The Revelation

The atmosphere in the apartment was suffocating after Hotaru's abrupt departure. Kazuki stood by the window, staring out at the faintly glowing city of Eidolon. The events of the last few days weighed heavily on him—Hotaru's transformation, the Savior's attack, and now this cryptic plan that seemed to thrust him into something far larger than he could comprehend.

Sonnet broke the silence with an exaggerated sigh, her silver hair catching the faint glow of the overhead light. "Well, guess there's no point hiding it now, huh, Andreas?"

Andreas, leaning against the wall, gave her a sideways glance. His dark hair fell over his face as he stretched lazily. "Yeah, might as well spill it. The kid's gotta know what he's dealing with."

Kazuki turned, his brows furrowing. "What are you two talking about?"

Sonnet straightened, her playful demeanor softening slightly. "You've probably figured out by now that we're not exactly ordinary citizens of Eidolon, right? I mean, come on, Kazuki, do I look like someone who fits in?"

Kazuki hesitated but nodded. "I've had my suspicions. But I don't understand—what does this have to do with Hotaru or… anything?"

Andreas chuckled, a low sound that held little humor. "Everything. You're caught up in something way bigger than you realize. You've seen the Primis in action now—Chaos chose you, and Death chose Hotaru. That's not a coincidence."

Sonnet stepped closer, her silver eyes sharp yet oddly kind. "The Primis don't just pick people randomly. They choose those who can handle the weight of their power—or those they think can survive it, anyway. Hotaru being blessed by Death means the clock's ticking. The balance of this world is starting to crack."

Kazuki's head swam with the influx of information. He glanced at Lumi, who sat quietly in the corner, her usual cheer replaced by solemnity. "And you?" he asked her. "You knew this all along, didn't you?"

Lumi flinched but didn't deny it. "I did. But it wasn't my place to say anything. You needed to find your own path, Kazuki."

He let out a bitter laugh. "Find my path? Feels more like I've been thrown into one without a choice."

Andreas crossed his arms, his expression softening. "That's just how it works here, kid. None of us had a choice either."

Kazuki's gaze snapped to Andreas and Sonnet. "What do you mean? What are you two hiding?"

Sonnet exchanged a glance with Andreas before answering. "We're like you, Kazuki. Or at least… we were. We were Trailblazers once too."

Kazuki's eyes widened. "Trailblazers? But how—"

Andreas interrupted him. "It's a long story, and we'll explain everything. Just know this: the Primis aren't done with you. Hotaru's transformation is just the beginning."

Sonnet nodded, her voice unusually serious. "The fact that Death chose Hotaru means the balance of Eidolon is shifting. The Savior knows it too. That's why he's been so active lately. He's trying to control it, but things are slipping out of his grasp."

Kazuki took a deep breath, trying to process everything. "So what now? What am I supposed to do?"

Lumi finally spoke, her voice soft but firm. "You do what you've been doing all along. Keep moving forward. Hotaru's counting on you, and so are the Primis—whether you like it or not."

The room fell silent as Kazuki sat down, his thoughts swirling. Everything felt like it was spiraling out of control, but one thing was clear: he couldn't back down now.