Chapter 93: The Road to Redemption
🔥 The Aftermath – Aether's Broken Warriors
Rei Kurogane sat in the infirmary, his body wrapped in bandages. The pain was unbearable, but his mind was clear.
✔ Kozuki lay in the bed next to him, still unconscious.✔ Souta and Akari sat nearby, watching over them.✔ The entire world was still buzzing about their fight.
💀 They had lost. But no one was treating them like losers. 💀
Akari (serious): "You pushed Viraj Rathore to his limit. That's not something anyone has done before."
Souta (grinning): "Yeah, but you guys still got wrecked."
Rei smirked, wincing as the pain shot through his ribs. "I'll take that as a compliment."
🔥 Aether Academy's Headquarters – The Principal Speaks
Back at Aether Academy, the principal, a stern old man with piercing eyes, stood before a massive screen displaying the aftermath of the fight.
✔ Professors.✔ Elite students.✔ Tactical analysts.
They were all gathered, watching the replay again and again.
Professor Graves (narrowing his eyes): "They lost… but they proved something."
A student raised a hand. "Proved what?"
🔥 The principal turned, his voice calm but firm.
Principal: "That Aether Academy is no longer just an elite school. We are a rising force."
💀 And every academy in the world had just taken notice. 💀
The World Reacts – Aether's New Status
🌍 Hellsing Academy – The Assassins Take Notice
Deep in the underground halls of Hellsing Academy, a young man sat on a throne-like chair. His golden eyes gleamed as he watched the fight's footage.
???: "Interesting…"
✔ He had never cared about Aether Academy before.✔ But now? Rei Kurogane and Kozuki Renjou had his attention.
🔥 Behemoth Military Academy – A New Challenge?
The Behemoth Captain from earlier leaned forward, watching the screen closely.
Behemoth Captain: "If those two get stronger… we might actually have fun in this tournament."
A massive fighter beside him cracked his knuckles. "Then we'll make sure they never get that chance."
💀 Rei and Kozuki were now targets. 💀
Rei's Resolve – A New Goal
Back in the infirmary, Rei tightened his fists.
✔ He had analyzed the fight.✔ He had seen every mistake.✔ And he knew… he wasn't strong enough yet.
Rei (thinking): "If I want to stand against the strongest, I need more than just my mind."
🔥 He needed power. 🔥
And for the first time… he was ready to chase it.
💥 BOOM! 💥
💀 The next phase of Rei Kurogane's evolution had begun. 💀