Reili

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape.

There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss.

A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage.

But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her.

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Author Notes: 
This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! 
If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

Abyssal Awakening

"Now that we've got this sorted, have there been any changes with the Eye? I felt it almost awaken not long ago, which I assume to be during your fight with the Cultist," Allura asked as she wanted to know the changes Alice felt.

Depending on how close the Eye was to awakening, they might have to prepare Alice for her second and third Sigil a little earlier than she had hoped.

"Hmm… Not sure. It said the time of awakening is nigh but then fell asleep right after. It did give me some new powers though."

"Oh? Care to explain?" Allura raised an eyebrow.

"If I look at someone, I can see their Sigils based on what's above their head, as well as what the Sigils look like. Like Ria has three and the person called Wess had four." Alice explained while pointing above her own head.

"Is that so… How many Sigils can you see above my head?"

Preparations