Therionas

Aren was born without emotions. He couldn’t feel happiness, sadness, or even loneliness. He was unable to connect with his family or surroundings; the world always felt distant to him. Yet this never seemed like a deficiency to him, because he had no concept of what it meant to feel. Over time, he grew accustomed to living with this emptiness, relying solely on his intellect to understand the emotions of others.

But then, a fight changed everything. For the first time, Aren felt emotions—pleasure, wildness, and a torrent of complex feelings that made time seem to slow down. This experience both shocked and captivated him. Somehow, this new discovery felt like it had completed a missing part of him.

Gradually, Aren began to realize that what had blocked his emotions was, in fact, a unique ability within himself. But what would learning to control this ability bring him? What path would he be led down as he uncovered emotions he had never experienced before?

The Awakening of the Tarantula Emperor

I need to delve a bit deeper into the concept of aura, dear readers, as there are many characters in our story who exude it. Vex users can only measure a person's DNA ratio and strength through their aura; there's no other method. The denser one's aura, the higher their strength and DNA ratio. Releasing one's aura is a way of asserting dominance—much like how two lions challenge each other to establish which one is superior. However, the stronger the aura, the more destructive it can be to its surroundings. Therefore, mastering control over this power is an extraordinary skill. Those who excel at aura control can crush their opponents under the weight of their presence.

Armela's case presents an interesting exception here. Her special ability is often deemed "useless" by those who rely on aura. Yet, Armela can achieve directly what an aura typically accomplishes. Still, this ability is not enough to earn her the title of the "Child of God."

Every individual's aura has a color, though the color itself is of little significance. What truly matters is the density and controllability of the aura. Some individuals can reduce their aura to zero, effectively concealing themselves, but this is an incredibly difficult skill to master and is only achievable by true experts.

Aura also varies depending on the nature and species of the individual. When observed in animals, for instance, predators typically possess a more ferocious and powerful aura. However, this strength comes with a drawback; controlling such a force is significantly more challenging. On the other hand, herbivorous animals, with their milder and less aggressive auras, find it easier to maintain control.

This distinction applies to aura users as well. Striking the delicate balance between power and control is the mark of a true master.

Some Brief Insights on Aura