets. Anna's footsteps echoed softly against stone floors as she navigated the narrow passages between towering shelves. Moonlight streamed through high glass windows, painting colored pa
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 101
"Bastards," Anna whispered, anger replacing her initial shock. "They've been planning this for years."A final section labeled "Transition Protocols" detailed the procedure for replacing a failing conduit. Anna skimmed the contents, her blood running cold at phrases like "controlled transfer" and "successor preparation."According to the protocols, the optimal transition occurred when the current conduit still retained enough energy to facilitate the connection with their replacement.The successor must be present at the chamber during final degradation phase to enable direct transference. Uninformed subjects typically require restraint during the procedure due to instinctive resistance."They're planning to force him," Anna realized. She had to warn Miko, the core mission wasn't just about assessment or rescue. It was a trap designed to place him in the chamber when his father finally failed.A notation at the bottom of the page confirmed her fears:Current conduit approaching termin
Sovereign of The Abyss Chapter 102
"I'll return when it's complete." A strange sensation washed over Miko, like being submerged in warm water while remaining perfectly dry. The pendant grew hotter, and he felt energy beginning to flow into him, slow at first, then faster. Time stretched and distorted. When Miko opened his eyes again, he was alone. The blue glow of the pool provided the only light, illuminating the empty cave. Days passed. Then weeks. Miko remained in meditation, feeling the pool's energy flowing constantly into him. His ash element responded, growing stronger, more responsive. He practiced the techniques he had learnt from the beginning, finding them easier to master with each passing day. His beard began to grow. First a stubble, then longer, eventually reaching his chest. His hair grew past his shoulders. Still, he meditated, drawing power from the ever diminishing pool. Months became years. The pool's level gradually lowered as Miko absorbed its energy. Two years in, he mastered ash constr
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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More creatures emerged from the red mist, their forms twisted and grotesque. Miko gripped his ash-covered sword tighter, but exhaustion was already setting in. "Well," he muttered, "at least I lasted longer than expected—" Suddenly, a crack of thunder split the air. Lightning arced across the wasteland, striking the creatures with surgical precision. Each bolt found its mark, reducing the wraiths to ash in seconds. "My, my," a weathered voice called out. "Quite the predicament you've found yourself in, young man." Through the settling dust walked an elderly man, his white hair tied back in a loose ponytail. Despite his age, he moved with fluid grace, a sword hanging casually at his hip. Lightning still crackled around his fingers. "Who...?" Miko managed, still catching his breath but suddenly was lifted off the ground. "You? Want to know who I am? Sadly you are not on that level," the old man said, offering a slight bow. His eyes, though kind, held a sharp alertness that be
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"I'll return when it's complete." A strange sensation washed over Miko, like being submerged in warm water while remaining perfectly dry. The pendant grew hotter, and he felt energy beginning to flow into him, slow at first, then faster. Time stretched and distorted. When Miko opened his eyes again, he was alone. The blue glow of the pool provided the only light, illuminating the empty cave. Days passed. Then weeks. Miko remained in meditation, feeling the pool's energy flowing constantly into him. His ash element responded, growing stronger, more responsive. He practiced the techniques he had learnt from the beginning, finding them easier to master with each passing day. His beard began to grow. First a stubble, then longer, eventually reaching his chest. His hair grew past his shoulders. Still, he meditated, drawing power from the ever diminishing pool. Months became years. The pool's level gradually lowered as Miko absorbed its energy. Two years in, he mastered ash constr
Chapter 101
"Bastards," Anna whispered, anger replacing her initial shock. "They've been planning this for years."A final section labeled "Transition Protocols" detailed the procedure for replacing a failing conduit. Anna skimmed the contents, her blood running cold at phrases like "controlled transfer" and "successor preparation."According to the protocols, the optimal transition occurred when the current conduit still retained enough energy to facilitate the connection with their replacement.The successor must be present at the chamber during final degradation phase to enable direct transference. Uninformed subjects typically require restraint during the procedure due to instinctive resistance."They're planning to force him," Anna realized. She had to warn Miko, the core mission wasn't just about assessment or rescue. It was a trap designed to place him in the chamber when his father finally failed.A notation at the bottom of the page confirmed her fears:Current conduit approaching termin
Chapter 100
Miko turned."If what you're saying is true, why have you been avoiding me? Why not warn me earlier?"Aria's composure finally cracked. "I was scared," she admitted. "Larok has ways of knowing things. Of watching people. I couldn't risk him discovering what I knew until we were assigned to the mission.""And how did you know we would be?" Miko pressed."Because he always positions his pieces carefully," she said softly. "Nothing about your training, your assignments, even your Academy placement has been random. He's been guiding your path for years."Hayes cleared his throat. "I think you both have much to discuss. And Cadet Asterion, you have some decisions to make before tomorrow night."Miko looked up sharply. "What do you mean?"**Back in the Capital’s Church, The archives smelled of dust and secrets. Anna's footsteps echoed softly against stone floors as she navigated the narrow passages between towering shelves. Moonlight streamed through high glass windows, painting colored pa
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
