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Chapter 199
The landscape changed after they left the giant territory behind.Where the red stone plateau had been harsh but predictable, this new region felt like walking through a fever dream. The ground shifted between solid rock and something that looked like crystallized shadow. Trees grew upside down with their roots reaching toward the purple sky. In the distance, structures that might have been buildings flickered in and out of existence."This place makes my head hurt," Cabin said, rubbing his temples. "It's like trying to focus on something that doesn't want to be seen.""Reality distortion," Liam explained, consulting his instruments. The readings were going crazy. His compass spun wildly before settling on directions that shouldn't exist. "The deeper we go, the less stable everything becomes.""Define unstable," Zoe asked, then immediately got her answer when she tried to create a water barrier. Instead of flowing normally, the water moved in slow spirals that defied gravity, eventual
Chapter 198
The checkpoint was more thorough than airport security. Each expedition member had to pass through multiple scanners that beeped and hummed while analyzing their elemental signatures. They provided DNA samples, blood tests, and detailed medical examinations. Their equipment was inspected piece by piece, marked with tracking devices, and logged into computer systems.The technician scanning Miko's details looked up from his tablet. "Subject Miko Asterion, elemental classification dual-aspect ash and fire, expedition role team leader. You're awfully young for expedition leader.""Age doesn't matter in the Abyss," Miko replied."If you say so, kid."The processing took almost two hours. One by one, each team member passed through the security stations, answered questions about their abilities, and received their specialized equipment. When they emerged on the other side, they were wearing identical black uniforms with built-in armor plating and enough gadgets to outfit a spy movie."I fe
Chapter 197
Miko was checking his gear for the third time when his door burst open."Guess what!" Akiya practically bounced into the room, waving an official document. "We're coming with you!""What?"Anna stepped forward with a huge smile. "Official invitation to join the Keth'mor Expedition. All four of us."Miko stared at the papers they were shoving in his face. Imperial seals, signatures from General Voss, everything looked legitimate."How?" he asked."Don't ask questions," Liam grinned. "Just be happy we get to watch your back in hell.""They said the expedition needed support personnel," Aria added, though something in her voice suggested there was more to the story. "Healers, tactical analysts, communication specialists.""And general badasses," Akiya finished.For the first time in days, Miko felt genuinely happy. He'd been dreading the idea of going into the Abyss without his team, leaving them behind while he faced unknown dangers with people he barely knew."This is incredible," he s
Chapter 196
The Lin family estate looked the same as always - too big, too formal, too cold.Aria stood at the front gate, hesitating. She hadn't been home since the tournament started. Hadn't spoken to her uncle since... when? Months ago, maybe longer."Miss Aria!" The gate guard recognized her immediately. "Your uncle didn't mention you were coming.""It's a surprise visit.""He's in his study. Shall I announce you?""No need. I know the way."The walk through the estate's gardens gave her time to think. Her uncle had raised her after her parents died, but their relationship had always been complicated. He was loving in his way, but distant. Always busy with important political matters she wasn't supposed to ask about.She knew he worked for the President. Some kind of advisor position that required a lot of travel and secrecy. Beyond that, he'd never shared details about his job.The main house was quiet. Most of the staff would be preparing dinner or attending to evening duties. Perfect for a
Chapter 195
Somewhere in the city, Aria's room was too quiet.She sat on her bed, staring at her laptop screen for the twentieth time today. The video was paused on the moment Miko's body had split into dual aspects - ash on one side, fire on the other. The moment he'd stopped hiding what he really was."Incredible," she whispered to herself, then immediately felt embarrassed for talking out loud.She'd been watching tournament footage for three days straight. Not the official broadcasts - those focused too much on commentary and crowd reactions. She'd gotten the raw camera feeds, the ones that showed every detail of Miko's transformation.The way his eyes had glowed when the ash element fully manifested. The confidence in his voice when he'd stopped pretending to be normal. The raw power that had shattered a Church weapon with a single punch.She pressed play again, watching him demolish Samson like it was nothing. Her chest tightened with something she didn't want to name."You're pathetic," sh
Chapter 194
"You're going where?" Akiya stared at him like he'd lost his mind."Top of the mountains . It's about two hours north of here. I need some time alone before the expedition.""Time alone to do what?" Anna asked, her healer instincts already worried."Train. Think. Prepare mentally.""We can help with that," Liam said. "We've been helping you train for years."Miko shook his head. "Not this time. This is something I need to do by myself."His team was gathered in his room, watching him pack a simple travel bag. Just the basics - food for a few days, water, camping gear. No books, no tablets, no distractions."I don't like this," Akiya said. "What if something happens? What if you get hurt up there?""Then you'll know about it when I don't come back in three days.""That's not funny.""It wasn't meant to be."Miko finished packing and turned to face them. His friends looked worried, confused, maybe a little hurt that he was excluding them."Look, I know you don't understand this. But the
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