Teaches a father

R14's hand shifted, transforming into a massive cannon. His body, as large as a car, glowed a deep blue like the ocean."Die."

A bright blast of energy shot straight toward the man standing in front of his home, but the man didn't move.

At the last second, Tony jumped in front of him, arms outstretched, his suit absorbing the hit."You can rebuild a home. You can't rebuild your life."

The man's voice trembled."But if I don't protect my home, my son might think I'm weak."

Tony's suit sparked, heat burning through his skin, but he stood firm."Your son was holding you back — because he knows you're strong. You're his hero. Be there for him, instead of throwing your life away."

The man's eyes filled with tears, his fists shaking at his sides. He looked back at his son, peeking out from the ruined doorway. Slowly, he stepped away from the fight.

Togo's voice chimed softly in Tony's ear."One life saved. 399 to go."

Aria scoffed from behind them."You're dumb."

Without hesitation, Aria pulled on her special gloves and raised her hands. The cyber-humans froze in place.Tony's legs gave out, and he collapsed to one knee."Aria... thanks."

"Repairing your body… in process," Togo's voice said.

Aria stepped forward, facing R14 directly."Now let me show you real death."

With just the movement of a single finger, she ended them all — the cyber humans fell lifeless to the ground."What village was that man talking about?"

Togo responded, his voice calm."The village is southwest. Here — I'll show you."

Togo gathered nearby sand into a swirling shape, slowly turning it into glass, forming a detailed glass map in Aria's hands.

Aria stared at the map, then smiled softly."I think I'm in love with you, Togo."

"Let's go," Togo replied dryly.

A few hours later, Tony woke up inside the new village.He groaned, sitting up slowly."Did we win?"

Aria sat nearby, sharpening her knife."Yes — while I did all the work."

"All 400 lives saved," Togo announced."You can now choose any power from the list."

Tony blinked."What's on the list?"

Togo's voice filled the room:"The Power to Take Free Will — you can control people's actions, but it only lasts for 3 days. After that, it takes 2 hours to recharge."

Aria grinned."Take that one! That's perfect!"

Tony shook his head."No. That's too evil."

Togo continued."Or — you can take Limit Breaker. Whenever you hit your limit, you can shatter through it and become even stronger."

Tony stood up."I'll take Limit Breaker."

Aria pouted."You could've controlled people."

Tony turned toward the door, walking outside into the sunlight where the villagers gathered, cheering his name."But I don't want to control anyone."

The villagers surrounded him, cheering."You saved us, Tony!"

Tony shook his head, stepping aside to point at Aria."No, I didn't. She did."

The villagers all turned toward Aria. After a moment, one of them asked,"What's your name?"

Aria crossed her arms and stood taller."My name is Aria."

The villagers broke into celebration, shouting her name:"Aria! Aria! Aria!"

That night, the village was quiet, everyone asleep after a long, emotional day.

But Tony couldn't sleep.

He heard soft sounds outside — the sharp snap of a kick, the fast shuffle of feet in the dirt. Curious, he stepped out into the cool air and found Aria training alone under the stars.

Her movements were sharp, fast, perfectly balanced between power and grace.

"Why are you training so late?" Tony asked.

Without stopping, Aria replied."Because I want to be stronger."

Tony stepped closer, stretching his arms."Can I join you?"

Aria finally stopped, giving him a sideways smile."Fine — but if you train with me, that makes me the master."

Tony smirked."So, I'm your student?"

"Exactly." Aria cracked her knuckles."Now — call me Master Aria."

Tony sighed, shaking his head with a laugh."Yes, Master Aria."

Under the silver glow of the moon, the student and his new master began their training — preparing for the battles to come.