Chapter 19 – Diverging Paths! A Mission of Fate!
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Raizen's Triumph – The Dark Power Awakens!
Raizen stood victorious.
The massive beast he had just fought lay motionless before him.
His breathing was heavy, but his grin was wide.
The trial was over.
Lord Varun observed from above, arms crossed.
"You've done well, Raizen."
Raizen flexed his fingers, feeling the surge of power.
His Thunder Wolf form had evolved.
A darker aura pulsed around him.
"I feel… stronger," he muttered.
Lord Varun smirked.
"And you will only grow more."
He tossed a scroll to Raizen.
"There is something I need you to retrieve."
Raizen caught the scroll.
"The Crimson Vein Fruit. It's located in a hidden village deep in the Shadewood Forest."
Raizen raised an eyebrow.
"And why do you need it?"
Lord Varun chuckled.
"This fruit grants enhanced recovery and power amplification."
Raizen nodded.
"Fine. I'll get it."
Lord Varun gestured toward a figure in the shadows.
A tall, masked warrior stepped forward.
"This is your partner for this mission—Izan."
The masked warrior's voice was cold.
"Try to keep up, Raizen."
Raizen smirked.
"Don't slow me down, old man."
And with that, they departed.
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Kairo's Reunion – Bonds of Brotherhood!
In the deep training grounds, Kairo trained relentlessly.
Flames coiled around his fists.
His wings of fire flickered on and off.
But he wasn't satisfied.
"Still not enough…" he muttered.
Then—a familiar voice called out.
"Training this hard without us?"
Kairo turned.
Two figures stood at the entrance of the training grounds.
Juno and Renjiro.
His best friends.
Juno had sharp blue eyes and short brown hair.
His beast? A White Serpent.
Renjiro was taller, with a confident smirk and fiery red hair.
His beast? A Shadow Panther.
Kairo grinned.
"You guys finally showed up?"
Juno shrugged.
"We heard you were pushing yourself too hard."
Renjiro cracked his knuckles.
"So we're here to make sure you don't burn out."
Kairo chuckled.
"Alright then… Let's train."
And with that, the three of them clashed, testing their strength.
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The Emergency Mission – A Village Under Attack!
Hours later, a sudden alarm rang through the training grounds.
Kairo, Juno, and Renjiro froze.
A warrior rushed toward them.
"Urgent mission! The Vermillion Village is under attack!"
Kairo immediately stood up.
"Who's attacking?"
The warrior shook his head.
"Unknown forces. We need immediate reinforcements!"
Juno exchanged a glance with Renjiro.
"This is serious," Renjiro muttered.
Kairo gritted his teeth.
"Then let's move."
As they ran, Juno glanced at Kairo.
"This might be a good time to reveal our ranks."
Kairo smirked.
"I was waiting for you to ask."
Renjiro grinned.
"Alright, who goes first?"
Juno spoke.
"I achieved A-Rank. My White Serpent's abilities allow me to control water, create mist, and even paralyze opponents with my venom."
Kairo nodded.
"Impressive."
Renjiro chuckled.
"I'm also A-Rank. My Shadow Panther gives me incredible speed, stealth, and shadow manipulation."
Juno smirked.
"And you, Kairo?"
Kairo stared ahead.
"S-Rank."
Juno and Renjiro froze mid-step.
"Wait… WHAT?!"
Kairo grinned.
"My Phoenix grants me immense firepower, flight, and rebirth abilities."
Juno whistled.
"No wonder they made you the leader of this squad."
Renjiro laughed.
"Well then, let's see if that S-Rank power holds up in real battle."
As they rushed toward Vermillion Village, flames flickered in Kairo's eyes.
A battle awaited.
And so did fate.
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To be continued-
Next Chapter: The Battle of Vermillion Village!