Chapter 21: Into the Abyss
Author: Demonkite
last update2026-01-26 21:30:11

The military helicopter touched down five hundred meters from the vortex.

The wind from the rotors felt like razor blades against my hypersensitive skin. Dr. Mai’s potion was still active, making the fabric of my coat feel like steel wool rubbing against a sunburn.

"We are entering the exclusion zone," Detective Sae shouted over the engine noise. She was strapped into tactical gear, holding a mana-rifle. "Everyone, activate your Mental Shields!"

Ayaka Saionji sat across from me, looking impecca
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