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The Awakening: Around 150 years ago, a mysterious event known as "The Rift" caused a dramatic shift in the world. This event opened portals from another dimension, bringing Essences—mysterious and powerful entities—into the world. These Essences granted some individuals extraordinary abilities and set in motion a global conflict.

Essence Warriors: These are people who possess the power of an Essence, which can take various forms depending on the individual’s soul and affinity. Some are born with their Essence powers from birth, while others awaken them later in life. These warriors are ranked according to their power level, and the rankings play a significant role in their status, training, and missions.

Essence Reborn

The morning sun cast a pale glow over the newly established guild headquarters outside the Hayashi clan city. The air was thick with anticipation and quiet determination.

Riku Hayashi, now guild president, had spent the past hours finalizing the foundation of this new force—a place where warriors could come together stronger than ever before.

To build this team, Riku turned to three of his closest friends, all young Essence Warriors he had helped rise through the ranks. Their unique skills and unwavering loyalty made them the perfect pillars for the guild's future.

Takumi KurodaAge: Late teensPersonality: Stoic and disciplined, Takumi moved with the precision of a seasoned warrior. Calm under pressure, he was the silent guardian of the group.Essence Ability: Dual-blade mastery — Takumi's Essence-enhanced swords cut through the air with lethal efficiency. Every strike was calculated, every move tactical.Background: Raised in a family famed for their warrior lineage, Takumi carried the weight of legacy with pride and unyielding focus.Role: The guild's tactical and precise frontline fighter, a master of controlled, devastating offense.

Renji TatsuyaAge: Late teensPersonality: Energetic and passionate, Renji's enthusiasm for battles and strategies was contagious. He thrived on planning and execution.Essence Ability: Collector and user of rare Essence items, specializing in ranged attacks and ingenious traps that could control the flow of battle.Background: An avid manga fan, Renji's deep knowledge of lore and tactics gave him an edge in understanding enemy behavior and weaknesses.Role: The strategist and ranged specialist, setting the battlefield with calculated precision.

Reina AozoraAge: Late teensPersonality: Calm and serene, Reina was the steady heartbeat of the team. Caring and focused, she masked the stress she often felt with quiet determination.Essence Ability: Wields a mysterious musical Essence orb that emits calming, supportive energy waves—capable of healing wounds and bolstering the strength of allies.Background: Often burdened by pressure, Reina pushed herself to grow stronger. Unbeknownst to Riku, she harbored a quiet crush on him, her feelings hidden beneath professional devotion.Role: Support and healer, morale booster, the emotional anchor of the guild.

Within the next two hours, an additional twenty Essence Warriors, eager and hopeful, arrived at the guild headquarters. Some were veterans from the Hayashi clan; others were promising new talents drawn by Riku's reputation and vision.

The guild was growing fast—an eclectic force united by a single purpose: to stand firm against the darkness threatening their world.

Riku looked over the gathering crowd—the future of this new guild taking shape before his eyes. With Yumi as his steadfast vice president, Sora by their side, and these fresh faces ready to fight, he felt a surge of hope.

This was more than a guild. It was a family.

And together, they would face whatever came next.

Chapter 151: New Blood, New Bonds