At a glamorous and spacious location, with soldiers standing guard on both sides of the walkway in the middle, there stood a judicial bench that resembled more of a noble's throne than a judge's seat. The police brought Ravyn to this palace-like courtroom and waited with her.
"What relation do you have with the other kid who pulled the cart earlier?"
The police chief began the preliminary interrogation of Ravyn without ascending to the judicial bench. Ravyn started feeling that something was off. She knew she could escape if she wanted to, but she was curious about how such a significant issue had arisen. As the police confiscated the disputed property, she caught a whiff of an intoxicating aroma—a sweet floral scent with a faint hint of iron and earth. She immediately recognized it as Vesselbane, an herb that can detoxify. However, its side effects, even in very small doses, can do more harm than good to the body if not cooked properl
The order to aim at Kalyan stunned even the law enforcement officers, as he was just a youth. Ifor's gloomy expression showed his inner conflict, but he had to restrain himself as a royal guard."Criminals are criminals. Is there any line in our rules that separates children from adults? If I go out on my own, you will be flogged for disobeying my orders."Angus spread the pressure in the atmosphere. The police chief then began issuing orders to fire."Go quickly! Shoot! Aim for the child!"The cops rushed out to catch Ravyn and Kalyan.*bang!* *bang* *clang!*…Ravyn leads Kalyan to run away from the royal court. Holding a grudge against him who made up a lie blaming her, she still holds it in, understanding that this child did that because he wanted to survive. Then she stopped and let Kalyan run ahead. Ravyn ran after him, parrying the bullets that w
"Hey, you must be kidding me! Why is it like this?"Cemal ranted as he found himself locked in the men's prison, far away from Ravyn. He had asked to be imprisoned alongside her so he could use his Reiki to heal her, but he never anticipated getting framed by Angus."Quit yelling, brother. You're being very noisy."Kalyan, locked in a cage next door, shouted, blocking his ears in annoyance."Hey, warden! This is not a trivial matter. I have to go save Ravyn. Time is running out for her."Ignoring Kalyan's plea, Cemal kept shouting to the guards, and then..."Please, let me out! Oh, mighty Second Prince, why are you so cruel, my crazy friend!.. Hey, handsome warden. Hey, listen to me!"Attempts to gain attention and create chaos in the prison went on for a while longer.#######Meanwhile, at Gentle
The purple-haired girl slowly opened her eyes and found herself on a hospital bed. She blinked slowly, adjusting her eyes to the light she hadn't seen in a while."Where am I?"Ravyn asked, her voice weak."You're in the hospital."Erios, sitting in the back of the room, gave a brief reply and pressed the button to call the doctor to check on the trainee who had just regained consciousness."Am I still alive?"The purple-haired girl was still feeling dizzy after just coming to her senses, seeking reassurance."Why would you do something so reckless! If you had arrived at the doctor's any later, do you have any idea what could have happened?!"Jae, who was usually playful with Ravyn even during training, suddenly shouted, his tone and expression revealing both fear and concern. As the person Pim had raised, Ravyn meant
At the same time, it was a warm night in Themeise...A gentle breeze caressed Sekai's face as she sat in a quiet corner of a rooftop bar, gazing at the city's skyline. The buildings here lacked the grandeur and vibrancy of a metropolis, but the bustling streets with their colorful lights, music pouring out of clubs, and various food stalls lining the sidewalks still made it feel unfamiliar compared to her hometown she had left behind."If you weren't solely focused on winning the selection, then why did you bother coming back?"Angus inquired, taking a sip of wine amidst the serene atmosphere of the rooftop bar, with soft music playing in the background. After returning and preparing for their assigned operation, he decided to have a private dinner with Sekai, his partner in the Triquest qualification."My country receives support from multiple charities, and my potential as a representative in this
"Look, don't try to deceive me. That gun you're referring to as 'First Kiss' belongs to Pim, and she's been out of the Airburst scene for as long as I can remember."Ravyn found it hard to accept Jae's explanation, as she couldn't fathom how he could have obtained such an important item. Besides, Airburst had thrived as a world-class hero organization without relying on it, which made her doubt Jae's claims."I understand why you're skeptical, but hear me out. Since the day you were forced by Weiss to use First Kiss as a power source, I knew we needed to talk. But then you made your debut as a trainee, taking on Angus, the ace of 8 Rising Stars, and that drew a lot of attention. If people found out you had First Kiss, they might see it as Airburst opposing Aelsala's royal family. That's a situation we can't afford, so we had to take the gun from you immediately."Jae earnestly tried to explain while skillfully keeping Fi
Ravyn returned to the hospital to get her results for a compatible hearing aid prescription and was reunited with one of the nurses who had cared for her during her stay."It's like witnessing a miracle! I'm so glad to see you walking again so quickly. When the blue-eyed young man brought you here, we were in desperate need of your blood type. The doctor was almost ready to give up on your case.."The nurse paused for a moment before leaning in to share a secret with Ravyn."..Luckily, he had the same blood type and volunteered to donate, even though his blood sample came back weak, almost like anemia. But it turned out to be good enough.."The emergency blood donation was not thoroughly examined, and the doctor was unaware that Jae had experienced mild ischemia from a heated fight in Solitaire Bower before arriving. Despite the potential risks involved, Jae's decision to save Ravyn's life could be c
The night of Operation 'Sun Dog' had finally arrived, and the top-talent spring buds of heroes had gathered once again on the first floor of the AB Tower, Themeise branch. Some of them, who used to train together but rarely interacted, started to talk more due to the upcoming operation. Cemal sat in one corner, holding a black, wooden-patterned box in his hands, lost in silent contemplation. The door opened once more, and the synthetic voice announced:["Lavender, Reported In"]The atmosphere around Ravyn underwent a noticeable change, one that everyone in the room could feel. The skeptics who once believed that she would be eliminated sooner or later no longer held that opinion. The only one who still showed her dissatisfaction openly was Keta, but Ravyn didn't let it bother her. Ravyn greeted Putter, acknowledging his return to a slimmer figure once again, before making her way over to Cemal."Hey, girl, what's up? Hav
The night of Operation Sun Dog passed swiftly, like a fleeting illusion. Amidst the unfolding events, Team D assumed undercover roles as wealthy patrons at Treacher Casino. An incident arose when Tim and Twar caught a dealer cheating, leading to the emergence of hostile gang members. Among them was Krittin, one of Donkey's new executives, a 'Densimorph' Lost Wisdom user capable of altering his density. Reports suggest Krittin's combat-induced muscle mass surged dramatically, estimated to be over a hundredfold. A single blow from him deformed an Airtech shield instantly, with the intent to kill a target in an eye's blink. Tim and Twar brothers teamed up for a fierce skirmish, with Mirozlav joining in and using his swordsmanship. However, Krittin's sheer physical might rendered Mirozlav's strikes nearly ineffective, making his blade vulnerable to damage. Feibur managed the encroaching thugs, preventing disruption of the clash. The confrontation between adept cultivators and a supernat