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In the world of Valeria, where nearly everyone is born with extraordinary abilities, Lucian Vale is an anomaly—an ordinary boy with no powers. Ridiculed by his peers and dismissed as insignificant, he struggles to find his place in a society that values strength above all else.

But everything changes when he awakens Chronokinesis—the power to manipulate time itself—He can slow, stop, and even rewind time, making him a force beyond imagination.

With his newfound abilities, Lucian steps into a world far greater than he ever imagined. The flow of time holds secrets, and his power is more than just an anomaly—it is a force that defies the very order of reality.

As Lucian learns to harness his newfound abilities, he discovers that his power is connected to a long-lost lineage of Timewalkers—beings who once safeguarded the balance of reality. However, his awakening does not go unnoticed. Powerful factions, including the tyrannical Temporal Order and the enigmatic Eclipsed Sentinels, seek to control or eliminate him before he can uncover the truth of his heritage.

With time itself as his weapon, Lucian embarks on a journey to master his abilities, defy the limits imposed upon him, and carve out his destiny. But as he delves deeper into the mysteries of time, he faces an unsettling truth—his powers come at a cost, and altering time may have consequences far beyond his control.

Can an ordinary boy rise to defy fate itself? Or will he become a prisoner of the very power he wields?

Temporal Dominion

Lucian sat at his desk, staring at the pages of his textbook without reading a single word.

His mind felt… clouded. Like there was something he should remember—but couldn't.

He exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples. This isn't like me.

His thoughts had always been sharp, especially ever since awakening his chronokinesis. But now, there was a gap—a void where something should be.

Was it stress? The fight with Darren had taken a toll on him, and the Tribunal's judgment had only added to it.

Something had happened last night. Hadn't it?

Yet, every time he tried to focus on it, his mind simply… slipped away.

Across the room, Elara's voice pulled him back to reality.

He looked up to see her watching him with a slight frown. "You look distracted."

Lucian hesitated. Should he tell her?

But what would he even say? I think I forgot something important, but I don't know what?

Instead, he shook his head. "I'm fine. Just thinking about my next step in training."

Elara didn't look convinced, but she didn't push.

"Speaking of training," she said, crossing her arms, "you do realize that after your fight with Darren, people are watching you even more now?"

Lucian sighed. Of course they were.

Darren was from an influential family, and despite losing, he had nearly overwhelmed Lucian with sheer brute force. And now, thanks to that battle, Lucian was no longer just another student at Aurelian Academy.

The elites had noticed him. The faculty had placed him under observation. And Darren? That fight wasn't over.

Lucian exhaled. "Then I have no choice but to get even stronger."

Elara smirked slightly. "Glad you're finally taking this seriously."

Lucian rolled his eyes but grinned. "I've always been serious."

Elara gave him a knowing look. "We'll see."

Elsewhere, deep within the Academy's hidden chambers, a conversation was taking place.

Professor Callen Dain stood alone in his dimly lit office, a single rune-glowing mirror in front of him. The mirror pulsed with dark energy as a voice echoed from within.

Dain's lips curled into a smirk. "Of course. The boy doesn't even realize he met one of us."

The voice on the other end hummed in approval. "Then the mark is set. Lucian Vale is now unknowingly within our grasp."

Dain's eyes glowed faintly. "And when the time comes, he will be ours."

Chapter 36: Unseen Chains