At a distant corner of the world...
Amidst the bustling city of lights and vibrant colors, the night was ablaze with streetlights and towering buildings. This particular night, however, seemed to shine even brighter, thanks to the flickering flames engulfing the downtown area. A long row of cars was parked haphazardly on all sides of the four intersecting streets, creating a chaotic scene. In the midst of it all, Sekai worked tirelessly, ushering people away from danger and towards safety. Frustration lingered in her voice as she complained about the cause of the ensuing traffic jam.
["Are you intending to harm innocent lives as well? Our mission is solely to rescue the hostages."]
Sekai's voice resonated through the earpiece, reaching her partner on the other end of the line.
"You've already taken away those eyesores. And those who commit evil deeds must face the consequences."
"I'm sorry, Cemal, I'm feeling a bit tired today. Let's postpone our berry-picking outing to tomorrow instead."The woman behind the counter apologized, taking a step back and attempting to conceal her apparent discomfort."Let me check. Do you have a fever?"Little Zamonte asked, extending his hand to touch the back of her neck.(Stop it!)Zamonte's shout reverberated through the scene, yet it went unnoticed by the oblivious crowd. Simultaneously, the woman standing behind the counter clutched her chest, attempting to say something, but her words were drowned out by Zamonte's voice once again.(You idiot, stop it! I'm begging you!)Zamonte shouted desperately at the young Zamonte before him, but his voice remained unrecognized by everyone present. As the woman standing behind the counter gradually lost her strength, Zamonte felt a surge
In the AB Tower's training and fitness floor...Ravyn honed her physical prowess by engaging in combat with a formidable training android. Donned in weighted limbs, wrists, and ankles, she executed a flurry of kicks, punches, evasive maneuvers, and precise counterattacks with a blend of agility and ferocity.*whoosh* *bam* *swish* *pow*…Amidst the flurry of movements, Ravyn momentarily lost herself in her thoughts. Images of her injured self from past battles flashed before her eyes. Liriene, with her right eye permanently blinded after surviving an assassination attempt. Kanji, blood gushing from his throat in a harrowing encounter. Drew, his body destroyed from within, haunting Ravyn's mind once again. Determined to push past these haunting memories, Ravyn refocused her attention and intensified her counterattacks against the training android.*swish* *bwok* *pow*…
Three days had passed since the completion of the first missions by all pairs of qualifiers...*yawn* "Still no sign of them returning. I guess enduring something like this was worth it."Jae let out a tired yawn as he glanced at the pile of documents on the table above him. Despite Airburst's paperless data collection technology, these documents had been sent in by officials from various organizations.*whirr..*Just then, the metallic door in front of Erios' room, where Jae was temporarily staying, slid open automatically."You knew it would turn out like this, didn't you? You sly fox!"Gentle remarked as he arrived at the AB Tower in Claretam, having not seen any indication of Ravyn's return."I'm just betting between Erios' dutiful disciple side and his soft chicken side that he would end up being soft-hearted and help her. He truly d
In a press conference organized to support funding for international cooperation in clean energy projects on a mass scale, the event turned out to be a success. Liriene stood confidently before the gathered audience in the press conference, representing Nethrillia House and radiating a sense of honor and gratitude. She addressed that this event was just the beginning, not only for Qadim but for the entire Aridfrost region. With conviction in her voice, she spoke of a future where every corner of their land would be illuminated."Today, I stand before you with a profound sense of gratitude. I am deeply indebted to all those who have supported me. I cannot express enough gratitude to the dedicated protectors and the Airburst trainee from the All Star Project. Their patience, bravery, and willingness to risk their lives to save me deserve our heartfelt appreciation. And.."Liriene took a moment to glance at Watson, who still had a cast on his h
"Rescue. Are these what we need to assist with?"Zamonte held a stack of blueprints containing bio-engineering formulas and descriptions inked onto the pages. It was a prototype for a plague chemical and pathogen formula that had the potential to create a life-saving vaccine for hundreds of thousands of people in the area. However, his attention was abruptly diverted as a pack of dog-like creatures, towering over two meters in size with razor-sharp teeth and claws reminiscent of dinosaurs, lunged towards him.*Swoosh* *bang* *bang* *swish*…Zamonte attempted to evade and fight off the genetically modified creatures, but their sheer numbers and speed weren't something to be taken lightly.*bash!*In his blind spot, Ravyn swooped in and delivered a swift kick, sending one of the attacking 'canisaurs' flying."Stop fooling around. Bring that back to the c
Vartyss reacted swiftly, turning and grabbing a technical pen from his pocket, aiming to strike Ravyn. A bright yellow aura emitted around his mouth, but it was quickly stifled as Ravyn covered his mouth with her hand. With her other hand, she seized his wrist, pulling it back and locking it behind his back, pinning him to the ground....Such immense strength! What happened to this Lavender girl?!...Unable to move, Vartyss couldn't see the gray aura enveloping Ravyn's hand."It seems that you're now without the help of your allies. I suppose I'll have to thank you for the points in this mission."The purple-haired girl's voice carried a hint of satisfaction, having regained her footing after enduring the impact of Vartyss's plans.#######[Ranking Results for 2nd Round Airburst Selection: Tri Quests1st: Angus & Sekai <705pts>2nd: Ga
Krittin abruptly halted his search, his body radiating an intense olive-green aura as he braced himself to withstand the direct impact of the air-cannonball fired at him.*Krakrooom!!!...* "Rrghh!!.."…The explosion's force was so formidable that even Krittin, who had attempted to endure an explosion capable of wiping out every Themeise prisoner present, cried out in agony and was propelled away. The air blast veered slightly, narrowly missing one of the capsules and causing a crack to form on its surface.*BOOM!!*The front half of Krittin's body disintegrated, with his skeletal structure, muscles, and skin dissipating into thin air. However, his body gradually began to regenerate as Herick's yellow aura completely disappeared."Damn it, he's still not accustomed to the power. Stay here, Herick. I'll return shortly. I entrust you with the reinforcements from outside who a
Within the tumultuous environment of Solitaire Bower Prison, the battle raged on. Ever since Fowler's liberation, the dynamics of the conflict have shifted, resulting in a more evenly matched confrontation. The guards received continuous reinforcements, bolstering their ranks, while the members of Donkey attempted to make their escape. However, both sides proceeded with caution, aware of the consequences their actions could bring. They understood that any misstep or inadvertent release of a captive from the capsules could further complicate an already complex situation."We're almost there."Olivia declared, leading the group onward."Finally, you've arrived. I'll take care of those bothersome old dogs trailing behind you all."Herick emitted a powerful aura, poised to make a move. However, in an instant, the sound of balloons exploding filled the air.*pop!*