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

Qiu Qiu stood in the waiting room in silence.

With Alice and Jin withdrawing due to… the battle by the main hall, she was now automatically the winner of the zero powers category.

But without Alice and Jin being here, it felt a little pointless.

The other contestants didn't interest her at all. She recalled Alice's words when she asked about the state of Unity.

According to Alice, she has already developed the foundations needed, all that's left is patience.

Once again, she was confused by this. Her master said the same.

In a fight, she rarely loses her focus.

Granted, she wasn't able to keep her composure against Jin. However, looking back, she could probably keep her composure now. Even if he does better than her, so what?

Yet, Qiu Qiu felt as though this wasn't enough. There was still something else she was missing. Something that's stopping her heart from becoming 'calm'.

Water Lotus Heart