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Bounty hunting
“So, what do we do?” Ida asked. “Well, we can go back to headquarters and get an official mission, or we can just go hunting,” Hyperion replied. “I’d rather we took an official mission, they pay more,” she suggested. “And what’s the point of working if the whole world can’t find out how amazing you are?” he finished for her, pointing out her true intentions. “Who, me?” she smiled guiltily. “No matter, you’re half right. We do need emergency funds. I’ll go and get the mission; you prepare for us to leave.”*** Hyperion headed to headquarters and showed his coin to the receptionist. “Where can I get a mission?” he asked. “Here,” the unusually chipper receptionist replied. “Well, Mr. Wyatt said to give you a special mission if you ever came.” She took a piece of paper from the drawer and handed it to him. After taking a long look at the poster, Hyperion turned to the receptionist. “Isn’t this a little bit too complex?” he complained. “Weell…” she stretched the word. “It depends
Laws of power
His control over magical energy was good, crude by my standards, but good nonetheless. The towering brute had spent far too long preparing his attack, gathering his energy like a storm that never quite arrived. When he finally lunged, his massive fist split the air with a thunderous swing meant to crush my bone and pride. Hyperion sidestepped with effortless precision, his movements calm, measured, and dismissive. With a flick of his wrist, a beam of condensed light burst forth, striking the man square in the face. The impact flung him backward, his body crashing against the ground with a dull thud. “Look,” Hyperion said, his tone sharp. “Even though your gutter mouth has soiled my mood this evening, I’m still willing to let you walk out of this largely unscathed. I promise, you do not want me to start taking you seriously.” The brute spat a mix of blood and saliva onto the dirt, glaring up at Hyperion with eyes blazing. “You little shit. You think a lucky shot makes you somet
Challenge
After the arena’s full expansion, the floor trembled with power. From its depths, the salamanders emerged. Each far larger than the centrions we had fought before. There were five hundred and ninety of them in total, their green scales glinting under the lighting that filled the colossal space. The air grew heavy with the acrid smell of venom. The candidates could feel it in their bones this was no mere test of strength, but a statement of each participant's worth. “At least the ratio is more in our favour than last time,” Ida remarked with a wry smirk curling her lips. “They still outnumber us,” Hyperion replied evenly, golden eyes scanning the mass of chimeras, “and they’re much stronger than before.” “Then don’t slack off,” she said, and with a flourish of motion, Ida charged forward. Blue flames erupted from her body, forming concentric rings that swirled like living halos of heat. She seized one of the salamanders by its extended tongue, the flesh hissing under her bu
Third trial
The third round began with a tension that hummed through the air like the prelude to a storm. Six hundred and twenty-four candidates stood within a magically reinforced arena; A vast space enclosed by high, thick walls that shimmered faintly with enchanted locks. The silence inside was almost oppressive, the soundproofing so complete that it felt as though the world outside had been separated from them. Many of the examinees were already panting, their breaths ragged and heavy. Whether from nerves or exhaustion from the previous round, only they could tell. The violent motion of magical energy beneath the floor was the only feeling that accompanied the stillness. Captain Wyatt Lawrence, the same man who had overseen the earlier examinations, stood elevated on a platform. His voice echoed clearly through the magically amplified speakers. “The goal,” he declared, his tone calm yet commanding, “is simple. Defeat as many chimeras as you can within the span of one hour. Getting kno
Through the gates
At the colossal gates of Iadica, the air shimmered faintly with magic, each ripple of energy whispering the city’s power. The walls, hundreds of meters tall, were forged from mystic steel. Every inch of it radiated strength and danger, a silent warning to those who would dare to enter uninvited. From the side, a uniformed man approached, his delicate features sharply contrasted by the deep, commanding tone of his voice. He placed a firm hand on Hyperion’s shoulder. “Who the hell are you, boy?” the man demanded. Ida froze. She had seen that look in Hyperion before, the tightening of his jaw, the subtle shift in his eyes. Of all the words in the world, only one could make him truly angry. 'Boy'. To her surprise, Hyperion’s expression softened almost instantly. His lips curved into a calm, polite smile. “Oh, I’m sorry,” he said smoothly. “My name is Hyperion. I’m visiting from the States. This wall, it’s just such a wonder. I’ve never seen anything quite like it.” The officer
Winds of departure
After a week of peaceful living, filled with laughter, chores, and the faint illusion of normalcy, it was finally time to leave. The morning light crept lazily through the curtains as Corriander fussed over the folds of Hyperion's collar for what felt like the hundredth time. When she leaned in to give him another peck on the cheek, he flinched back slightly. “Please, quit with that already!” Hyperion blurted, his voice louder than I intended. His face twisted in mild annoyance, but beneath it was something else; an ache he didn’t want to name. She looked up at him with that familiar, knowing smile; soft and maternal, though shadowed by sadness. “You’re my only child, Hyperion,” she said. “If I can’t coddle you, who will I coddle?” Before Hyperion could answer, a teasing voice joined in from behind. “What about me, Mom?” Ida said, stepping into the light, her hair still tousled from the morning’s rest. She had grown comfortable calling his mother that, something that still cau
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